Something New

You can now stream classic cinema, indie films, and documentaries free with a library card. The Clinton, Essex, Franklin Library System added the video streaming service Kanopy to the resources you can access free of charge using your library card. With an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, TV series, and kids’ content, CEF is pleased to bring this streaming service to the community. Kanopy can be enjoyed on your computer, on the go with a smartphone or tablet, and even on a smart TV. Go to cefls.kanopy.com to get started today.

As part of the adult and teen programming, Erin Johnson led a watercolor class on December 2 and the 9th, where participants created holiday greeting cards. The talented group left the library very pleased with their creations.

Once again this year LPPL hosted the LPES K-2 Holiday Art Show on Wednesday, December 11. Parents, friends, and children enjoyed the holiday-themed art display and light refreshments. If you were unable to attend the show, the library will be showcasing the art show through December, so be sure to stop by and check out the children’s artwork.

On Thursday, December 12, the Homeschool Family group came together for a Holiday Drop-In. We had a wonderful time creating homemade gifts and festive cards, spreading joy and creativity in the holiday spirit. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and make something special for our loved ones!

New Arrivals

Adult Fiction – “All the Glimmering Stars” by Mark T. Sullivan, “City of Secrets” by P.J. Tracy, “The Stranger at the Wedding” by A.E. Gauntlett, “Playground” by Richard Powers, “We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman, “A Christmas Duet” by Debbie Macomber, “The Great Hippopotamus Hotel” by Alexander McCall Smith, “In too Deep: A Reacher Novel” by Lee Child and Andrew Child, “What Does it Feel Like” by Sophie Kinsella, “Killing Time” by M.C. Beaton; with R.W. Green, “The Boundaries We Cross” by Brad Parks, “The Motherless Land” by Nikki May, and “Like Mother, Like Mother” by Susan Rieger.

Adult Non-Fiction – “Countdown 1960: the Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America’s Politics Forever” by Chris Wallace with Mitch Weiss, “Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions” by John Grisham, “Making the Presidency: John Adams and the precedents that Forged the Republic” by Lindsay Chervinsky, and “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Juvenile Fiction – “Into the Uncut Grass” by Trevor Noah, “Tales From Not-So-Bratty Little Sister” by Rachel Russell, “Wake Up, Moon” by Lita Judge, “Lost in the Empire City” by Avi, “The First Cat in Space and The Wrath of the Paperclip” by Mac Barnett, “Mr. Lemoncello’s Fantabulous Finale” by Chris Grabenstein, “Black Star” by Kwame Alexander, “Let it Glow” by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy, and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess” by Jeff Kinney.

Juvenile non-fiction – “Minecraft: Mega-Bite Builds” by Mojang Studios, and “How to Build a Lego Robot” by Hannah Dolan.

Children’s Books – “Santa’s First Christmas” by Sydney Smith, “Baby Goes to Broadway” by Maggie Stiggers, and “Alice in a Winter Wonderland” by Jan Brett.