Maplewood Library

Adult Romance novels for Teens

Barbara — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:30:27 +0000

Have you read through the romance novels in the young adult collection of the library? Why not try some of these titles in the adult fiction section of the library? Jane Green’s Mr. Maybe and Jemima J: a Novel about Ugly Ducklings and Swans are two of her earlier works that would be of interest to teens. There is also Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones series and Nicholas Sparks’s titles such as The Notebook and Dear John. Sophie Kinsella has many adult books that would interest teens. There is the Shopaholic series, but also titles such as Can You Keep A Secret?, Twenties Girl and Remember Me?

If you liked the Sisterhood series try Ann Brashare’s titles Sisterhood Everlasting and My Name is Memory. The Melissa De La Cruz novel Witches of East End is a great next step for fans of the BlueBlood series.

And don’t forget the classics! One of my favorite and readable classic romances is Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.

Salt in his Shoes

Amanda — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:06:33 +0000

Salt in His Shoes by Dolores Jordan

Snowy Day

Amanda — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:02:49 +0000

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Heart and Soul

Amanda — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:00:40 +0000

Heart and Soul by Kadir Nelson

The Mighty Miss Malone

Amanda — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:54:05 +0000

The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

Welcome to eLibraryNJ!

Barbara — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:50:54 +0000

Maplewood Library patrons now have access to FREE ebooks and audiobooks through eLibraryNJ. This service, formerly known as ListenNJ, is shared by40 other New Jersey libraries, and provides you with access to thousands of ebooks and eaudiobooks for your Nooks, Kindles, iPods, iPads, and other portable devices. More information….

African American Book Discussion 2-23

Barbara — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:25:06 +0000

Join librarian Amanda Eigen for a discussion of African American Fiction at the Hilton Branch Library on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 pm. The program is free and open to the public. More information on our Readers’ Place Blog.

The African-American Novel and You

Barbara — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:39:51 +0000

Novels relating the African American experience have played a huge role in popular culture. But the role they have played in our own personal consciousness is equally enormous. Facts learned in an educational setting tend to be impersonal and, while perhaps interesting, fail to leave a lasting impression. A novel, on the other hand, can reach out and grab you by the throat, or the guts.

Even if it’s fictionalized, a story about someone else’s life experiences can evoke emotions and reactions that you may not be prepared for. If that someone else is a different race, or living in a different time, the experience is often eye-opening and sometimes upsetting. And if that’s the case, then a): the author did a great job and b): that book is likely to become (or already is) a classic in its genre. A book may deal with uncomfortable truths, and may make you squirm. But the strongest books, with the most lasting influences, will leave you outraged, horrified, devastated and sometimes speechless.

Maplewood Library’s Amanda Eigen will be delving into some of these extraordinary books in her interactive discussion of Black Fiction. Some will be familiar, others may be new to you, but their unifying factor is that all have left their mark: on culture, on the literary world, but most significantly on the reader.

The discussion will be held at Hilton Branch Library on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 pm. The program is free and open to the public.

Skype with Author Tracy Trivas

Barbara — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:49:52 +0000

Main Library * Day and time TBD

Join us for a talk via skype with the author of “Wish Stealers”. Find out what inspired Ms. Trivas’ to write the book and become a writer. Talk about the book and ask her about her next writing project. “Wish Stealers” is available in the Main Library Teen Zone and on the Children’s Room Nooks. Sign up in the Main Library Teen Zone.

Free Computer Training Classes for Jobseekers

Barbara — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:57:49 +0000

Hilton Branch
Internet Basics for Jobseekers
Part 1: Thursday, February 23 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Part 2: Tuesday, February 28 10:100 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Microsoft Word: Resumes & Cover Letters
Part 1: Thursday, February 23 12:oo to 2:00 p.m.
Part 2: Tuesday, February 28 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored with NJWorks@your library