Exiles in the Garden.
Just, Ward (author).
July 2009. 288p. Houghton, hardcover, $25 (9780547195582).
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First published June 1, 2009 (Booklist).
Photographer Alec Malone is losing sight in his right eye, and he’s about to lose his elderly father. Senator Malone served nine terms, worshipped Franklin D. Roosevelt, and has never understood his only child. Given to reverie and moved by beauty, Alec falls instantly in love with Lucia, a Czech. They marry quickly, unaware of the undertow of her hidden homesickness until she becomes a regular at the Washington parties in the walled garden next door. There ...
Manga Mania: How to Draw Japanese Comics by Christopher Hart. Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Winner Japanese-style comics, characterized by big-eyed, dynamically posed characters, are in vogue among today’s American teens. Hart’s colorful book goes beyond drawing suggestions and model sketches to provide a rich interpretation of what the stylistic elements--from gestures to costuming--actually mea...
Exempt Books from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act!
Children’s libraries across the country may have to close due to the unintended consequence of Congress’ efforts to decrease the levels of lead in products intended for children 12 years of age!
Though books are a safe product, "The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSA)" did not exempt books. Thankfully, U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) has introduced legislation to amend the CPSIA to exempt books. Please contact your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 1692
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White House Calls for Volunteers: Libraries Targeted
Libraries across the counry will be taking part in United We Serve, a national effort launched by President Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer. United We Serve kicks off nationwide on Monday, June 22 and runs through September 11, which will be marked for the first time as a national day of service and remembrance. Read more...
With America’s long history of maritime commerce and adventure, it is not surprising that a research center dedicated to the nation’s relationship with the sea and inland waterways would be of interest to researchers around the world. And it’s not surprising to find this research center at Mystic Seaport, the nation’s premier maritime museum. What is surprising, however, is to find a research center where everything maritime, from manuscripts to fine art, exists together in one location. The Mystic Seaport Collections Research Center is not just a library, or an archive, or a museum, it is all of these things. Mystic Seaport
Employment Resources
Unfortunately, the following resources may become very important to our users given the economic climate. Government at all levels can provide assistance for the workforce. They look out for job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other economic measurements. Workers are guaranteed safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other support.
St. Mary's Connected to Health
When Lexington Park Library patrons in St. Mary’s County visit their library not only can they get homework help, book recommendations, movie entertainment, and computer instruction at their branch, they can even get relief from a sore throat.
Thanks to “Get Connected to Health,” a mobile outreach service of St. Mary’s Hospital, uninsured, low income residents can receive primary medical care every Monday between 1 and 5 p.m. in the library parking lot.