Hays Public Library

Read2Reel: The Good German

Marleah Augustine — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:25:06 +0000

Read2Reel is our book club for movie lovers … or is it a movie club for book lovers? Whichever it is, it’s definitely a good time! Once a month, join us at 5:30pm to discuss the book or at 6:00pm to watch the film (or both). This month’s meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th, and the selection is The Good German by Cormac McCarthy. Multiple copies of the book are available here at the library for checkout.

Can’t make it this month? June’s selection isThe Night Listener by Armistead Maupin.

About the book:

With World War II finally ending, Jake Geismar, former Berlin correspondent for CBS, has wangled one of the coveted press slots for the Potsdam Conference. His assignment: a series of articles on the Allied occupation. His personal agenda: to find Lena, the German mistress he left behind at the outbreak of the war.

When Jake stumbles on a murder — an American soldier washes up on the conference grounds — he thinks he has found the key that will unlock his Berlin story. What Jake finds instead is a larger story of corruption and intrigue reaching deep into the heart of the occupation. Berlin in July 1945 is like nowhere else — a tragedy, and a feverish party after the end of the world.

As Jake searches the ruins for Lena, he discovers that years of war have led to unimaginable displacement and degradation. As he hunts for the soldier’s killer, he learns that Berlin has become a city of secrets, a lunar landscape that seethes with social and political tension. When the two searches become entangled, Jake comes to understand that the American Military Government is already fighting a new enemy in the east, busily identifying the “good Germans” who can help win the next war. And hanging over everything is the larger crime, a crime so huge that it seems — the worst irony — beyond punishment.

The film trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O6YPAv1Hx8

Liked this month’s selection? Check out some of these similar books:

Hart’s War by John Katzenbach
The Confession by Olen Steinhauer
Brandenburg by Glenn Meade

Review: City – A Guidebook for the Urban Age

Marleah Augustine — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:03:18 +0000

City by P.D. Smith

For the first time in the history of our planet, more than half the population-3.3 billion people-is now living in cities. City is the ultimate guidebook to our urban centers-the signature unit of human civilization. With erudite prose and carefully chosen illustrations, this unique work of metatourism explores what cities are and how they work.

If you enjoy the hustle and bustle of urban areas, you might like this book, modeled after those ubiquitous travel guides featuring a particular metropolis. P. D. Smith takes you through various areas and attractions found in virtually every city: downtown, street food, parks, and transportation, among others. Smith also draws parallels between historic cities and those of today, showing that cities have always been a place for innovation and development.

4 out of 5 stars.

- Marleah

Readalikes: Cozy Mystery Book Club: How to Murder a Millionaire

Marleah Augustine — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:50 +0000

Join us today at 6:30pm in the Schmidt Gallery for the Tea and Trouble, Cozy Mystery book club. We will be discussing the book How to Murder a Millionaire. Haven’t read the book? Stop in anyway for energetic conversation.

Can’t make it tonight? The next discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th at 6:30pm, and the featured book is The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz.

Did you enjoy our selection this month? Check out some of these other great reads.

Sit, Stay, Slay by Linda O. Johnston
Veiled Threats by Deborah Donnelly
Blue Blood by Susan McBride

photo credit: google.com

Readalikes: Movie Monday “The Island President”

Marleah Augustine — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:59:13 +0000

Join us Monday at 6:00pm in the Schmidt Gallery for Movie Monday. We will be watching the documentary “The Island President”. Check out the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryhr_T7cRnY

Can’t make it? The next Movie Monday is scheduled for Monday, June 17th at 6:00pm.

photo credit: wikipedia.com

Did you enjoy our selection this month? Check out some of these other similar items:

A Man for All Islands: A Biography of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom by Royston Ellis
Gasland a film by Josh Fox
High Tech, Low Life a film by Stephen Maing

New Catalog coming to HPL!!!

Marleah Augustine — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:28 +0000

On Wednesday, May 15th we will go live with our brand-new catalog!
Easier searches, go paperless, and personalize your own account.

Also, get help with the kid’s catalog from Scout the puppy.

Go to our website, hayspublib.org to check it out!

Review: Lean In

Marleah Augustine — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:16:20 +0000

Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and is ranked on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. In 2010, she gave an electrifying TEDTalk in which she described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which became a phenomenon and has been viewed more than two million times, encouraged women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto.

This book is an excellent peek into the life of a high-powered businesswoman and what women need to do to get a taste of that life for themselves. Sandberg attests that having a woman at the top can have a difference. Are women viewed differently in the workplace? Sure they are, but different does not have to be negative.

Sandberg points out some discrepancies between men and women at work: men are promoted based on potential, while woman are promoted based on past accomplishments; careers depend on taking risks and advocating for yourself, traits that are typically discouraged in girls but encouraged in boys. She then notes how women can be successful but at the same time not give up what makes women different (and valuable) in the workplace and at home.

4 out of 5 stars.

- Marleah

Recommend: Folk Music

Marleah Augustine — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:44 +0000

Folk music includes both traditional music and the genre that evolved from it during the 20th century folk revival. The term originated in the 19th century but is often applied to music that is older than that.

Join us Saturday, May 11th to listen to live music from folk musician Craig Plotner. He will be performing in the gallery at 2pm.

From Peter, Paul, and Mary to Mumford and Sons. Whether you’ve loved folk music a while or are just starting to listen, come in and check out our selection of folk music.
Not sure where to start? Here are some suggestions:

“Songs From the Road” by Leonard Cohen
“Babel” by Mumford and Sons
“Americana” by Neil Young

OPTIONS en Espanol

Marleah Augustine — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:11:53 +0000

Tipo de Evento: Programa de adulto

Edades: Adultos

Comienza: 6:30pm

DescripciÃ³n: Options es una organizaciÃ³n que ayuda a personas que estÃ¡n en una relaciÃ³n abusiva. Esta sesiÃ³n es informal que le ayudara a determinar si usted o alguien que conoce estÃ¡ en una relaciÃ³n abusiva y como recibir la ayuda que necesitan.

Para mÃ¡s informaciÃ³n sobre Options, vaya a la pÃ¡gina de internet a http://www.help4abuse.org o llame a 1-800-794-4624.

La oficina de Options en Hays estÃ¡ ubicada en la direcciÃ³n de 2716 Plaza Ave, tambiÃ©n tienen una oficina que estÃ¡ ubicada en Colby.

MÃ¡s InformaciÃ³n: Options es una organizaciÃ³n con servicios para el abuso domÃ©stico y sexual. Los servicios que Options ofrece son un refugio seguro, plan de seguridad, grupos de apoyo, consejerÃa personal, presentaciones, y lÃnea de apoyo las 24horas.

Si usted o alguien que conoce estÃ¡ en una situaciÃ³n abusiva, ayuda es disponible.

Meat Free Meals: Zucchini Crab Cakes

Marleah Augustine — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:29:49 +0000

Looking for a great seafood substitute? Zucchini crab cakes just might fit the bill! Join us at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 8 for Meat Free Meals — you’ll get a hands-on demonstration about how to prepare this dish, as well as extra information about zucchini and why it’s good for you.

Can’t make it to the program? Here’s the recipe:

Zucchini Crab Cakes

2 1/2 c grated zucchini

1 1/2 tsp Ener-G Foods Egg Replacer

2 tbsp water

2 tbsp Earth Balance butter, melted

1 c bread crumbs

1/4 c minced onion

1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning

1/4 c all-purpose flour

1/2 c vegetable oil for frying

Squeeze moisture out of grated zucchini, using paper towels.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the egg replacer and water – this serves as the egg in the recipe.
In a large bowl, combine zucchini, “egg”, and Earth Balance. Stir in crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning. Mix well.
Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour.
In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.

photo credit: meglet127 via photopin cc

OPTIONS Presentation in English

Marleah Augustine — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:45:50 +0000

Options is an organization that helps people deal with abusive relationships. This is an informal informative session that can help you determine if you or someone you know is in an abusive situation and ways they can help.

For more information about options, follow the link listed www.help4abuse.org or call 1-800-794-4624.

Options also has a Hays office located on 2716 Plaza Ave. in Hays and an office in Colby.

Options Organization for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services can help to secure a safe shelter, safety planning, support groups, personal advocacy, community referrals, one-on-one counseling, awareness presentations, and 24-hour crisis intervention support.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, help is available.