Summer 2013

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SHORELINES NEWSLETTER

Published by the Friends of the Library

WORLD PASSPORT ADVENTURE Benzie Shores District Library is offering a whole new Summer Reading Program this year! Our young readers will take a “Trip Around the World”...passport included. Eight countries including Ecuador, France and Australia will be featured. We hope that our participants will enjoy exploring other cultures and have fun with the many reading adventures the library has to offer. Each country has a vast number of fascinating subjects to investigate, and many of our favorite fictional books are set in places near and far. Participants can read about non-featured countries or anything. All reading counts toward the total required to win prizes. The prizes include mementos from around the world. Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins June 17th. The program ends August 10th. We are excited about the new program and are looking forward to seeing all of our young readers again this summer! Please call the library or check the website for more details.

Summer 2013 ‘5 a Week’ programs for kids: June 24th — August 9th 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mondays: CIRCLE TIME with Char Taber (6/24/13 - 9/26/13) Caregivers will have fun rhyming and moving with ‘Miss Char!’ With a focus on repetition, children build their rhyme repertoire each week. (suggested ages: Infants and Toddlers and their parents) Tuesdays: YOUNG ARTISTS with Miss Julie This group will practice art forms from countries around the globe...sculpture, collage, painting, drawing, printmaking, architecture, and writing to name a few! (suggested ages: 6-14) Wednesdays: FUN & GAMES Favorite games, games from other lands, old games, new games—all sorts of wonderful board games will be played at BSDL on Wednesday mornings! Bring a friend and join the fun. (suggested ages: 5-12) Thursdays: STORY HOUR with Miss Julie We will combine our state theme, “Dig Into Reading” with BSDL’s “World Passport” summer reading program theme — celebrating people, places and animals from around the globe through stories, songs and crafts! (no age restrictions—program aimed at preschoolers and early elementary-aged children) Fridays: WORLD OF LEGO™ with Miss Stacy Love Lego? This is for YOU! Build, create and make friends on Fridays at BSDL. (suggested ages: 5-12)

Summer Reading Participants will each receive a “Reading Passport.”

The Summer Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library

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WINTER AT THE LIBRARY As you can imagine, the library was especially appreciated this winter!! With inclement weather the norm, DVDs flew off the shelves! Many patrons used our 24/7 services including the Michigan Electronic Library (MeL) databases, MeLCat (statewide remote interlibrary loan service) and the library’s downloadable e-Books and audiobooks. Having services available remotely certainly made the winter easier and more enjoyable for library patrons! One of the things that made the winter go fast was the Book Bingo. Every winter we have a book bingo for children and adults. It is a great way to try books from a variety of genres. Miss Julie held story hours every Tuesday January-April. We know it was appreciated because even in blizzards and when school was closed, the story hour folks trooped into the library for stories, puppet shows, songs and fun.

NEW DIGITAL MAGAZINES AND MORE

Book Bingo winner Luke Noffsinger. Luke won a $30 Amazon gift card. Reflections by the Bay presents…

Calling all magazine lovers! The BSDL now has free, full text digital copies of some of your favorite magazines which can be downloaded to a variety of devices including iphones, ipads, computers and more. To download the current issue just go to the library’s website www.benzieshoreslibrary.org and click on Zinio to set up an account. To use Zinio, you need to have a library card from the Benzie Shores District Library. In addition to the 50 new digital magazines, the library has added several new print magazines. Stop in and enjoy the view and peruse one of our 74 magazine and newspapers. Other digital services available 24/7 include free downloadable e-Books for your e-Reader (Kindles, Nooks, etc.), downloadable audio books, the MeL databases, and local historic newspapers. These digital services may be accessed through the library’s website.

GROWING DVD COLLECTION Fitness DVDs are the newest addition to the library’s extensive DVD collection, along with several Oscar winners. In addition to popular and classic movies, the library is building a collection of documentaries such as SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN and KEN BURNS ‘THE DUST BOWL’. Donations of dvds are gratefully accepted.

“Training Nurses for the Traverse City State Hospital/Asylum” by Virginia Le Claire Tuesday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. “My 1,000 Mile Walk” with Loreen Niewenhuis Tuesday, July 16th at 7:00 p.m. “Michigan’s Ghostly Lighthouses” with Dianna Stampfler Tuesday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m.

DIGITIZED NEWSPAPERS Who could have predicted that one of our most popular services would be the digitized Benzie County newspapers? With the exception of a few missing issues, the county newspapers are digitized and available on our website for everyone, everywhere. Genealogists, researchers and people just interested in Benzie County use the digitized newspaper database.

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LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES After Labor Day, we will be installing a new circulation system. The new system will be more versatile and much more complete for both patrons and staff. As with the current system, the card catalog (IPAC, internet public access catalog) will be available remotely and will be very user friendly. As the ILS (Integrated Library System) is the main tool used for a library to function, changing/upgrading this system is no easy task, but the benefits of a newer system will make the changes worthwhile. In addition to a new circulation system, the Friends of the Library are providing new staff computers. The library has purchased refurbished computers through a non-profit called TechSoup. TechSoup is a 501(c)(3) that connects nonprofits, charities, and libraries with technology products and solutions. Their website, techsoup.org has many free learning resources that are available to all users, not just librarians. In the ever changing world of technology and libraries, techsoup.org has become our systems manager’s new best friend.

The Friends of the Library is the main sponsor of the library’s Summer Reading Program. This summer many local businesses have generously contributed. The businesses who are helping to support the Summer Reading Program are listed in the back of the reading passport given to each child who registers. They will also be listed in the next newsletter. If you or your business is interested in becoming a BSDL Summer Reading Program sponsor, contact the library at 352.4671.

To accommodate the extra people using the library in the summer, the library purchased two wonderfully comfortable, padded benches. The benches couldn’t be more perfect in the library.

BOOK SHARE GROUP Come share our lovely view! The Book Share Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 9am. We meet in the library, discuss books, and enjoy the view of the bay. There are no assigned readings. Everyone is welcome to talk about titles or just listen. LIGHT BETWEEN THE OCEANS by Stedman, THE YELLOW BIRDS by Powers, BENEDICTION by Haruf and UNBROKEN by Hillenbrand are a few of the books that have recently been shared. The complete list of shared books is available at the circulation desk and is posted on the front door.

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BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS By Cathy Carter Cathy’s Vacation Reads I would like to say that I read my usual 13 vacation books, but this year there was one I really did not like and had to quit, so my vacation count is down to 12.5. There are so many good books and life is too short to read unappealing books. Oftentimes, I’ll take books home to try an author who is unfamiliar to me or a genre in which I am not well-read. If I don’t like one I don’t finish it…or I just read the ending. (For the record, I never feel guilty about that.) But my vacation reads are so important, that I check a lot of reviews or choose favorite authors. That way I feel hopeful I will love the books I have chosen. Vacation is a time when I can totally indulge in my passion for reading sans chores and interruptions. LOWER RIVER by Paul Theroux (fiction): Even though I checked reviews, this turned out to be my “ big mistake” book. It started out fine: a former Peace Corps volunteer was having a life crisis and decided to go back to the African village where he had lived when he was young. He puts no thought into his trip and ends up a captive of renegade soldiers. The main character is unappealing and the author arrogant. Which, in my opinion, making this not worth reading. Every reviewer disagrees with me, so you might like to try it for yourself. CALLING INVISIBLE WOMEN by Jeanne Ray (fiction): This book did not sound wonderful, but I have enjoyed some of her books, I thought I would give it a go. It was a disappointment. The premise that older women are invisible is taken to extreme. Unlike Ray’s other books, this one is not very humorous. A better choice would be STEP-BALL-CHANGE. PEACH KEEPER by Sarah Addison Allen (fiction): GARDEN SPELLS is another book by Allen that is somewhat connected to this one. Her characters are interesting and relationships are central to her books. She includes some magical realism and pulls it off pretty well. She is not on par with Alice Hoffman, but her stories are good. DINGLEY FALLS by Michael Malone (fiction): One of my all time favorite books, HANDLING SIN and one of my favorite mysteries, UNCIVIL SEASON are both by Michael Malone. I have read several of his books and quite liked many of them. This book was interesting and his writing is always a treat. However, this particular title is very political and suspect of the way government works. It is certainly not for everyone. FINDING CASEY by Jo-Ann Mapson (fiction): I was so happy to be reading Mapson again. Her early books are some of the books I recommend. She writes well and always tells a good story. This book was particularly good, but it is important to read the prequel, SOLOMON’S OAK first. If you enjoy a family story from a woman’s point of view, you will be delighted with this book. PRISONER OF HEAVEN by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (literary fiction): I loved the first book in this series, SHADOW OF THE WIND and found the second one, ANGEL’S GAME disturbing (which made me wonder if I even understood the first one). PRISONER OF HEAVEN is the third in what I presume will be a series rather than a trilogy. Ruiz Zafon’s writing is beautiful. He has a gift for imaginative storytelling. The characters are full of angst. The stories are dark and complex…and very good. GARDEN OF EVENING MISTS by Tan Twan Eng (literary fiction): We have all read about the atrocities of war, and know that every atrocity in every war takes a toll on humanity. This story, set in WW II, was written by a Malaysian author and is about the experiences of a young Chinese woman whose family had lived in Malaysia for generations. She was interned with her sister in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. After the war, to cope with her personal demons, she apprenticed herself to a famous Japanese gardener. It is a powerful story about the profound, unmitigated impact of evil and the ability to survive. The writing is first rate and the story takes unexpected directions.

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THE SEARCH by Nora Roberts (romantic suspense): What is vacation without a Nora Roberts novel? Generally speaking, I prefer her romance books rather than her romantic suspense. Many people have suggested this book. I enjoyed her suspense story, the CHASE, about fire fighting. I decided to give this one a try. I must say, I did learn a lot about search dogs and thoroughly enjoyed this nice beach read. SILENT GIRL by Tess Gerritsen (mystery): I am surprised that this is the first Tess Gerritsen mystery that I have read. What a good mystery with a suspenseful, unusual plot and an intriguing main character. In fact, all of the characters are interesting. If you like mysteries don’t miss Tess Gerritsen. AMERICAN GODS by Neil Gaiman (science fiction): I absolutely loved Gaiman’s book the ANANSI BOYS and had read that AMERICAN GODS was the one book of his that should not be missed. I knew it would be consuming and complicated, so I wanted to read it when I didn’t have too many distractions. What an amazing book! Like ANANSI BOYS, Gaiman intertwines myths and folklore throughout the story and character development. It is not really science fiction, but rather imaginative, literary fiction at its best. SINNER and CHIEFTAIN by Margaret Mallory (historical romance): My sister, whose pen name is Margaret Mallory, was considerate enough to have a new book published days before I left for vacation! I decided to reread the SINNER, the third book in her historical romance series, Return of the Highlanders. I liked the SINNER even better the second time I read it. (An interesting quote from Pulitzer Prize winning author Marilynne Robinson says, “I tend to think of the reading of any book as preparation for the next reading of it.”) In the wonderful romance, the CHIEFTAIN, Connor has one adventure after another and finally recognizes true love. If you appreciate good stories that are historically accurate, you will love these books. DEVIL’S CUB by Georgette Heyer (Regency romance): Like all of her books, the heroine in DEVIL’S CUB is resourceful, brave, captivating and charming. She saves her sister from ruin, by taking her place at a rendezvous. This leads to many misunderstandings and adventures ensuring that her life will never be the same. The love story in this book is surely not ‘love at first sight” but rather love that grows. The story has lots of twists and turns and is full of quirky humor, as are the relationships in the books. Georgette Heyer’s writing would shine in any genre.

NEW BOOKS Non-fiction New non-fiction books can make you smarter. MAKE YOUR BRAIN SMARTER by Sandra Chapman is full of strategies to keep your brain active at any age. They can help you appreciate art. ART, OVER 2,500 WORKS FROM CAVE TO CONTEMPORARY is a comprehensive history of art packed with visuals. Nonfiction can also give you a new perspective. THE CIVIL WAR IN 50 OBJECTS by Harold Holzer is extraordinary. Just reading about these objects will give you chills. Non-fiction can make you healthy. SUPER IMMUNITY by Joel Furman talks about the foods that can help cure certain diseases and improve health. Fiction Two exceptional, favorite authors have new fiction books. Gail Godwin’s FLORA is a powerful coming of age novel about a girl who learns that, in some cases, one must live with regrets. If you liked ATONEMENT by Ian McEwan, try Godwin’s latest novel. Kent Haruf’s novels are explorations of family relationships and friendships. In BENEDICTION, Haruf probes aspects of love including the suffering of loss. All of his books are worth reading. If you like Mark Spragg, Ivan Doig or Wendell Berry, you will especially enjoy them. Mystery Mysteries continue to be our most popular genre. Many of our new mysteries are the latest title in a series. In SPEAKING FROM AMONG THE BONES by Alan Bradley, precocious, wonderful Flavia de Luce is up to her usual antics. In a book set on the other side of the world, THE WOMAN WHO WOULDN’T DIE Colin Cotterill’s Laotian detective solves another intricate crime. Both of these series are marvelous.

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In a recent survey taken on the library easel for National Poetry Month, some of our patron’s favorite poems are A TALE BEGUN by Szymborska, and STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING by Robert Frost . The library has an extraordinary collection of poetry books for children and adults.

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After researching hedgehogs at the library, Jacob Mills brought his new pet to the library. Thinking of getting a new pet? Start at the library!

Reading is a pleasure no one should have to give up because of visual impairment or physical limitations. The Talking Books Library which is administered through the Traverse Area District Library is free to anyone who can no longer read print or who has a physical handicap. Bestsellers, Westerns, mysteries and many more genres are available. Once a person is registered for the program a device is sent to him/her. Digital books are sent to the person through the U.S mail at NO charge. To register for the program, go to the Traverse Area District Library’s website, www.tadl.org, scroll down the page and click on “Talking Books Library.” An application can be downloaded or is available from your local library. For more information, contact the Talking Books Library at 877-931-8558 (toll free), 231-932-8558 or your local library.