Author: Gaynor, Hazel, author. Webb, Heather, 1976 December 30- author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: F GAYNOR
Format: Books
Summary: "August 1914. England is at war. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes--as everyone does--that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris. But as history tells us, it all happened so differently ... Evie and Thomas experience a very different war. Frustrated by life as a privileged young lady, Evie longs to play a greater part in the conflict--but how?--and as Thomas struggles with the unimaginable realities of war he also faces personal battles back home where War Office regulations on press reporting cause trouble at his father's newspaper business. Through their letters, Evie and Thomas share their greatest hopes and fears--and grow ever fonder from afar. Can love flourish amid the horror of the First World War, or will fate intervene? Christmas 1968. With failing health, Thomas returns to Paris--a cherished packet of letters in hand--determined to lay to rest the ghosts of his past. But one final letter is waiting for him."--Back cover.
Author: Extence, Gavin, author.
Published: 2015
Call Number: F EXTENCE
Format: Books
Summary: Life has its ups and downs. From the author of The Universe Versus Alex Woods comes a dark, painful and witty novel about a woman whose life is spiralling out of control. You're going to find some of my actions frustrating. I'm hard to live with, maddening, uneven - I get that. But I can't stand around listing my faults or we'll be here for ever. All I ask right now is that you indulge me. For as long as it lasts, this is going to be one hell of a ride.
Author: Hoffman, Alice author.
Published: 2014
Call Number: F HOFFMAN
Format: Books
Summary: The daughter of a Coney Island boardwalk curiosities museum's front man pursues an impassioned love affair with a Russian immigrant photographer who after fleeing his Lower East Side Orthodox community has captured poignant images of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. "An extraordinarily imaginative and immersive novel, this one set in New York from 1911-1925."--
Author: Kimmerer, Robin Wall, author.
Published: 2013
Call Number: 305.897
Format: Regular print
Summary: As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, the author has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to the Americas, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. In this book, she brings these two lenses of knowing together to reveal what it means to see humans as "the younger brothers of creation." As she explores these themes, she circles toward a central argument: the awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks, our care, and our own gifts in return. -- Description from back cover.
Author: Trigiani, Adriana.
Published: 2012
Call Number: F TRIGIANI
Format: Books
Summary: Two star-crossed lovers--Enza and Ciro--meet and separate, until, finally, the power of their love changes both of their lives forever. Set during the years preceding and during World War I.
Author: Hosseini, Khaled, author
Published: 2009 2007
Call Number: F HOSSEINI
Format: Books
Summary: A Thousand Splendid Suns is a breathtaking story set against the volatile events of Afghanistan's last thirty years-from the Soviet invasion to the reign of the Taliban to post-Taliban rebuilding-that puts the violence, fear, hope and faith of this country in intimate, human terms. It is a tale of two generations of characters brought jarringly together by the tragic sweep of war, where personal lives-the struggle to survive, raise a family, find happiness-are inextricable from the history playing out around them. Propelled by the same storytelling instinct that made The Kite Runner a beloved classic, A Thousand Splendid Suns is at once a remarkable chronicle of three decades of Afghan history and a deeply moving account of family and friendship. It is a striking, heart wrenching novel of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love-a stunning accomplishment.
Author: Pitera, Grayce. Colasurdo, Kristin B.
Published: 2008
Call Number: 974.984
Format: Books
Open to adults. Appointment required. Learn how to surf & search the Internet, format a resume, operate an email account, or learn Microsoft Word. No prior computer skills required. Please note: No classes on Thursday, November 24 due to the library being closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. A mask is recommended for this program as it involves one-on-one instruction with a staff member on the computer.All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all. Registration required. Celebrate the holidays with this
festive treat of seasonal stories and songs, featuring musical guest,
Grandfather Joe. We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
Open to adults and teens. Registration required. Join our dedicated crafting group. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment.Face masks are optional. but social distancing is still in effect.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to ages 1.5 to 5. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Registration required. Learn in-depth how to use a computer. Each session will focus on a different computer class. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations
Yarnbenders Crochet and Knitting Club. Open to ages 9 and older. Registration required. Enjoy crafting with friendly folk. All skill levels welcome. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults and interested teens. Registration required. Learn conversational Spanish and practice speaking with others. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration required. Read a story to therapy dogs, Erin, Kody, Fritz, and Frieda, who love sharing stories with children. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
For ages 4 and older. Registration required. Join us for movies on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided. October 25th-Playing Hotel Transylvania: Transformania! (Rated PG)November 29th-Playing Minions: The Rise of Gru (Rated PG)December 20th-Playing DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG)Masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all. Registration required. Stop in, relax a moment and enjoy the holiday sounds of the Atlantic Pops Community Band.
Open to adults. Registration required. Join fellow book lovers for lively and engaging discussions. Great books and great company! Please call ahead for titles. Masks are optional. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to adults. Appointment required. Contact the library to schedule an appointment.
Navigate the internet, learn to use e-mail, Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to ages 2-4. Registration required. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning.
Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event.
Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
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