New School Year, New Books! September New Books (part 7)

Naruto vol 71 by Masashi Kishimoto

Graphic Novel (Manga) 

With the Infinite Tsukuyomi activated, the entire world is plunged into darkness.   And to make matters worse, Black Zetsu has revived Kaguya, the very originator of chakra.  Naruto and Sasuke have been given special powers by the Sage of Six Paths, but can they seal away Kaguya before she destroys everything?!

The Next Big Thing: A History of the Boom-or-Bust Moments that Shaped the Modern World by Richard Faulk

Nonfiction 

We are always hearing about the Next Big Thing. Whether it is a new iPhone or the New World, the freshest and newest inventions, discoveries, and fads loom large in the public mind. The impact that everyone thinks these "next big things" will have is often more important than the actual impact it generates. After all, if it fails, it will be almost immediately forgotten. The Next Big Thing searches through 3,000 years of Western culture to find the colorful and key steps (and missteps) that led us to where we are today.

Paradigm-shifting events, such as the spread of ethical monotheism and the invention of the printing press stand beside such cultural ephemera as the aborted U.S metric campaign and the misbegotten vogue for smart drinks.

Each entry features the historical context of that Next Big Thing as well as an overview of its legacy, including photos, sidebars, trivia, and quotes.

Nobody's Goddess by Amy McNulty

Fantasy 

In a village of masked men, magic compels each man to love only one woman and to follow the commands of his “goddess” without question. A woman may reject the only man who will love her if she pleases, but she will be alone forever. And a man must stay masked until his goddess returns his love—and if she can’t or won’t, he remains masked forever.

Seventeen-year-old Noll isn't in the mood to celebrate. Her childhood friends have paired off and her closest companion, Jurij, found his goddess in Noll’s own sister. Desperate to find a way to break this ancient spell, Noll instead discovers why no man has ever chosen her. 

Thus begins a dangerous game between the choice of woman versus the magic of man. And the stakes are no less than freedom and happiness, life and death—and neither is willing to lose.

No Such Person by Caroline B. Cooney

Mystery 

One of the Allerdon sisters has been charged with a pre-meditated killing and taken to jail. It doesn't seem possible--but it's happening. What was supposed to be a typical summer is anything but for this seemingly ordinary family. Shortly after they arrive at their cozy family cottage on the river, Lander meets and is smitten witha handsome young man, and they begin to date. Miranda has a bad feeling about her sister's new boyfriend. And when the family must deal with an unimaginable nightmare, Miranda can't help feeling that the boyfriend has something to do with it. The police say they have solid evidence against Lander. Miranda wants to believe in her sister when she swears she is innocent. But as Miranda digs deeper into the past few weeks of Lander's life, she wonders why everything keeps pointing to Lander's guilt.

Paracord Outdoor Gear Projects by Joel Hooks

Nonfiction 

If you love the outdoors, you ll love parachute cord! Strong, lightweight, and durable, it s the most versatile material ever developed for making outdoor gear and accessories. This book shows you how easy it is to use colorful paracord to create attractive and useful survival bracelets, lanyards, pouches, straps, slings, and more.

Perfect for the beginning paracordist, Paracord Outdoor Gear Projects takes you step by step through all the knots and wraps you need to know. Get practical advice on tools and materials, and learn the right way to melt and fuse the cut ends of your cord. Whether you re camping in the wilderness, working outside, attending a game, or just walking the dog, you re sure to find the ideal DIY project here.

Happy birthday to me! ~ New Books for March (part 3)

Famous in Love by Rebecca Serle

Contemporary Fiction

When seventeen-year-old Paige is discovered in Portland, Oregon, and brought to Hollywood to star in a major motion picture, she finds all of the fame and adulation she had dreamed of but also gets caught in a romantic whirlwind, both on and off screen. 

Famous Last Words by Katie Alender

High-schooler Willa has just moved to California with her mother and film director stepfather, and she will be attending a private school--but her real problem is that she keeps seeing things that are not really there, like a dead body in the swimming pool, and her visions may be connected to a serial killer that is stalking young girls in Hollywood.

Firebrand by Antony John

Science Fiction

In a dystopian United States, the colonists of Roanoke Island must find safety at the mysterious Fort Sumter, but as they get further from their home, their elemental powers begin to fade.

Friendship Bracelets All Grown Up: Hemp, Floss, and Other Boho Chic Designs to Make by Suzanne McNeill

Nonfiction 

Presents step-by-step, illustrated instructions for crafting bracelets using embroidery floss and hemp in a variety of intricate patterns of knots, including chevrons, stripes, and waves, with embellishments such as beads and buttons.

Heap House by Edward Carey

Science Fiction 

Young Clod is an Iremonger. He lives in at Heap House, his family's mansion at the center of the Heaps, a vast sea of lost and discarded items whose ever-shifting masses have been known to swallow people alive. The Iremongers are an odd old family, each the owner of a Birth Object they must keep with them at all times. Clod is perhaps the oddest of all--his gift and his curse is that he can hear all of the objects of Heap House whispering. Yes, a storm is brewing over Heap House. The Iremongers are growing restless and the house's many objects are showing strange signs of life. Clod is on the cusp of being 'trousered' and married off (unhappily) to his cousin Pinalippy when he meets the plucky orphan servant Lucy Pennant, with whose help he begins to uncover the dark secrets of his family's empire.

Extreme Paper Snowflakes!

You know how to make a paper snowflake right?  Fold, cut, unfold.  Simple right?

What if you wanted to make these?

Or these?

Or even these?

Then come to...

EXTREME Paper Snowflakes
Friday, January 30th
3:30-4:30pm
Ages 10-18

Felt Key Chains

Felt Key Chains

Saturday, December 13th

1:30-2:30pm

Could be a great holiday gift!  Come do this fun creative little craft with us!

Sign up by clicking events above, calling 860-349-9544 ext 3, emailing kleahy@durhamlibrary.org, or coming in to the front desk

New Books for your Dog Days of August (part 1)

Keeping the Castle by Patrice Kindl

Historical Fiction

In order to support her family and maintain their ancient castle in Lesser Hoo, seventeen-year-old Althea bears the burden of finding a wealthy suitor who can remedy their financial problems.

Rotten by Michael Northrop

Fiction

When troubled sixteen-year-old Jimmer "JD" Dobbs returns from a mysterious summer "upstate" he finds that his mother has adopted an abused Rottweiler that JD names Johnny Rotten, but soon his tenuous relationship with the dog is threatened.

Spies and Prejudice by Talia Vance

Mystery

Berry Fields's life working for her dad's investigation firm and searching for clues to her mother's death unravels when gorgeous Tanner arrives in town and changes everything.

Zentagle Basics by Suzanne McNeill

Nonfiction

Learn to create fascinating tables with step-by-step illustrations of this relaxing and rewarding artform that is perfect for all ages. Enjoy the experience that tangling brings. 

Maid of Secrets by Jennifer McGowan

Historical Fiction

In 1559 England, Meg, an orphaned thief, is pressed into service and trained as a member of the Maids of Honor, Queen Elizabeth I's secret all-female guard, but her loyalty is tested when she falls in love with a Spanish courtier who may be a threat.

Candy Art!

On Saturday the 16th we will be having a craft program at the library for teens, Candy Pixel Art.  Here are some ideas of what we might be making...

If your interested in coming, sign up at the front desk!  Ages 10-18.

Let's make jewelry!

I have a big box o beads and jewelry making supplies at the library so come and make jewelry with me!

Bead It! Jewelry Making Program
Wednesday, September 19th
7:00-8:00pm
Ages 11-18

Bring home anything you make!  All supplies provided!

Please register by emailing, calling, coming in, or registering online!  Click the programs and events tab at the top of the page to register online :)

February Programs - Valentine Cards and Gadget Cases!

Hi YAs!  Today I'd like to give you the heads up on what's coming next month for programs.




Thursday, February 9th at 3:30 we are making Valentines Day cards!  Come in and I'll provide all the red, white, and pink paper you need to make cards for your crushes, your besties, and your family!  Ages 10-18 and please register!






Saturday, February 18th at 2:00 we are making gadget cases out of neckties.  Have an ipod, cell phone, or other small device that you could use a case for?  Then you should come to this program!  We'll take regular ties, and transform them into cases for your devices.  Bring in a tie of your own (and with permission please, you won't be able to wear it as a tie again!) or choose from the ties that I will have here.  Ages 12-18 and please register!

I hope to see you there!

November's New Books (Part 1)

Welcome to another monthly installment of NEW BOOKS!  Here are the 2 dozen or so new books you can expect to see on the shelf  by the end of the week of so (I know, I'm a little early this month, but I was worried I would be so busy with Zombie Prom that they would end up going out late if I put it off)  Anyhoo, on to the books!

 

Cleopatra Confesses by Carolyn Meyer

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Princess Cleopatra, the third (and favorite) daughter of King Ptolemy XII, comes of age in ancient Egypt, accumulating power and discovering love.

 

How to Make Friendship Bracelets by Veronique Follet

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Here it is...everything you wanted to know about making friendship bracelets.  Learn basic knots and 22 different designs!

 Drawing from Memory by Allen Say

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Allen Say's own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn't understand his son's artistic leanings, Allen was embraced by Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist and the man he came to love as his "spiritual father." As WWII raged, Allen was further inspired to consider questions of his own heritage and the motivations of those around him. He worked hard in rigorous drawing classes, studied, trained--and ultimately came to understand who he really is. Part memoir, part graphic novel, part narrative history, Drawing From Memory presents a complex look at the real-life relationship between a mentor and his student. With watercolor paintings, original cartoons, vintage photographs, and maps, Allen Say has created a book that will inspire the artist in all of us.

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

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Demigod Percy Jackson, still with no memory, and his new friends from Camp Jupiter, Hazel and Frank, go on a quest to free Death, but their bigger task is to unite the Greek and Roman camps so that the Prophecy of Seven can be fulfilled.

 

Duct Tape Projects

We had a great time making our duct tape wallets last night.  Everyone was so creative with the colors, I can't wait to post the pictures  of what everyone did.  For those of you who couldn't make it or who just want more duct tape, here are some more projects you can try!

Duct Tape Rose

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/duct_tape_rose

Duct Tape Tie

http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-tape-tie-1/

Duct Tape Ring

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/how-to-make-a-duct-tape-ring

Duct Tape iPod Case

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/awesome-duct-tape-ipod-case-3

Duct Tape Skirt (perhaps you should make it a teensy bit longer?)

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/super_uber_duct_tape_mini_skirt

Duct Tape Top Hat

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/duct-tape-hat-2

Duct Tape Book Cover

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Duct-Tape-Book-Cover

Done all these?  Why not try some projects of your own?  If you do, be sure to post it here so we all can see your duct tape craftiness!

Here are the instructions for the duct tape wallets we made last night if you would like to make one:

How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet

1.     Cut a piece of duct tape as long as this piece of paper is tall and lay down, sticky side up.  Cut another piece the same length and lay it on top, sticky side down, but about half way down the first piece.  (Hopefully without sticking the whole thing to the table!

2.     Fold the top part of the first piece down over the second, so there is no sticky part on top.  flip it over so the sticky part from the second piece is facing up.  Cut another piece of tape and lay on top again sticky side down covering just the sticky part of the other piece of tape.  Continue adding tape until you have a sheet that is about 6 inches by 8 inches. (the size of this paper)

3.     On your last piece of tape that still has sticky side exposed, fold up like you did to the top in the beginning.  Trim the sides to make it neat.

4.     Fold the whole sheet in half length wise and use two pieces of tape to close the sides.  If you want to, you can stop here!  This is a basic wallet with a pocket for bills.  If you want card slots, continue on!

5.     To make card slots, make 3 sheets just like the big one you made, but make these 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches.  (Need a guide?  Use the smaller rectangle on this piece of paper) Place one on the inside of your wallet, the slot that will be the highest, and tape down the other three sides.  Then add the next one a bit lower and repeat, and then again for the 3rd card slot.  Ta-dah! Card slots!  Now you have somewhere to put your library card.

6.     You can make more card slots for the other side of your wallet, or you can make an ID slot.  T--o make an ID slot get a piece of tape that is same height as the card slot.  Cut it in half and fold both pieces in half lengthwise, sticky side to sticky side.  Then cut a piece of tape that is the length of the card slot and cut that in half lengthwise too.  Before folding each piece in half however, line up the other two pieces at the ends.  You are making a 'frame' for your ID, so keep that in mind!  Once you have your frame, line it up on your wallet and tape three sides down. 

7.     Fill your super fancy new duct tape wallet with money and lots of cards!

Need moooooore ideas?  Try some of these duct tape themed books available from other libraries:

• The Original Duct Tape Halloween Book by Jim Berg
• The Jumbo Duct Tape Book by Jim Berg
• Ductigami: The Art of Tape by Joe Wilson
• Got Tape by Ellie Schiedermayer

These books are not available through the library system, but if you really want one try amazon!

• Stick it! 99 Duct Tape Projects by T.L. Bonaddio
• The Ultimate Duct Tape Book by Tim Nyberg
• Kid's Guide to Duct Tape Projects by Sheri Ann Bell-Rehwoldt

Thats all!  Leave me a comment if you have any other links to cool duct tape projects =)