New Arrivals

Check out our newest arrivals to the shelf . . . just put on today!

Sanctus by Simon Toyne

Whispers in the Wind by Lauraine Snelling

Mission to Paris by Alan Furst

The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler

Odd Apocalypse by Dean Koontz

Breach of Trust by David Ellis

Haven by Kay Hooper

The Hidden Man by David Ellis

Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo

Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo

A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh

Daisy’s Back in Town by Rachel Gibson

New INSPIRE Indiana Site

INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library and is a collection of  information resources that can be accessed by Indiana residents using any computer  located in Indiana. A new version of INSPIRE debuted recently with an enhanced look and search functionality. The new 360 Search uses results clustering in order to speed up searches and better organize data. Results clustering separates search results by subtopics, dates, journals and authors so that search results are organized and easy to browse.

“We believe users will appreciate the new INSPIRE’s more intuitive searching capabilities that now resembles popular online search engines,” said Roberta L. Brooker, Indiana’s State Librarian. “Now is a great time for Hoosiers that have not heard of INSPIRE to test drive this complete virtual library that is accessible from their home, school or work computer.”

In addition to the new functionality and look, please be sure to check out three new databases now featured on INSPIRE. Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center provides content for many of the most popular hobbies, sports and games. It has an interface that allows users to gain access to more than 450 books and magazines as well as more than 300 videos and manuals. Home Improvement Reference Center is designed to assist homeowners in do-it-yourself projects, as well as educate about general upkeep, home maintenance and remodeling projects. Indiana History Online has a multitude of Indiana historical materials. Drawn from the collections of Joseph Sabin, one of the nation's premier bibliophiles, and other Gale sources, the archive provides access to a wide variety of documents: personal narratives and memoirs, pamphlets and political speeches, sermons and songs, legal treatises and children's books.

New to the Shelves

Here are the items that are the newest to our shelves . . . Come take a look!

Adult Fiction

Death by Killer Mop Doll (Lois Winston)

Death Taxes and Extra Hold Hairspray (Diane Kelly)

Skippy Dies (Paul Murray)

Porch Lights (Dorothea Frank)

The Good Dream (Donna VanLiere)

The Next Best Thing (Jennifer Weiner)

The Last Minute (Jeff Abbott)

The Wurst is Yet to Come (Mary Daheim)

The Unholy (Heather Graham)

Midnight Promises (Sherryl Woods)

Summer Nights (Susan Mallery)

The Chessman (Jeffrey Burton)

Between the Lines (Jodi Picoult)

I, Michael Bennett (James Patterson)

The Great Escape (Susan Phillips)

15 Seconds (Andrew Gross)

Back Fire (Catherine Coulter)

Adult Non Fiction

Quitter (Jon Acuff)

The Amateur (Edward Klein)

Adult Christian Fiction

Joy Takes Flight (Bonnie Leon)

Hidden in Dreams (Davis Bunn)

Cottage by the Sea (Robin Jones Gunn)

When Hope Blossoms (Kim Sawyer)

The Gifted (Ann Gabhart)

The Struggle (Wanda Brunstetter)

Rare Earth (Davis Bunn)

Teen Fiction

Snow White and the Huntsman (Lily Blake)

Try Not to Breathe (Jennifer Hubbard)

Don't You Wish (Roxanne St. Claire)

Children

How to Steal a Dragon's Sword (Cressida Cowell)

Capture the Flag (Kate Messner)

Amelia Bedelia, Cub Reporter (Herman Parish)

Rat and Roach Friends to the End (David Covell)

Olympig (Victoria Jamieson)

Fourth of July Safety

The Fourth of July holiday is a time for food, fun, and fireworks!
 

Fireworks – though fun, exciting, and beautiful - can also be fatal. The Indiana State Police and the Indiana Departmentof Homeland Security remind Hoosiers to practice common sense and safe practices when handling or discharging fireworks. Some tips to remember when handling fireworks are: Never let children handle, play with, or light fireworks; Store fireworks in a cool, dry place; Use a clear, open area and keep your audience a safe distance from the shooting site; and do not alter any fireworks device or attempt to make your own fireworks. These and many other tips are on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.
 

In addition to safety rules, Indiana law requires that only individuals over 18 can purchase fireworks and must be present when anyone younger than 18 uses or has fireworks. For more safety tips, the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission has a video about fireworks safety. Have a happy, safe Fourth of July!