Millard Oakley Public Library News
5 August 2022
The Friends of Millard Oakley Public Library will be holding their fall book sale on Friday, August 26, from 9:00 until 5:00, and Saturday, August 27, from 9:00 until 1:00. Friday, books will be sold for $1.00, and Saturday books are $1.00 per bag. All funds are used to help support programs and book purchases for the library. Come in and help the library. You never know what treasures you will find.
The Library has received a grant for a story book trail, which will be located at the Livingston Park. We are looking for someone to assist us in building the boxes for this project. If you are a woodworker, or know a woodworker, please have them contact Judith at the library for more information.
A second grant obtained by the library will allow us to conduct computer classes. We would be very interested in knowing what type of class is most wanted and needed, and what days and times are the best for people to attend. Do you need to learn the basics, such as how to control the mouse and work the keyboard? Are you more interested in getting online, but want to know the safest way to do it? Have you heard about Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and want to see what everyone is talking about? You want to learn computer security, but can’t find any time during the day? Please stop by the library and let us know what you want, and when. Once people respond, we will set up a schedule and post it for anyone who is interested.
The Library Story Time is every Thursday at 10:30. While the crafts are designed for younger children, all ages are welcome to attend.
The Civic and Garden Club Poster Contest and Essay Contest entry deadline is fast approaching. The entry deadline is Saturday, August 13. The Library will host a workshop for anyone who wants to make posters on Thursday, August 11, at 12:00. Poster board and craft supplies will be available for any child who needs materials.
New fiction books in the library recently include:
“The Ambassador” by Brian C. Baker, “The Omega Factor” by Steve Berry, “The Third to Die” by Allison Brennan, “Switchboard Soldiers” by Jennifer Ciaverini, “Upgrade” by Blake Crouch, “The Violent Storm” by William W. Johnstone, “Conspiracy of Silence” by Ronie Kendig, “Stop at Nothing” by Michael Ledwidge, and “The Separatists” by Lis Wiehl.
New nonfiction titles include:
“Last Call” by Elon Green, “Humans of New York” and “Humans of New York: Stories” by Brandon Stanton, “Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam Test Prep Book”, “Dressed up For a Riot” by Michael Idov, “The Way we Eat Now” by Bee Wilson, “Norse Myths and Legends” edited by J. K. Jackson, and “Discipline Equals Freedom” by Jocko Willink.
“Keep your face to the sunshine, and you cannot see a shadow.” Helen Keller.