Books, Bytes & More Newsletter
May 2015
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NWRLS Library Locations

Headquarters:
Bay County Public Library
850-522-2100

Panama City Beach
850-233-5055

Parker
850-871-3092

Springfield
850-872-7510

Corinne Costin
Gibson Memorial Library
Port St. Joe
850-229-8879

Charles Whitehead
Public Library
Wewahitchka
850-639-2419

Harrell Memorial
Public Library
Bristol
850-643-2247

Jimmy Weaver
Memorial Library
Hosford
850-379-3300

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Featured Items



Hot Pursuit

by Stuart Woods

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In the 33rd Stone Barrington novel, the New York lawyer pursues an attractive pilot and must deal with her stalker ex-boyfriend as well as intrigue in the Middle East.




Falling in Love
by Donna Leon

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Commissario Guido Brunetti becomes involved when an obsessive fan stalks a diva.




 The Patriot Threat
by Steve Berry

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The former government operative Cotton Malone searches for a North Korean who may have acquired secret files.




Blood on Snow
by Jo Nesbo

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A job goes wrong for an Oslo contract killer.




Inside the O'Briens
by Lisa Genova

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 A Boston cop and his family must contend with a diagnosis of Huntington's disease.




Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies
by David Fisher

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Stories of the American West; a companion volume to the Fox News series.




Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader
by Brent Schlender

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 Jobs, who started out as a brash young genius, developed a more mature management style.




In Defense of a Liberal Education
by Fareed Zakaria

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A case for the centrality of the curriculum in the sciences and the humanities.




 Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life
by James and Kimberly Dean

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 Pete the Cat weighs in on adages and inspirational insights.




Public School Superhero
by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts

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 Kenny and his superhero friends fight to help their big-city school.




The Island of Dr. Libris
by Chris Grabenstein

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A young boy discovers that an island is the testing grounds of the mysterious Dr. Libris, who may have invented a way to make the characters in books come alive.




Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn
[DVD]

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When Tom and  Huck witness a murder along the banks of the Mississippi River, they try to decide whether to keep the truth a secret or reveal the identity of the killer.




Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles
by A. L. Herbert

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In between preparing her famous cornbread and mashed potatoes so creamy "they'll make you want to slap your Momma," Halia Watkinis is about to dip her spoon into a grisly mystery. Includes recipes.




Miss Julia Lays Down the Law
by Ann B. Ross

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It's up to Miss Julia to sort out the murder of hoity-toity newcomer Connie Clayborn.




Hell on Wheels
by Sue Ann Jaffarian

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When Odelia Grey and her husband attend a rugby match to cheer for their quadriplegic friends, the last thing they expect is to witness a murder on the playing court.




The Bone Tree
by Greg Iles

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Continuing the electrifying story begun in Natchez Burning, this is the second installment of an epic trilogy of blood and race, family and justice, featuring Southern lawyer Penn Cage.




A Deadly Web
by Kay Hooper

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Tasha Solomon is a gifted psychic; John Brodie is a Guardian -- a member of a secretive network devoted to protecting vulnerable psychics. Can he protect Tasha from a deadly, ruthless -- and virtually -- invisible enemy?




Anna's Crossing: An Amish Beginnings Novel
by Suzanne Woods Fisher

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A young Amish woman fends off the matchmaking efforts of her fellow passengers on the Charming Nancy, the ship that brought the first wave of Amish to America in 1737.




Aunt Dimity and the Summer King
by Nancy Atherton

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There's trouble in Finch. Four cottages are standing empty, and Lori fears that a developer plans to turn their cozy village into an enclave of overpriced weekend homes. Is the Summer King secretly plotting Finch's demise?




The Body Snatchers Affair
by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini

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Two missing bodies and two separate investigations take Carpenter and Quincannon from the heights above San Francisco Bay to the depths of Chinatown's opium dens.
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Children's Book Week Events

Bay County Public Library

Pete the Cat Day
May 9th @ 2 p.m.

Come out and meet Pete the Cat, the coolest cat in the universe. Listen to stories, make a craft, and have refreshments. The first 200 children will receive a free Pete the Cat book. Program funded by a grant from the Target Foundation.

Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka

Pete the Cat Party
May 4th @ 11:30 a.m.

Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe

Pete the Cat Party on Side Door Saturday
May 9th @ 10 a.m.

Celebrate Children's Book Week and this colorful character with stories, crafts, games, and refreshments. Free Pete the Cat book for the first 40 children attending. If your child enjoys these stories, they are the right age for this party!

Panama City Beach Public Library

Celebrate the Art of Grace Lee -- Visit our Cardboard Reading Cottage -- Become a Children's Book Week Champion
May 4th - May 10th


E-books and Downloadable Audiobooks Free @  Your Library
 
Love to read e-books or listen to downloadable audiobooks but don't want to spend too much money? We've got you covered!

You can check out e-books and downloadable audiobooks for free from your library. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Forgot your PIN? Just give us a call at 850-522-2100 or stop by your local branch and we'll set one up for you.

To access e-books and downloadable audiobooks:
* Go to www.nwrls.com
* Click on Books, Etc.
* Click on eBooks & eAudio
* Click on
OverDrive  to find books

We've got books for all tastes and ages, and we add new e-books and downloadable audiobooks on a monthly basis.

We recently added 159 new items to our collection. New additions include:

A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
Endangered by C. J. Box
Saint Odd by Dean Koontz
Last One Home by Debbie Macomber
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of  the Lusitania by Erik Larson 
H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald
Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb
NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson
Minecraft: Top 35 Minecraft Mods You Should Know by Joseph Joyner
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Not Quite a Wife by Mary Jo Putney
Rush Revere and the First Patriots by Rush Limbaugh
Savage Texas by William W. Johnstone
Septimus Heap Series by Angie Sage and Mark Zug

Need assistance with e-books and downloadable audiobooks? Just call us at 850-522-2107 or stop by your local branch. 
Books-At-A-Glance Episode

 

Sarah features cookbooks on this new Books-At-A-Glance video.

Books-At-A-Glance Cookbooks
Books-At-A-Glance Cookbooks
 
We also have a selection of cookbooks featured on our catalog book river. Go to our catalog at http://ls2pac.nwrls.com and click on the Cookbooks tab.

You can also download e-book cookbooks by going to  http://www.nwrls.com/ebooksandmore.html  and clicking on OverDrive.
Pop Culture Historian Tim Hollis
 
Author and pop culture historian Tim Hollis will present "Miniature Golf in the Miracle Strip" at the Bay County Public Library on May 2nd @ 2 p.m. to promote his new book The Minibook of Minigolf.

When asked which miniature golf course did he have the most fun visiting while working on the book, Hollis said, "Unfortunately, there aren't many of the old concrete-dinosaur-and-windmill courses left, but I think most people would agree that the great survivor is Goofy Golf in Panama City Beach, Florida."

Hollis's books focus on roadside history which he believes represents the documentation of any part of the American commercial landscape that has disappeared or at least changed drastically over the decades--restaurants, motels, roadside attractions and so on. Hollis says, "I enjoy seeing such documentation because it reminds me of my own past, but there are probably those who are too young to remember it personally and just enjoy it because they think it looks funky!"

Tim Hollis is the author of twenty-five books chronicling various aspects of popular culture and history, including Hi There, Boys and Girls! America's Local Children's TV Programs; Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records; Selling the Sunshine State: A Celebration of Florida Tourism Advertising; and Ain't that a Knee-Slapper: Rural Comedy in the Twentieth Century
Ongoing Events @ Your Library

Bay County Public Library in Panama City

Book Babies (Suggested ages: 0 to 17 months)
Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m.
Through May 19th

Terrific Tots (Suggested ages: 18 to 36 months)
Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Through May 19th

Preschool Storytime (Suggested ages: 3 to 5 years)
Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Through May 21st

English as a Second Language - Pre-Beginners (A, B, Cs)
Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

English as a Second Language - Beginners
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

English as a Second Language - Intermediate
Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

English as a Second Language - Advanced
Mondays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

English as a Second Language - Conversation & Pronunciation
Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

US Citizenship Class
Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Adult Literacy Reading Class and Pronunciation
Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Begins May 8th

Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka

CareerSource Gulf Coast Disabled Veterans Outreach Program  
3rd Thursday of the month after 1 p.m.
Program to assist veterans. Either call 850-872-4340 ext. 105 to schedule an appointment or drop by the library after 1 p.m.


Wee Read  (Suggested ages: Preschoolers)
Mondays @ 11:30 a.m.
Stories, crafts, and other fun activities!

After School Program  (Suggested ages: K to 5th grade)
2nd Tuesday of the month @ 3:30 p.m.
Stories, crafts, and other fun activities!

Keen Tween: Stop Animation Workshop (Suggested ages: 3rd to 6th grade)
4th Thursday of the month @ 3:30 p.m.

We'll demonstrate Stop Animation with the iPad. Participants will be able to earn a certificate that allows them to borrow the equipment on their own time to create their own videos.

Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol

Craft Day

Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford

Craft Day
Thursdays all day

Family History Workshop
Thursdays @ 4 p.m.

Storytime
Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m.

Needlework @ Your Library
Every other Saturday @ 12:30 p.m.

Panama City Beach Public Library

Sea Needles  invites all needle-crafters to share the fun.
Fridays @ 10 a.m.

English as a Second Language -- Intermediate with Conversation & Pronunciation
Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Book Clubs

BCPL Book Club


May 14th @ 10 a.m.
The Children Act by Ian McEwan

The BCPL Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room.

Books in Motion: BCPL Book & Film Club

May 20th @ 5:30 p.m.
Alex Cross by James Patterson

Film begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room followed by a brief discussion. We encourage you to read the book first, but if you haven't, that's okay - please join us for the movie.

Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries.

History Club

May 4th @ 10 a.m.
Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

This month's meeting will include a special presentation on the History of the St Andrews Bay Salt Works by Ann Robbins.
 
The History Club reads fiction and nonfiction history and meets bimonthly in the Bay County Public Library Meeting Room.

Beach Book Club


May 6th @ 10:30 a.m.
Wild by Cheryl Strayed

The Beach Book Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Public Library.

Library Book Club

May 18th @ 10:30 a.m.
Hurricane Season by Mickey Friedman

The Library Book Club meets the 3rd Monday of each month @ 10:30 a.m. at the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe.
Libraries Closed

All locations of the Northwest Regional Library System will be closed on May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Need a book or magazine to read in the meantime? Check out our e-books, downloadable audiobooks, and free digital magazines at http://www.nwrls.com/ebooksandmore.html.

 
Computer Classes @ Your Library

Bay County Public Library

Computer Basics Part 1 of 2
May 5th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Learn to identify computer components and use common elements of a Windows-based operating system, navigate software, and save/store files. Prerequisite: None.

Computer Basics Part 2 of 2
May 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Learn the basic features of the Mozilla Firefox web browser, learn the difference between a search box and URL box, and learn to evaluate a website's content. Prerequisite: Computer Basics Part 1 or equivalent experience.

PowerPoint Part 1 of 2
May 12th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Microsoft PowerPoint is an electronic slideshow program designed to create multimedia presentations. Presentations may include text, graphics, and sound. Learn how to create a presentation. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.

Power Point Part 2 of 2
May 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Learn how to use some of the features of PowerPoint to set up slideshows and presentations. Prerequisite: PowerPoint Part 1.

Connect U: Computer Basics for Genealogists
May 26th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn basic computer skills to help your genealogy research. Some topics include computer organization; saving and downloading files; cut, copy, and paste; and Internet basics.
Summer Reading Preview (June & July)

Come join us this summer for these great summer reading programs!

Bay County Public Library

Preschool Storytime (Suggested ages: 3-5 years)
Thursdays June 18-July 23 @ 10:30 a.m.

Every Hero Has a Story (Suggested
ages: K-5th grade)
Thursdays June 18-July 23 @ 2 p.m.

Special Presentation on Heroes of Science with Mad Science of NE Central Florida
June 18 @ 2 p.m. 

Grand Finale with Atlantic Coast Theatre
July 23 @ 2 p.m. 

Unmask! (Suggested ages: 12-17 years)
Tuesdays June 23-July 28 @ 2 p.m.

Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka

Tiny Mites FLYP (Suggested ages: Preschoolers)
Mondays June 8-29 @ 11 a.m.

June 8: Here I Come to Save the Day
June 15: Heroes in My Family
June 22: I'm Learning About Safety
June 29: My Doctor is My Friend

FLYP Program (Suggested ages: K-5th grade)
Tuesdays June 9-30 @ 3 p.m.

June 9: Superheroes to the Rescue
June 16: Superhero Training Camp
June 23: Heroes in Our Community
June 30: Firefighters to the Rescue

Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe

Lil' FLYP (Suggested ages: Preschoolers)
Mondays June 8-29 @ 10:30 a.m.

FLYP (Suggested ages: Rising 1st-4th grade)
Tuesdays June 9-30 @ 1 p.m.

Stop Animation Workshop
June 22 @ 3 p.m. (Suggested ages: Teens & Tweens)

Learn how to use an iPad to create stop animation video. Then you can schedule a time to use our equipment to create videos. A film festival at the end of July will give you a chance to share your creations on the big screen!

Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol

Every Hero Has a Story (All ages)
Tuesdays June 23-July 14 @ 2:30 p.m.

Special appearance by the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Apalachee Valley Post 12010 on July 7 @ 2:30 p.m. to talk about a soldier's life.

Special appearance by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office on July 23 @ 2:30 p.m. to present a program on the experiences of how law enforcement officers are keeping us safe.

Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library in Hosford

Every Hero Has a Story (All ages)
Saturdays June 20-July 18 @ 10:30 a.m.

Special appearance by the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Apalachee Valley Post 12010 on July 7 @ 10:30 a.m. to talk about a soldier's life.

Special appearance by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office on July 23 @ 10:30 a.m. to present a program on the experiences of how law enforcement officers are keeping us safe.

Panama City Beach Public Library

Heroes Read (Suggested ages: 0-4 years)
Tuesdays June 16-July 23 @ 10:30 a.m.

Every Hero Has a Story (Suggested ages: K-5th grade)
Wednesdays June 17-July 23 @ 2 p.m.

Special Presentation on Heroes of Science with Mad Science of NE Central Florida
June 17 @ 2 p.m. 

Unmask! (Suggested ages: 6th-12th grade)
Thursdays June 18-July 23 @ 10 a.m.

Everybody Reads (All ages)
June 16-July 23
Prize drawing for library card use

Wall of Heroes (All ages)
June 16-July 23
Reader reviews in word and art

Grand Finale with Atlantic Coast Theatre
July 23 @ 10:30 a.m. (All ages)

Parker Public Library

Every Hero Has a Story (Suggested ages: Preschool-5th grade)
Tuesdays July 7-28 @ 2 p.m. 

Springfield Public Library

Every Hero Has a Story (Suggested ages: K-5th grade)
Wednesdays June 17-22 @ 2 p.m. 


Dear Dewey
is designed to help information flow to and from your Library. If you have library or information access questions, just Ask Dewey!
Send your Dear Dewey questions to: [email protected]. Put Dear Dewey in the Subject Line and Dewey will respond! 
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Dear Dewey,
How many e-books can I check out at a time? - Mr. P

Dear Mr. P,

You can check out up to 5 e-books or downloadable audiobooks at a time. You can also place up to 5 e-books or downloadable audiobooks on hold.

To see how many books you currently have checked out:
  • Go to www.nwrls.com
  • Click on Books, Etc.
  • Click on eBooks and eAudio
  • Click on OverDrive
  • Click on Account and enter your library card number and PIN
There will be a box on the right side of the page that shows how many items you currently have checked out and how many items you have on hold.

Dear Dewey,
How do I return an e-book early? - Jack M.

Dear Jack M.,
To return an e-book early, access your OverDrive account:
  • Go to www.nwrls.com
  • Click on Books, Etc.
  • Click on eBooks and eAudio
  • Click on OverDrive
  • Click on Account and enter your library card number and PIN
If you haven't downloaded the e-book (such as to a Kindle or to an OverDrive app), then you can simply return the book by clicking on "Return Title" underneath the book.

If the "Return Title" box is not there, then how you return the e-book depends on how you downloaded the e-book. For instance, if you downloaded the e-book to your Kindle or Kindle app, you must return it through your Amazon account.

For specific device and app instructions on how to return e-books, please visit  http://help.overdrive.com/customer/portal/articles/1481263 .

If you need further assistance, please call 850-522-2107 or visit your local branch.

Dear Dewey,
How many items can I check out from the library? - Marsha

Dear Marsha,
You may checkout up to 20 physical items plus up to 5 e-books or downloadable audiobooks with your Northwest Regional Library System card. Some branches may have limits on how many DVDs and audiobooks you can check out at a time; please contact your local branch to see if they place limits on non-book items.
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Simply email Dewey at [email protected].
Tupelo Honey Festival

Stop by and visit staff from the Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka at the Tupelo Honey Festival at Lake Alice Park on May 16th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We'll have fun and games for the kids and information about all the great services your library offers.