Summer Reading Challenge

The next two displays for the Summer Reading Challenge just went up! The first is books relating to military experiences and these books are located on the top of the new book shelving. The second display is books relating to medical/fitness and these items are located on two sides of the cube just as you walk into the library. Come in and take a look.

Film Challenge - next display!

If you are participating in the Summer Film Challenge, you may be interested to know that the next display has just gone up. This time we are featuring action/adventure DVDs and videos. The films are located on the display cart at the bottom of the stairs on the lower level of the library. Remember it is still not too late to sign up for either the Film Challenge or Reading Challenge!

Making rounds with Oscar: the extrordinary gift of an ordinary cat

Oscar is a cat that resides at Steere House, a nursing home where many of the residents have Alzheimer's. Oscar could be characterized as not necessarily liking most humans. He doesn't spend much time with anyone...until their last few hours. It seems that Oscar has the ability to sense when a resident is about to die and then proceeds to stand vigil with them.

Why I picked it up: Sister Faith recommended it to me.

Why I finished it: I really got involved with the staff at Steere House, the residents and, of course, Oscar.

I'd give it to: Anyone with aging parents. Anyone who loves a good cat story.

call number: RA1000.D67 2010 (currently shelved in the "suggestions from Eileen" display as soon as you walk in the library)

"Making Rounds With Oscar: the Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat" by Dr. David Dosa c2010

Jordan Romero has reached the summit of Everest

Click through to read Jordan's blog: http://www.jordanromero.com/weblog/

Letters to Jackie: condolences from a grieving nation

This is a collection representing the thousands of letters received by Jacqueline Kennedy following the assassination of President Kennedy. They are touching, some in their eloquence and some in their simplicity. Interspersed with the letters is some explanation of the events surrounding the assassination and of the lives of the Kennedys.

Why I picked it up: I was in grade school when President Kennedy was killed and I still remember where I was when I heard the news. And I always admired Jackie Kennedy for her grace.

Why I finished it: I found the history particularly interesting as I had forgotten some of the details of that time.

I'd give it to: Anyone who likes history.

call number - E842.9.L388 2010 (currently shelved on the cube right inside the library door on the display "Suggestions from Eileen")

Letters to Jackie: condolences from a grieving nation edited by Ellen Fitzpatrick c2010.

Summer reading challenge

The first display is up for the Summer Reading Challenge. A variety of graphic novels have been pulled and are located on top of the New Book shelving. It's still not too late to pick up a registration packet. Happy summer, everyone!

Summer Film Challenge

The first display is up for the summer FILM challenge. A variety of travelogue DVDs and videos are on display on the lower level of the library. Stop by and check it out!

Film Challenge

Join the Challenge!! Pick up information at the Main desk!

Broaden your viewings! Try something outside your usual fare. This challenge is designed to help us try the “new and different.” You can complete this challenge and still have plenty of time to view other films you saved for this summer!

Challenge Guidelines

There are 21 film categories. You may choose ten (10) from those on the enclosed sheet or pick something we haven’t thought of. Just be sure to choose ten (10) different categories.

View a minimum of 30 minutes of each. (Or watch many more minutes if you like!)

If you choose to include your favorite category, try a different production. Your choice must be in some way new to you.

You do not have to choose materials from Stoxen Library. Friends, the public library, or other venues are great places to find new and different.

Stoxen Library staff will display featured materials of the different categories on a regular basis.

Keep track of your viewing time on the enclosed reading log.

Turn in your log by August 13th to be eligible for prize drawings.

In addition, participants who turn in their viewing log by August 13th will receive:

A complimentary beverage certificate to the Common Grounds Coffee Bar

Your own personal READ poster with your favorite film in hand).

Advanced challenge:

Those who view all 21 film categories will be entered into a drawing for a special prize.

Reading Challenge

Join the Challenge!! Pick up information at the Main desk!

Expand your reading zone! Try something outside your usual fare. This challenge is designed to try the “new and different.” You can complete this challenge and still have plenty of time to read your favorites that you saved for this summer!

Challenge Guidelines

*There are 27 categories. You may choose ten (10) from those on the enclosed sheet or pick something we haven’t thought of. Just be sure to choose ten (10) different categories.

*Read a minimum of 15 pages of each. (But you can go for 600 pages if you like!)

If you choose to include your favorite category, try a different author. Your choice must be in some way new to you.

You do not have to choose materials from Stoxen Library. Friends or the public library are also great places to find something new.

Stoxen Library staff will put up displays featuring materials of the different subjects/categories on a regular basis.

Keep track of your reading on the enclosed reading log.

Turn in your log by August 13th to be eligible for prize drawings.

In addition, participants, who turn in their reading log by August 13th will receive:

A complimentary beverage certificate to the Common Grounds Coffee Bar

Your own personal read poster (see samples featuring students and staff)

Advanced Challenge
Those who read 20 or more categories will be entered into a drawing for a special prize.