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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
This book follows a girl Celaena Sardothien a former assassin who was taken from a death camp working in the mines to compete in a competition to become the king’s champion if she wins and becomes the king’s champion she will have to work for him for 4 years before she gains her freedom. As the competition goes on other champions are mysteriously winding up dead and more information comes to light Celaena realizes that there is something deeper going on in the castle. The mai
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Nov 25, 2024


Graphic Novels are Worthwhile.
It's not uncommon for readers to get specialized in a type, style or genre of book that they like to read, and that can be doubly true for kids. For some reason though, when it comes to graphic novels there seems to be a connotation that this type of reading is less valuable than your typical book. So here's the question are graphic novels worthwhile reading? Ultimately the answer is yes. Reading of any type should be considered worthwhile and just because a book is illustrat
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Oct 25, 2024


Cookbook Club - November 21 @ 6:00 PM
Favorite Magazine Recipes Please Register Sometimes the best recipes come from magazines, use an old favorite or try a new one. The Library has a great selection of magazines to choose from or use one of your favorites. Let us know what you will be bringing.
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Oct 16, 2024


What's New at the Library: Discover the Latest Merchandise for Readers!
Are you a book lover looking to add a touch of literary flair to your daily life? Well, you're in luck! The library is now offering an exciting range of merchandise that caters to all the bookworms out there. From cozy reading nook essentials to stylish bookish accessories, there's something for every avid reader to enjoy. Let's dive into the world of literary-inspired goodies awaiting you at the library! Enhance Your Reading Experience There's nothing quite like curling up w
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Sep 25, 2024


Book Hike with the North Smithfield Land Trust
We all know the benefits of reading, but there are particular benefits to reading outdoors: stress reduction, reduces anxiety and eye strain, can improve mood, focus and concentration. Being outdoors can also give your brain a boost and promote better sleep. But there had to be a better program that just storytime outdoors. We wanted kids to active and excited about reading outdoors, and thus the Book Hike was born. For the last 2 years, the library has been partnering with t
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Sep 20, 2024


For the Fall: Farm to Table Cozies
Fall is a great time for a cozy mystery and a great time for harvests and warm food. Try some of these great titles. Check for these titles in our catalog here.
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Sep 14, 2024


Cozy Fall Reads
Some great Fall titles for the kids. To see if any of these titles search them in our catalog here .
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Sep 10, 2024


Are Audio Books Cheating?
As a librarian I hear this discussion often, that audio books aren't real reading, they are cheating and as a result, many kids are dissuaded from taking out audio books. So this is to set the record straight; Are Audio Books Cheating? Well that depends on how you define reading. If you define reading as the decoding of words where you break the letters into their sounds and then into spoken language then probably, audio books are cheating. But let's be realistic unless you a
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Sep 7, 2024


September is Library Card Month
If you don't have a library card, now is the time to get one. Have a library card, fantastic! Do you know what you can do with your library card? Well, there are all kinds of things. Yes, your card will allow you to check out books, movies, magazines, things (like telescopes, portable dvd players, games), audio books and so much more, all at significant savings to you. Check out the bottom of our due date slip and see how much money you saved for that visit. BUUUUUUT your li
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Sep 2, 2024


Growing Our Library
Every 5 years, the library looks at its programs and services to see what needs to be implemented or improved. Your input is always appreciated, so we send out random surveys, polls or social media posts throughout the year(s) to get your opinions on what we've been doing. So, if you haven't seen the recent survey we're reposting it here. We ask that you please take the 2 minutes needed to fill it out and share your thoughts about our library.
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Aug 29, 2024


Cookbook Club - September 26 @ 6:00 pm
Taste of America Please Register Cookbooks will be available September 5. Let us know what you will be bringing.
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Aug 7, 2024


Cookbook Club - May 23 @ 6:00 pm
It's a Literary Feast! Please Register Cookbooks will be available May 1 Let us know what you will be bringing.
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Apr 15, 2024


Trading Cards: I Survived
If you liked reading the I Survived series..... then try one of these...... To download a version of our trading card please click the document below
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Mar 1, 2024


February Book Recommendation
With its historic charm and picture-perfect library, the Maple Sugar Inn is considered the winter destination. As the holidays approach, the inn is fully booked with guests looking for their dream vacation. However, widowed far too young, and exhausted from juggling the hotel with being a dedicated single mom, Hattie Coleman dreams only of making it through the festive season. However, when Erica, Claudia and Anna--lifelong friends who seem to have it all--check in for a girl
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Jan 29, 2024


My Year in Books: a Challenge
When New Year comes around we're always thinking about the changes we want to make, our resolutions. At the library's circulation desk we see the books about better health, organizing your home, new theories on gardening, raising kids and becoming a better person. We've even seen those people who decide to read something different, so our mystery readers take out non-fiction, the romance readers checking out thrillers and so forth. Ultimately resolutions just seem to fade awa
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Jan 2, 2024


January Book Recommendation
The story of two families living through World War II on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and the shy, irresistible young woman who will call them both her own. As German bombs fall over London in 1940, working-class parents Millie and Reginald Thompson make an impossible choice: they decide to send their eleven-year-old daughter, Beatrix, to America. There, she'll live with another family for the duration of the war, where they hope she'll stay safe. Scared and angry, f
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Dec 30, 2023


An Unusual Visitor
December was a bit slow for FeederWatch. Certain days had the feel of snow, but it was mostly rain and grayness. It was unusual as the count of birds and the variety seemed to drop, but that might have to do with some recent changes. It was towards the end of the month that our unusual visitor stopped by the feeder area - a wild turkey. Generally wild turkeys are not feeder birds, but that doesn't mean they don't occassionally visit to see what's on offer - expecially if you
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Dec 29, 2023


December Book Recommendation
From the lighthouse sporting a huge wreath to the Christmas Stroll along its quaint streets, holidays on Nantucket are always magical. However, while the town might be aglow like a scene from Dickens tale, unfortunately for newly married island newcomer Nicole Somerset, Christmas means a dreaded visit from her step-daughter. Headstrong Kennedy brings with her a family of her own-- husband Archer and adorable 3 year old son, Maddox--but Kennedy's yet to get over her parents' d
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Dec 8, 2023


Staff Holiday Reads
As you get ready for the Holidays, remember to take some time to relax, have a cup of tea and read a book. In fact here are a few holiday reads recommended by a few of the staff. Stephanie recommends It's a Wonderful Woof by Spencer Quinn Renee Recommends A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril Diana recommends Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery Kathy recommends A Christmas Memeory by Richard Paul Evans
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Dec 7, 2023


Books We Love
This past month, we asked you to share a book you love on our little fall tree. Here are just a few of the leaves we found on that tree. To search if any of these titles is available, click here to access the catalog .
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Dec 1, 2023
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