Archive for January, 2008

January’s New Books

Posted in New Books by Ryan on January 21st, 2008

Here’s some of the new books we have here at the library this month:

Adult Fiction:

“Eight Million Ways to Die”, by Lawrence Block
“The Purrfect Murder”, by Rita Mae Brown
“Getting Rid of Bradley”, by Jennifer Crusie
“Winter Rose”, by Jennifer Donnelly
“Atomic Lobster”, by Tim Dorsey
“Plum Lucky”, by Janet Evanovich (Also available on CD!)
“Shadow Music”, by Julie Garwood
“The Shooters”, by W.E.B. Griffin
“Last Call”, by James Grippando
“The Appeal”, by John Grisham (Also available on CD!)
“Duma Key”, by Stephen King
“Sizzle and Burn”, by Jayne Ann Krentz
“Dragon Harper”, by Anne & Todd McCaffrey
“Bleeding Kansas”, by Sara Paretsky
“7th Heaven”, by James Patterson
“A Lady of High Regard”, by Tracie Peterson
“Blasphemy”, by Douglas Preston
“Light of the Moon”, by Luanne Rice
“Ice Trap”, by Kitty Sewell
“The Queen’s Gambit:  a Leonardo da Vinci Mystery”, by Diane A.S. Stuckart
“A Pale Horse”, by Charles Todd

Adult Non-Fiction:

“Boom!”, by Tom Brokaw
“I Am America (And So Can You!), by Stephen Colbert (Also available on CD!)
“Quiet Strength”, by Tony Dungy (Also available on CD!)
“The All New Atkins Advantage”, by Stuart Trager

Juvenile Easy Readers:

“Nate the Great Talks Turkey”, by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Library Seeking Shelving Donations

Posted in Library by Ryan on January 9th, 2008

Yates Community Library is seeking donations of shelving for an on-going book sale.  The shelves can be metal or wood.  The shelves must be at least 14 inches deep. 

Call (585) 765-9041 for more information.

January Events

Posted in Library by Ryan on January 2nd, 2008

Here’s what’s going on at Yates Community Library in January:January 3-10:  Fine Free Week - Bring back overdue books during the first week in January and we’ll excuse the fines!January 3-31:  We now offer a disc repair service.  Try it free through the end of January!

January 3-31:  Rochester artist & woodcutter Bruce Fernandez will be displaying one of his carousel animals during library hours.

Jan. 8, 11 AM-12 PM:  The library’s “Lunch Bunch” Book Club will discuss Thomas Mullen’s “The Last Night on Earth”.  Light refreshments will be available.

January 12, 6:30-9 PM:  “Jammies in January” - Wear your favorite “PJs”, and enjoy popcorn & family films with your friends at the library!  Call (585) 765-9041 for film showings.

January 25, 3:30-4:30 PM:  Joyce Bennett will teach us how to create a snowman paperweight.  This event is open to all ages!

January 26, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM:  Wool Felting Class:  Joyce Chizick will share her knowledge of the interesting craft of wool felting.  There will be a nominal charge of $5 for supplies.  Please prepay & register by January 19!

Jan. 26, 7-10 PM:  Teen Night @ YCL:  Games, “PS2″, films, food & more for teens in grades 6-12.  The library is asking for a $1 donation to cover pizza & pop.  Call the library for more information.

The library will be offering basic Spanish classes every Tuesday from January 29 through the end of March.  The class will be taught by Annie DeJesus from the Holley Agri-Business Child Development Center.  Space is limited; pre-registration is required.  Please call the library for more information & to pre-register.

Jan. 31, 3:30-4:30 PM:  Rochester artist & woodcarver Bruce Fernandez will conduct a carousel animal carving demonstration.  There will be a coloring contest & the audience will have a chance to help Bruce with his carving!Check back here for more events!