January Newsletter Ed & Hazel Richmond Public Library Vision: Expanding Minds. Empowering People. Enriching Community. 110 N. Lamont St. Aransas Pass, Texas 78336 (361)758-2350 Upcoming Events Dear Reader, Food Handlers Class January 8, 2018 John Ray Grisham Jr. is an American bestselling writer, attorney, politician, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and activist best known for his popular legal thrillers. His books have been Mahjong Club translated into 42 languages and published worldwide. He was born on February January 9, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8, 1955. Grisham, the second of five siblings, was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Library Board Meeting – January 18, 2018 – 1:00 p.m. Wanda (née Skidmore) and John Grisham. His father worked as a construction Silver Sneakers – Members Only worker and a cotton farmer, while his mother was a homemaker. When Grisham January 12, 2018 was four years old, his family settled in Southaven, Mississippi. 11:00 a.m. Pre-Natal Wellness Class John Grisham graduated from Mississippi State University before attending January 19, 2018 the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1981. He practiced criminal law for 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. about a decade and served in the House of Representatives in Mississippi from Movie Afternoon at the Library- January 1984 to September 1990. January 25, 2018 2:00 p.m. His first novel, A Time to Kill, was published in June 1989, four years after he began Garden Club writing it. As of 2012, his books have sold over 275 million copies worldwide. A January 25, 2018 Galaxy British Book Awards winner, Grisham is one of only three authors to sell 2 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. million copies on a first printing. Story Time – Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Grisham's first bestseller, The Firm, sold more than seven million copies. The book was adapted into a 1993 feature film of the same name, starring Tom Cruise, and a 2012 TV series which "continues the story of attorney Mitchell McDeere and his family 10 years after the events of the film and novel.” Library Hours Eight of his other novels have also been adapted into films: The Chamber, The Sunday – Closed Client, A Painted House, The Pelican Brief, The Rainmaker, The Runaway Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Jury, Skipping Christmas, and A Time to Kill. Friday - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Saturday – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm FYI – *We still have our Coupon Exchange Program. So if you need coupons, please come visit the library. *We are also still collecting “box tops” for our schools. So if you have box tops, please drop them off to us. *Library Closed January 1, 2018. Wikipedia Page 1 of 2 Children's Corner In the Library Mr. Kippy’s Story Time every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. Koha Online Catalog Visit our website at New Titles in the Library www.aransaslibrary.org:8000 Adult Fiction The Rooster Bar – John Grisham Reserve a Librarian Past Perfect – Danielle Steele Need help with computers, job End Game – David Baldacci applications, resumes, laptops, and Hardcore Twenty-Four – Janet Evanovich more. Reserve a librarian we are here The Cuban Affair – Nelson De Mille to help. Year One – Nora Roberts TexShare Database Young Adult/Junior Fiction Library of Texas exclusive online War Cross – Rick Riordan resources for genealogy, business, Turtles all the Way Down – John Green health, and homework. Ask a librarian Renegades – Marissa Meyer for information. _____________________________________________________________ Children’s Book Review New Library Activities! Submitted by Waconda Clayworth Don’t Forget to Attend! Every 4th Thursday of each month In January, we have more time to peruse longer and more challenging texts. I hope after these really interesting tales with lovely illustrations that your readers at 2:00 p.m., we will host an will try the original stories. Afternoon Movie at the Library featuring a just released movie. This Sleeping Beauty Retold by Mahlon F. Craft Illustrated by Kinuko Y. Craft month’s feature is Battle of the Why read a tale that has oft been told? Classic stories are part and parcel of Sexes. The PG 13 film is based on children's reading culture and there is comfort in re-reading a favorite story. The the 1973 tennis match between only way to describe the pictures is that they are delicate and gorgeous. The pretty women's world champion Billie printing is easy to read. There are some words that hark back to ancient times but Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex- these can smoothly be found in the library’s many dictionaries. men's-champ and serial hustler Little Red Riding Hood by the Brothers Grimm Retold and illustrated by Trina Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was Schart Hyman billed as the BATTLE OF THE SEXES and became one of the most A cautionary 'tail' that when read aloud is funny and dramatic. The illustrations are evocative of a simple time past and a terrible time past. Do you know any child watched televised sports events of who reminds you of Little Red Riding Hood? all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. OverDrive is Now Available!! Mission: In Striving for public service OverDrive is the leading global digital distribution platform, offering the excellence, The Aransas Pass Public . 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