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Skin trade (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series #17)/ Laurell K. Hamilton Matters of the Heart / Danielle Steel Medusa / Clive Cussler The Story of Sisters / Alice Hoffman Undead and Unwelcome / MaryJanice Davidson My Father's Tears and other stories / John Updike The Lovers / John Connolly Fugitive /Phillip Margolin Roadside Crosses (Kathryn Dance series) / Jeffrey Deaver Relentless / Dean Koontz

Are you trying to find an original name for your baby? Do you want to know the most popular names that people have been using recently? The Social Security Administration has released its list of popular baby names for 2008. To get a look at this list and lists from previous years, head on over to the SSA website at www.ssa.gov .

That you don't have to come down to the library to check out books? You can check out ebooks, audiobooks, videos and music from home using our Overdrive Digital Library. All you need is your home computer and the free software to read/view your material; and of course your library card. Our e-collection is always growing, so even if you've checked us out before, take another look at what we have to offer.

For those of you who want information from credible sources on the emerging swine flu situation, follow the links on the image below. The April 28th edition of The Lake Charles American Press listed this information for those who are considering going to an emergency room for suspicion of swine flu. Patients who may have swine flu symptoms will be subject to the following procedures should they decide to go to local hospitals, according to emergency room personnel from each: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital — Call before going to the emergency room or walk-in clinic. Patients will speak to a physician, who will determine where they should go to be fully evaluated. Patients entering the emergency room or a clinic will be asked to wear a mask. Jennings American Legion Hospital — An admissions clerk will route those with flu symptoms to a separate waiting area. From there, a doctor will see the patients. West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital — Patients will be examined by a nurse, who will determ...

Want to know what books are popular right now? Want to have books of a certain genre suggested to you? Curious about what your library staff is reading? Then sign up for one or more of the newsletters available from our library's website. You can even sign up for RSS feeds of your favorite newsletters if you don't want to add more mail to your inbox. Either follow the link provided below, or go to our library's website, http://www.calcasieu.lib.la.us/ , and look under the Resources and Services drop box for Newletters via Email. Newletters Via Email Link

Topping the list are the following titles, along with the reasons for their challenge: 1. "And Tango Makes Three," by Justin Richardson/Peter Parnell Reasons: Anti-Ethnic, Anti-Family, Homosexuality, Religious Viewpoint, Unsuited to Age Group 2. "His Dark Materials Trilogy" (Series), Philip Pullman Reasons: Political Viewpoint, Religious Viewpoint, Violence 3. "TTYL"; "TTFN"; "L8R, G8R" (Series), Lauren Myracle Reasons: Offensive Language, Sexually Explicit, Unsuited to Age Group 4. "Scary Stories" (Series), Alvin Schwartz Reasons: Occult/Satanism, Religious Viewpoint, Violence 5. "Bless Me, Ultima," by Rudolfo Anaya Reasons: Occult/Satanism, Offensive Language, Religious Viewpoint, Sexually Explicit, Violence To find the complete list, visit the ALA website here.

The second annual Poem in your pocket day will be next week on Thursday, April 30. As part of National Poetry Month, everyone is encouraged to carry their favorite poem in their pocket to share with friends, family, and coworkers throughout the day. For more information on how you can participate, visit http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/406 .