Monday, December 30, 2019

New Year, Fresh Start

With not only the start of a new year, but also the beginning of a whole new decade upon us, it's easy to feel the need to make resolutions. As great as these changes can be, just remember that the current you is pretty awesome just the way you are. If you are craving a little fresh start inspiration, these movies just might do the trick. Good luck with whatever you route you choose to take!    Happy New Year everyone!

Monday, December 23, 2019

Our Staff Read These in 2019 & Now You Should Too!

The EFPL staff were busy readers all year long. Here are just a few books that we really enjoyed and think you might too!


Children's Books

The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry
Moo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton

Young Adult Fiction

Archenemies by Marissa Meyer
Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak
Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce
Wilder Girls by Rory Power
Finale by Stephanie Garber
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven by Bella Forrest


Graphic Novel


Adult Fiction

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Supper Club by Lara Williams
The Observations by Jane Harris
The Overstory by Richard Powers
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman
Evening Class by Maeve Binchy
Ravenous by Helen Hardt
Two Good Dogs by Susan Wilson

Adult Nonfiction

Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
The Mueller Report by Robert S. Mueller
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies

Monday, December 9, 2019

Fa La La La La!

Whether you are a die hard Christmas music fan or not, there's really no escaping those holly jolly tunes at this time of the year. But if you also feel like covering your ears with a pillow, maybe you have just heard those traditional songs too many times and need a fresh outlook. Artists and bands from genres all across the board have put out non-traditional variations of the classics, as well as some new fun songs. There's bound to be something that even the Grinch-iest of us all can listen to and get into a festive mood.

Monday, December 2, 2019

That's Classic!

The Antemeridians Book Discussion Group is going old school this time around by reading the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist.
The story centers on orphan Oliver Twist, born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. After escaping, Oliver travels to London, where he meets the "Artful Dodger," a member of a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin.

Books are available at the library. Join the group on Tuesday December 17th at 10:30 a.m. to discuss!

If this classic leaves you wanting more, take a peek at these other oldies but goodies.

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Rober Louis Stevenson

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

A Christmas Carol and Other Stories by Charles Dickens

Animal Farm by George Orwell

The Call of the Wild by Jack London