Friday, August 21, 2009

Upcoming Events at HPL Ruff Reader - “Kids Read to Dogs” 2 - 4 PM Saturday August 22 Kids can boost reading skills and confidence at private read-aloud sessions with a trained Listener Dog. They’ll go home with a Paw Print Diploma and a new enthusiasm for reading. The friendly pooches are from West Michigan Therapy Dog, Inc. Children sign up for 15 minute sessions. Registration opens in August. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Summer Memories Scrapbooking 2 PM Thursday August 27 Kids will create a Scrap Book with pages made from Paper Bags! The bags hide pull-out sheets for hidden surprises. Use it to remember this summer’s special moments. Bring a few photos or other fun keepsakes to start your Book. Registration required Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. 4:32:59 PM     New Links Check out the new links on our site at our Resources Page 4:31:25 PM     Book Reviews from Master The Art of Reading participants Eve by Chris Carter: This book is about genetics and human cloning and what can go wrong. Bodies Left Behind by Jeffrey Deaver: Another fine Deaver. Fast-paced and excitement filled. Good character development. Worth reading. You'll love it if you like Deaver. 1001 Ways to be Romantic by Gregory Godek: Loved it! I actually implemented some of the ideas--cute stories. Lord of the Flies by William Golding: Classic literature! Excellent! Buffalo Gordon by Sinclair Lewis: Welcome addition to fictional historical written of a neglected period and subject: the buffalo soldiers, brought to live via one Nate Gordon, a sargeant major in the 10th United States Calvarym, a former runaway slave. Lewis's descriptions of life and times--well researched. Missing Mom by Joyce Carol Oates: Well crafted tale of losing one's mother, the experience of becoming an adult orphan--sibling relationships, coming to terms with ones understanding of this event, unfinished expectations, unique, too, yet universally recognized transition. 2:49:30 PM

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