9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Finding the New in the Old on the Intellectual Life Beat
Jennifer Schuessler covers the world of ideas for the Culture desk. But what does that mean, exactly?
15 New Books Coming in November
A previously unpublished novel by Katherine Dunn, Matthew Perry’s harrowing account of yearslong addiction, the winner of the Booker Prize — and more.
Storytime!
Open to ages 12-36 months. Registration required. Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme, and exciting stories. We ask that guardians remain present during the activity. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Into the Evening Book Club
Open to adults. Registration required. Our book club always features good taste and great company.
October 20th: The World Played Chess by Robert DugoniNovember 17th: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
October 20th: The World Played Chess by Robert DugoniNovember 17th: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani
Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Basic Computer Help
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.
Cyber Thursdays
Open to adults. Registration required. Each appointment will be one hour. Mouse & keyboarding skills required. Topics include: set up an email account, create a resume, Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), connect to Social Media (Facebook, Messenger, Zoom). Let us help you with one-on-one attention. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect.
Creative Crafts with Conversation
Open to adults. Registration required.
It’s time to get out and craft!
Chat with friends old and new as you create your very own work of art. Face masks are optional, but social
distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
- September: Welcome
Back Craft - Autumn Leaf Bowl
- October: Wine Cork Pumpkin
- November: A Craft to be Thankful For
- December: Ornaments for the Birds
Thursday Family Storytime
Open to all ages. Registration required. Songs, stories, and oh so much fun! We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Crochet Group
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.
All programs subject to change or cancellation.
There's No Place Like Gnome for the Holidays!
Open to adults. Registration required, please call the library to register. Create a whimsical gnome to brighten your holiday decor. All materials are provided. Face masks are optional. Social distancing is still in effect.
John Jay Osborn Jr., Author of ‘The Paper Chase,’ Dies at 77
His 1971 novel became a movie, with John Houseman giving an award-winning performance as the imperious Professor Kingsfield, and later a television series.
New Horror Fiction
In “Motherthing,” by Ainslie Hogarth, a woman discovers her husband’s mother is even more bothersome dead than alive.
New Horror Fiction
In “Motherthing,” by Ainslie Hogarth, a woman discovers her husband’s mother is even more bothersome dead than alive.
Kevin Wilson By the Book Interview
“I tend to love books where freakishness isn’t presented as something inhuman,” says the author, whose new novel is “Now Is Not the Time to Panic,” “but rather an affirmation of what it means to be a human being trying to survive in a very inhospitable world.”
Kevin Wilson By the Book Interview
“I tend to love books where freakishness isn’t presented as something inhuman,” says the author, whose new novel is “Now Is Not the Time to Panic,” “but rather an affirmation of what it means to be a human being trying to survive in a very inhospitable world.”
Craft-Tastic
Open to adults. Registration required. Bring your creative ideas to our monthly DIY crafts and take home a decorative keepsake. All materials are provided. Masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation
September - Edible Bird FeedersOctober - Solar Lights CraftNovember - Wall Light Craft
September - Edible Bird FeedersOctober - Solar Lights CraftNovember - Wall Light Craft
Prince Harry’s Memoir Is Due in January. How Explosive Will It Be?
The memoir is expected to be a best seller, but after the queen’s death, some royal experts and industry executives say the project has become risky for Harry.
Mike Davis, Who Wrote of Los Angeles and Catastrophe, Dies at 76
In “City of Quartz” and other books, he predicted trouble ahead. Events often proved him right.
Newly Published, From Flamingo Feathers to North Korea
A selection of books published this week.
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