Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Just Looking
You may have noticed the multitude of books on display when you walk through the doors of the Manitowoc Public Library. These displays cover an array of subjects and are changed every two to four weeks. They are excellent browsing areas for people who are looking for something different. The displays often reflect events that occur during a particular month or may coincide with programming that is taking place within the library. For example, the library sponsors a program called Great Decisions on Monday evenings in February and March. There will be a display related to the Great Decisions topics maintained for two months with books related to the various discussion topics addressed at the program.
During the month of February we have displays on chocolate, wedding planning, and the lives of the presidents (in honor of Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday and President's Day). In addition, there will be a display later in the month to commemorate Black History Month. Naturally, there is also a large display in the front of the library stocked with new romance fiction.
In March the topics will be women's history, Irish stories, cooking up a killing, movies (and their remakes), as well as a continuation of the Great Decisions topics. Some of the displays, like Irish stories, will combine both fiction and non-fiction titles. "Cooking up a Killing" is culinary fiction with a mystery and will feature authors like Joanne Fluke, Diane Mott Davidson, and Isis Crawford.
Hundreds of books are carefully selected each month for these displays. Thoughtful planning goes into the various topics and formats chosen for each display. Next time you come in for tax forms or the latest John Grisham book, stop a moment to browse through the displays. You may discover a new hobby or field of interest. You might find just what you need to keep you company on a cold winter's night. Still can't find it? Stop at the Reference Desk and ask a librarian.
During the month of February we have displays on chocolate, wedding planning, and the lives of the presidents (in honor of Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday and President's Day). In addition, there will be a display later in the month to commemorate Black History Month. Naturally, there is also a large display in the front of the library stocked with new romance fiction.
In March the topics will be women's history, Irish stories, cooking up a killing, movies (and their remakes), as well as a continuation of the Great Decisions topics. Some of the displays, like Irish stories, will combine both fiction and non-fiction titles. "Cooking up a Killing" is culinary fiction with a mystery and will feature authors like Joanne Fluke, Diane Mott Davidson, and Isis Crawford.
Hundreds of books are carefully selected each month for these displays. Thoughtful planning goes into the various topics and formats chosen for each display. Next time you come in for tax forms or the latest John Grisham book, stop a moment to browse through the displays. You may discover a new hobby or field of interest. You might find just what you need to keep you company on a cold winter's night. Still can't find it? Stop at the Reference Desk and ask a librarian.
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