Monday, January 12, 2009

BookPage No Longer Available

Our library has always had complimentary copies of BookPage available to our patrons each month. We will no longer carry this in paper form; however, there are similar replacements available for your to "check out".

Go to www.bookpage.com to view the online edition of BookPage and to subscribe to BookPageXTRA.

We also recommend Bookletters, annotated lists of new or noteworthy books covering a variety of subjects and genres. BookLetters are updated monthly unless otherwise noted. View the lists or subscribe to the BookLetters of your choice and have them delivered to you via e-mail or RSS feed. Visit http://info.infosoup.org/bookletters/default.asp.

Family WinterFest


We are excited to announce a family fun-filled event sure to chase away your winter blues and cure your cabin fever!
Farnsworth Family WinterFest will be held Saturday, February 7th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This event is FREE and open to community members of all ages! This event is sponsored by the Friends of Farnsworth Public Library.

  • Spend time with family and friends playing a variety of board games and card games
  • Enjoy hot chocolate, hot cider, popcorn and other treats
  • Play "life size" Candy Land
  • Create a winter-themed craft project
  • Complete in a snowman scavenger hunt
  • Activity area for Birth to 3 years
  • Basket raffle
  • Special "sweet treat" craft for kids to make and eat
  • Feel free to bring games from home