Blog Category: Book Sketches
Posted by JDavanza on Tue, May 12
It’s mini…
It’s marvelous…
It’s a book sale!
Don’t miss it—the Friends of the Library mini book sale, Saturday, May 16, from 10 am to 2 PM!
Posted by JDavanza on Mon, May 11
FILM NOIR SERIES ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Come explore the shadowy, murky world of anti-heroes, femme fatales, and a morally compromised society, with Librarian and Film Enthusiast Doug Swiszcz’s lastest movie series, DARK CINEMA: THE WORLD OF FILM NOIR, Wednesdays evenings May 6 through June 3, in our state-of-the-art auditorium. The program begins at 6:30 PM.
Doug will offer brief pre-film commentary, and audience members are invited to stay after the movie to discuss it in more depth....
Posted by JDavanza on Mon, May 04
FREE JOB HUNTING HELP -
Starting a job search? Office-supply chain Staples is offering free instant business cards and 20 free resumes through June 13. The offer is available in stores only, although Staples is also posting job-hunting skills on its Web site. The following Staples stores in the Providence area will offer the “Career Stimulus Program:” Barrington Shopping Center, 186 County Road (Route 114), Barrington; 551 North Main St., Providence; Smithfield Crossing, 371 Putnam...
Posted by JDavanza on Fri, May 01
directorsnotebook:
Just when we thought it was safe to go into our gardens, writer and gardener Amy Stewart has decided to shake us up a little with her sly compendium of wicked plants. The full title of Amy’s newest book is Wicked Plants: the weed that killed Lincoln’s mother and other botanical atrociities.
A plant killed Lincoln’s mother? Lincoln’s mother Nancy Hanks Lincoln died at the age of 34, leaving her 9 year old son Abe behind. Her illness, known as milk sickness, was...
Posted by JDavanza on Thu, Apr 30
Come and enjoy the fruits of some of the best practitioners of Women’s Fiction during the month of May at the Library. Above is a photo of one of the most popular writers in the genre - Jodi Picoult. You’ll find other uplifting and exciting novels by women on display near the entrance of the Library.
Posted by JDavanza on Mon, Apr 27
News of a Grassroots effort that will make you feel proud of Libraries and the people who work there…
Posted by JDavanza on Wed, Apr 22
We don’t have l-o-n-g to wait …
… for the Friends’ mini book sale!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16th, from 10 to 2, for a mini sale with maxi savings!
Posted by JDavanza on Wed, Apr 22
Give a listen to a tale of our generous Friends…
… who just voted to fund the full cost of our audio book rental collection. If you are one of the hundreds of fans of recorded books, you will know that this is cause for celebration… and thanks!
So thank you, Friends of Barrington Library, for yet another generous donation to the library and the community of Barrington!
Posted by JDavanza on Thu, Apr 09
April is National Poetry Month -
Seize a poem from the display near the main entrance to the Library and read it aloud to someone you love…
Posted by JDavanza on Thu, Apr 09
directorsnotebook:
Director’s Notebook
April, 2009
There are few events in history that have generated so much writing, analysis, film, and commentary as World War II, and in particular that horrific event known as the Holocaust. It is very painful to read of the struggles of Jews and others caught up in the maelstrom of Nazi propoganda and violence, yet often books on WWII and the Holocaust are inspiring rather than depressing.
Such is the case of Suite Francaise by Irene...
