Keag Books

Book Club continues with Classic tale from Nigeria

2012-01-15T18:06:00.000-08:00

The Book club continues to meet on the third Wednesday of every month at Noon. This week our selection is Kehinde by Buchi Emechata.

Author: Buchi Emecheta

Subject: Women's roles in various cultures
Setting: London, Nigeria
Genre: African literature

Kehinde is a Nigerian woman, unsure of herself, not quite certain she has the right to be happy. With her husband, Albert, she has made a home in London, and has a promising career when Albert decides they should return to Nigeria. Kehinde is loath to do so, and joins him later, reluctantly, only to discover that he has taken a second, younger wife. Her years in England have left Kehinde unwilling and unprepared to reembrace Nigerian social mores; and unable to accept the situation, she returns to London.

This short crisply written book packs a wallop. The main character Kehinde is a strong, educated but conflicted woman who is trying to reconcile the role of women in two cultures: the polygamous traditions of her native Nigeria where her extended family still lives, and the European customs and mores of monogamous marriage. She and her husband Albert are both living in England where she has an excellent and well-paying job, a house, two children, and is well respected by everyone except her husband, whose lesser job does not reinforce his perception of his self-importance. Letters from his sisters (who think he is very wealthy) make him believe he can be a larger than life big man in his home town, and he insists on returning to Nigeria.

When Kehinde, who was left behind to sell the house and wait for her husband to find a job and a house in Nigeria, finally arrives, it is to find the second wife, a small house full of relatives, and her "English" ways very much unappreciated. How she deals with the disappointment and disillusionment and how she comes to save herself and her dignity make for a compelling story.

Published several years ago, this book is part of our library's "Opening the Windows" book discussion series we've been doing. Seeing the lives, expectations, opportunities, and traditions of various cultures as they impact the lives of women, has been a truly enriching experience for those of us participating in the group. This book is well-worth the two or three hours it takes to read it. Even if you can't participate in the group this week, call if you'd like to read a copy.

Holiday Hours

2011-12-20T19:15:00.000-08:00

The Library will be closed on Saturday Dec 24th, and Monday Dec 26th, and Saturday December 31st as well as Monday January 2nd. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday January 4th.

Is there an E-Reader in your future?

2011-11-28T12:21:00.000-08:00

E Reader Petting Zoo

What's an E=reader?

Which one is the best?

Come see what Nooks, Kindles and Ipads really feel like, look like and how they work.This week on Thursday, Dec 1st - from 5-8 pm we'll be available with live samples to answer your questions and help you decide if these fun devices have a place in your future.We might even have some cider and cookies too!

Book Club chooses a classic

2011-06-29T15:24:00.000-07:00

In July, the Book Club will meet on the third Wednesday, July 20th, to discuss a book most of us read when it was originally published in 1960. Since then, our children, and often our grandchildren have read this in school in conjunction with social studies projects, history, or literature classes. In addition, many of us have also seen the movie in which Gregory Peck made the book a household word.

We decided it would be interesting to re-read this again to see how it has stood the test of time. Copies are available at the library. Stop by, check one out and join us for what promises to be a lively discussion.

June Book Club Selection

2011-05-31T15:14:00.000-07:00

The June selection for our book discussion group is

by William Carpenter

Here's a hint of the story:

Lucky Lunt is a third generation lobsterman who works the same Maine waters as his father and grandfather. But the world is changing faster than Lucky can fathom and he is soon embroiled in a turf war that forces him to abandon what he should hold most dear: family, health, solvency and even the rules of the sea.

We have copies available at the library. Stop by to pick one up and plan to join us for a lively chat about this close to home story on Wednesday June 15th at noon. Bring your lunch if you'd like. We always have drinks available. See you there!

Save the Date! Flea market's coming July 16th

2011-05-23T13:39:00.000-07:00

Coming again by popular demand,

South Thomaston Public Library

and

Wessaweskeag Historical Society

will co-sponsor the annual flea market and book sale

at the Little Red Schoolhouse

8 Dublin Road,

South Thomaston

on July 16th

There will be lots going on

Plenty of good used books will be available on the parking lot side of the building from 8am until 1pm., proceeds to the Library. Paperbacks, hardbacks, magazines, series, old and new. Something for everyone.

From 8am til 2pm, the Flea Market on the lawn across from the Keag Store will feature antiques, handmade crafts, and various bric-a-brac from private vendors. We haves spaces available at $10 for a table, or $5 for a space. You can pay on the day of the sale. Proceeds will benefit the Historical Society.

On the front steps of the Library, plates and baskets of delicious baked goods will be for sale starting at 8am until they're sold out. Come early, the goodies go fast!

So mark your calendars - July 16th at 8:am (Rain Date is July 23rd)

If you'd like to reserve a table please contact Pennie at 594-7416.
If you can bake something for the bake sale, contact Elsie at 596-6020.
And finally, if you have free time to spare on Thursday the 16th, Friday the 17th, or the day of the sale and would like to help sorting and toting books, please contact Tina at 593-9312 or Becky at 596-7186.

We can't wait to see you all there!!

Trying to fill Marilyn's shoes

2011-05-21T10:02:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone...it's truly an honor to be asked by the Selectmen to serve as the Director of the South Thomaston Public Library. No one can ever replace Marilyn in our hearts, but you should know that there is a dedicated and talented group of volunteers who are determined to make sure that our town continues to enjoy first class library service.

Since I haven't had the opportunity to meet all of you yet, I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself. I'm Tina Branco, and I've been the library's 'computer geek' for the past 2 or 3 years. My husband Bob and I moved here in 2003 to get away from the noise, pollution and general hustle bustle of the Washington DC area. My two adult children, and my only granddaughter, still live in that area.

I have a master's degree in library science from Catholic University (where I concentrated in public library administration), and I worked for over 35 years for a major non-profit, the last 15 years being spent as their director of volunteers. I also am a book reviewer, reading about 3-5 books a week. My book reviews are posted on a blog called Tutu's Two Cents. Many of the free books I get to review end up on the shelves of the South Thomaston Library. Reading all those books gives me some good ideas for recommendations to all of you who come to the library.

Besides reading, I love doing counted cross-stitch, water aerobics, audio books, cooking, and walking through the beautiful Maine countryside.

Our group of volunteers, including our now official Children's Librarian Penny Alley, are ready and willing to help you find what you need (and maybe something you don't need but just want) at the library. If we don't have it at the little red schoolhouse, we can get it free of charge from another Maine library.

Please stop by.. Marilyn would want you to continue to make this the best library in Mid-Coast Maine.

------- Remembering Marilyn -------

2011-04-18T11:34:00.000-07:00

As many of you have heard, our Director

Marilyn Mercer

passed away April 12, 2011.

We are planning an Open House to honor her memory

on April 30th at the Library.

Please stay tuned for more details.

Library Closure

2011-02-01T14:47:00.000-08:00

Due to the anticipated snow storm, the South Thomaston Public Library will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2nd. We plan to re-open with normal hours on Saturday, February 5th.

We hope you are all safe at home reading a good book.

Don't forget, the Maine Download library is available 24/7 from your home computer. Pick out a good audio or e-book to enjoy while you're snowed in.

January is Amnesty Month!

2011-01-18T09:13:00.000-08:00

Do you have a pile of overdue books that you've been meaning to return but you're worried about the fines?

We have a deal for you. Overdue books returned during the month of January will have their fines forgiven.

So gather them up and bring them to the library. Then you can find some new exciting books (we've gotten lots of new ones in lately) to keep you company during these cold winter days.

Important weather announcement!

2010-12-26T10:27:00.000-08:00

Due to the impending blizzard approaching the Maine coast, the library will be closed on Monday December 27th. In addition, there will NOT be a story hour that morning. We expect to be back to regular hours on Wednesday December 29th - open from 2PM til 7PM.

Enjoy the snow - we'll see you on Wednesday!

Book Club Discussion - The Color of Water

2010-11-29T13:33:00.000-08:00

James McBride tells us the story of growing up black, in Harlem, then in projects in the Bronx. Raised by his white mother (his black father died before he was born) and black step-father, he was one of 12 children. He describes a loving but very strictly disciplined family life, where children were expected to be successful, respectful, and STAY IN SCHOOL. Children were due in the house by 5:00 in the evening, and slept 5 to a bed. Dinner might often be a jar of peanut butter or several spoons of sugar. He never met his mother's family and did not discover until he had completed his master's in Journalism at Columbia U, and decided to write a tribute to his mother, that she was jewish, that her family had disowned her, that her father was an orthodox Jewish rabbi who abused her, and just how hard her life had been.

The story is told both in the son's and the mother's voices. It is very well-written, and gives us an incredible insight into each mind. James' father was a preacher, and his mother converted to Christianity and insisted on church attendance and prayer from all her children. As he begins to realize that his mother is different from other mothers, he asks her "Is God Black?" "NO" she answers. "Well is he white?" Mom replies in the negative. Still the young boy persists. "Well what color is he?" "The color of water."

As he lovingly recounts his search for his mother's family, and helps her confront a past she has repressed, he comes to an acceptance of his Jewishness, his multi-cultural roots, and gives us a picture of an exceptional family. In the epilogue he gives us a breakdown of the incredible achievements of them all. Every one of the 12 graduated from college. There are two doctors, school teachers, musicians, journalists, nurses, artists, and the mother completes her degree in her late 60's.

The group spent quite a bit of time discussing the differences in parenting style of the author's growing up years and what would be allowed (or frowned upon) today. Everyone enjoyed the book and would recommend it neighbors and friends.

New Service Available - E books are here!

2010-10-26T08:28:00.000-07:00

Popular E-Books are now available from The Maine InfoNet Overdrive Collection

Many of us are anticipating getting an e-reader soon, and others simply want to be able to read the latest books as soon as they come out without having to leave the comforts of home. Now thanks to your local library, you have access to over 1000 ebooks for free.

Your South Thomaston Library Card is all you need to access this collection.

Note! This collection is offered through Overdrive, the current leader in the e-book lending market. The e-books available here can be read on Mac or PC computers, and can be transferred to the Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony eReader, Borders Kobo, and more (full guide to compatible devices).

Unfortunately, these e-books cannot be read on Amazon Kindles or Apple iPads due to licensing and format incompatibility.

Here's an easy How-To:

Step 1: Visit the Overdrive Download Library. There are almost 1,400 free e-books available and
running!

Step 2: Download the Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) Software to your computer (this is the software required to read e-book content).

Click on the Quick Start Guide to download the software, Adobe will prompt you to create a free Adobe ID
Once you launch the ADE software, it will prompt you to authorize your computer

Step 3: Search for the e-book you want on the Overdrive site (Limit! Only up to 3 e-books at a time)

If it’s available, select a 7 or 14 day loan period from the drop-down menu, then click Add to Cart
If it’s already checked-out to someone else, click Place a Hold, provide your email address and Overdrive will notify you when it becomes available
When you have chosen the e-book(s) you want to check-out, clickProceed To Checkout
Download your checked-out e-books to ADE

Step 4: Read e-books on your computer in the ADE software

If ADE does not open automatically, launch it from your programs menu
If the item is not showing, click on Library at the top of the window

Step 5: Transfer an e-book to your e-reader device from your computer.

Connect your device to your computer via the USB port
Open Adobe Digital Editions on your computer
When Adobe recognizes your device, agree to let it authorize this device (like you did with your computer)
When authorization is complete, an icon for your device will appear in the left column under “Bookshelves”
Click and drag the e-book title from your Adobe “Library” to this device icon (green + icon will appear) and let go
Depending on the device, you may need to “check for the new content”in order to see the downloaded e-books files.

Wherever you read your e-book, it is “due” either 7 or 14 days after you checked it out from Overdrive, depending on which option you chose. (A diagonal ribbon across the book cover shows the remaining check-out days.)

If you finish with the item sooner than the due date, you can check it back in to Overdrive early to be eligible to check-out another e-book (3 items max). To check-in the e-book, go to Adobe Digital Editions, in the Book Cover view of your Library, click once on the item you want to return to highlight it. Then click the arrow near the upper left corner of the book cover and choose Return Borrowed Item from the short menu.

Once you return it from your Adobe library, it is removed from your computer, but it remains on your e-reader device and you can continue reading it for the remaining loan period. If, however, you wait until the e-book expires, the file remains on your reader and your computer but becomes unreadable, so you need to choose to delete it.

Click for more information about how to use the DownloadLibrary e-books.

November Book Club

2010-10-26T07:38:00.000-07:00

The next meeting of the South Thomaston Library Book Discussion Group will be

at noon on

Wednesday November 15th.

You can pick up a copy of this month's choice

The Color of Water

by James McBride

at the Library.

Please join us for a discussion of this outstanding book.

The publisher says

"Don't be put off by its pallid subtitle, A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother, which doesn't begin to do justice to the utterly unique and moving story contained within. The Color of Water tells the remarkable story of Ruth McBride Jordan, the two good men she married, and the 12 good children she raised. Jordan, born Rachel Shilsky, a Polish Jew, immigrated to America soon after birth; as an adult she moved to New York City, leaving her family and faith behind in Virginia. Jordan met and married a black man, making her isolation even more profound. The book is a success story, a testament to one woman's true heart, solid values, and indomitable will. Ruth Jordan battled not only racism but also poverty to raise her children and, despite being sorely tested, never wavered. In telling her story--along with her son's--The Color of Water addresses racial identity with compassion, insight, and realism. It is, in a word, inspiring, and you will finish it with unalloyed admiration for a flawed but remarkable individual. And, perhaps, a little more faith in us all."

Book Club kickoff - Bel Canto

2010-10-26T07:29:00.000-07:00

The first meeting of the South Thomaston Library Book discussion group was quite a success. Six people met and had a lively discussion of Bel Patchett's Bel Canto. Several confessed that they did not like the book, and others loved it.

Here's what it was about. There are some spoilers here, so if you haven't read it, and are planning to, be aware. Bel Canto is a story of love, of music, of human beings' ability to maintain their humanity in spite of hardship.

Roxann Coss, a famous American opera singer is giving a concert in honor of Mr. Hosokawa in the home of the vice-president of an unnamed South American country. In attendance are people from around the world who have come ostensibly to wish Mr. Hosokawa a happy birthday, but really are there to court his business. He has come only to hear his idol sing. The guests speak a variety of languages - English, Japanese, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, who knows what else. Mr. Hosokawa has had the foresight to bring along his brilliant translator, Gen Watanabe who can speak almost every language in the room.

A group of terrorists invades the party, sends all the women home - with the exception of Roxann - and settles in for a long period of 'negotiation' to meet their demands. They don't seem to have formulated their demands very well. In fact, they are a disorganized bunch consisting of three apparently has-been generals, and a rag-tag group of very young, eager but inexperienced rebels. As the siege drags on for months, the real story unfolds. The hostages become friends with the terrorists; the terrorists become comfortable with their "guests" and feel no compunction to end the stand -off, especially since they are in a gorgeous house with good plumbing, the government sends in good food, they have TV, and they have Roxann to sing opera for them everyday. In additon, two of the guards are revealed to be women, and this adds even more human interest to the story.

We all had differing reactions to this story, and we all agreed that it would have been a better book if the author had omitted the epilogue where she tries to wrap all the pieces up neatly. Some thought it was a dull, dreary story about imprisonment, deprivation, and depression. Others found it to be an uplifting story of human beings making the best of what they've been given. We discussed the scientific study one of us had seen someplace about hostages bonding with their captors. In this story, it is easy to see how it could happen. We all agreed we didn't like the ending, but didn't see any other options. I won't spoil the story by giving it away.

If you're reading this book, or have read it in the past, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Just leave us a comment here.

No Action Figures wanted - Only Real People Need Apply

2010-09-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

As you know, the South Thomaston Public Library is staffed entirely by volunteers. Some of this group has decided however to head south for the winter and the energies of the remaining group are being stretched. We really don't want to have to resort to Librarian Action Figures. We want real people to help!!

We have openings available on Saturdays from 10-12 or 12-2, on Wednesdays from 2-4, and occasionally on Mondays from 1-3 to work at the circulation desk helping patrons check out books, to help with shelving materials, or to help users on the computer. Whatever your skills, we probably have a need to fill with them.

Duties are very simple, and we provide training and support. This is a great way to meet your fellow townspeople, get first dibs on new books coming in, and keep up to date on what's happening. If you can work even one 2 hour shift a month, the load will be lightened for all of us. Please consider being part of our fun team.

In addition to the traditional library work, we are also looking for a knitting instructor to assist in our knitting group.

For more information, or to schedule a get acquainted session, contact Tina at 593-9312, or Penny at 594-7416. We can't wait to hear from you.

More Great Audios

2010-09-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

The New Audios shelf is getting filled up. Stop by and find copies of

In several cases, we also have the book in print or even in large print. If you don't see the format you want, let us know. In the meantime, enjoy all these new to us books thanks to our great neighbors.

Get your earphones ready

2010-09-14T12:31:00.000-07:00

We've been very fortunate over the summer. Several of our fellow residents donated some very gently used audio books to pump up our small collection. If you like to listen to books in this format, be sure to stop in. These are all on CDs and can be played on your home computer, your CD player, or possibly even ripped to your personal portable listening device.

Look for more new titles later this year, but so far, here's what's new to our shelves:

Stone Kiss by Faye Kellerman

There's been a murder in the family of Lieutenant Decker... Ephraim Lieber, a Hassidic Jew .. was found dead in a seedy Manhattan hotel, a single gunshot wound to his head. And his niece, fifteen-year-old Shaynda, is missing. In a desperate bid to track down the missing girl, Decker finds himself in ... a maze of deceit and danger

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Cross by James Patterson

Alex Cross was a rising star in the Washington, DC, Police Department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, Maria, in front of him. The killer was never found, and the case turned cold, filed among the unsolved drive-bys in D.C.'s rough neighborhoods.
Years later, still haunted by his wife's death, Cross is making a bold move in his life. Now a free agent from the police and the FBI, he's set up practice as a psychologist once again. His life with Nana Mama, Damon, Jannie, and little Alex is finally getting in order. He even has a chance at a new love.
Then Cross's former partner, John Sampson, calls in a favor. He is tracking a serial rapist in Georgetown, one whose brutal modus operandi recalls a case Sampson and Cross worked together years earlier. When the case reveals a connection to Maria's death, Cross latches on for the most urgent and terrifying ride of his life.

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The Sleeping Doll by Jeffrey Deaver

When Special Agent Kathryn Dance -- a brilliant interrogator and kinesics expert with the California Bureau of Investigation -- is sent to question the convicted killer Daniel "Son of Manson" Pell as a suspect in a newly unearthed crime, she feels both trepidation and electrifying intrigue. Pell is serving a life sentence for the brutal murders of the wealthy Croyton family in Carmel years earlier -- a crime mirroring those perpetrated by Charles Manson in the 1960s.

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Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown

Charleston, S.C., TV reporter Britt Shelley wakes up in bed next to the dead body of police detective Jay Burgess. While Jay had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, the authorities suspect foul play. Jay's former best friend, ex-fireman Raley Gannon, suffered a similar shock five years earlier, waking up next to party girl Suzi Monroe's naked corpse after a party at Jay's home. Raley had been investigating a fire at a local police station that took seven lives, despite the heroic efforts of Jay and several other cops, one of whom is now South Carolina's attorney general. Cleared of Suzi's death, Raley eventually teams with Britt to look into a nasty arson coverup.

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Pegasus Descending by James Lee Burke

A troubled young woman breezes into Detective Robicheaux's hometown of New Iberia, Louisiana. She happens to be the daughter of his friend -- a friend he witnessed gunned down in a bank robbery, a tragedy that forever changed Robicheaux's life. The twists begin when Trish Klein -- the only offspring of Robicheaux's Vietnam-era buddy -- starts passing marked hundred-dollar bills in local casinos. Is she a good kid gone bad? A victim's child seeking revenge? A promiscuous beauty seducing everyone good within her grasp? And can Robicheaux make peace with his friend's murder in time to figure out how a local mobster fits into all the schemes and death? Will his life be whole again when it has been shattered by so much tragedy?

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The Finder by Colin Harrison

Jin Li is a beautiful, driven young woman running a dangerous little operation. Manhattan corporations hire her for a simple but delicate task: to shred and destroy the reams of highly classified documents. But they don't know that she and her brother, Chen, have been using their discarded secrets to game the international markets, making a pile of cash. When someone at the Good Pharma corporation, whose stock is plummeting, uncovers the scheme, two of Jin Li's workers die a grisly death, and Jin is on the run. Her brother extorts Jin's old flame, Ray Grant--an ex-firefighter with a disturbing 9/11 past--to track her down. He'll have to comb every strata of New York, from the brutal Mexican mafia to the greed-fueled penthouse billionaires of Wall Street, to find her.

Springtime- New Books, Expanded Service

2010-03-29T12:31:00.000-07:00

While it may still be a bit rainy outside, we have been having lots of new books pushing their way on to our shelves. Many thanks to all who have dontated either funds or books to keep our collection as current as possible. If you don't yet have a card, be sure to stop in on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday to sign up for one. They're free, and they open up a world of reading and listening pleasure.

Our newest books are also showing on the South Thomaston library webpage (updatded monthly) and the Overdrive console always has new audio books ready to download.

Give us a call if you are looking for a book not in our collection. We can get it through Interlibrary loan from another library in Maine. This fairly new service is free of charge for the first 10 books; after that we ask for a $2.50 return postage fee to help defray the cost of getting the book back to its home. After all, they don't really fly, but we do enjoy this great service for only the cost of return postage.

2009-12-14T12:05:00.000-08:00

Wow - as you can see above, we have some terrific new books this month...lots of adult mysteries, Christmas books, Newberry winners.... come check them out.

If you have a favorite author, or series, and there's a book you've heard about and don't see in our catalog, call us, email us, or drop by and let us know.

Autumn Brings Fun and Change

2009-10-19T12:47:00.000-07:00

Not only are the days getting shorter, and colder, but the library is changing too. This month we're featuring

More new books - be sure to see the slide shows on the side - we have everything from pasteboard books for the wee ones, to brand new best sellers for adults. We have an especially plentiful batch of new books for Young Adults.
Extended hours. We continue now to be open Mon, Wed, and Sat...so there's no excuse not to stop by.
NEW COMPUTERS....some of the fastest and bestest in town! These computers are from your generous support of the library at our book sales, and the last of the MBNA grants. They are awesome, fast, and ready for you to come in and do research, write a paper, do your Christmas shopping on line, look for a job, map out your trip home, or just stay in touch with out-of-town friends by email.
In addition, don't forget our wireless network (WI-FI) is available 24/7 from the library parking lot. (we've heard tell some people can even pick it up over at the Keag!)
The Monday afternoon Knitting group is getting into high gear....here's your chance to finish up some of those projects you've been neglecting, while you enjoy a pleasant chat and cup of tea with your neighbors.

Histo3-The Schoolhouse Reader

2009-08-17T13:26:00.001-07:00

If you missed Chuck Jacobs' great program on August 9, showing us what the Little Red School looked like in the old days, we have an autographed copy available to circulate. Chuck has also donated several signed copies to be sold for $2 each to benefit the Library and the Historical Society.

This little booklet is a gem. The research Chuck put into this is fantastic, and there are some really awesome facts. So here's one to whet your appetite:

In 1863, South Thomaston has 12 school districts and 651 pupils enrolled. If you'd like more facts like this, come into the Little Red Schoolhouse on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday and get your copy.

Mystery Lovers - Look what's new

2009-08-09T14:50:00.000-07:00

If you are a fan of mysteries, our latest additions have several books to interest you:

The 8th Confession by James Patterson - the 8th of the popular Women's Murder Club series.
The Book of Old Houses, by Sarah Graves - a Home Repair is Homicide Mystery
The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly - another Harry Bosch episode.
Just Take My Heart: A Novel - Mary Higgins Clark writes again.
The Lovers: A Thriller - John Connolly - A Charlie Parker thriller.
Plum Spooky - a Janet Evanovich "Between the Numbers" Novel.
Run for your Life -James Patterson again - this time with Michael Bennett.
Single & Single -John Le Carre - an earlier thriller recently acquired.
Spare Change - Robert B. Parker - Sunny Randall detective story.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson's Classic - part of the Great Illustrated Classics series.

Don't forget, we're open Mon 12-3, Wed 2-7, and Sat 10-2, so come by and check one out. You can reserve by emailing us at library@south-thomaston.lib.me.us, or phoning 596-0022 and leaving a message,(we'll you the next day we're open) or by leaving a comment here--it would really help if you left your email so we could get back to you.

New Arrivals

2009-07-13T12:40:00.000-07:00

Welcome to South Thomaston Public Library's Keag Books, our way of keeping you up-to-date on what's new to our shelves. Each week, we hope to feature a new children's offering, highlight something appealing to young adults, and get the word out on what's been added to the adult collection.

We welcome your suggestions, and comments. If anyone is interested in reviewing books from our shelves please let us know. We'd love to hear from yu