Library News
By Sharon Blank

It's been a busy summer, and we're taking a little bit of a break from story times while we gear up to bring our wonderful library story times into the schools. However, we'll be back and ready to go at the library again on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 4 p.m. with stories, crafts and fun for everyone!

We'd like to thank everyone who came to the reception for Donna Johnson on Friday, Aug. 3. It was wonderful to see you, and Donna was so glad to hear how much you enjoyed her great drawings. Her artwork will be on display in the Multipurpose Room through Aug. 31.

Now, on to the books!

THINGS WE ONCE HELD DEAR by Ann Tatlock. A suspicious death had rocked Neil Sadler's world years before. Now another loss has reawakened memories he'd thought lost, and with it his feelings for his childhood friend Mary. Their friendship had been lost in the wake of one tragedy - could another bring them back together again?

COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO MOTORCYCLES by Motor Cyclist magazine with Darwin Holmstrom and Charles Everitt. Get ready to roll, people! Here's where you can find out which bike to pick, what gear you'll need, how not to get into trouble on the road (or with your fellow bikers) and all you want to know about taking your bike off-road safely.

Links to the following sites can be found at www.sjrls.org or at sjrls.blogspot.com, our library blog:

Enjoyment of Music Online Tutor

"Listen to a selection of more than 250 musical excerpts as you take the quizzes, review transitions between eras or learn more about 80 composers." Also includes timelines relating to musical eras (Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th century) and links to additional material for composers such as Johannes Brahms, Claude Debussy, Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner. From W.W. Norton and Co.

Harry Potter

This site lists the seven Harry Potter books, suggests other books for children and young adults who enjoyed reading them and includes links to official and fan Harry Potter sites. From the Baltimore County Public Library.

Sacred: Discover What We Share

This online version of a 2007 British Library exhibit allows visitors to explore over 60 Jewish, Christian and Islamic scriptures by looking at rare books and turning the pages. Browse chronologically, by faith or by featured themes such as pictures and portraits and "firsts and oldests." Also includes video clips, podcasts and an interactive map showing where the books were produced.

Press TV

"Press TV is the first international Iran-based news network to broadcast in English on a round-the-clock schedule." It "offers broad news coverage, specifically focusing on the Middle East" and aims to "tackle the controversial global news agenda and broadcasts cutting-edge documentaries with political, social and economic contents." The site features news articles and the opportunity to watch live coverage.

Well, that's it for now - see you at the library!