The next book and bake sale will be held in the Reference Room at KFL for three days, Thursday through Sat., Dec. 4th through 6th, from 10 AM to 5 PM. 

Library staff and volunteers have selected the best books, music CDs and DVDs for the sale, all suitable for gift-giving (a wrapping station will be available for a small donation).  Each day new selections will be added to the sale, as well as fresh-baked items, such as pies, cakes, cookies and breads. Personalized gingerbread people will also be available for sale.

A raffle for a gingerbread house will  begin on Mon., Dec. 1st; the winner will be selected on the last day of the sale, Sat., Dec. 4th. Additionally, shoppers may purchase raffle tickets to win a 2-hour, personalized genealogy research session provided by KFL Sleuths! 

Don't miss the fun and the bargains at the sale!

Fantasy novels are a major presence on the shelves of libraries especially in the KFL's Teen Zone. Starting in childhood, many young readers are drawn to this genre and become avid readers due to their passion for this type of fiction. One of the most famous examples of fantasy fiction is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis, originally published in 1950 as part of the seven-book Chronicles of Narnia series.  Another famous example is The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien published in 1937. Many grown-up fans of fantasy will also remember The Book of Three series by Lloyd Alexander, published in 1964. 

Fantasy fiction tends to run in a series and can extend from three books to as many as seven books. The fantasy genre has come a long way over the years. Contemporary fantasy series that are currently very popular with teens include The Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan, The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann, and The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott. 

The events, settings, and characters in the fantasy genre lie outside the realm of possibility. Authors of fantasy fiction carefully create fully realized imaginary worlds. The key to good fantasy is that these worlds are believable. Setting plays a prominent place in the fantasy genre and works almost as character in and of itself.   

Magic is a central component of fantasy and stories often involve journeys and quests. These adventurous quest stories grapple with themes addressing the meaning of life, the nature of good and evil, and the personal wisdom gathered through trials and tribulations. Quest stories that are serious in tone are known as high fantasy; the Lord of the Rings is one example of this. 

Many fantasy series are set in medieval times and feature talking animals, especially talking dragons. The Squire's Tales by Gerald Morris is set in Medieval England; The Dragonvarld series by Margaret Weiss and the Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini both feature talking dragons. 

If you are new to fantasy, or if you are a longtime fan, there is sure to be something that pleases at KFL!  

Interested in setting up a Facebook account to support your business - but don't know how? Want to learn the basics of using Facebook to promote and grow your business?

Unlike 25 million other U.S. small business owners, many of our local business owners with a Facebook page are not using it as a business tool. That is why in January 2015 there will be two (2) FREE 90 minute Facebook workshops at the KFL: "Getting Started with Facebook" and "Building Business with Facebook"  

You must have an active email account and be familiar with how to use a computer, laptop, tablet or iPad. Bring a laptop, iPad, etc. with stored pictures if you can; we will have a limited number of laptops for attendees to use.

Facebook Business 201: Building Business with Facebook: Business attendees must already have a working Facebook page as this session goes beyond the basics and includes creating a Facebook Profile for your business as well as how to add and build a business identity (brand) among all your customers and prospects with the objective of making your business relationship with everyone you touch a more personal encounter.

You must have an active Facebook account but please bring business pictures, videos and/or business logos stored on a data stick or send an email with images to yourself. You will also need to bring a computer, laptop, tablet or iPad if you can, but we will have a limited number for attendees to use. Wed., Jan. 14, 2015, 5:45 to 7:15 PM

Snow Date: Wed., Jan. 21, 2015, 5:45 to 7:15 PM

Registration for FREE attendance will be limited to 15 business owners per session. Register now by email or by calling the Library at 985-2173 option 4. Be sure to say which session you plan to attend.