Author: Thunberg, Greta, 2003- compiler.
Published: 2023 2022
Call Number: 363.7052
Format: Books
Summary: Gathering together the wisdom of experts, the world's leading climate activist arms readers with the knowledge needed to combat climate disaster, showing there is hope. "Greta Thunberg has gathered the wisdom of over one hundred experts--geophysicists, oceanographers and meteorologists; engineers, economists and mathematicians; historians, philosophers and indigenous leaders--to equip us all with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster"-- You might think it's an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is hope--but only if we listen to the science before it's too late. In The Climate Book, Greta Thunberg has gathered the wisdom of over one hundred experts--geophysicists, oceanographers and meteorologists; engineers, economists and mathematicians; historians, philosophers and indigenous leaders--to equip us all with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster. Throughout, illuminating and often shocking grayscale charts, graphs, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations underscore their research and their arguments. Alongside them, she shares her own stories of demonstrating and uncovering greenwashing around the world, revealing how much we have been kept in the dark. This is one of our biggest challenges, she shows, but also our greatest source of hope. Once we are given the full picture, how can we not act? And if a schoolchild's strike could ignite a global protest, what could we do collectively if we tried? We are alive at the most decisive time in the history of humanity. Together, we can do the seemingly impossible. But it has to be us, and it has to be now.
Author: America's Test Kitchen (Firm), author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 641.81
Format: Books
Summary: "This complete guide to the wonderfully diverse world of small plates offers practical ways to make spreads that can be sumptuous or streamlined. Making a satisfying array of small plates at home is all about putting the right pieces together. Balance hearty anchor dishes with creative nibbles and bites such as gussied up vegetables, crispy bar snacks, dressed-up cheeses, and more. This collection of recipes is achievable and low-stress, with helpful make-ahead advice and presentation tips. A robust introduction offers suggestions for pairings, taking ease, prep, flavor, and serving temperature into consideration. Planning is key, which we show you how to do with our Game Plan strategies with every recipe, and a useful appendix to turn to when you need."--
Author: Shattuck, Ben, 1984- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 917.4
Format: Books
Summary: "On an autumn morning in 1849, Henry David Thoreau stepped out his front door to walk the beaches of Cape Cod. Over a century and a half later, Ben Shattuck does the same. With little more than a loaf of bread, brick of cheese, and a notebook, Shattuck sets out to retrace Thoreau's path through the Cape's outer beaches, from the elbow to Provincetown's fingertip. This is the first of six journeys taken by Shattuck, each one inspired by a walk once taken by Henry David Thoreau. After the Cape, Shattuck goes up Mount Katahdin and Mount Wachusett, down the coastline of his hometown, and then through the Allagash. Along the way, Shattuck encounters unexpected characters, landscapes, and stories, seeing for himself the restorative effects that walking can have on a dampened spirit. Over years of following Thoreau, Shattuck finds himself uncovering new insights about family, love, friendship, and fatherhood, and understanding more deeply the lessons walking can offer through life's changing seasons. Intimate, entertaining, and beautifully crafted, Six Walks is a resounding tribute to the ways walking in nature can inspire us all." --
Author: Bilyeu, Lisa, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 158.1
Format: Books
Summary: "Radical Confidence is the story of how Lisa unpaused her life to cofound a company that went from zero to a billion dollars in just five years and become a leader in the world of personal development. Transforming herself with a growth mindset, Lisa learned to face her insecurities and inadequacies, embrace new challenges, solve her own problems, tell her negative voice to shut the eff up, and become the hero of her own life by life-hacking her way to feeling confident" --
Author: Laurent, Caroline, author. Zuckerman, Jeffrey, 1987- translator.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: F LAURENT
Format: Books
Summary: "An epic love story set against a backdrop of injustice, devastating secrets, and the painful price of independence. It's 1967 in the Chagos archipelago--a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean--and life is peaceful and easy for hardworking Marie. Her fierce independence and love for her home are quickly apparent to Gabriel, the handsome and sophisticated Mauritian secretary to the archipelago's administrator; it's love at first sight. As these two lovers from neighboring islands welcome a new son, Joséphin, a bright future seems possible. But Gabriel is hiding a terrible secret. The Mauritian government is negotiating independence from Britain, and this deal with the devil will mean evacuating the Chagos, without warning or mercy--a betrayal that will put their love to the test. Inspired by a shocking travesty of justice, the repercussions of which still reverberate more than fifty years later, bestselling Franco-Mauritian author Caroline Laurent paints a shimmering portrait of island life, a sensual paradise lost, and a gorgeous star-crossed love against all odds"--
Author: Bublitz, Jacqueline, author.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: F BUBLITZ
Format: Books
Summary: "A psychological suspense novel about two young women who have recently moved to New York City: Alice, who is brutally murdered, and Ruby, who finds Alice and investigates her death"-- When she arrived in New York on her eighteenth birthday carrying nothing but $600 cash and a stolen camera, Alice Lee was looking for a fresh start. Now, just one month later, she is the city's latest Jane Doe. She may be dead but that doesn't mean her story is over. Meanwhile, Ruby Jones is also trying to reinvent herself. After travelling halfway around the world, she's lonelier than ever in the Big Apple. Until she stumbles upon a woman's body by the Hudson River, and suddenly finds herself unbreakably tied to the unknown dead woman. Alice is sure Ruby is the key to solving the mystery of her short life and tragic death. Ruby just wants to forget what she saw...but she can't seem to stop thinking about the young woman she found. If she keeps looking, can she give this unidentified Jane Doe the ending and closure she deserves?
Author: Lyga, Barry, editor. Doran, Colleen, 1963- illustrator. Giles, Lamar, 1979- author. MacLean, Sarah, author. Bruchac, Joseph, 1942- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y LYGA
Format: Books
Summary: "Triumph. Tragedy. The empyreal. The infernal. Even the mundane, filtered through the fantastical. Superheroes are, appropriately enough, a sort of super-genre, encompassing all other story types. This YA anthology features 13 short stories that creatively turn superhero tropes on their head, while still paying homage to the genre that has found fans for more than eight decades. And there will be no mistake--superheroes don't have to just be generic handsome white dudes. Everyone in the world, no matter their race, sexual preference, pronouns, or level of ability, has dreamed of flying. Contributors include six New York Times bestselling authors, seven multiple award winners, a founder of We Need Diverse Books, and at least one author with millions of books in print in the U.S. alone. The collection is edited by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga, and it also features illustrations from Colleen Doran--New York Times bestselling cartoonist, and artist of the legendary Stan Lee's memoir. The full list of contributors includes: Barry Lyga, Paul Levitz, Sarah MacLean, Lamar Giles, Elizabeth Eulberg, Danielle Paige, Varian Johnson, Joseph Bruchac, Morgan Baden, Matthew Phillion, Anna-Marie McLemore, Sterling Gates, and Axie Oh"--
Author: Gustafson, Cassie, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y GUSTAFSO
Format: Books
Summary: Told in flashbacks, dark fairy tales, and present-day prose, fourteen-year-old Emma, whose best friend has accused her father of heinous crimes, must testify against her friend's word, and her carefully constructed "truths" about what she may or may not have witnessed between father and friend start to crumble. High school freshman Emma Clark harbors a secret--a secret so vile it could implode her whole world, a secret she's managed to keep buried...until the day her best friend, Hannah, accuses Emma's father of a heinous crime. Following her father's arrest and torn between loyalty to Hannah and to her family, Emma is devastated to learn she must testify against Hannah's word in order to keep her family together. As Emma wrestles with this impossible decision, her fractured past begins to resurface piece by painful piece--causing the line to blur between her present-day reality and the dark fairy tales she writes to survive, all of which threaten to expose Emma's long-buried truths.
Author: Beyfuss, Brooke, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F BEYFUSS
Format: Books
Summary: "One night, Avery is awoken by a fire consuming her family's compound; she runs away with her cult brother Cole, hiding in the woods and then in a school gym for weeks. After police apprehend them for shoplifting, a horrific discovery is made-their entire lives have been a lie and they were actually kidnapped as children, taken by the cult leaders they knew as Mom and Dad. Cole is quickly reunited with his family and permanently separated from nineteen-year-old Avery, who is taken to a women's shelter when no family comes forward. Avery isn't certain who survived the Bakelite cult fire or, more importantly, who set it. As she tries to move past the lies and the emotional and physical trauma of her childhood, the events of that fateful night come bursting back into the news, and a police investigation throws Avery back into the spotlight. The memories of that night and her former life threaten to undo all the progress she's made, but she must uncover the truth about the fire to truly be set free"--
Open to adults. Appointment required; please contact the library to schedule. One-on-one computer basics. Learn to use email, navigate the internet, format a resume, use social media, Microsoft Word, and Excel. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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.
Open to adults. Registration required. Are you a social butterfly who enjoys the arts and crafts?
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, puzzles, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.
Supplies provided.
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.
Open to adults. Appointment required. Learn computer basics checking emails, social media, and other needed computer skills for the digital age. 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.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Songs, stories, and oh so much fun! We ask that guardians please remain present with children age 9 and under during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to ages 1 1/2 - 5 and their caregivers. Registration required.Children
and their grownups will be ready for the day after this late morning
story hour filled with great books, songs, and play.Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect.We ask that guardians please remain present with children
during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to children ages 5 - 13, siblings are welcome. Registration required. LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun!
Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that
"playing" with LEGOs can teach children. Join us every Thursday to complete a LEGO challenge.
All LEGOs will be provided. Snacks will be provided.Guardians must remain with children age 9 and under.
All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Bored on a cold February night? Come to the library and play a game. Games we have include: Jenga, Trouble, Simon, and more. You can also bring your own game from home. Packaged treats will be provided. We ask that guardians please remain present with children during the event. Face masks are optional, however, social distancing guidelines are still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation
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.
Open to ages 6 months-4 years. Registration required. Get out of the house and let your little ones burn off some energy. Enjoy a morning of free play, dancing, and other fun activities. Guardians must remain with children during the program.
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