New on the Shelves

Adult Fiction:

A Mutiny in Time – James Dashner

Happy Ever After – Nora Roberts 

Savor the Moment – Nora Roberts 

Bed of Roses – Nora Roberts 

Return to Willow Lake – Susan Wiggs

A Sunless Sea – Anne Perry

Last to Die – Tess Gerritsen 

Bones are Forever – Kathy Reichs

Adult Christian Fiction:
The Shadow on the Quilt – Stephanie Whitson

Teens:
Rise of the Elgen – Richard Paul Evans 

Every Day – David Levithan

The Iron Legends – Julie Kagawa

Kids:
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses – Ian Falconer
American Girl Series – Caroline 1812

Movies:
Battleship PG-13 

Think Like a Man PG-13 

Pirates: Band of Misfits PG 

Revenge: The First Season PG-13 

The Lucky One PG-13

New Arrivals

Come in and take a look at our most recent additions to our shelves!
 

Adult Christian Fiction

Where Love Grows - Jerry Eicher

Susanna’s Christmas Wish - Jerry Eicher

Westward Hearts - Melody Carlson

The Breakthrough - Jerry Jenkins

A Plain and Simple Heart - Lori Copeland

A Hidden Truth - Judith Miller

Adult Fiction

Wards of Faerie - Terry Brooks

By Starlight - Dorothy Garlock

The Dog Stars - Peter Heller

Where Did You Go, Bernadette - Maria Semple

The Deep Zone - James Tabor

Black List - Brad Thor

Adult Non-Fiction

Solo: A Memoir of Hope - Hope Solo

The Secret Life of Objects - Dawn Raffel

Nursing School Flashcards                           

Nursing School Practice Tests

Adult Paranormal

The Lady is a Vamp - Lynsay Sands

Blood Bath and Beyond - Michelle Rowen

Teen Fiction

An Illustrated Guide Leviathan Series - Scott Westerfeld

The Kill Order - James Dashner

Children's Fiction (K-2)

Creepy Carrots - Aaron Reynolds

Penny and Her Doll - Kevin Henkes

History of Money

Money! Decisions about money are all around - how to get it, keep it, spend it, or save it. The United States Department of Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office provides a unique perspective on the history of U.S. money. The U.S. Treasury began processing and issuing paper currency as early as 1861. Before currency was processed by machine, workers signed and trimmed sheets of Demand Notes by hand in the Treasury Building. On August 29, 1862, a new engraving and printing workshop began processing the notes and it became the basis for the current Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It eventually produced currency, revenue stamps, government obligations (like U.S. savings bonds), and other security documents. In 1877, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing became the sole producer of all U.S. currency. Postage stamp production was added in 1894 and established the Bureau as the nation’s security printer.

Today, the Bureau is the largest producer of U.S. Government security documents, with production facilities in Washington, DC and in Ft. Worth, Texas. The history of currency can be fascinating and somewhat confusing. For example, there were more than five types of currency one person could have in their wallet before the late 20th century. A person could have denominations ranging from three cents up to $10,000! Imagine trying to break that bill at the grocery store. In addition to the history of the Bureau and currency, there is historical legislation about counterfeiting, defacement, and other laws relating to money and definitions of money as we know it today. The next time you get money from your wallet, remember that you’re handling a piece of history!

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!