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Adult Fiction

Buried a novel by Mark Bilingham
The Good Thief by Hannah Tinte
American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
Shop Shop by Tim Downs
Shoo Flypipe by Tim Downs
Marriage 101 by Deborah Shelley
Final Scream by Lisa Jackson
Whatever Tomorrow Brings by Lori Wick
As Times Goes By by Lori Wick
Sean Donovan by Lori Wick
Heart of Dixie by Tami Hoag
Dogwood by Chris Fabry
The Fire by Katherine Neville
Sail by James Patterson and Howard Roughan
Against Medical Advice by James Patterson
Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
I See You Everywhere by Julia Glass
Collateral Damage by Fern Michaels
Three Complete Novels: O Pioneers!; The Song of the Lark; Alexander's Bridge by Willa Cather
First the Dead: A Bug Man Novel by Tim Downs
Heat Lightning by John Sandford
Spy Killer by L. Ron Hubbard
The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday by Alexander McCall Smith
A Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer
White by Ted Dekker
Red by Ted Dekker
Goldengrove by Francine Prose
Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman
The Given Day by Dennis Lehane
Black Tower by Louis Bayard
That Summer Place by Debbie Macomber
Her Wedding Wish by Jilian Hart
The Perfect Summer by Luanne Rice
8 Sandpiper Way by Debbe Macomber
Silver Bells by Fern Michaels
Testimony by Anita Shreve
Dark Summer by Chris Johansen

Adult Fiction - Large Print

Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann
Killer View by Ridley Pearson
Away by Amy Bloom
The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent
When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall
The River Knows by Amanda Quick
The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright
When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall
Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown
Sweetgum Knit Lil Society by Beth Pattillo

Adult Non-Fiction

The Lurking Devil of Murder by Kevin Andrew
Glenn H. Curtiss: Aviation Pioneer by Charles R. Mitchell and Kirk W. House
Measure of the Heart by Mary Ellen Geist
The Longest Trip Home by John Grogan
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
American Farmer: The Heart of Our Country Photographs by Paul Mobley
Bryson City Seasons by Walt Larimore (Large Print)
Bryson City Secrets by Walt Larimore

Science Fiction
Retiefs Peace by William H. Keith

Mystery
Quilt as Desired by Arlene Sachitano
Dyer Consequences by Maggie Seftan

Children's Picture Books

Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett
Rugrats: Where the Sharks Are by Duncan Maxfield
It's Earth Day! by Mercer Mayer
Happy Halloween, Little Critter! by Mercer Mayer
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Where's my Mummy? by Carolyn Crimi
Mystery Ride by Scott Magoon
Women Daredevils by Julie Cummins
Country Kid, City Kid by Julie Cummins
The Little Red Hen
Always by Ann Stott
Topsy-Turvy Bedtime by Jean Levine
Night of the Veggie Monster by George McClements
Dog Show by Elizabeth Winthrop
Goldie Socks and the Three Librarians by Jackie Hopkins
I'm Bored! by Christine Schneider
Too Many Toys by David Shannon
Stella Unlea-shed by Linda Ashnian
Where's My Hug by James Mayhew
Giant John by Arnold Lobel
One Little Chicken by David Elliott
How Mama Brought the Spring by Fran Manushkin
Puppies and Piggies by Cynthia Rylaut
Yum! ¡MmMm! Qué Rico by Pat Mora
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Ill. by Sylvia Long
T-Rex Trick or Treat by Lois G. Grambling
Peg Leg Peke by Brie Spangler
Apples & Oranges by Sara Pinto
The Great Blue House by Kate Banks
Silly Goose by Marni McGee

Children's Non-Fiction Picture Books

The Inside-Outside Book of Libraries by Roxie Munro and June Cummins
Extreme Weather: Tornadoes by Anne Wendorff
I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky and Other Questions About the Environment by Sean Callery

Juvenile Fiction

When I Crossed No-Bob by Margaret McMullan
Man in the Moon by Dotti Enderle
Maybelle Goes to Tea by Katie Speck
The Adventures of Daniel Boom AKA Loud Boy by D.J. Steinberg
Nancy Drew - The Sign of the Twisted Candles by Carolyn Keene
Black by Ted Dekker
Ivy & Bean and the Ghost taht Had to Go by Annie Barrows
Ivy & Bean Take Care of the Babysitter by Annie Barrows
Ivy &Bean Break the Fossil Record by Annie Barrows
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
The Bobbsey Twins at Snow Lodge by Laura Lee Hope
Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier Life by Rebecca Daughty
I'm Looking for a Monster by Timothy Young
Danny's Drawing Book by Sue Heap
The Brook Book by Jim Arnosky
Happiest Girl in the World by Ruby Gloom
Ruby Gloom: Moon Over Gloomsville by Deidre Black
The Bobbsey Twins at Snow Lodge by Laura Lee Hope
Uncle Pirate by Douglas Rees
Mouse Noses on Toast by Daren King
The Veterans Day Visitor by Peter Catalanotto

Juvenile Fiction - Easy and Chapter

Thomas and the School Trip based on The Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry
Rugrats: Bark, Spike, Bark! by Luke David
Oh La La, Lottie! by Karen Wallace
Mrs. Hippo's Pizza Parlor by Vivian French
Eve of the Emperor Penguine by Mary Pope Osborne
Dogerella by Maribeth Boelts
Trains, Cranes & Troublesome Trucks by The Reverend W. Awdry
A Valentine For Ms. Vanolla by Fred Ehrlich

Juvenile Non-Fiction

Our Earth: Helping Out by Peggy Hock
Our Earth: Saving Water by Peggy Hock
Our Earth: Making Less Trash by Peggy Hock
Our Earth: Keeping It Clean Peggy Hock
Our Earth: Saving Energy by Peggy Hock
Our Earth: Clean Energy by Peggy Hock
Madam President: The Extraordinary, True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics by Catherine Thimmesh
Abraham Lincoln Comes Home by Robert Burleigh
When I Grow Up: A Young Person's Guide to Interesting & Unusual Occupations by Jessican Loy
Muhammad Ali by Jonah Winter & Francois Roca
Ancient Egypt by Bruce Strachman
Medieval Pilgrims by Alan Kendall

Young Adult (YA) Fiction

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Before I die by Jenny Downham
Evolution, Me and Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande
Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody Gehrman
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
Seasons of Ice by Les Bequets
The Juliet Club by Suzanne Harper
Rogue's Home by Helani Bell
Shadows in the Twilight by Henning Mankell
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landaw-Banks by E. Lockhart
The Swan Kingdom by Zoe Marriott
The Absolutly True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Marley Z and the Bloodstained Violin by Jim Fusille
The New Policeman by Kate Thompson
Dragon's Keep by Janet Lee Carey
Would You by Marthe Jocelyn
House of Dance by Beth Kephart
The Lost Books 1 : Chosen by Ted Dekker
The Lost Books 2 : Infidel by Ted Dekker
The Lost Books 3 : Renegade by Ted Dekker
The Lost Books 4 : Chaos by Ted Dekker
Tamar by Mal Peet
Guide to Cartooning by Al Bohl
Converting Kate by Beckie Weinheimer
Little Brother by Corey Doctorew
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
The Titan Curse by Rick Riordan
Someday this Pain Will be Useful to You by Peter Cameron
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton
I'm Being Stalked by a Moonshadow by Doug MacLeod
The Lightening Theif by Rick Riordan
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Leonardo's Shadow by Christopher Grey
Bresingr by Christopher Paolini
Yellow Star by Jennifer Ray
A Bad Boy Can be Good for a Girl by Tanya Lee Stone
Here, There by Dragons by James A. Owen
Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare... by Darren Shan
My Bonny Light Horseman by L.A. Meyer
I Love You, Beth Cooper by Larry Doyle
The Dead & the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Skin Deep by E.M. Crane
Life is Fine by Allison Whettenberg
Gril Overboard by Justina Chea Headley
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
I Am Rembrandt's Daughter by Lynn Cullen
Bewitching Season by Marissa Doyle
Crunch Time by Mariah Fredericks
Spanking Shakespeare by Jake Wizner

Young Adult (YA) Graphic Novels

Re-Gifters by Carey, Liew, Hempel
The Arrival by Shaun Tan
Blue Beetle: Shellshocked by Giffen, Rogers, Hammer
Laika by Nick Abadzis
King of Thorn 1 by Yuji Iwahara
King of Thorn 2 by Yuji Iwahara
King of Thorn 3 by Yuji Iwahara
King of Thorn 4 by YUji Iwahara
High School Debut by Kazune Kawahara
Kimmie66 by Aaron Alexovich

Young Adult (YA) Non-Fiction

Chic Knits for Young Chicks by Sarah Paulin
Greek Drama by Harold Bloom (ed.)
100 Word To Make You Sound Smart
Notes From A War Story by Gipi
Own Your Space: Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online by Linda McCarthy
Cletic Mythology A to Z by Gienna Matson
Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
911 Report by Sid Jacobson
Girls Think of Everything by Catherine Thimmesh
The Scientific Revolution
Whatcha Mean What's a Zine?: The Art of Making Zines and Mini-comics by Mark Todd & Esther Pearl Watson

Audio Books

Brisinger by Christopher Paolini
How to Build a House by Dana Reinhardt
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Under the Black Ensign by L. Ron Hubbard

Movies

"Autumn Hearts"
"The Bourne Ultimatum"
"Daredevil"
"Elektra"
"The Final Season"
"Lions for Lambs"
"Pans Labyrinth"
"Sweet Home Alabama"
"What Women Want"
"When Harry Met Sally"
"Hellboy"
"Goonies"
"The Incredible Hulk"
"Ironman"
"On Golden Pond"
"Leatherheads"
"Journey to the Center of the Earth"
"Bob The Builder: On Site Bob's World Meets the Real World"
"Shrek the Halls"
"House" Season One
"30 Rock" Season One
"Emmet Otters Jug-Band Christmas"
"Moondance Alexander"
"Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy"

Non-Fiction Videos

"Muse of Fire"
"Why Shakespeare?"
"Swinging Safari"
"Video Resources on the Consitution"

Rotary Donations

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Wealth of Nations by Adamn Smith

Back to School and lots of News!!!

Hi Friends of the Gorham Free Library!

There are lots of upcoming events happening at the library this month. Be sure to check them out!

September 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm: Home School 101

Tracy Gossoo will be at the Gorham Free Library to discuss New York State regulations for home schooling, what paperwork needs to be done, and what education can be other than sitting at a desk. Free catalogs and curriculum samples will be available.

Please let Diane or Heather know if you will be attending so that we may add your name to the sign-up sheet.

September 18, 2008 at 7:00 pm: Local Author Kevin Cotter to Appear

Author Kevin Andrew Cotter will be at the Gorham Free Library to discuss his new book The Lurking Devil of Murder.

We have copies on sale at the library for $16.00

Story Hour begins on Thursday, September 25th at 6:00 pm

Bring in your children up to 3rd grade for a Story Hour with Diane! Story Hour will be held every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. from September 25th through November 20th. Story Hour will be approximately 45 minutes in length.

Be Sure To Come To Our Open House!!!
Saturday, September 27th, 2008 from 10:00 am to Noon:

Come and see our newly remodeled library! We have renovated the library and added a "tree house" to teh children's area. Please also visit our quiet study/conference room on the first floor where you are free to bring in your laptop and use our Wi-Fi during library hours!


Well, that should keep you busy for the month of September! Be sure to check our website frequently for additional news and new materials that we have added to our catalog. Our website address is: http://www.gorham.pls-net.org

Hope back to school is going well for both parents and students!

The Staff at the Gorham Free Library

New Clerk

Hey! We have a new clerk. Her name is Heather. Be sure to stop in and say hello to her. Our former clerk, Glenna, has accepted the position of Director at the Dundee Public Library! We wish her well and will miss her.

Summer Read - 7/22

Come see John Crocitto, owner of CroZoo at the library at 6PM July 22nd. John will be bringing all sorts of insects to show the kids including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, scorpions, snails and more! He'll be teaching us about all these insects and their environments!

Book Sale Extended

Our book sale has been extended through Saturday, July 19th. Fill a bag for only $1! There's still something for everyone so come check us out!!!

Summer Read Tuesdays @ 6

Our first summer read event was on Tuesday July 1. Be sure to stop in this Tuesday, July 8 to see Cathy McGrath perform "Singing Bees and Jumping Beings" featuring singing games. We'll also have crafts afterwards. Be sure to remember your summer reading log when you come so you can get credit for what you've read. See you there!

Summer Read

Summer read sign up forms are available in the library. We are opening summer read for kids who will be entering grades K-5 in the fall. Summer read starts on July 1st, so be sure you sign up! Below is a schedule of our summer read events, each on a Tuesday evening at 6PM in the library. See you there!

July 1 – Informational meeting to get you started on your summer of reading. You can still sign up at this meeting.

July 8 – Cathy McGrath performs “Singing Bees and Jumping Beings” featuring singing games. Cathy uses the guitar, autoharp, lumberjacks, flute and penny whistle to entertain her audience.

July 15 – Terri Roben’s program“Insects are Incredibly Interesting” teaches about insects and bugs using music and song. Find out what cool things insects can do and enjoy Terri’s puppets and songs!

July 22 – John Crocitto, owner of CroZoo will treat us to “Creepy and Freaky Friends” John will bring centipedes, millipedes, scorpions, snails, spiders, and more for all to see! John will also be teaching us about the insects he beings and their environments.

July 29 – Nancy Nivison will perform a puppet show titled “Freddy and Friends present songs and stories” featuring Lizzie the bossy ladybug, Archie the acrobatic arachnid, Matilda the monarch butterfly, Froggy and Mouse’s wedding. This program is sure to entertain all!

August 5 - Blair Frodelius will treat us to “Catch the Reading Bug: The Jitterbugs” featuring songs about insects, bugs and other crawly things. There will be lots of music, songs and interesting bug fats!

Newsletter

We have a new issue of our newsletter out. It is available at the circ desk, so be sure you get one when you check out your materials so you are up to date on your library's comings and goings!

Poetry Contest

Come on in to vote for the poetry contest! We're keeping the voting open until June 14th, and will announce the winners shortly thereafter. If you miss your chance to vote, you will still be able to read the submitted poems for a while longer in the library, but please do vote. We have some excellent poems this year!

Raffle

Come on in to the library and enter our raffle! For only 25 cents you can have a chance to win a copy of "Queen of the Scene" by Queen Latifah, illustrated by Frank Morrison! The drawing is on June 4th. Good luck!

Poetry Contest Reminder

Just a reminder that you have until Thursday, May 22nd to get your poems into the library, or postmarked and in the mail to us. Good luck everyone!

Newsletter

Stop by the library and pickup a copy of our newsletter!

We also have two puzzles (one crossword and one word search) available for kids to celebrate Children's Book Week (May 12-18) Kids can find these puzzles in the children's area. Have fun!

Poetry Contest

Come on in to enter the 8th Annual Poetry Contest at the library! You can submit up to two original poems, and you have until May 22 to do so! Just bring your work on into us or mail it by May 22 to:

Gorham Free Library
PO Box 211
2664 Main Street
Gorham, NY 14661

There are a few rules though:

~All work must be original
~Your name, age and phone number must be on the back of your work.

Prizes will be given in each of three categories:
1.) Juvenile (Ages 12 and under)
2.) Young Adult (Ages 13-17)
3.) Adult (Ages 18 and over)

We can't wait to see what you write!

We're Open!

Thanks for bearing with us while we underwent some construction! We're now back open and have a great new children's area that features a tree house! We also have some new hours. They are:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9AM-5PM
Tuesday: 2PM-8PM
Wednesday: 9AM-5PM
Thursday: 2PM-8PM
Friday: 2PM-6PM
Saturday: 9AM-12PM

So stop on in and see us today!