It was a scary weekend at the Barker Library!

Do you know any of these ghosts and ghouls?

Creative Containers Workshop

Join us Saturday, November 6, 2010, 1-3pm for Creative Containers.
Local artist Margaret Braun will demonstrate how to turn everyday kitchen containers into decorative holiday gifts. Supplies for one container will be furnished. This class is appropriate for all ages, however, children under ten must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call the Circulation Desk at 672-8051.

If you've enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees...

...Visit our display!
The Barker Library Book Club's current selection is The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. If you've enjoyed this title and you are looking for your next book, check out our book display in the browsing area near the Circulation Desk.

A reminder to book club members...
Our next meeting will be Saturday November 13th, 2010, 2-4pm. And if you are interested in joining the Barker Library Book Club, please feel free to send us an e-mail anytime at barker@netsync.net

Reader Recommendations

Here's some more book recommendations from Barker Library patrons just like you:

Hallelujah! the Welcome Table: a Lifetime of Memories with Recipes by Maya Angelou
"A great recipe book with stories. Thank you!"

Lily Dale: Believing by Wendi Corsi Staub
"A very enjoyable and quick read. A lot of local icons."

Happy reading!

Children's Concerts

Woodwind Quintet
Saturday, October 2, 2010
10:30am and 11:30am
The Musical Journeys Program of the SUNY Fredonia School of Music present two performances designed to introduce young children to musical instruments. All are welcome!

Reader Recommendations

Here are some more book titles recommended by Barker Library patrons:

This Just In: What I Couldn't Tell You on TV by Bob Schieffer
"Good background history of the 60's, 70's and 80's."

Saving Sammy by Beth Maloney
"Well-written and entertaining, yet true! A must-read for parents to be aware of health care issues."

The Last Child by John Hart
A gripping story. Will keep you riveted until the end."

Happy reading!

Announcement for Barker Library Book Club Members

To all book club members:
Our next meeting will be Saturday, November 13th, 2010 in the Library's Steele Meeting Room. We're excited to announce that our next selection is The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.
If you would like to reserve a copy, please visit the System Catalog or call the Library at 672-8051 today. See you in November!

New Museum Hours

The Darwin R. Barker Barker Historical Museum is now open:

Tuesdays 4pm-8pm
Saturdays 1pm-5pm

Step Up Your Job Search

Please join us for Your Job Search Online: An introduction to the best Internet resources for exploring careers and finding jobs.

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 2pm-4pm
Or
Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 2pm-4pm

To register for this hands-on class, please visit the Circulation Desk or call us at (716)672-8051. Class size is limited.
Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop computers.

Reader Recommendations

Looking for your next summer read? Check out one of these Barker Library reader recommendations:
The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean
"Fascinating and funny look at obsession and Florida nuttiness."

A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park (Newbery Award Winner)
"Teaches about values without really preaching - they're just part of the story. Four out of four stars."

Open: an Autobiography by Andre Agassi
"Don't like tennis? Neither did he. One of the most compelling books I've read."

Happy reading!