Shelf Life Daytime Tri-Cities-Ann Carter! July 6, 2015 (www.wjhl.com

Shelf Life Daytime Tri-Cities-Ann Carter! July 6, 2015
(www.wjhl.com)
For years Ann Carter has been a popular and acclaimed broadcaster with a
reputation for integrity and community service that has endeared her to local
viewers. She is also an avid reader and was kind enough to share some of her
favorite books with us.
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“I’m lucky enough to have two friends who’ve authored books. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading
my great friend, Gina DeLapa’s book: “Stuff You Already Know And Everyone Should.”
Gina’s a brilliant writer. She’s funny, smart, and insightful. This is one of those books that adds
value to your life… it has a lot of sage advice and life stories we can all learn from… without
being remotely preachy or stuffy. You will laugh out loud.
My other friend, Rebecca Pepin, has another fantastic book called “Faces Of Freedom: Profiles
Of America’s Fallen Heroes… Iraq And Afghanistan.” In her book, Rebecca, and a series of
contributing writers, tell the stories of fallen heroes who’ve lost their lives in Iraq or
Afghanistan. It profiles one service member from each of the 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico.
Have a tissue on hand for this one… and be prepared for an overwhelming sense of pride.
Other books I love:
“The Bible”
“The Chosen” by Chaim Potok
Most anything C.S. Lewis has ever written (excluding the Narnia series.. I’m not a big fan of
fantasy/whimsical stuff).
I have quite a few art books, and have collected various children’s books from around the
world. I’m a sucker for a great moral and a sweet innocence.
Oh, and “The Dangerous Book For Boys” by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden. It covers all
kinds of “essential” skills every boy should know.. full of fun facts and interesting projects. Not
recommended for the parent who wraps their son in bubble wrap and doesn’t want him to
explore. Ann Carter.”
( Ann most recently hosted WJHL’s “Daytime Tricities” during Amy Lynn’s maternity leave.
For years she was a beloved anchor on WCYB.)
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Those Sssscaly, Ssssensations!
It was S.R.O.- Slithering Room Only -when Ron Cromer brought his always
delightful “Snakes Alive!” program to our S.B.R.L. libraries the week of June
16. A huge crowd of brave and bold patrons and the always intrepid Terrific
Tracey, Awesome Amber, and Stalwart Sean dared to help him with his
herpetological treasures!
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(Ron Cromer)
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DATABASES ONLINE AT: WWW.SBRL.ORG
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
ANCESTRY.COM:
Come to the Library and use the free Ancestry.com Library edition! The Library edition does not
have all the personalized functionality of the personal subscriptions, but you get it for free here! Ancestry
Library edition offers access to more than 7,000 databases which include vital records, censuses,
immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos,
maps, and a lot more!
FAMILYSEARCH.ORG:
Familysearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world and it is all free! The collection
includes billions of marriage, birth, death, census, land, and court records from over 130 countries.
Patrons can search online and order microfilm to be delivered to the library. Familysearch’s collection
includes over 2.4 million rolls of microfilm and 727,000 microfiche. Also available online are features
that allow users to make a family tree, learn how to start their family search, and much, much, more.
HERITAGEQUEST:
Heritage Quest provides online and microfilm availability of a large collection of material for
both genealogical and historical researchers. The information provided dates back to the 1700s! The
collection contains U.S. Federal Census records, more than 25,000 fully searchable family and local
history books, selected Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, and
much more.
SMYTH COUNTY NEWS:
Smyth County News is offered through Newsbank, issues available online cover June 21, 2007 to
the present. Searches can be done by Date, Section, Headline, Author, etc. and can be sorted by three
different options.
EDUCATIONAL
EBSCOHOST:
The Ebscohost ebook collection contains over 118,000 titles covering a broad range of academic
subjects. Coverage includes Art, Business & Economics, Education, Literary Criticism, Medical,
Performing arts, and many more. Ebooks can be viewed online with the ebook viewer or downloaded to
your PC. They can also be downloaded to your iPad, iPhone, or android device.
ESEQUELS:
eSequels is an online guide to series fiction. Searches can be done by Author, Book Title,
Character, Location, Subject, or Keyword. So you if can remember a character’s name but not the author
or series, search under character name. Want to know the reading order by a certain author, search under
author name and you will get the books by that author in reading order! Also available is a “What’s New”
area that gives forthcoming titles of popular series authors, articles about series fiction, updates and news
about eSequels, and other related items.
LITERATI PUBLIC:
E-book database website with 100’s of titles with several ways to search over 3,000,000 full text
entries from encyclopedias and dictionaries. Every entry has citations available in multiple formats. Also
contains embedded videos, tutorials, and homework help!
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FIND IT VIRGINIA:
Find it Virginia is a collection of databases for all age ranges that cover newspapers, magazine & journal
articles, books, and encyclopedias. Articles can be printed or emailed to patron email and even bookmarked. There
are also additional resources that are specifically geared toward certain school grades. Information found on Find it
Virginia also comes with citation information.
ENTERTAINMENT
FREADING:
Freading is another database we offer where patrons can check out ebooks for use with a
computer (PC or Mac), mobile device, or Kindle Fire. Freading offers ebooks that are fiction and nonfiction, as well as adult and juvenile titles.
ONE CLICK DIGITAL:
One Click Digital is an audiobook database that can be used with PC or Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod,
or android device, or Kindle Fire.
OVERDRIVE:
Overdrive is an audiobook and ebook database. Our collection is a collaborative effort between
12 libraries in the region. Fiction and non-fiction are available as we as young adult and juvenile books.
Overdrive accommodates PC or Mac and several mobile devices such as Kindles and Nooks.
TUMBLEBOOKS:
Tumblebooks are ebooks for kids. Tumblebooks combine animation, sound, music, and pictures
to get children interested in reading. Children can choose from Story Books, Read-alongs, Videos,
Puzzles & Games, Language Learning, and Non-Fiction Books.
ZINIO:
Read magazines on your computer! Also, you may read them on your iPhone, iPad, Android
device, Kindle Fire, Blackberry, or Nook! With Zinio patrons can download and read numerous
magazines from the comfort of home, office, or hammock for that matter! Zinio has current issues and
new issues will be released at the same time as the print editions. Patrons can browse or search for titles
and there are no limits on checkouts or length of time kept.
If you have any questions please call the Circulation Department at 276-783-2323
EX 221.
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Check out the library blog Shelf Discovery at http://smythblandregionallibrary.wordpress.com/
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CASEFINDER- OUR NEWEST DATABASE!
Ally McBeal, Perry Mason, Matlock…. AND YOU! Add your name to the list of famous “legal
eagles” by becoming an expert legal researcher by using S.B.R.L.’s latest database Casefinder!
Casefinder is an on-line database that allows users to perform legal research via online access to
the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Supreme Court, the Virginia Court of Appeals, the U.S.
Constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court, and other helpful legal topic areas listed below.
Va. Supreme Court
Va. Court of Appeals
(Published)
Va. Attorney General Opinions
Va. Circuit Court Decisions
Va. Supreme Court (Unpublished)
Va. Court of Appeals (Unpublished)
AG Conflict of Interest Opinions
(Unpublished)
Legal Ethics and Unauthorized Practice
Opinions
Virginia Constitution
Virginia Code
Rules of Va. S. Ct.
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. 4th Circuit
Eastern & Western Federal District Court
U.S. Constitution
Fed. R. Civ. P.
U.S. Code (Updated 1/5/09)
Virginia Code Archive
Workers' Comp. (Published)
Workers' Comp. (Unpublished)
Virginia FOIAA
Casefinder may only be used within your local library. To use it, stop by the Reference Department,
present a valid library card, and ask a staff member to log on to S.B.R.L.’s Casefinder account.
Naturally, the customary computer use polices apply; however, staff members will be happy to help
you log on to Casefinder. Remember, library staff members are NOT qualified to provide legal advice
or interpret the material contained within the Casefinder database.
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SBRL MOBL APP- Call us definitely!
The Smyth-Bland Regional Library APP (SBRL MOBL), as provided by
MozGo, brings an entire library catalogue to your IPhone, Ipod, Ipad, or
android device. Patrons may now search the library catalogue, check
their accounts, renew items, or place requests via their mobile devices.
The SBRL MOBL APP may be downloaded from the APP Store or
Android Market. It’s one more way your local library is seeking to meet
your changing technological needs!
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It is just one more way your local library is making the most of
technology to enrich your library experience! Catch up on the latest
library news! It’s still your local library news but now it’s as current
as your last e-mail!
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Love May Fail by Matthew Quick
The Ultimatum by Dick Wolf
Blackbird by Tim Wright
Blue Mondays by Emily Dubberley
Daughter of the Regiment by Stephanie Whitson
A Blessing for Miriam by Jerry Eicher
Eeny Meeny by M J Arlidge
Pewter Angels by Henry Ripplinger
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll
In the Country Stories by Mia Alvar
Once More into the Breech by Peter Brandvold
The Crane Wife by Patrick Ness
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The Theft of Memory by Jonathan Kozol
The Cost of Courage by Charles Kaiser
Pirate Hunters by Robert Kurson
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
The New Single by Tamsen Fadal
The Three Heavens by John Hagee
The Apple Cookbook by Olwen Woodier
Essential Perennials for Every Garden
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Bland Summer Reading Program: June 17-July 25!
Be sure to sign up for Storytime!
11:00: Pre-K and Kindergarten
1:00: 1st-3rd Grades
2:00: 4th-6th Grades
Summer Reading Log
Pick up your Reading Log, Read or be read to and turn your log back in. The top readers in each
age group will win special prices and a t-shirt. Winners will be announced on Sat. July 25 at the
Super Hero Hoedown!
July 7: BINGO family fun night. Earn tokens to trade for prizes or save them for the Super Hero
Hoedown.
July 9: Donna Pruett The Balloon Lady will entertain with her balloon creations @ 10:00!
Group Storytime for all @ 1:00 & will feature the story “Balloon Farm” and the making of our
own balloon animals.
July 14: Teen Tiesday- Team Photo Scavenger Hunt around town and the the best Super hero
comic book hero costume WINS!
July 15: Professor Whizzpop’s Zero to Hero Magic Show @ 10:30!
July 22: Toogy Tales- “Storyshower” Mackenzie Vanover will wow us all!
July 23: Super Hero Storytime: make Your own cape, hear a story, & complete Super Hero
Training.
July 25: Super Hero Hoedown from 11:00-2:00: Free for all the community, the S-H Hoedown will
feature a bounce house, prizes, hot dogs, popcorn, and a chance for readers to redeem their Super
Hero Tokens at the Prize Station. Come in costume since best costume wins our final contest of the
summer.
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Chilhowie Summer Reading!
Every Hero Has a Story @ the Chilhowie Library!
Register @ the library between June 1-June 13, pick up a reading log, and start reading or
being read to for 10 hours! Keep track of your reading in the log and turn it in by July 18th
to win a free paperback book!
Weekly Programs for Kids!
Grades K-2 Mondays @ 11:00 a.m.!
Grades 3-6 Mondays @ 2:00 p.m.!
Pre-School ages 2-5 meet Tuesdays @ 11:00 a.m.!
July 6, 7: Animal Heroes!
July 13, 14: Heroes From History
July 20 21: Superheroes!
Special Family Events- Each at 1:00 P.M.!
June 25: Stuntology!
July 9: Balloon Artist!
July 16: Prof. Whizpop!
July 23: “Story Showing”
All programs are free and take place in the gym in front of the library. Parents must stay
in building with their children.
Call 646-3404 with any questions
Captain Book!
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Marion Summer Reading Program!
Reading (or being read to!) for 10 hours in June and July can earn you a free
book! If you read more than 10 hours you can gain a personal mention in the
newspaper! We offer 6 weeks of stoyrtimes for kids below 6th grade and Teen
Tuesdays for those above 6th grade. We also have 7 Free Family Fun Nights.
Each one is on a Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. in the Copenhaver Meeting
Room.
July 9: Professor Whizpop: A funtastic medley of comic mayhem.
July 16: The Balloon Lady: Be amused by the talented stylings of the Balloon
Lady!
July 23: Toogy Tales: Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with
Storyshowing!
Ask About Our Adult Summer Reading Program @ the
Marion Circulation Dept.
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SALTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
2015 Summer Reading
(276) 496-5514
[email protected]
10:30 2 & 3 Year Olds
11:30 4 & 5 Year Olds
12:30 1st & 2nd Grade (upcoming)
1:30 3rd - 6th Grade (upcoming)
July 7th – Heroes at Home
July 14th – Heroes from History
July 21st – Superheroes
SUMMER READING 2015 REGISTRATION
Please register your child by June 11th in order to
participate.
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One Click Digital News! Attention Ebook and Eaudio users
If you currently use Overdrive to checkout Ebooks and Eaudio, take a look at One Click Digital
also. We have purchased more titles for this collection. Also, there is no need to place a hold.
Multiple users may checkout all titles. Don’t miss out on this great collection. If we see more
usage we will purchase more titles.
New and Improved Newsbank!
If you visit our website at http://www.sbrl.org, and click on the Smyth County News link on the
left, you’ll enter our NewsBank Database. This newly improved and enhanced interface will
allow you to more easily access various past issues of the Smyth County News. If you have not
tried to search the available back issues lately, you may be pleasantly surprised by the new
format! Extra data filtering options and simplified search options will make your research easier
and that’s good news!
Make the Selection Your Selection!
Kiera Cass is the author of a popular Young Adult series called The Selection. The proposed five
book series tells the story of America Singer and how her life changes when she is plucked from
poverty and a possible romance with a childhood friend to compete with other girls who have
also been chosen as part of a selection of possible brides for the kingdom’s prince! It could be
described as a dystopian Cinderella in which Cinderella has to beat other would be princesses to
earn the glass slipper! If you enjoy books like “The Hunger Games” or just enjoy novels that
feature cover girls in really puffy gowns, you’ll enjoy this series
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Meet the Queen of the U. K. Library System!
Author Marion Gibbons has used several different pseudonyms including M.C. Beaton and
Marion Chesney. As the writer of the popular Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth books along
with a four volume Edwardian series featuring spunky heiress Lady Rose Summer, she has
regularly been named the U.K.’s most borrowed adult British author by U.K. libraries. She is
also the seventh most read author of any nationality according to U.K. library statistics..
MC Beaton said: “I have always been a great supporter of libraries and the work they do. I am
absolutely delighted.”
The U.K. television versions of Macbeth and Raisin!
Your S.B.R.L. system owns many books by M C Beaton under all of her various pseudonyms!
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