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New books for October
The Library just added new books to the collection in the Adult, Young Adult and children’s sections for October.
Killing Season by Faye Kellerman, Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand, Origin by Dan Brown, Ghost on the Case by Carolyn Hart, Deep Freeze by John Sandford, Quick and Dirty by Stuart Woods, The Rooster Bar by John Grisham, Fairytale by Danielle Steel, Tell Tale by Jeffrey Archer (story collection), Mind Game by Iris Johansen, Enemy of the State by Vince Flynn (Kyle Mills), Holly and Ivy by Fern Michaels, The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille, Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King, Don’t Let Go by Harlan Coban, Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber, and To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon. Juvenile book Tales from a Not-So-Secret-Crush Catastrophe (Dork Diaries) and young adult books: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green, Sun Warrior by P.C. Cast and Ship of the Dead (Magnus Chase and the gods of the Asgard #3) by Rick Riordan.
New books at the Library for Fall
What Happened by Hillary Clinton, Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life by Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Ret.), The Proving by Beverly Lewis, The Right Time by Danielle Steel, Killing England by Bill O’Reilly, Haunted by James Patterson, The Family Lawyer by James Patterson, Enigma by Catherine Coulter, A Column of Fire by Ken Follett, The Romanov Ransom by Clive Cussler, Proof of Life by J.A. Jance, The Western Star by Craig Johnson, Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb, Michael Vey: The Final Spark by Richard Paul Evans (young adult) and children’s books in the Jedi Academy Series by Jeffrey Brown Jedi Academy, Return of the Padawan, The Phantom Bully and A New Class.
August ends with new books at the Library
The Store by James Patteson, I Know a Secret by Tess Gerritsen, Crime Scene by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman, Barely Legal by Stuart Woods, Exposed by Lisa Scottoline, Seeing Red by Sandra Brown, Without Fear or Favor by Robert Tanenbaum, The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory, Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton, The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter, Charlatans by Robin Cook, The Saboteur by Andrew Gross, Shattered by Allison Brennan, Any Dream Will Do by Debbie Macomber, A short walk to the edge of life : how my simple adventure became a dance with death -and taught me what really matters by Scott Hubbartt and young adult books The Bronze Key and The Copper Gauntlet by Holley Black and Cassandra Clare.
New books for Summer at the Library
The Ultimatum by Karen Robards, The Switch by Joseph Finder, Some Kind of Hero by Suzanne Brockmann, I Need a Lifeguard Everywhere but the Pool by Lisa Scottoline, Beautiful Tempest by Johanna Lindsey, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn, Beach House for Rent by Mary Alice Monroe, Wired by Julie Garwood, Beloved Hope by Tracy Peterson, Use of Force by Brad Thor, The Duchess by Danielle Steel, Murder Games by James Patterson, Dangerous Minds by Janet Evanovich, Tom Clancy Point of Contact by Mike Maden, Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Initiative by Eric Van Lustbader and young adult novels Confessions: The Murder of an Angel by James Patterson, Loved by P.C. Cast, Dark Tide and Sea Spell by Jennifer Donnelly and Generation One by Pitticus Lore.
New books for June @ the Library
The Chandler Library recently purchased new bestsellers along with some new audiobooks to add to the Library collection. New books include: “High Stakes” by Fern Michaels, “The Testimony” by Scott Turow, “When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi, “Anything Is Possible” by Elizabeth Strout, “Against All Odds” by Danielle Steel, “No Easy Target” by Iris Johansen, “Come Sundown” by Nora Roberts, “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood, “Dark Prophecy” by Rick Riordan, “The Broken Road” by Richard Paul Evans, “Gwendy’s Button Box” by Stephen King, “You Will Pay” by Lisa Jackson, “Same Beach Next Year” by Dorothea Frank, “Dragon Teeth” by Michael Crichton, 2 young adult books by James Patterson: “Game Over” (Daniel X #4) and “Crazy House”, “The Girl Who Knew Too Much” by Amanda Quick, “Nighthawk” by Clive Cussler, “Golden Prey” by John Sandford, “The Book of Joy” by the Dali Lama, “G-Man” by Stephen Hunter, “Walking on My Grave” by Carolyn Hart, “Into the Water” by Paula Hawkins, “Hallelujah Anyway” by Anne Lamott, “Threads of Suspicion” by Dee Henderson, “16th Seduction” by James Patterson and “The Fallen” by Eric Lustbader. We also have some new Audio books: “Along Came Trouble” by Sherryl Woods, “Banana Cream Pie Murder” by Joanna Fluke, French Twist by James Patterson, “Into the Water” by Paula Hawkins, “Most Dangerous Place” by James Grippando, and “The Sleepwalker” by Chris Bohjalian.
Summer Reading Program kicks off to Build a Better Community @ the Library
The Summer Reading Program Kickoff party was held Friday morning, June 16 with 46 attending the program with our guest presenter Monty Harper. Mr. Harper entertained children and adults with a variety of songs and activities to inspire children to read throughout the summer.
The Summer Reading Program activities will continue each Friday with children checking their mailboxes in the old card catalog. Inside will be activities, prizes or games to encourage the children to read through the summer. The first activity will be an About Me Poster the children will fill out and decorate and return to the Library. Other activities will include a Scavenger Hunt in July, a memory game also in July, Firefighter straws, bookmarks, and notepads and pencils.
With the theme of Building a Better Community children are encouraged to donate items from their home to several local organizations by bringing the items to the Library. Items being collected include stuffed animals for DHS foster children, books for the Library, clothes and toys for the Community Thrift Store, non-perishable food items for the God and People Food Pantry, change for the Chosen House and greeting cards for residents of the local nursing home. wrap up with our End of Summer Party from 9:30-11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4. For more information about Summer Reading activities contact the Library at 405-258-3204.
Books featuring Lincoln County Poet donated
Books about and featuring California Okie Poet and Storyteller Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel were recently donated to the Library from the Oklahoma State University Library courtesy of the Chlebda & Coghill families in memory of Jim Chlebda & Back40 Publishing. McDaniel, born in 1918 near Stroud, moved to California in 1936 and proceeded to write poems and stories about her years in Oklahoma.
Karen Neurohr, of the OSU Library, donated McDaniel’s biography Chasing Fireflies:the Dust Bowl childhood of a poet written by Jeanie Harris as well as four books of poetry and prose written by McDaniel’s including The Ketchup Bottle: 24 vignettes; Tatted Lace and Other Handmade Poems; Getting Love Down Right; and Walking On An Old Road to the Library.
New books April 2017
Children’s books: Little Ree by Ree Drummond; Tucky Jo & Little Heart by Patricia Polacco.
Nonfiction books: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the F.B.I. by David Grann; The Zookeepers Wife: a war story by Diane Ackerman; Old School: life in the sane lane by Bill O’Reilly; Love Does by Bob Goff.
Fiction books: War Cry by Wilbur Smith; Mississippi Blood by Greg Iles; Song of the Lion by Anne Hillerman; The Black Book & Two from the Heart by James Patterson; Vicious Circle by C.J. Box; Fallout by Sara Paretsky; If I’m Found by Terri Blackstock; The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve; Fast and Loose by Stuart Woods; If Not For You by Debbie Macomber; A Perfect Obsession by Heather Graham; Sandpiper Cove by Irene Hannon; The Lost Order by Steve Berry; One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline; The Burial Hour by Jeffery Deaver; Miramar Bay by Davis Bunn; Man Overboard by J.A. Jance; All by Myself by Mary Higgins Clark; The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See; The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis; The Fix by David Baldacci; The Night The Lights Went Out by Karen White.
Community Helpers is the theme of Spring 2017 Story Time
Story Time resumes Monday, April 3, 2017 with the theme “Community Helpers.” We will be reading about people in our town who serve the community through their jobs. On April 3 we will be reading about police officers and Trooper White with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will be our guest.
Story Time is from 11:30 a.m. til noon every Monday in April and May (excluding Memorial Day).
Other “Community Helpers” we will read about during this Story Time Session are Librarians, Nurses, Firefighters, Mothers, Fathers, Soldiers and how we can be “Community Helpers” through Earth Day projects.
Children of any age are encouraged to come and home schooled children are welcome as well, however the program and activities are geared for children ages 2-5. For more information about our Story Time please call the Library at 405-258-3204.
NOTICE!!!
Book Bonanza starts Saturday, March 25, 2017 Hardback & paperback books, children’s and adult books, some movies and books on cassette. Come check it out. $2 donation per sack. Runs for 1 week. Our hours are Saturday from 9-noon and Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The proceeds from this fundraiser go to purchasing books for the library.