libraries

Head librarian Kit loves the peace and quiet of her new life in Riverton, New Hampshire--where no one expects her to talk about her past life. However, when fifteen-year-old homeschooled Sunny gets assigned community service at the library for the summer, Kit finds herself having to connect with someone out of her self-imposed isolation. When they are joined by Rusty, a Wall Street bigwig who has crashed to earth, Kit and Sunny suddenly realize their little library can become a place of healing.

"Books tumbling from shelves. Lights flickering off, and then on again. Strange smells. Darting shadows. All the evidence points to a haunting at the once-quiet library. when Mags hears the librarians talking about all the spooky stuff they've experienced, she tells Luna and Scarlet to come quick-the G.H.O.S.T. Squad has a new case! But this ghost isn't like the others they've helped cross over. This one is determined to stick around. Forever."--Back cover.

"Twelve-year-old June Harper, shocked when her parents go on a campaign to clear the Dogwood Middle School library of objectionable books, starts a secret banned books library in an empty locker"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and simple text offer a good night to the library and its inhabitants--including puppet shows, comics, and the books tucked safely on their shelves.

"The . . . story of a small, makeshift library in the town of Daraya, and the people who found hope and humanity in its books during a four-year siege"--Amazon.

A guide to library programs for fans who are passionate about genres, characters, games, and book series, covering how to host an event, suggesting age ranges, offering programming ideas, and providing tips on how to keep up with popular culture.

"Bibliophile is the ultimate book for book lovers. The content ranges from profiles of amazing independent bookstores around the world to the painted bookshelves for which Jane Mount has become known"--Provided by publisher.

Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try.

"Every day, Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library on the street corner. But when the mayor tries to shut down the rickety book-stand, Yasmin has to take her nose out of her book and do something"--Dust jacket.

"[Presents] over 200 storytime activities (original fingerplays, movement activities, songs and musical activities, poems, and sound effect stories for preschool story programs)"--Provided by publisher.