August 14 Birthday

You may know Steve Martin, born August 14, 1945, as a comedian and actor.  You may be aware that he's a talented composer and banjo player as well as an art collector.  Did you know that he is also an author?  In 1998 a collection of his essays from New Yorker was published as Pure Drivel.  His novella, Shopgirl (2001) and The Pleasure of My Company (2003) were best-sellers and in 2007 he published his autobiography, Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life.  Another novel, An Object of Beauty, came out in 2010.

Happy birthday, Steve Martin!

James Patterson Does It Again!

James Patterson's latest (with Richard DiLallo) is available today.  Check it out!

Eclipse Madness!

The Windsor Locks Public Library will be live-streaming NASA TV's "Eclipse Across America: Through the Eyes of NASA" on Monday, August 21 in the Community Room from noon until 3 PM.  The library's large Smart Board is the perfect place to safely watch the progress of the first complete coast-to-coast solar eclipse since 1918. More than 300 million people across the country may be viewing this phenomenon.

NASA Solar System Ambassador William Fournier will present information and visuals on the science behind eclipse, including maps, history, and safety tips direct from NASA.  Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event at Windsor Locks Public Library, 28 Main Street.  Drop-ins are welcome, but if you plan to settle in and watch the entire event, please call the library at 860-627-1495 to register and reserve your seat.

More information on NASA's live stream and safe eclipse viewing, please visit https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-live-stream.

Tuesday Madness Is Here Again!

Publishers have released some great books today!  Get out your reading glasses!

Consumer Reports

Want to research what kind of car you should get?  Or which cell phone is the best for you?  Then, try out Consumer Reports at the Windsor Locks Public Library!  Consumer Reports has an easy search engine designed just for you, and ratings for just about any item that you can think of.  Try their A to Z index to find information about that certain refrigerator you’ve had your eye on, or look at the TV buying guide to pick out the best flat screen.  Using Consumer Reports is free for Windsor Locks Library cardholders, and can be found at www.windsorlockslibrary.org.  You can use this invaluable resource at home, or you can visit the library to use it.  If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Windsor Locks Public Library at 860-627-1495 or visit the library at 28 Main St., Windsor Locks, CT 06096.

What Else Is New?

Right now it's pouring rain, perfect weather for a good book.  Here are some new choices!  If you enjoy politics and history, we have many more choices available.

TUESDAY TITLES

Today is Tuesday!  Look what's new @ your library!