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10,000 Book Challenge – Read-A-Thon for Children and Teens
Click on reading-rewards.com to sign up to join the challenge! Remember, the access code is 10KBC.
And don’t forget to track your reading!
If you have any questions feel free to contact the Dallas-Ft. Worth Room to Read Chapter at roomtoreaddfw@gmail.com or visit http://www.roomtoread.org/dallas.
Preschool Play and Read at the North Branch Library
Join us for a come-and-go program that offers children age-appropriate games, activities and crafts that assist in developing pre-reading skills. Help your child’s early literacy skills while having fun as a family on Saturday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. This program is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
For more information, contact Dana Tucker, Public Services Librarian at 940.349.8715 or at dana.tucker@cityofdenton.com, or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
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Adult Literacy Tutoring
A new year. A new resolve to read! The Denton Public Library’s adult literacy program provides personalized, one-on-one reading instruction from trained tutors. Applications for the program are available at any Denton Public Library location. Library staff will be happy to assist those who need help with the form. Tutoring and tutor training through the Denton Public Library are free of charge. The program is limited to adult residents of Denton County who speak English proficiently.
According to the literacy organization ProLiteracy, 30 million people in the United States over age 16 don’t read well enough to fill out a job application. Such a figure emphasizes the current need for adult literacy programs and volunteer reading tutors.
For more information, contact WyLaina Hildreth at 940-349-8774 or at WyLaina.Hildreth@cityofdenton.com.
For other news items on the City of Denton, visit our Web site at www.cityofdenton.com, go to Quick Links and click on Press Releases.
Dream of Scipio by Iain Pears
The Dream of Scipio by Iain Pears is an Historical Fiction/Mystery novel that interweaves three distinct historical periods all set in the same locale: Avignon, France and its environs. The three periods share the confusion and anxiety that accompany major shifts in politics and culture: The Fall of the Roman Empire in Gaul, the arrival of the Black Death during Pope Clement VI’s reign in Avignon and the fall of France to the German occupying force in WWII.
Dream Cover
Two main threads run through each story: questions of ethics and morals in the affairs of men and anti-Semitism. In the first, a Classical philosopher named Sophia becomes mentor to Manlius Hippocratus, who has been elected Bishop. He seeks to protect his region from invasion by Germanic tribes and to preserve some remnants of his beloved Rome. Sophia is a hard task master and deals in pure philosophy and ethics.
In the second story, a student and poet attached to a bishop in Clement’s Papal administration, Olivier, has been researching the history of Manlius’ Gaul and Sophia. He falls in love with another strong female, Rebecca, and is forced to deal with the weightiest questions of right and wrong.
Finally, Julian is also researching both Olivier’s poetry and Manlius philosophy during the advent of WWII and becomes enamored with an artist who is Jewish and must balance the competing demands of friendship, politics and loyalty.
It was difficult for me initially to get used to the author’s style, although the stories were fascinating, but I’m so glad that I kept on with it. Far more going here than I am describing. Highly recommended!
posted by Chuck
How To: find read a likes
In the Research Tools section of our website you can access Novelist Plus. Novelist Plus can help you find books that are similar to the ones you like, and it can help you figure out which book is next in a series. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use it.
The Looking Glass Wars Book Trailer
Recently several Denton Public Library users got together to film the Book Trailer for The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor. It’s an alternate, dystopian, version of Alice in Wonderland. If you like the trailer, you’ll love the book!
Bear Parade, March 17th 10am
Once again, the Emily Fowler Library is proud to host the annual Teddy Bear Parade on March 17th at 10am. This popular children’s program has been celebrated for the past 25+ years at the Emily Fowler Library. Bring your teddy bear for a special StoryTime program, Bear Parade, Bear Crafts and shake hands with a giant bear!
Nothing like a nice Spring day with bears.
Many bears, many smiles.
posted by Chuck 3.9.10
Adult Literacy Program
A new year. A new decade. A new resolve to read! The Denton Public Library’s adult literacy program provides personalized, one-on-one reading instruction from trained tutors. Applications for the program are available at any Denton Public Library location. Library staff will be happy to assist those who need help with the form. Tutoring and tutor training through the Denton Public Library are free of charge. The program is limited to adult residents of Denton County who speak English as a first language.
According to the literacy organization ProLiteracy, 30 million people in the United States over age 16 don’t read well enough to fill out a job application. Such a figure emphasizes the current need for adult literacy programs and volunteer reading tutors. For more information please contact at WyLaina Hildreth 940.349.8774 or WyLaina.Hildreth@cityofdenton.com. Improve reading skills. Improve a life.
For other news items on the City of Denton, visit our website at www.cityofdenton.com, go to Quick Information and click on Press Releases.
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