Participating in the Big Read?

Enjoying the works of Edgar Allan Poe? Not sure what to read next? You might like some of these authors:
• Stephen King
• Dean Koontz
• John Saul
• Peter Straub
Happy reading!

The Barker Library is proud to announce a SUNY Fredonia Children's Music Series Concert! Come see a JAZZ QUINTET this Saturday, October 1st! Two kid friendly concerts will be held at 10:30am and 11:30am. Come join us!

GOOD NEWS FOR KINDLE USERS!

Kindle users can now borrow ebooks from the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System. OverDrive, the vendor who provides our ebook downloading services is now compatible with all Kindles and Kindle apps!

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BARKER LIBRARY BOOK CLUB MEMBERS

Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 2-4pm. On that date, we will be discussing several selections by Edgar Allan Poe as part of SUNY Fredonia's Big Read program. We will be reading the following Poe stories: THE TELL-TALE HEART, THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER and THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our book club, please e-mail us at barker@netsync.net

Just a reminder that the Barker Library will be closed on Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th during the Fredonia Farm Festival.

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK?

Try one of these books recommended by Barker Library readers just like you:

STICKY FINGERS by Nancy Martin
"A Janet Evanovich readalike."

THE HUNGER GAMES trilogy by Suzanne Collins
"Loved it!"
"Couldn't put it down!"
"Excellent."
"Awesome!"

THE PEASANT PRINCE : THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO AND THE AGE OF REVOLUTION by Alex Storozynski
"An excellent addition to the Revolutionary War histories."

Happy summer reading!

The Darwin R. Barker Historical Museum will be closed on Saturday, July 23, 2011. The Garland Genealogy Room will be open regular hours, 1pm-5pm. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Come Join Us for a Special Children's Program!

The Omnipresent Puppet Theatre presents
"JACK AND THE BEANSTALK"
Monday, July 25, 2011, 7pm
in the Library's Steele Room

The Victorian Dazzle Festival presents...

...two workshops at the Darwin R. Barker Library on Saturday July 16, 2011
THE TAROT: EXPLAINED IN SIMPLE ENGLISH
A 90-minute audio-visual lecture covering every aspect of the Tarot's development and use.
11am - 12:30pm
...AND...
COUNTDOWN TO 2012: THE ASTROLOGICAL SHIFT AND YOU
With Astrologer Cassandra Joan Butler.
3pm
Come join us!

Celebrate Victorian Dazzle at the Barker Library!

Saturday, July 16, 2011, 10:30am
Children's storytime featuring the stories of Victorian author Edward Lear and a Victorian sampler craft.
No registration is necessary.