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<![CDATA[Somerset Public Library - Flavor of the Month Blog]]>Mon, 21 May 2012 13:43:55 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[New YA books for May]]>Thu, 12 May 2011 12:49:45 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2011/05/new-ya-books-for-may.html

]]><![CDATA[Happy birthday!]]>Thu, 12 May 2011 08:06:03 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2011/05/happy-birthday.htmlTwo very famous ladies were born on this day: Nurse Florence Nightingale in 1820 and actress Katharine Hepburn in 1907. Learn more about these ladies at the library! Click on the pictures below to locate resources about these accomplished women.

Florence Nightingale

Katharine Hepburn

]]><![CDATA[Across the Pond--Mysteries of the British Isles]]>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:42:11 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2011/04/across-the-pond-mysteries-of-the-british-isles1.html Speaking of the Royal Wedding...next month's Brown Bags and Books genre is British mysteries. From Poirot to Bond, James Bond we've got the intrigue you want. Look for books from these famous series on display throughout the month.

Brown Bags and Books will meet April 15th at noon.

]]><![CDATA[Say "I DO" to wedding fiction!]]>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:45:01 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2011/03/say-i-do-to-wedding-fiction.htmlI don't know about you but we're pretty excited about the Royal Wedding next month! We're really feeling the love here at the library, which is why we've decided to put some great wedding fiction on display. Check out some of the great titles available from our Library Thing account (clicking the book covers will show more information without navigating away from the page).

From sappy to silly to downright deadly we've got all the books you need to scratch that wedding itch!

]]><![CDATA[Summer Vacation: National Parks]]>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:34:37 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2010/06/summer-vacation-national-parks.htmlSchool's almost out for the summer, the weather is mighty beautiful (today!) and it's time to start thinking and planning your summer vacation! With budgets tightening, now's the perfect time to visit a National Park.

School's almost out for the summer, the weather is mighty beautiful (today!) and it's time to start thinking and planning your summer vacation! With budgets tightening, now's the perfect time to visit a National Park. Whether you're going for a day trip, hiking, climbing, camping or just getting a guided tour, our National Parks are an American treasure. Some are within driving distance, others are way out west, and all are relatively inexpensive. The National Parks service coversnational parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and the White House. What more could you ask for?

Clicking on the titles below will take you to iBistro, where you can place holds on the books, videos and guides you're interested in. The best source for information about American National Parks is the National Parks Service.
And don't forget: you don't have to go far to see some really great sites! Many of the Nation's national parks and historic sites are located right here in Massachusetts!

General Guides

American Wilderness: the National Parks

Complete National Parks of the United States

Discover National Monuments, National Parks, Natural Wonders

Great Lodges of the National Parks

Guide to the State Parks of the United States

National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea

National Parks Collection

National Parks with Kids

North America’s National Parks

The Official Guide to America’s National Parks

Seven Natural Wonders of North America

Northeast

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park: Adventure, Explore, Discover

Passport to Your National Parks Companion Guide: North Atlantic Region

Southeast

Cape Hatteras National Seashore: Adventure, Explore, Discover

Everglades: America’s Wild Spaces

Everglades National Park: Adventure, Explore, Discover

Passport to Your National Parks Companion Guide: Southeast Region

Passport to Your National Parks Companion Guide: National Capital Region

West

Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks

Banff & Jasper National Parks (Frommer’s)

Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass Trail Guide: Pecos National Historical Park

Death Valley National Park

Glacier National Park: Adventure, Explore, Discover

The Grand Canyon and the American Southwest: Trekking in the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Grand Canyon National Park: Adventure, Explore, Discover

Grand Teton: Day Hikes

Grand Teton National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National park: Adventure, Explore, Discover

Hiking Olympic National park: A Guide to the Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures

Insider’s Guide to South Dakota’s Black Hills and Badlands

National Parks of the American West (Frommer’s)

Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park: Adventure, Explore, Discover

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park: Adventure, Explore, Discover

Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks (Frommer’s)

Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (Frommer’s)

Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks (Frommer’s)

Zion National Park

Hawaii & Alaska

Chichagof Island and Hoonah Area: Tongass National Forest, Alaska

Denali National Park and Preserve

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

]]><![CDATA[Sweet Treats!]]>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:12:44 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2010/06/sweet-treats.html

Among many other things, June is National Candy Month! To get the summer off to a good start we've got some Sweet Treats on display: indulge your sweet tooth! To start the summer off right, we've also got Summertime Kickoff books on display. We've got what you need to read poolside, at the beach, or on your back deck, so come and get it!

]]><![CDATA[May]]>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:32:40 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2010/05/may.htmlMay is GET CAUGHT READING MONTH: the best time to get caught red-handed (or should we say "read" handed?)!

For your reading pleasure this month we're displaying memoirs in honor of PERSONAL HISTORY MONTH. Pick up a fascinating life story, and some genealogy materials to help you explore your own personal history. Our genealogy reference page will help you get started.

Speaking of getting started, May is also CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTH. From knitting and crochet, woodworking, painting, drawing and writing to creating a website we've got books on every subject to get your creative juices flowing. Stop by for a peek at our Creative Beginnings display and get started.

]]><![CDATA[April is Poetry Month!]]>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:00:55 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2010/04/april-is-poetry-month.html

There's a lot to celebrate in April (not the least of which is Spring weather, should it ever decide to come!). April is Poetry Month as well, and whether you're outside enjoying the weather or curled up inside on a rainy day anytime is a perfect time to enjoy some poetry. We've got a great poetry collection at the Somerset Public Library and we've pulled some all stars for this month's display. From Maya Angelou to Emily Dickinson and Langston Hughes to Sylvia Plath we've got it all for you to enjoy. And if you're a poet keep writing...one April we may have your poetry on our display shelves!

]]><![CDATA[April]]>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:33:39 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2010/03/april.htmlNational Library Week, April 11-17

SPL is going green this April! We've got two big events to celebrate. April 11-17 is ALA's National Library Month. The theme this year is "Communities Thrive @ Your Library". How does your library help you thrive? Come in and see what the library has to offer!

Earth Day 40th Anniversary, April 22

On April 22nd we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. We've got materials on ecology, recycling, energy resources, animals and much, much more! Learn how to "green" your home, family and business at the library! Remember: using the library is a great way to reuse, reduce and recycle.

]]><![CDATA[Welcome!]]>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:50:33 -0800http://www.somersetpubliclibrary.org/1/post/2010/03/first-post.html

Welcome to the Somerset Public Library's "Flavor of the Month" blog! Every month we'll be reading and blogging about a different book genre. We'll also be working on displays, handouts, special programming and much more to correspond with each month's flavor. We hope to work together with our users to create a community of book lovers. So join us in our journey as we work to find your next great read!

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