Author: Gable, Michelle, author.
Published: 2014
Call Number: F GABLE
Format: Books
Summary: "When April Vogt's boss tells her about the discoveries in a cramped, decrepit ninth arrondissement apartment, the Sotheby's continental furniture specialist does not hear the words "dust" or "rats" or "shuttered for seventy years." She hears Paris. She hears escape. Once in France, April quickly learns the apartment is not merely some rich hoarder's repository. Beneath the dust and cobwebs and stale perfumed air is a goldmine and not because of the actual gold (or painted ostrich eggs or mounted rhinoceros horns or bronze bathtub). First, there's a portrait by one of the masters of the Belle Epoque. And then there are letters and journals written by the woman in the painting, documents showing she was more than a renowned courtesan with enviable decolletage. Suddenly it's no longer about the bureau plats and Louis-style armchairs that will fetch millions at auction. It's about a life. Two lives, actually. With the help of a salty (and annoyingly sexy) Parisian solicitor and the courtesan's private documents, April tries to uncover the secrets buried in the apartment. As she digs into one woman's life, April can't help but take a deeper look into her own. When the two things she left bubbling back in the States begin to boil over, April starts to wonder whether she'll ever find--in the apartment, or in her life--just what she's looking for"--
Author: Schwalbe, Will.
Published: 2012
Call Number: B SCHWALBE
Format: Books
Summary: The inspiring story of a son and his dying mother, who form a "book club" that brings them together as her life comes to a close.
Author: Patterson, James, 1947-
Published: 2011
Call Number: LP F PATTERSO
Format: Large print
Summary: Detective Alex Cross is thwarted at every turn while he attempts to investigate the abduction of the president's son and daughter and also discovers a deadly contagion released in the capital's water supply that foreshadows a larger, more devastating attack.
Author: Young, Cliff, 1905- author.
Published: 2007 1947
Call Number: 743.4
Format: Books
Summary: "[This book] familiarizes readers with the properties of cloth and how it moves; it also examines the origins of folds in relation to the figure; the effects of pull and crush, action folds, creasing, and more. ..."--Back cover. Packed with indispensable information on a vital aspect of drawing, this time-honored manual offers expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, coats, and undergarments on the human figure. Step by simple step, artists will discover how these garments fit and drape the body at rest and in action. Abundant with detailed illustrations, photographs, and diagrams, Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe familiarizes readers with the properties of cloth and how it moves; it also examines the origins of folds in relation to the figure, the effects of pull and crush, action folds, creasing, and more. The result: a keen development of the essential techniques for creating realistic, masterfully rendered drawings of the clothed figure. One of few books on the subject of drawing drapery, this volume was written by a noted artist and instructor. Easy to follow, full of fascinating advice, and highly enjoyable to read, it is sure to become a well-thumbed guide.
Author: White, Karen (Karen S.), author.
Published: 2005
Call Number: F WHITE
Format: Books
Summary: At thirty-two Jillian Parrish finally finds the courage to take charge of her life and discover what really lives in the dark spaces under her bed. Pregnant and recently divorced, she takes her seven-year-old daughter to seek refuge and solace on Pawleys Island, South Carolina--Jillian's only source of happy childhood memories. Summers spent at her grandmother's beach house were Jillian's sanctuary from indifferent parents until her best friend, Lauren Mills, disappeared. Linc Rising, Lauren's boyfriend and Jillian's confidant, was a suspect in Lauren's disappearance. Although Jillian never doubted his innocence, her parents whisked her back home to Atlanta, and she never got a chance to tell him. Now a resentful Linc is back on Pawleys Island, renovating the old Mills house. As ghosts of the past return to haunt them, and Jillian's daughter begins having eerie conversations with an imaginary friend named Lauren, Jillian and Linc will uncover the truth about Lauren and about feelings they have kept buried for sixteen years ...
Author: Pirsig, Robert M.
Published: 1974
Call Number: B PIRSIG
Format: Books
Summary: Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book becomes a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. The narrator's relationship with his son leads to a powerful self-reckoning and the craft of motorcycle maintenance leads to an austerely beautiful process for reconciling science, religion, and humanism. Resonant with the confusions of existence, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a touching and transcendent book of life.
Suggested for ages 5-12. Registration required. Embrace your inner maker at our unique makers stations. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. Guardians must remain present for children aged 9 and under. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to ages 5 and older. Registration required. Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations. All materials provided. Guardians must remain with children 9 and under. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
She was best known for “The Holdfast Chronicles,” a series about a dystopic world in which once-enslaved women conquer their former male masters.
New memoirs, a landmark biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., a look at the woman who helped halt the rise of a K.K.K. leader — and more.
She opened Murder Ink, believed to be the nation’s first mystery bookstore, and brought fans together through interactive whodunits and other events.
Watch for reality-bending explorations of time and space, a Western horror novel from Victor LaValle and new fiction from Han Kang. Plus: Tom Hanks (yes, that Tom Hanks) releases his debut novel.
Just in time for the Academy Awards, our critic Alexandra Jacobs discusses two recent books on the subject, Michael Schulman’s “Oscar Wars” and Bruce Davis’s “The Academy and the Award.”
Just in time for the Academy Awards, our critic Alexandra Jacobs discusses two recent books on the subject, Michael Schulman’s “Oscar Wars” and Bruce Davis’s “The Academy and the Award.”
Open to ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab & go craft,
will surely delight the kids. 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 ages 3-5. Registration required. This interactive story hour, which includes a grab & go craft,
will surely delight the kids. 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 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.
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