Hello and Happy New Year from the Greenup Public Library System! Did you know that on this day in 1838 the first public demonstration of telegraph messages sent using dots and dashes took place at Speedwell Ironworks in Morristown, New Jersey? On the same day in 1892 The Hawaiian Historical Society founded. Finally, on this day in 1935 Amelia Earhart flew nonstop from Honolulu to Oakland California.
New Books at the Library
New to our collection this week are Crown of Bones by A.K. Wilder, All the Colors of Night by Jayne Ann Krentz and Joint Custody by Lauren Baratz-Logsted. Crown of Bones tells the story of a dystopian world on the verge of catastrophe. As the forces of good and evil prepare for an event known as the Great Dying one young one named Ash has been training. As a Scribe, her job is to be neutral and record the events for posterity. However, it soon becomes clear that her destiny may be greater than she foresaw.
All the Colors of Night by Jayne Ann Krentz is the second installment in the Fogg Lake series of chilling thrillers. North Chastain has always had the ability to channel energy into crystals, something he inherited from his father. A father who is now deep in a coma caused by what North is sure is a mysterious artifact his father was investigating. With the help of paranormal artifact dealer Sierra Raines he will brave the murky underworld of raiders, crazy collectors and deceptive dealers.
Finally, Joint Custody by Lauren Baratz-Logsted is an offbeat comedy about a mischievous border collie named Gatz who is desperate to reunite the couple he loves. After a desperate attempt involving two pounds of chocolate and an emergency vet trip, Gatz realizes he’ll have to step up his game when a new woman enters the man’s life. Desperate times call for desperate doggy measures.
Appreciate a Dragon Day
Created by author Donita K. Paul in 2004 and celebrated every January 16th, Appreciate a Dragon Day is observed with activities at children's museums and libraries aimed at celebrating literacy while also honoring the ever popular dragon in books and film. Why not celebrate by picking up some dragon related books from your local library branch? This is the perfect time of year to cozy up with an old favorite book, or give one you’ve never read a chance. We have everything from fictional tales involving dragons to accounts of the dragon myths in different cultures to books on how to draw dragons and other mythical creatures.
Spanish Language Selection
While you’re using this time of year to get some reading done, why not take some time to brush up on a new language? Our Flatwoods Branch has a selection of Spanish language books to choose from. These include reference guides to Spanish literature as well as biographies and books on shapes and colors geared towards a younger audience.
Follow Us On TikTok!
We started a tik tok where we’ll be giving you tips, book recommendations, how-tos of our online resources, and much more! You can follow @librarythings but we’ll also be sharing them on the Greenup County Library Facebook page!
Quotes
“Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.”
― Steve Maraboli
“Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
― Confucius, Confucius: The Analects
“The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good, and how he treats people who can't fight back.”
― Abigail Van Buren
“I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.”
― Bruce Lee
“There comes a point when you either embrace who and what you are, or condemn yourself to be miserable all your days. Other people will try to make you miserable; don't help them by doing the job yourself.”
― Laurell K. Hamilton
Jokes
Q. What's the best thing about Switzerland?
A. I don't know, but the flag is a big plus.
Apparently you can't use "beef stew" as a password.
It's not stroganoff.
Q. If you have 10 apples in one hand and 14 oranges in the other, what do you have?
A. Really, really big hands.
I took part in the suntanning Olympics...
...but I only got bronze.
Murphy's Law says that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.
Cole's Law is thinly sliced cabbage.
I can't take my dog to the park because the ducks keep trying to bite him.
I guess that's what I get for buying a pure bread dog.
Lauren Cagle
Library Hours
Flatwoods: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 10-8. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10-5.
Mckell: Monday,: 9-8, Tuesday-Friday 9-5. Saturday 9-2.
Greenup: Monday and Thursday: 9-8. Tuesday-Friday: 9-5. Saturday: 9-2
Closed Sunday.
Phone #s Flatwoods: 606-836-3771, Fax: 606-836-8674. Mckell: 606-932-4478. Greenup: 606-473-6514.
More about all the library has to offer is available on our website @ www.greenuplib.org. Make sure to read next week’s Beacon for more reads and weekly events.
