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Personal Inventory

Submitted by Tara on December 28, 2010 - 9:19pm

The end of the year is often a time of personal reflection and goal setting. Whether you are looking for motivation, direction or are looking to assess or sharpen your skills, the library can help! Ask your local librarian to direct you to the Motivation and Conduct of Life sections of the library.

Generally, these books reside around the 153s or 158s, but specific titles or subjects you are looking for may be shelved elsewhere.

Sit and Knit

Submitted by Tara on December 28, 2010 - 3:47pm

Join a group that is sure to please any fiber maven on January 4, 2011 from 10-12 a.m. at the Bear Valley Branch Library. If you are an experienced knitter, this is your opportunity to share your knowledge and if you’re a beginner, this is your chance to increase your knitting know-how. Fiber hosts: Kathy Orth and Charlotte Updike.

The library has books for knitters of all skill levels!

Why do we sing Auld Lang Syne at New Year's anyway?

Submitted by Tara on December 28, 2010 - 3:01pm

Music Blog

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,  And never brought to mind?  Should auld acquaintance be forgot,  And auld lang syne!   What does that mean anyway?

Auld Lang Syne is based on a Scottish poem, attributed to Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns in 1788. Auld Lang Syne translates to "Old Long Since," and more roughly it means "long, long ago" or "days gone by." There are many verses to the traditional song and the deeper meaning lies within these stanzas. These verses expound on the glories of friendship, fellowship and hope for the future, while still honoring days gone by.

You can find Auld Lang Syne on the following CDs, plus many Christmas albums.

Happy Birthday Denzel Washington!

Submitted by Tara on December 28, 2010 - 1:58pm

Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. was born on December 28, 1954. He continues to be one of the most fascinating and deeply affecting actors on screen today. In addition to other awards, he won Best Supporting Actor for Glory in 1990; and the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2002 for his role in the film Training Day.

Happy Birthday, Stan Lee!

Submitted by Tara on December 28, 2010 - 12:14pm

Stan Lee turns 88 today! Stan Lee, with other artists, co-created Spider-man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Avengers, Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor, and Daredevil, among others. His participation in comics revolutionized the landscape, challenged the Comic Code Authority and fueled the dreams of millions. His commitment to literacy is inspirational!

Frequently, he makes appearances in films based on his comic books. In addition to Spider-Man and X-Men, he also had memorable cameos as himself in Mallrats and Comic Book: The Movie.

Books written by Stan Lee include:

Films for New Year's Eve

Submitted by Tara on December 20, 2010 - 3:53pm

Movies Blog

What are you doing New Year's Eve? These films feature prominent New Year's Eve scenes, often depicting a main character having a revelation or significant experience.

Reading Wish Lists

Submitted by Tara on December 20, 2010 - 3:05pm

Don't let the hold on holds get you down! In addition to keeping track of items you would like to put on hold later on paper, there are lots of other great ways to keep track of books you have read and would like to read online! How do you keep track of what you want to read?

These sites are free, easy to use and provide unique ways of keeping track of what you have read and would like to read.

Goodreads

Give the Gift of Reading: Kids

Submitted by Tara on December 20, 2010 - 1:08pm

Need to do some last minute shopping? Not sure what to get those special people in your life? Share the joy of reading and the pleasure of books by giving a book as a gift this year. These books make great gifts and go beyond best sellers or 'Best of Year' lists! Books help kids learn, grow and imagine all year long!

Older Kids