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Allendale Library Newsletter

Check out our latest newsletter with information on upcoming programs.  For a full calendar of events, please visit the News & Events tab above.

E-Books

Getting a Nook, Kindle, or other e-reader for Christmas? Did you know that e-books can be borrowed through the library for free 24/7?  Click here to find out how.  Just added: A Disney collection of e-books for kids!

 Adult Winter Reading Club

January 3-February 29, 2012

Beat the winter blues! Stop by today to get your Winter Reading punchcard.  Get a punch for each book you read and enter your name into a weeekly drawing.  Each person who completes their punchcard (6 books) by February 29 will receive a library bag and be entered into a grand prize drawing for a Kindle Touch. 

"How to Borrow E-books" Demonstration  

 Monday, February 6

There are thousands of titles in the library's e-book collection and you can learn how to access them.  Join us for an informal demonstration and learn how to borrow e-books from the library on your Kindle or Nook.  No need to pre-register. Demonstrations are available for the Kindle and Nook at the following times:

Kindle Class: 1PM
Nook Class: 2:30PM

Grand Valentine's Luncheon

Saturday, February 11 @ Noon

Kids and their grandparents are invited to this special Valentine's luncheon.  Food, (pizza & pasta), Valentine-themed crafts, and the movie Lady & the Tramp (G) are included.  The luncheon is free; please sign up by February 6th.

Lego Club

   Saturday, February 4 @ 11AM

Bring 1 gallon of Legos and your creativity!  The theme of the month will be announced at the event.  Drawings will be held for free Lego kits.

Movies @ the Library

                                 
     Stop by for family-friendly movies and popcorn:

Sat., Jan. 28 @ 1PM: Marley & Me: The Puppy Years (PG)
Sat., Feb. 4 @ 1PM: Treasure Buddies (PG)
Sat., Feb. 11 @ 1PM: Lady & the Tramp (G)
Sat., Mar. 3 @ 1PM: Puss in Boots (PG)
Sat., Mar. 17 @ 1PM: Lion King 2: Simba's Pride (G)

       Movie Matinee: Courageous (PG-13)

   February 8, 2011 at 1PM

When a tragedy strikes close to home, four police officers struggle with their faith and their roles as husbands and fathers; together they make a decision that will change all of their lives.

Book Group: Tiger's Wife 

February 9, 2012 at 7:30PM

Join us as we discuss Tea Obreht's bestselling debut novel The Tiger's Wife, a timeless novel of family legend, loss, and love. Books and discussion questions are available at the library.

Good Reads

 - Book reviews, top sellers, author interviews, and news headlines

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