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In her latest novel Nicola Moriarty delves into the perils of social media and how easily small things can become big things and go horribly awry.
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… befriended by a co-worker, Annalise. The two women agree about not wanting children and decide to form a private … like a charm, offering tips and support for the women about how to deal with all the moments in life that are … expertly captures the tensions women face from all sides about any and all of their choices. What's also well done is …
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In Guillory's second contemporary romance the hero's best friend from book one (The Wedding Date) gets his chance to find love - even if he's convinced that he doesn't have the time or space in his…
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… with her boyfriend of five months and not really thrilled about it. She's not the biggest fan of baseball and her … out on the Jumbotron. Nik was already feeling ambivalent about her relationship, but seeing that said boyfriend has … many other obligations and commitments in his life. So how about a no-strings fling? That's something they can both …
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Kids app
The Toca Life series tackles the sometimes difficult topic of hospitals in this very well-made app. As in all Toca Life apps, it’s all about open-ended play.
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… very well-made app. As in all Toca Life apps, it’s all about open-ended play. There’s a location (the hospital, … Toca Life is brave enough to even allow space for talking about death and dying by including two different quiet spaces … side-by-side with a grown-up who can talk to the child about the different (and sometimes mysterious) items they’ll …
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This book is about cake and it is delightful.
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… This book is about cake and it is delightful. Artist and author Maira … illustration depicts Maira and her cousins lolling about on the cool tiles of a Tel-Aviv terrace after spending … the world, all the time, people are eating cake. Thinking about that makes the world a bit nicer for me. I'll repeat a …
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I predict this book will be the next sensation. Everyone is going to be talking about it. It's about a bloodthirsty governess named Winifred Notty and the havoc she wrecks upon her…
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… be the next sensation. Everyone is going to be talking about it. It's about a bloodthirsty governess named Winifred Notty and the … I hope this gives you a taste of what this novella is all about. I don't want to share too much and spoil the fun. …
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Impact story
Madison Public Library provides a recap of 2021 told through library data.
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… that tells our story. Read below for stats and fun tidbits about the usage of our various library services in 2021. We'll start by talking about our online databases: the top five most popular … holders, while 9,083 utilized our guest passes! Learn More about Internet and Computer Use In 2021, our checkouts for …
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Article
Dana Fulton, WKOW's Wake Up Wisconsin Meteorologist, recently visited Sequoya Library's STEMForce program to chat about weather and encour
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… visited Sequoya Library's STEMForce program to chat about weather and encourage kids to read! Librarian Abby R. … summer program of 2024 on August 24 , they taught kids about rockets and did a rocket launch! This was a fun … for the reader, inviting them to observe and inquire about the outdoors. (Grades 1-5) Change Is In The Air: …
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Book list
April - June 2018 Issue
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… 17 years later, her daughter, looking for answers about her past, goes looking for him. Babst, C. Morgan. The … novel is made up of two seemingly unrelated stories – one about a young woman who has a relationship to a much older famous writer – and the other about an Iraqi-American economist who is detained at Heathrow …
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… to encourage adoption. See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See Dave LaRochelle Mike Wohnoutka … contrasts 16 small but savage sharks. Readers will learn about each shark's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, … if Zoomy doesn't like these new feelings? Do you know more about feelings than the Squirrels do? You will by the end of …
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I recently finished the second book in a fantasy romance series and wanted to buzz about it here - connecting to my review of book one of course - only to realize that I hadn't reviewed book one!…
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… second book in a fantasy romance series and wanted to buzz about it here - connecting to my review of book one of course … happened for the same reason I'm now not going to talk about book two - it wasn't in LINKcat yet. So backing up, … before. And yes, they are both feeling extremely nervous about their marriage (for different reasons), there is an …
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Taste: My Life Through Food is actor and cookbook author Stanley Tucci's culinary autobiography. It makes an excellent gift book for food lovers and is perfect for this time of year. The…
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… marshmallow fluff sandwiches, and pasta galore. To read about all of this is magical. I love lasagna more than … made taste difficult and Tucci is very honest and open about what this all means to him. I wish Tucci all the … If you love to eat, love Italian food, love reading about travel and craft services on movie sets, this book is …
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As parents, we have lots of ideas, questions and best practices to share and discuss. But we also know our conversations can be relegated to brief or superficial chats, often interrupted by kids just…
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… opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to share more about yourself and ideas for discussion here . Once the …
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Article
Chef Lily, AKA, “The Kids Chef” is a cooking instructor and freelance chef with a culinary degree from Madison College and a background in Early Childhood Education. Her goal as an instructor is to…
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… and enjoy a wide variety of recipes, while learning about meal planning, following recipes, and using kitchen … and enjoy a wide variety of recipes, while learning about meal planning, following recipes, and using kitchen … can make her recipes at home. Kids and families will learn about different foods, where they come from, how to follow …
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I'm a fan of true crime tv and podcasts and will listen to a wide variety of them, but when it comes to books, I'm a bit more particular. I think this choosiness has to do with being able to distance…
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… of an earlier politician - likely one you haven't heard about - Tiberius Gracchus. Southon argues that Gracchus's … of the downfall of the Republic and led to, after about 100 years of senators killing off other senators, the … metaphor) and there's no getting back. A timely reminder about the peril our society is experiencing in the present …
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Book list
In this list:
Middle Grade Titles | Middle Grade Series | Middle Grade Graphic Novels
YA Titles | YA Series
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… The Addams Family meets The Westing Game in this mystery about a modern magical dynasty trapped in the ruins of their … with long-repressed memories of his father as he learns about his Mexican and Haitian heritage while spying on a … books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key …
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Do you wonder about art imitating life when it comes to writers and fiction? Popular audiobook narrator and actress Julia Whelan's new novel is about a famous audiobook narrator and actress…
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… Do you wonder about art imitating life when it comes to writers and … narrator and actress Julia Whelan's new novel is about a famous audiobook narrator and actress named Sewanee … in Vegas. Thank You for Listening is more than a story about audiobook narrating and romance. Sewanee navigates life …
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Anna McDonald has no idea of the double whammy that's about to hit her as she starts her day in the normal fashion; getting the kids lunches and clothing ready for school while starting a new true…
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… Anna McDonald has no idea of the double whammy that's about to hit her as she starts her day in the normal fashion; … Mina's books. But with most of her titles I'd be judicious about placing her books into the hands of readers. Judicious about the reader, not the books. The books are excellent one …
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After the hellish experience of the past few years, Aki Ito finally feels like it might be possible to be happy again. She and her parents are about to leave Manzanar, the California desert…
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… be possible to be happy again. She and her parents are about to leave Manzanar, the California desert internment … she was set to rejoin her family, and the more Aki learns about Rose’s final days, the more she is convinced that Rose … through that community that Aki finds out the truth about Rose’s death. It’s a process that puts Aki at great …
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Article
Learn to bake with cooking demos led by Certified Master Baker Punky Egan at Lakeview Library! Punky will showcase how to make different breads and some sweet treats, as well. You'll learn about…
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… breads and some sweet treats, as well. You'll learn about different cooking tools and techniques, as well as how … Library [link sends email] to be added to the waitlist. About Punky Egan Punky Egan earned the title of Certified …
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At a recent book discussion of the Mystery Book Group at Lakeview we talked about Dennis Lehane's powerful (though incredibly tough to read) novel, Small Mercies. One description of the books says "…
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… discussion of the Mystery Book Group at Lakeview we talked about Dennis Lehane's powerful (though incredibly tough to … his entire crew. Lehane has said "the book is very much about the price of hate" and that fact applies to everyone in … novel. Mary Pat isn't a "good" person and is, like just about everyone she knows, an avowed racist. But somewhere in …
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Stella Lane sees the world in math and economics. There is no room for error and there's a formula for everything. So when she's ready for a serious relationship she creates a to-do list and gets…
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… not a formula she can predict. There is much to appreciate about this debut novel. It is fun and sexy. It is highly … in my head at this point. It's impossible for me to think about romance that involves work or someone's livelihood in … Pretty Woman story that resulted in her learning more about her own idiosyncrasies as she was writing them for …
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Book list
July - September 2015 Issue
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… Stories . This is a collection of interconnected stories about the residents of a Connecticut suburb and the strange … Viet Thanh. The Sympathizer . The narrator of this novel about the Vietnam War is an aide to a South Vietnamese … Packer, Ann. The Children’s Crusade . In this novel about a California family, the four adult children take turns …
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… in the 2025 Rental Packages document below. * Ask us about our non profit rates! Looking for information on: …
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Impact story
Encouraging parents to step back and kids to take risks.
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… to reflect by creating a "Play Story" and talking about it with their caregivers, promoting language … inherent benefits from the process of thinking more deeply about the play they've just engaged in. "I feel like this … child. "Every time we do something without being certain about the outcome, we take a risk. For that reason, all true …
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Rising sixth graders Evan and Rafe discover a little free library that appears overnight filled with books that belonged to Martinville Public Library. There has been no public library in…
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… and secondary characters are quirky and sweet and care about one another. As with all books written by Rebecca … to the books next in this exceptional middle grade mystery about a little free library, a fire, a small town historical … mice, ghosts and transitions. Really, isn't all of life about transitions of one sort or another? … Cheese and …
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