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The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley ISBN  978-0-440-24509-4 “The Things That Keep Us Here” by Carla Buckley is an edge-of-the-seat read. This is her first book and really worth reading. It is about a pandemic that locks down the town. Trying to keep the family and the relationship together, trust is a big factor for everyone. I definitely recommend it for anyone. Found in the library system at Fontenot and Central. Review brought to you by Theresa from the Fontenot Memorial Library in Vinton. Image from: http://www.randomhouse.com/images/dyn/cover/?source=9780440245094&height=300&maxwidth=170

The Moss Bluff Library invites you to join them every Tuesday at 10 A.M. for Book Chat. The first Book Chat will be Tuesday, October 19 th . Come, enjoy a cup of coffee and talk about what you’re currently reading or the favorite books you’ve already read.  Moss Bluff staff will be prepared to give you tips on what to read next in your favorite genre and possibly select a book for all participants to read.  No registration is required, but you must be 18 years or older to participate.  For more information contact the Moss Bluff Library at (337) 721-7131 or visit the library’s website at http://www.calcasieulibrary.org/ .

The Central Library Book Club held its first meeting this past Wedneday. If you couldn't make it but still want to join in there are still a few seats available. The next meeting will be Wednesday October 20th at 6PM in the Thielen Room (small conference room) at the Central Library. The book selections for the next two months are: October : The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett November : The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe December will be selected during the October meeting We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Ever wanted to learn calligraphy ? Now's your chance! Adults in the area are invited to join us on Tuesday September 7th from 10AM- 12PM as we learn calligraphy techniques that are useful for decoration, invitations, gifts, and special correspondence. Class will be held in the DeBakey Meeing Room on the second floor of the Central Library. Space is limited so be sure to register by clicking here or by calling us at 721-7118!

Below are a few pictures of the fun we all had with the Southwest Louisiana Pulpwood Queens and author M.L. Malcolm!

The first meeting of the Central Library Book Club will be September 15th @ 6PM . The first meeting will consist of a meet and greet as well as selecting which books we will be reading. The books we will be choosing from are listed below. If you are interested in joining us, give us a call at 721-7118 to sign up! American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld, 2008 592pp. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, 2003 464pp. Empire Falls by Richard Russo, 2001 496pp. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, 2008 528pp. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, 2008(Eng. trans.) 480pp. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, 2008 280pp. The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett, 2009 288pp. (Biography) The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, 2003 304pp. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender, 2010 304pp. The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe, 2009 384pp. Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay...

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