Posted in Programs, Classes and Events on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Can you bowl a perfect game? Come and be a part of the NEW craze in our first Wii (pronounced ‘Weee’) bowling tournament for adults only at the Chatham Area Public Library on Wednesday, May 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
There will be a training session before the tournament begins, so that everyone will know [...]
Posted in Tips and tricks, tagged Tips and tricks on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Have you ever had this experience? You’re browsing the stacks in the library. A title jumps out at you, and you pull the book down from the shelf. You read the inside flap of the dust jacket, or the synopsis on the back of the book. You flick through a few pages, decide the novel [...]
Posted in Programs, Classes and Events on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Want to take a trip, but don’t want to break the bank? Come to the Chatham Area Public Library on Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 a.m. to learn some tips and tricks on how to get great travel deals online from local travel maven Lisa Olszewski. If you would like to sign up for what promises to [...]
Posted in Library Lines on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The most famous name in all of English literature is also probably the most feared and loathed. Yes, that would be William Shakespeare. The name sends shivers down the spines of some, yet his impact on our culture is too large to be measured. His verses are repeated every day and have become infused in [...]
Posted in Library Lines on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The warmer spring weather has many people looking to their yards as a reason to get outside and enjoy it. A nicely manicured lawn can be a source of pride, a private space to enjoy, and a place for children to play. If you are in need of some open air inspiration, the Chatham Area [...]
Posted in Reader's Advisory, Teen News on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
by USA Today’s Carol Memmott
You’ve raced through all 2,500 pages of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. Now what? USA TODAY investigates other supernatural creatures hanging out in the teen section of your local library
Hunted by P.C. and Kristin Cast
FantasticFiction.co.uk
The story: Zoey Redbird carries the vampire gene and becomes one when she hits puberty. She’s sent to [...]
Posted in Library Lines on April 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A favorite pastime of many Americans is knitting. It can be a creative, expressive, relaxing, and social experience. At the Chatham Area Public Library, there are many works on knitting for the beginner and experienced alike, as well as a few yarns spun around the activity.
If you are new to the subject, Getting Started [...]
