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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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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

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

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

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

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

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 .

Feederwatch has begun for this year. The birdseed finally came it, a little late is better than never. The feeders have only had nyjer seed in them, so of course it will take the birds a little time to realize that the good stuff is back. The weather has been a bit warmer than typical for this time of year, so many birds are still foraging naturally, but that doesn't stop the hoard of house sparrows from descending on the feeders. The unusual thing is that I haven't seen any

(Rescheduled from January) Warm up with this month's theme Soups & Stews. Please Register Cookbooks will be available March 1 Let us know what you will be bringing.

Sabrina Brooks is a wildly successful bestselling author of gripping thrillers. Unlike her fictional characters, Sabrina lives a quiet life in the Berkshires with her two beloved dogs. As a child raised by an emotionally distant father, Sabrina rarely felt love. And as an adult, her marriage twisted into an abusive relationship from which she had to escape. The arrival of a mysterious letter declares that Sabrina, as the only living relative of her recently deceased uncl

The theme this month is Holidays in the Kitchen . Books will be available at the Library mid October. Please post what are making and the cookbook you used in the comments. This month's cookbooks:

An unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse. Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon's last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year.

The afternoon of Tuesday, September 19, 2023, we held our fist book hike, celebrating J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. This program was done in partnership with the North Smithfield Land Trust. We were able to create Neverland in their Booth Pond Conservation Area. While enjoy nature, families were able to "visit" areas from the novel and hear excerpt of the original read aloud at each location. While walking the trails we discovered a variety of mushrooms, acorns, rocks, pineconne,

Heather Willette has a good life in Concord, Massachusetts -- complete with a husband who runs his own business and a son to take up his mantle one day. However, now that her marriage has fizzled out and Ross, her only child, is graduating from college and getting serious with his girlfriend, Heather wonders if that life is the one she really wants. Ready to seek out her own happiness and discover herself again, Heather decides to leave her husband and rent a cottage on