Hello from the Greenup Public Library System! Did you know that on this day in 1843 William Wordsworth was appointed British Poet Laureate by Queen Victoria? On the same day in 1889 George Eastman began selling his Kodak flexible rolled film for the first time.
Kentucky History
Mammoth Cave (located in south central Kentucky) makes up the world's longest known cave system with more than 400 miles explored according to The National Geographic Society. Mammoth Cave National Park was established on July 1, 1941 and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site as well as the core area of an international biosphere reserve. Indigenous peoples lived and hunted in Kentucky up to 4,000 years ago traveled miles within the underground system, using only cane plants for torches, to collect the minerals mirabilite, epsomite and gypsum. Besides mining, American Indians as lived in rock shelters or large cave entrances during parts of the year.
Dry conditions in the cave have ensured the preservation of large amounts of artifacts, showing us that the people who lived there ate a variety of plants such as hickory nuts, sweet flag, lily, dandelion, wild strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and acorns. According to “Oh, Ranger!” (An online publication) archeologists believe that some of the American Indians used the cave to prepare bodies for burial.
The most famous guide for the cave system was 17 year old Stephen Bishop. Born into slavery Bishop became known worldwide for his discoveries and knowledge of the cave. He was considered to be a brilliant and charming man who could quote Latin and Greek. In 1839, a new owner (Dr. John Croghan) began to explore and develop the cave. At one point he even opened an underground tuberculosis hospital inside. The experiment however was to ultimately end in failure.
New York Times Bestsellers
New to this week’s bestselling list is The Sinner by J.R. Ward. The novel is the 18th entry in The Black Dagger Brotherhood series. The story opens with Syn having kept his side job a secret from the Brotherhood. When he takes on a new job he not only comes into contact with another enemy of the vampire race he also runs into a half breed at risk of dying during her transition. Jo has no idea about her true nature and when the mysterious Syn appears out of nowhere she is torn between their connection and the sense that something is terribly wrong.
NoveList Diverse books
NoveList is a database containing books and book recommendations sorted by terms, themes, time periods and genres. NoveList also offers Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides and Recommended Reads Lists. NoveList is highlighting a “Diverse Books” collection and presenting a Discover Books Based on Culture or Place video on their website as well as an Exploring Books by Culture search strategy option for their database. This includes options for diverse characters and themes such as “Dealing with illness, Engendering gender, living with invisible disability, living with visible disability and all kinds of families.
KYVL
Kentucky Virtual Library is a collection of database for all ages provided by the state of Kentucky. KYVL includes Grolier encyclopedias and databases geared for children; scholarly databases for college students; and databases for general research for Kentucky residents of all ages. KYVL is accessible from within the library or from home with the current login and password. Please contact our libraries for current login information for access from home.
Quotes
“[D]on't ever apologize to an author for buying something in paperback, or taking it out from a library (that's what they're there for. Use your library). Don't apologize to this author for buying books second hand, or getting them from book crossing or borrowing a friend's copy. What's important to me is that people read the books and enjoy them, and that, at some point in there, the book was bought by someone. And that people who like things, tell other people. The most important thing is that people read...”
― Neil Gaiman
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.”
― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
“A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. A good poem helps to change the shape of the universe, helps to extend everyone's knowledge of himself and the world around him.”
― Dylan Thomas
Jokes
What bow can't be tied? A rainbow!
How many tickles does it take to make an Octopus laugh? Ten-tickles.
How does a dog stop a video? By hitting the paws button!
People think "icy" is the easiest word to spell. Come to think of it, I see why.
My teachers told me I'd never amount to much because I procrastinate so much. I told them, "Just you wait!"
It's always windy in a sports area. All those fans.
What is worse than raining cats and dogs? Hailing taxis!
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.
