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Make a blind date with a book
For Library Lovers Month, make a blind date with a book! You won't be able to judge these books by their covers because they are gift-wrapped. Move out of your comfort zone. Take a blind leap and read a book you wouldn't normally choose.
It's easy. Choose a mysterious book. Unwrap it at home. Read the book. Submit a review and bring it to the front desk or post it to the Library Facebook page to be entered into a drawing for a booklight (March 6th). Enjoy! |
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Book Talk & Signing, Feb. 16 in Clintondale
On Saturday, February 16, the Plattekill Historical Society will welcome authors Emily Amodeo, Joanne Pagnotta and James Cosgrove. They will speak about their new book, Images of America: Marlborough. The book contains numerous images from the library's extensive local history archives and relays stories of agriculture, schools, community activities and notable residents of this historic river town.
The program begins at 2 p.m. at the Clintondale Firehouse on Rte. 44/55. It is free and open to the public. A book signing will take place following the talk. For more information, call (845) 883-6118, email plattekillhistoricalsociety@gmail.com, or visit the Plattekill Historical Society page on Facebook. |
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New Facebook page about kids launched
All adults, especially parents in the school district, are invited to visit the new "Kids at Marlboro Free Library" Facebook page to find out what's happening (note: children must be 13 years or older to subscribe to Facebook).
Miss Alison will be posting miscellaneous fun facts, stories, news of interest, as well as information about library events, programs, and services. Be sure to visit the site and "like" us!
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Bryan Collier selected for book award
Congratulations to Marlboro resident Bryan Collier for winning the American Library Association's 2013 Coretta Scott King Award for book illustration. The award is given annually to outstanding African American illustrators of books for children and young adults demonstrating an appreciation of African American culture
and values.
Mr. Collier won the award for I, Too, Am America, published by Simon & Schuster Books. In I, Too, Am America, Collier offers a picture book rendition of Langston Hughes' famous poem of the same name as a tribute to Pullman porters. His trademark mixed-media collage illustrations and visual symbolism engage readers, invoking the sensation of movement and the unstoppable changes in our collective American history.
We are very excited that Mr. Collier will be doing a program with local children during the Library's upcoming summer reading program! You'll find many of his books in the Library collection. |
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New Magazines Added
Three new titles have been added to our magazine collection for 2013 to replace three magazines we dropped due to lack of circulation. All of our magazines can be borrowed (even the most current issues) for one week and they are also renewable. The main rack is in the lobby but we also keep some titles in the reference area. This year's new titles cover the areas of science:
Fashion:
and Food:
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