News From the Library, Wish List and Book Discussion Series
by Margaret Woodruff, Library Director,
October 6, 2011, page 10.....

Taste Of Chocolate: Wednesday, October 26, at 7 p.m. Halloween is on the way and what better way to prepare for the treats than with a chocolate tasting? Cheryl Robbins-Dooley will share her expertise and her celebrated Blackflower Chocolate at an evening event for adults and teens. We’ll have a chance to learn about the secrets of chocolate preparation as well as the history and health benefits of this fabulous food. Registration required; please call the library at 425-3864 or e-mail charlottelibraryvt@gmail.com.

Looking For A Good Book? Here are a few of the acclaimed new titles available at the library and a quick word about each one from a variety of review sources.
Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexandra Fuller: “Now, the writer takes a second bite of the apple, delivering a prequel of sorts, focusing on her parents...” It is another stunner, and at its center is Fuller’s ‘broken, splendid, fierce mother.’ – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen: “This novel is a must-read for every Scandinavian crime fiction fan!” – Hannoversche Allgemeine
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh: “In a world where talk is cheap, debut author Vanessa Diffenbaugh has written a captivating novel in which a single sprig of rosemary speaks louder than words. …The Language of Flowers deftly weaves the sweetness of newfound love with the heartache of past mistakes in a novel that will certainly change how you choose your next bouquet.” – The Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Lost Memory of Skin by Russell Banks: a major new work by Russell Banks destined to be a canonical novel of its time...tells of a plugged-in, tuned-out Internet culture ‘lost in the misty zone between reality and imagery, no longer able to tell the difference.’ And it explores the terrible, dehumanizing consequences of choosing to live this way.” – Janet Maslin, New York Times

Man Booker Prize Short List Titles:
Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman: “This boy’s love letter to the world made me laugh and tremble all the way through. Pigeon English is a triumph.” –Emma Donoghue, author of Room
The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt: “Both homage to the classic Western and knife thrust to its dark underbelly, this novel has a quirky, deadpan exterior and a hard-beating heart; we come to see how men die and how the brotherly bond shifts but holds.... I was intrigued by page one.” – Library Journal
Snowdrops by A.D. Miller: “A mesmerizing tale of a man seduced by a culture he fancies himself above, Miller’s novel is both a nuanced character study and a fascinating look at the complexities of Russian society.” – Booklist, starred review
Listen Up! Vermont now offers eBooks for Kindle!  Free downloadable books are now available on any generation Kindle, all free Kindle apps and Kindle Cloud Reader. When checking out an eBook for Kindle you will be directed to Amazon to log in or create an account before borrowing a book. Downloads for Kindles are available through a Wi-Fi or USB connection (not Kindle’s 3G.) Listen Up! Vermont now offers over 1,000 titles. To get started, you will need your Listen Up! Vermont log-in number and password. Go to the Library website for more information: charlottepubliclibrary.org.

Kids News at the Charlotte Library
Afterschool Program: Colorful Crafts, Monday, October 17, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Join us at the library to create some colorful creations for boys and girls using raffia and embroidery thread. After an afternoon of crafting, you’ll go home with jewelry, rainbow pencils and other DIY treasures. For grades 2 - 4, please call the Library to sign up at 425-3864 or e-mail charlottelibraryvt@gmail.com. Make sure to bring a note to ride the bus from school.
Summer Reading Heifer International Update
Due to all our tenacious readers taking part in the 2011 Summer Reading Program, summer patrons visiting the library and Friends of the Charlotte Library, we have raised $80 (mostly in pennies) for Heifer International. We have estimated that over 1,500 books were read by the children who signed up for our summer program. Readers were able to vote for their animal of choice by placing coins in a fanciful animal-themed ballot box created by Jenny Cole.
The geese flock was the winner. Four flocks of geese will now be provided to families in need in any one of 125 different countries. According to Heifer International, geese are very adaptable to hot, wet or cold weather and are great at foraging for a lot of their own food, including weed seeds and insects. Their eggs are a great source of protein and also provide an income for the family. They also have a good strong honk and make great watchdogs!

Preschool Story Time Continues: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and even a little cooking to explore the world around us. Please call the Library at 425-3864, or email charlottelibraryvt@gmail.com, to sign up or drop in and visit.
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WISH LIST FROM THE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY:

Do you have any of these items around the house looking for a new home?

Legos
Comic Books
Anything Star Wars
Easy-to-use Camera
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Fall Discussion Series Begins October 13

The fall book discussion series, A Mysterious Lens on American Culture, where murder and mayhem play out against a cultural/ethnic backgroup, kicks off on Thursday, October 13, with discussion of Indian Killer by Sherman Alexie.
The program continues with discussion of Ritual Bath by Faye Kellerman (November 10), Blanche Cleans Up by Barbara Neeley (January12), and Blood of the Prodigal by P. L. Gaus (February 9).
The series is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council and The Friends of the Charlotte Library. Discussions will be led by returning facilitator Lesley Wright. The program is free, open to the public and accessible. Copies of all books can be borrowed from the Library. All meetings are at the Library and begin at 7:30 p.m.