A monthly guide to your community library, its programs and services

Issue No. 225, December 2007

December holidays The library will be closed Monday and Folk Tales Tuesday, December 24 and 25, and Monday and Tuesday December 31 Unique collection on exhibit in the Main Gallery and January 1.

The items collected by Adam rative emerges. and Flora Hanft represent a range “These stories make us re- Klezmer music of folk art that crosses centuries, spond to folk art all the more. Originally, klezmer (plural klezmorim) countries and intentions. Each item carries its history on referred to musical instruments, and “We’ve called the exhibit Folk its shoulder, unrespected and was later extended to refer to musicians Tales,” they say, “because one of hurled into the warp and woof of themselves. It was not until the mid-to- the not inconsiderable pleasures of everyday life, this stuff had a func- late 20th century that the word was used this line of collecting work is that tion — whether for play, or as a to identify a musical genre. Early re- the best (or at least the most re- commercial blandishment.” cordings and writings often refer to the vealing, and hence resonant) items Folk Tales will be on exhibit style as “Yiddish” music, although it is have a story to tell, their own kind in the Main Gallery December 1 sometimes called Freilech music. What- of double helix. Look long enough, through January 30. (at right ever the definition, it is music for the imagine wide enough, and a nar- Flora Hanft and friend) whole family to enjoy. Temple Beth ’s 12-member All Star Klezmer Band performs for your listening and dancing pleasure on Sunday, Decem- ber 2 at 2 p.m.

Meditate for wellbeing A relaxation workshop to benefit mind, body and spirit will be held Tuesday, December 11 at 8 p.m. Details in the Calendar of Events.

Fax machine There is now a fax machine for public use in the Reference Room. Domestic faxes are $1.50 for the first page and $1 for each additional page; international faxes are $4.95 for the first page and $3.45 for each additional page. Payment must be by credit card, debit card or check card. Questions? Call the Refer- ence Room at 883-4400, Ext. 111.

Sandwiched In Our Friday afternoon lunchtime series continues to stimulate and educate. Join us this month on December 7, 14, 21 and 28 as we explore opera, art, extra- terrestrial life and literature. As always, refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Vacation week fun for Music Council welcomes Formosa Quartet on kids Be sure to check out the Library Kids page for vacation week specials. Of Sunday, December 9 course you’ll also find registration infor- The members of the Formosa grees from Juilliard, the New En- America. The quartet will perform mation for our regularly scheduled Quartet — Jasmine Lin, Joseph gland Conservatory, the Cleve- selections from Mendelssohn, workshops, storytimes and the Parent Lin, Che-Yen Chen and Jacob land Institute, Curtis, Harvard, Shih-hui Chen, Hugo Wolf and Child Workshop. Braun — have established them- and Yale, they have performed in Mozart on Sunday, December 9 at selves as leading solo, chamber, major venues around the United 3 p.m. and orchestral musicians. With de- States, Asia, Europe and South Energy conservation and organic products Library goes “green”

The Port Washington Public saves energy, it reduces wear Library is responding to energy and tear on mechanical devices, cost challenges faced by all Long thereby extending their life. Island and New York businesses Electricity costs have been with the installation of several en- reduced with the installation of ergy-reducing control systems. occupancy sensors for lighting in Funds for these projects were ob- appropriate areas. The library tained by Library Director Nancy continues to move ahead with Curtin through New York State Li- other energy conservation pro- brary Construction Aide grants and jects such as humidity controls, a rebate from the Long Island and is currently exploring solar Power Authority. energy. Green cleaning products The installation of a full state- are being used, and an organic of-the-art building automation sys- landscaping program will be tem optimizes heating and cooling launched in the spring. based on outdoor temperatures, The Port Washington Public building characteristics and the Library is proud to have control library’s variable schedule. The sys- systems in place that are among tem also uses a concept known as the most sophisticated being used “free cooling,” which allows it to au- in Long Island libraries. The Save the date! steps taken so far bring the PWPL tomatically use outdoor air when Mark your calendar now and plan to join us on Sunday, January 27. The library the air is cool enough and dry closer to its goal of being an en- launches an exciting Family Health Hunt designed to put deductive reasoning to enough to avoid energy intensive vironmentally-friendly “green the test and make you feel like detectives uncovering the clues to lifelong health! mechanical cooling. This not only building.” Grab a magnifying glass and you’re on your way.

Great books for giving 2007

This article was “commis- Side, to Seattle’s Jazz District, and who sheltered 300 Jews in their villa Biographies: sioned” as a list for holiday giving, along the fabled Telegraph Trail to- and in animal cages and sheds dur- Tony Bennett in the Studio: A Life but Kate Monsour came up with ward Siberia. ing World War II. Using Antonina’s dia- of Art & Music by Tony Bennett. In such an appealing array of titles that ries and her own research, Ackerman this beautiful book, richly illus- you’ll want to hold on to it for your The Savage Detectives: A Novel by takes us into the Warsaw ghetto. trated with his own artwork, Tony own future reading pleasure. After Roberto Bolaño. In what has been Bennett reflects on his career, and all, why should your friends and called the first great Latin American Lidia’s Italy: 140 Simple and Deli- st the inspiration that continues to in- family have all the fun? novel of the 21 century, Roberto cious Recipes from the Ten Places in Bolaño traces the hidden connec- Italy Lidia Loves Most by Lidia fuse both his music and his art. tion between literature and violence Bastianich. The incomparable chef For the Kids: Einstein: His Life and Universe by in a world where national bound- takes us on a gastronomic journey Walter Isaacson. Using his newly The Dangerous Book for Boys by aries are fluid and death lurks in exploring 10 regions that have in- released personal letters, Isaacson Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden / the shadow of the avant-garde. formed her cooking. Daughter The Daring Book for Girls by Andrea Tanya guides us to some nearby cul- explores how an imaginative, im- J. Buchanan and Miriam Pes- Interred with Their Bones by Jenni- tural treasures that enrich the pur- pertinent patent clerk became the kowitz. These titles recall the joys fer Lee Carrell. Shakespeare scholar suit of good food. mind reader of the creator of the of being a kid before the Internet, and theater director Kate Stanley’s cosmos, the locksmith of the mys- video games and cell phones. From eccentric mentor gives her a myste- The Year of Living Biblically: One teries of the atom and the universe. making the perfect paper airplane rious box, claiming to have made a Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography by to mastering the art of the cart- groundbreaking discovery. Before Bible as Literally as Possible by A. J. David Michaelis. With Peanuts, wheel, these books are a passport she can reveal it, she is found dead, Jacobs. An attempt to obey the Charles Schulz’s humorous strip to adventure that no kid should murdered precisely in the manner Bible for one full year results in a was anchored in the collective ex- miss! of Hamlet’s father. spiritual journey that is at once funny and profound, reverent and perience and the hardships of his The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. Fact irreverent, personal and universal. generation. Michaelis masterfully Brian Selznick. An artful blending and fiction blend brilliantly in this It will make you see history’s most weaves Schulz’s story with the car- of narrative, illustration and cin- ambitious debut novel. While schol- influential book with new eyes. toons, revealing that so much more ematic technique. Orphan, clock ars have largely relegated Mamah of his life was part of the strip than keeper and thief, Hugo lives in the Borthwick Cheney to a footnote in In Vogue: The Illustrated History of we ever knew. walls of a busy Paris train station, the life of America’s greatest archi- the World’s Most Famous Fashion where survival depends on ano- tect, Horan gives full weight to Magazine by Alberto Oliva. A fasci- nymity. When his world suddenly their dramatic love story and illu- nating look at the history of the interlocks with a bookish girl and minates Cheney’s profound influ- world’s most influential magazine. a bitter old man, Hugo’s under- ence on Wright. Chez Jacques: Traditions and Rituals cover life, and his most precious se- of a Cook by Jacques Pépin and cret, are put in jeopardy. Run by Ann Patchett. Set in the hours before and after a fateful car Tom Hopkins. A treasury of food, Fiction: accident, Run illustrates the human- lore and memory. Exquisitely illus- ity that connects disparate lives, trated with Pépin’s paintings, the Away: A Novel by Amy Bloom. book includes his 100 favorite reci- Lillian Leyb, whose family is de- weaving several stories into one sur- prising narrative. pes culled from thousands he has stroyed in a Russian pogrom, comes created over a lifetime of cooking. to America, determined to make Non-Fiction: her way. When word comes that her Sports Illustrated: The Baseball Book daughter might be alive, Lillian em- The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story by by the editors of Sports Illustrated. barks on an odyssey that takes her Diane Ackerman. The remarkable A spectacular celebration of baseball from the world of the Yiddish the- story of Jan Zabinski, director of the filled with unforgettable photo- ater on New York’s Lower East Warsaw Zoo, and his wife Antonina, graphs and award-winning writing. Got skills?

Do you have a special skill or expertise that you would like to share with children? Are you a professional artist, pastry chef or scientist? Children’s Services is looking for adult volunteers who would like to present a fun and interesting workshop for children in grades 5 and 6. Please call the Children’s Room at 883-4400, Ext. 150 and ask for Rachel Fox or Joni Simon.

Coming in January The Brillaner Duo brings its us on Sunday, January 20 at 3 music for clarinet and piano to the p.m. Both concerts are sponsored library on Sunday, January 13 at by the Music Advisory Council. 3 p.m. Pianist Adam Neiman joins

Consolidation of libraries?

On the local library scene, How does it work now? the new buzzword from the county While the 54 independent The venerable Port Washington to Roslyn trolley, in use from 1908 to 1920 is consolidation. public libraries in Nassau County Nassau County Executive are locally controlled, they already Introducing Port’s Main Street Online! Tom Suozzi has been in the news share services in an effort to re- a great deal as he explores the pos- duce costs. Here are examples: Port Washington’s Main Street is more than a location. It evokes sibilities for consolidation of mu- • County residents may bor- memories of schools, businesses, transportation, parades, parks, nicipal services. This initiative is row materials from any library in celebrations and community events. It is associated with tradi- part of a larger statewide effort Nassau County with their home li- tions that have their roots in the founding of our town. which began with the governor’s brary card, and may return books appointment of the Commission on and some other materials at any Through a special online activities. All were vital to the de- Local Government Efficiency. library in the county. project of the Long Island Library velopment of the community and There is a study under way • Library materials are dis- Resources Council, our library’s help to tell Port’s story. by consultants from PFM (Public played on a shared automated Local History Center has created Aerial views of Main Street, Financial Management) to explore catalog that allows a patron to see a digital storehouse featuring such as those showing the Main possibilities for consolidation the holdings of all libraries in the Main Street as it appears in post- Street School and the library are within the county. One of the ar- county and place reserves or re- cards, photographs, maps, docu- also on display. There are hand- eas being looked at is public li- new items. This can also be done ments and unique historical written postcards reflecting Port’s braries. remotely from home or elsewhere ephemera. By visiting our website past as a seaside resort, as well as What does this mean? 24/7. — www.pwpl.org — you can ac- a visual walk back in time to the The County Executive is con- • Public libraries coopera- cess a wealth of digitized images days when Louie’s was still serv- sidering the concept of a single tively purchase research data- and text 24 hours a day, 7 days a ing customers on a barge in county-wide library system, simi- bases and other types of online da- week. Manhasset Bay. Take a look at the lar to those in Manhattan, Brook- tabases such as Live Homework “This is a milestone in the his- legacy of the past while gaining lyn and Queens. He has been Help and downloadable audio- tory of our library,” says Elly perspective on the future by visit- quoted as saying that a county li- books and videos. Shodell, director of the Local His- ing Main Street Online! brary system with one board of If you have questions or con- tory Center. “We are able to pro- Major funding is provided by trustees appointed by the County cerns, here is some contact infor- vide access to these materials for the Port Washington Library Foun- would be more accountable, trans- mation: people who might not be able to dation, with additional support parent and efficient than the sys- visit the library in person.” from the library’s Nautical Advi- tem currently in effect, which in- Port Washington Public Library Showcasing the library’s lo- sory Committee. cludes 54 independently funded Director Nancy Curtin, cal history collections and ar- and run public libraries. [email protected] chives, Main Street Online!, with Although Mr. Suozzi has said its 100+ images (and growing), is that if such a plan were to be County Legislator Wayne Wink, the first stage of a planned multi- implemented no buildings would [email protected] subject Port Washington Public Li- be closed, no services reduced, brary Local History Project. and no staff eliminated except by State Senator Craig Johnson, Past and present Main Street attrition, it is not yet clear how this [email protected] businesses and businesspeople, would be accomplished, or how cultural institutions, churches, net savings to the taxpayer would Assemblyperson Michelle Schimel, landmarks and other buildings, result. [email protected] and local events and participants are represented. Highlights in- clude the building of the Long Is- land Rail Road station, the instal- lation of Main Street’s trolley our doors are always open at tracks, views of the Town Dock, Pride in Port parades, tree-plant- ing, and other landmarks and civic Archivists Janet Schneider & Francesca Pitaro prepare to scan documents www.pwpl.org December Library Kids Welcome to the page for Children’s Services. Be sure to look here for upcoming exhibits, programs and articles relating to Children’s Services and the Parenting Information Center. Parents: Please comply with the age guidelines for these programs and be prepared to show proof of local residency.

Got skills? Parent Child Workshop Do you have a special skill or expertise that you would like to share January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 11:15 to 12:30 p.m. with children? Are you a professional artist, pastry chef or scientist? Children’s Services is looking for adult volunteers who would like to Spend time with your child and meet new people in an educational and creative environment. Each week a different resource professional is on hand to discuss present a fun and interesting workshop for children in grades 5 and 6. speech and hearing, physical fitness, nutrition and behavior. For children ages 18 Please call the Children’s Room at 883-4400, Ext. 150 and ask for Rachel to 29 months and a parent or caregiver — siblings welcome. In-person registra- Fox or Joni Simon. tion begins Monday, December 17 at 9:15 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Birth certificates are required as proof of age; families must be Port Washington resi- dents; priority given to first time registrants. Co-sponsored by the Port Washington Public Library Family Place. Twilight Tuesdays Bilingual Story Time — Tuesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Takes place the second Tuesday of every month. Join local resident Mayra Cruz-Vazquez and children’s librarian Rachel Fox for stories and fingerplays in English and Spanish from 7 to 7:30 p.m. For children ages 3½ to 6 accompanied by an adult. Family members welcome. No registration required.

Pajama Story Time — Tuesday, December 18 at 7 p.m. Takes place the third Tuesday of every month. Come in pajamas and listen to bedtime stories with children’s librarian Lucy Salerno from 7 to 7:30 p.m. For children ages 2½ to 5 accompanied by an adult. Fam- ily members welcome. No registration required. Monthly Display A collection of fun and artistic calendars through the years will be on display throughout the month. Preschool Workshops Vacation Week Specials American Footsteps All Aboard the Music Train — Thursday, December 27 Monday, December 17 at 12 noon or 1 p.m. at 2:30 p.m. Join musician Dara Linthwaite for a fun afternoon filled with music, Join us for a toe-tapping perfor- stories and songs all about trains. For children ages 2½ to 5 accompa- mance of country music and nied by an adult. Registration begins Monday, December 3 at 9:15 a.m. dance presented by the Foot and in the Children’s Room or by calling 883-4400, Ext. 150. Fiddle Dance Company. Cos- tumed performers reveal the Winter Fun — Monday, January 7 at 1 or 2 p.m. story of dance in rural America Enjoy a seasonal craft, stories and fingerplays with presenter Jeanne with a dazzling blend of Irish step Hall. For children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Registration dance, tap, clogging and square begins Monday, December 17 in the Children’s Room or by calling 883- dance. Everyone is invited to try 4400, Ext.150. out the rhythmic clapping and body-slapping pattern called “hambone” and sing along with the performers. For children in grades K to 6 accompanied by an adult. Tickets required and will be School-Age Workshops available in the Children’s Room beginning Monday, December 10 Tweens’ Night Out — Friday, December 7 from 8 to 10 p.m. at 9:15 a.m. Students in grades 5 and 6 are invited for an evening get together at the library! The night’s activity includes a workshop with Children’s Treasure Tin Advisory Council member Elise Tepper who will show participants fun Friday, December 28 and innovative ways to wrap gifts. Afterwards, there will be some time Learn how to decoupage with to socialize. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration begins Sat- Shirley Ruby and decorate a urday, December 1 in the Children’s Room or by calling 883-4400, metal canister that you can fill Ext.150. Participants are asked to bring a gift ready to gift wrap or an with your favorite candy, collec- empty box to practice with. tions or treasures. Workshop I for children in grades K to 2 accom- Matter of Fact — Friday, January, 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. panied by an adult from 3:30 to Mad Science of Long Island presents a fun workshop for children in 4:30 p.m. Workshop II for children grades 1 to 4. Investigate the ingredients of the universe; build marsh- in grades 3 to 6 from 4:45 to 5:45 mallow molecules; play Alchemist by turning a nickel into gold (well, p.m. Registration begins Monday, almost!)…and use a secret formula to make silly putty. Registration be- December 10 at 9:15 a.m. in the gins Friday, December 28 at 9:15 in the Children’s Room or by calling Children’s Room or by calling 883- 883-4400, Ext. 150. 4400, Ext.150. Workshop fee: $3. Native American storytelling

Join us on Thursday, Decem- It is the heartbeat of humans, ani- ber 20 at 7:30 p.m. for a special mals and plants. Together with SoundSwap event — an evening of Native American storytelling, the Native American storytelling fea- experience can connect us to all turing the words and drums of forces of nature.” John Two Crows and Stanley Two Crows gathers his sto- Standing One. Together they tell ries from various published au- Native American stories, which thors and storytellers, and many teach, entertain and inspire people are geared toward arousing inter- young and old. The stories are an est in Native American culture insight into the cultures of the first and the history of the entity they Friends of the Library Annual Campaign Is a Winner with PW Tennis Academy peoples of Turtle Island (North call “our Mother, the Earth.” Lauren Wellems and Janell McBride, co-managers of the Port Washington Ten- America). Stanley’s rhythmic patterns beau- nis Academy, present a $1,000 check to FOL president Amy G. Bass and trea- The duo will perform an in- tifully compliment Two Crows’ sto- surer Tinu Thakore. The gift is targeted for the FOL-sponsored Online Homework teractive program of stories, songs ries, and the evening will include Help program “tutor.com,” which offers free, live homework help via the library’s and drumming. “Drumming is the website (see below). Tennis Academy president Dick Zausner says that by sup- a drum circle where the audience porting the FOL and tutor.com, the academy is helping to “further education, which rhythmic pulse of life,” says John. will be invited to participate. has always been one of our goals.” The FOL, now in its 41st year, is currently conducting its annual fundraising appeal. “We’re grateful for donations large and small both for specific programs such as tutor.com and for general support,” says Amy Bass, adding, “We thank the community for its continuing devotion to the FOL and our library.” FOL donation envelopes are available in the library or checks Career assistance can be mailed to the FOL c/o the Port Washington Public Library. at the library

The library’s free career counseling pro- gram is up and running. Our career coach Diane Reynolds meets privately with Need homework help? those seeking assistance in job place- ment, career options, skills assessment, Use Your Port Washington Public Library resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques. For further in- Card to Connect With a Live Tutor! formation or to schedule an appointment, please call the Reference Room at 883- If you’re a student in grades 4 to 12, log on to our website at 4400, Ext. 111. www.pwpl.org between 3 and 9 p.m. daily and click on the home- Diane teaches Career Development in work help section. You’ll be connected to a live tutor who can the Graduate School of Human Services help with homework questions. at the College of New Rochelle. She re- ceived her M.S. Degree in Counseling This service is made possible by the Friends of the Library from Hofstra University.

More Golden Age television programs

This month, Bob Waldman Hour, The Alan Young Show, I’ve 58) (all nine seasons) • The Invis- presents TV Land Moguls: The Got a Secret, Caesar’s Hour, ible Man (1957) 1950s, a salute to the producers Texaco Star Theater, The $64,000 Edgar Buchanan as Judge who brought forth a golden age of Question, This Is Your Life, Mama, Roy Bean (1955-56) • television. Here are just some of Stage Show, The George Burns and in Life with Elizabeth (1953) • Mar- the wonderful ‘50s television pro- Gracie Allen Show, Topper, You tin & Lewis Collection: Volume 2 grams and specials in our circulat- Bet Your Life, The Jack Benny Show, (1950-55) • Mary Martin, Ethel ing DVD and VHS collections: I Married Joan, Space Patrol, Sus- Merman: Their Legendary Appear- The Show pense and Racket Squad) ance on The Ford 50th Anniversary (1952-53) (all 52 episodes) • The The animated Clutch Cargo Show, June 15, 1953 • Medic Adolescent ; The Returning (1954/ (1959) • Colonel Bleep: Volume 1 (1954-56) with Richard Boone • 55) with Ida Lupino and Dick (1956-57) (sci-fi cartoons) • The Ann Baker in Meet Corliss Archer Powell • The Adventures of Fu Comedian (1957) with Mickey (1954-55) • Wally Cox as Mister Manchu (1956-57) starring Glen Rooney • The Dean Martin and Peepers (1952-53) • Gale Storm as Gordon • The Adventures of Ozzie Jerry Lewis Collection: The Colgate My Little Margie (1952-56) • John and Harriet (1956-66) • Adventures Comedy Hour (1951) • Beverly Newland’s One Step Beyond (1959- of Superman (1951-58) (all six sea- Garland in Decoy (1957) • Steve 61) • Raymond Burr as Perry Ma- sons) • Alfred Hitchcock Presents Holland is Flash Gordon (1953-54) son (1957-58) • Craig Stevens in As long as I’m singing (1955-56) (two seasons of sus- • The Frightened Witness; Dan Peter Gunn (1958-59) • Rawhide pense) • America’s First Great Marshall’s Brat (1957/55) with (1958-60) with Clint Eastwood • Songs my father Lady; Britain’s Most Baffling Mur- Dan Duryea and Patty Mc- Chuck Connors as The Rifleman der (1955) with Gloria Talbott • Cormack • The George Burns and (1958-63) • The Collec- taught me Gail Davis as Annie Oakley (1953- Gracie Allen Show (1950-51) • The tion • Steve Allen’s Golden Age of 56) • Around the World with Orson Golden Junkman; Grandpa Comedy (1956-61) • Tales of To- Take a sentimental journey Welles (1955) • Backstage; The Changes the World (1956) with morrow (1951-53) (a selection of with local vocalist Laura Leigh Squeeze (1955/53) with Charles Lon Chaney Jr. and Thomas sci-fi stories) • Thin Line; Dark Carroll on Sunday, December 16 Boyer and Dick Powell • The Bob Mitchell • Great Actors of the Stranger (1954/55) with David at 2 p.m. and enjoy the enduring Cummings Show (a.k.a. Love That Twentieth Century: Volume 2 Niven, Edmond O’Brien and Jo- standards of the Great American Bob) (1952-59) • The Bomb; Go (1955-58) starring Boris Karloff, anne Woodward • Rod Serling’s Songbook. Ms. Carroll’s unique Ahead and Jump (1956/54) with and Lon Chaney Jr. Twilight Zone (1959-63) • Boris style and powerful vocals will be David Niven and Dick Powell • • The Gun; Brief Affair (1954) with Karloff hosts The Veil (1958) • The accompanied by pianist Kim Oler, The Boy Nobody Wanted; The Ma- Dick Powell and Joanne Dru • Whizzer; A Place Full of Strangers with Barbara Merjan on drums jor of St. Lo (1957/56) with Peter The Honeymooners (1955-56) (39 (1954/55) with Gloria Talbott and and Keith Carroll on bass. Graves • Cinderella (1957) star- classic shows plus “lost” episodes) Dick Powell • Groucho Marx Ms. Carroll is the daughter ring Julie Andrews • Classic Tele- • The House Always Wins; Tusi- hosts You Bet Your Life (1950-58) of the late Bob Carroll, well vision: Your Favorites from the tala (1955) with Dick Powell and known Port Washington singer 1950s (includes NBC Comedy David Niven • I Love Lucy (1951- and actor. What’s new in TeenSpace?

Homework Help Databases to meet new people, stay in touch by Sarah Miller. At age 21 and par- response to their bullying, revealing an inner strength she didn’t know The Thompson Gale Database Col- with long-distance relatives and tially-blind, Annie Sullivan travels she had. (YA FIC Pixley) lection offers great resources for friends, and socialize in the online from Massachusetts to Alabama to students. The Student Resource environment. teach 6-year-old Helen Keller, deaf Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr. Sev- Center-Bronze provides easy ac- and blind since age 2. (YA FIC enteen-year-old Aislinn, who has the cess to award-winning content Learn how to use social network Miller) ability to see faeries, is drawn based on national curriculum stan- sites such as MySpace and Friend- against her will into a centuries-old dards. All core curriculum areas ster, instant messaging programs Rubber Houses by Ellen Yeomans. A battle between the Summer King are included — history, literature, and social bookmarking sites. novel in verse that relates 17-year- and the Winter Queen. The survival science, social studies, and more. Learn how to blog and find the old Kit’s experiences as her younger of her life, love, and summer all It also has a selection of reference blogs you are interested in, post pic- brother is diagnosed with and dies hang in the balance. (YA FIC Marr) material, close to 700 full-text peri- tures and videos online and help of cancer. (YA FIC Yeomans) odicals and newspapers, primary your kids use social networking sources, creative works, multime- websites safely. Bring questions. Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks. dia, and video and audio clips. Child prodigy Cadel Piggot, an an- tisocial computer hacker, discovers New Books in TeenSpace The Opposing Viewpoints Resource his true identity when he enrolls as Center, another database in the Our new books offer a wide variety a first-year student at an advanced Collection, provides information on of topics to choose from. Some rec- crime academy. (YA FIC Jinks) today’s popular social issues and ommended titles include: features viewpoint articles, topic Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jor- In Search of Mockingbird by Loretta dan Sonnenblick. When 13-year-old overviews, full-text magazine, aca- th demic journal and newspaper ar- Ellsworth. On the eve of her 16 San Lee moves to a new school for ticles, primary source documents, birthday, Erin receives her long- the umpteenth time, he looks for a statistics, images, podcasts and dead mother’s diary, which reveals way to stand out. Knowledge of Zen links to Websites. that she too revered Harper Lee’s Buddhism, gained in his previous To Kill a Mockingbird and wanted to school, provides the answer. (YA be a writer. Erin impulsively de- FIC Sonnenblick) Social Networking on the cides to take a bus from St. Paul, Internet: A Workshop for Minnesota to Monroeville, Alabama, Freak by Marcella Fleischman Parents and Other Adults to visit the reclusive author. (YA Pixley. Twelve-year-old Miriam, po- Free registration begins December FIC Ellsworth) etic, smart, and quirky, is consid- 13 for a program on January 10 at ered a freak by the popular girls at 7 p.m. The Internet provides ways Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller school. She eventually explodes in

Issue No. 225, December 2007

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