DuBois Public Library News Column:    
    “Of Thee I Zing: America’s Cultural Decline from Muffin Tops to Body Shots” by Laura Ingraham is a new addition to the DuBois Public Library.  In this book Ms. Ingraham, who is a well-known talk show host, uses satire for her commentary on our society.  She says we have become our own worst enemy.  For example, she laments the fact that Christmas starts earlier every year, airplane seats shrink just as Americans are expanding, Facebook has become a verb, and reading has become an ancient art form.  This book is a commentary too funny to ignore.
    “No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington” by Condoleeza Rice is another new addition to the library.  This book tells of her compelling story of eight years serving at the highest levels of government.  Condoleeza Rice is a native of Birmingham, AL, who overcame the racism of the civil rights era to become a brilliant academic and expert on foreign affairs.  This is her story of secret negotiating rooms, many trips that took her around the globe seeking common ground with bitter enemies, and revealing behind-the-scenes maneuvers that kept the world’s relationships from collapsing.    

Read Across America:
    The DuBois Public Library invites you to celebrate the late Dr. Seuss’s birthday Saturday, March 3rd, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.! There will be stories, crafts, games, a movie, snacks, and a surprise visit from You-Know-Who!

New Non Fic: The Letters of Ernest Hemingway 1907-1922; Women Heroes of World War II: 26 stories of espionage, sabotage, resistance, and rescue by Kathryn Atwood; How the Dog Became the Dog: from wolves to our best friends by Mark Derr; Safe: How to Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Home by Wayne Lapierre; Car: the definitive visual history of the automobile; Western Pennsylvania Reflections A Natural History of the Piano by Stuart Isacoff; Radio My Way by Ron Chiesa; The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals, Birds & Fish of North America    by Tom Jackson; Of Thee I Zing: America’s cultural decline from muffin tops to body shots by Laura Ingraham

New Fiction: The Shadow Patrol by Alex Berenson; Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb; Sonoma Rose: an Elm Creek Quilts novel by Jennifer Chiaverini; Death of a Kingfisher: a Hamish Macbeth mystery by M.C. Beaton; Before the Poison by Peter Robinson; Stealing Mona Lisa by Carson Morton; The Jaguar: a Charlie Hood novel by T. Jefferson Parker; Believing the Lie: an Inspector Lynley novel by Elizabeth George; The Look of Love: a Piper Donovan mystery by Mary Jane Clark; Everything Is Illuminated; Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

New Children’s Books: J-E Fiction: Starlight Sailor by James Mayhew; My Granny Went to Market: A Round-the-World Counting Rhyme by Stella Blackstone; Star Seeker: A Journey to Outer Space by Theresa Heine; Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon by Jules Bass; We’re Riding on a Caravan: An Adventure on the Silk Road by Laurie Krebs; J Fiction: Ivy and Bean: What’s the Big Idea! by Annie Barrows; The Meaning of Life and Other Stuff by Jimmy Gownley; Hound Dog True by Linda Urban; Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson; Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus; J Non Fiction: What’s In My Food? Minerals by George Ivanoff; The Greatest Players: Baseball by Steve Goldsworthy; Science Crackers: Fizzing Physics by Steve Parker; The Barefoot Book of Faeries by Tanya Robyn Batt; Tales of Mystery and Magic by Hugh Lupton

New YA Fiction: Girls Don’t Fly by Kristen Chandler; The Death Cure (Sequel to The Scorch Trials) by James Dashner; Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick by Joe Schreiber; Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs; Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler; Eve by Anna Carey

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DuBois Public Library News Column:   
    There is a new, free library service available from the Central Pa District.  This program is for those who are unable to go to their public library to borrow books.  It’s easy to get started.  Just have someone get a brochure that is available at the DuBois Public Library, then fill it out and mail it to Schlow Centre Region Library in State College.  The form provides an area for you to list the kinds of books you enjoy reading, you can also list your favorite authors.  When you receive your materials, you will find a new request form enclosed.  The items will be
shipped in a mailing bag that has a mailing label that is used to return your items.  If you have questions you may contact the Schlow Reference Dept. at (814) 235-7816 or send an e-mail to librarybymail@schlowlibrary.org

New Non Fic: Dream Destinations of the World; Your Pennsylvania Wills, Trusts, & Estates Explained Simply by Linda Ashar; Divorce: an essential guide to the inevitable questions by L.B. Thornton; What Do You Expect? She’s a Teenager! by Arden Greenspan-Goldberg; Consider It Done: accomplish 228 of life’s trickiest tasks by Julie Subotky; Family Tree Problem Solver by Marsha Rising; What Color Is Your Parachute!: guide to job-hunting online by Mark Bolles; The Everything U.S. Constitution Book: an easy-to-understand explanation by Ellen Kozak;
Pregnancy & Birth: everything you need to know by Dr. Mary Steen; Web Design Demystified by Wendy Willard

New Fiction: The Confession: an Ian Rutledge mystery by Charles Todd; Kill My Darling: a Bill Slider mystery by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles; A Charitable Body by Robert Barnard; Need You Now by James Grippando; Scarecrow Returns by Matthew Reilly; The Broken Land: a people of the longhouse novel by Kathleen O’Neal Gear; The Rope: an Anna Pigeon novel by Nevada Barr; Shadows in Flight by Orson Scott Card; Raylan by Elmore Leonard; Taken by Robert Crais
 
New Children’s Books: J-E Fiction: Elusive Moose by Joan Gannij; Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo? by Stella Blackstone; Who’s in the Garden? by Phillis Gershator; Ruby’s School Walk by Kathryn White; I Could Be, You Could Be by Karen Owen; J Fiction: Lucky for Good by Susan Patron; 43 Old Cemetery Road: Over My Dead Body by Kate Klise; I Survived: The Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 by Lauren Tarshis; Run for the Hills, Geronimo! by Geronimo Stilton; Animal Tales: Dreams of a Dancing Horse by Dandi Mackall; J Non Fiction: The Barefoot Book of Knights by John Matthews; Tales from Old Ireland by Malachy Doyle; Magic Hoofbeats: Fantastic Horse Tales by Josepha Sherman; The Story Tree: Tales to Read Aloud by Hugh Lupton; About Hummingbirds: a guide for children by Cathryn Sill

_DuBois Public Library News Column:   
    The new year is a good time to re-evaluate your financial life.  The DuBois Public Library has several books that will help make sense of your finances, from managing your day-to-day living expenses to creating college savings funds or a healthy retirement package. Start with the basics; learn how everything works, and you will become a better steward of your own money.
    Some of the books available are: The Busy Family’s Guide to Money by Sandra Block; Family Financial Workbook: a Family Budgeting Guide by Larry Burkett; The Financially Confident Woman by Mary Hunt; Smart Is the New Rich: If You Can’t Afford it, Put It Down by Christine Romans; and Smart and Simple Financial Strategies for Busy People by Jane Bryant Quinn.

New Non-Fic: I, Steve: Steve Jobs In His Own Words by Steve Jobs; Clark Howard’s Living Large in Lean Times by Clark Howard; The Good Life On a Budget: Delicious, Fun, and Timeless Tips for Tough Times; Tracing Your Family History on the Internet by Chris Paton; Traveling With Your Pet: The AAA Petbook; The Real State America Atlas: Mapping the Myths and Truths of the U.S. by Cynthia Enloe; My Fellow Americans: The Most Important Speeches of America’s Presidents; MGM: Hollywood’s Greatest Backlot by Steven Bingen; Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen by Dave Wilson; Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Matters in Mathematics by Richard Elwes

New Fiction: Covert Warriors: a Presidential Agent novel by W.E.B Griffin; The Devil’s Elixir by Raymond Khoury; D.C. Dead: a Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods; Down the Darkest Road by Tami Hoag; 77 Shadow Street: a novel by Dean Koontz; The Hunter: a novel by John Lescroart; A Devil Is Waiting by Jack Higgins; Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert; Larry Bond’s Red Dragon Rising: Shock of War by Larry Bond; Gun Games by Faye Kellerman

New Children’s Books: J-E Fiction: Goyangi Means Cat by Christine McDonnell; Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend by Herman Parish; Dinosaur Train: Buddy Loses a Tooth; Strawberry Shortcake Makeover Madness by Samantha Brooke; Thomas & Friends Danger at the Dieselworks by Rev. Awdry; J Fiction: American Girl: Cecile’s Gift by Denise Patrick; Little Leap Forward: A Boy in Beijing by Guo Yue; The Blackhope Enigma by Teresa Flavin; Wonder Struck by Brian Selznick; Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur; J Non Fiction: The Elephant Scientist by Caitlin O’Connell; What’s In My Food? Vitamins by George Ivanoff; The Greatest Players: Basketball by Blaine Wiseman; Science Crackers: Bubbling Biology by Steve Parker; Grandmothers’ Stories by Burleigh Muten

New Audios: Ed King by David Guterson; The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks; The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson; Zero Day by David Baldacci

_Erin Shaffer of Creative Memories will teach adults and children age five (5) and up to make a valentine or a mini scrapbook.
Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Sisters, Brothers, Neighbors: This would be a fun winter afternoon activity for you and the special child in your life. Sign up today! Class size is limited.
All materials will be provided. Cost is $2 per item.
To register, call 371-5930 ext. 4

_Piggy Bank Tales is a special 5-week program that teaches little ones the basics of Earning, Saving, Sharing, and Spending through fun, interactive stories, crafts, and activities. This program is geared for children ages 3 to 5 years old and an adult.
Tuesdays, January 3 - 31, 2012
11 AM - 12 PM
Call 371-5930 ext. 4 to register
Class size is limited!

_The DuBois Public Library will be closed for the holidays from Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26.  It will reopen on Tuesday, December 27 for regular hours.

The DuBois Public Library will be closed for New Year's celebrations from Saturday, December 31, 2011 through Monday, January 2, 2012.  It will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 for regular hours.

_Erin Shaffer of Creative Memories will teach adults and children age five (5) and up to make a valentine or a mini scrapbook.
Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Sisters, Brothers, Neighbors: This would be a fun winter afternoon activity for you and the special child in your life. Sign up today! Class size is limited.
All materials will be provided. Cost is $2 per item.
To register, call 371-5930 ext. 4

_Artist of the Month: Connie S. Coppella - Connie's beautiful paintings are being displayed throughout the DuBois Public Library's Adult Department.  Be sure to stop in to see these wonderful works of art.