Life or Death after Twilight

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Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Stays on Shelf Overnight!

It may not be news to some, but those who have gotten sucked into the vampire world of Stephanie Meyer know the library hasn't actually reshelved "Twilight" in months. Interested patrons have had to wait for weeks to get their hands on a copy. Well, news of news, two copies of "Twilight" actually stayed on the shelf overnight. One of them went out already this morning, but one remains on the shelf waiting to be found. Like Harry Potter, the furor may finally be subsiding.

Update: Well, it lasted 3 hours and 45 minutes. Check out time 12:45 pm.

Hastings Table Company and Barry County History in Old Postcards

More than once someone has called the library from out of state having just bought an antique table manufactured by the Hastings Table Company (example of Hastings Table with Tyden locking mechanism on left.) Up until now I haven't had much information to offer them. Then while looking at the Wikipedia entry for Hastings, MI I came across Debra J. Barlow's postcard collection. A couple of slides into the Hastings business postcards there was Hastings Table Company in all its glory. Nothing more at this point. But it's a start.

Ozone Action Day -- Wednesday June 24

Wait one more day to fill up the gas tank if you can. With this heat, ozone collects near the ground and makes it harder for people to breath. The more you can avoid burning gas the better it is for everyone.

Music Magazine "Paste" Struggles to Stay Afloat

We wanted to make our patrons aware that many of the magazines we carry in our collection are struggling in the recession. One in particular, "Paste," is expecially struggling and is asking its readers who are so moved to make a donation. Musicians have donated over 100 songs to give to donors in return. For those who don't know, "Paste" is described as "a magazine for people who still enjoy discovering new music, prize substance and songcraft over fads and manufactured attitude, and appreciate quality music across a broad stylistic spectrum--indie rock, Triple-A, Americana, folk, blues, jazz, and more."

Wednesday June 17 -- Singing Silly Stories and Telling Silly Songs

Storyteller Jenifer Strauss will be telling stories with songs and singing songs in stories. This is a fun-filled, silly show, engaging the audience with singing and laughter. Free storytelling handbook for all. Summer Reading programs happen at 2:00 every Wednesday now through July 29. Programs are free and open to all.