Friends of the Bossier Parish Library want to invite you to a Fall Garden Party on Saturday, September 20, from 1:30-4 p.m., in the Bossier Library Historical Center. There will be guest speakers, drawings for door prizes, and refreshments will be served.
At 2 p.m., Tony Thornton from Ellis Pottery will be on hand to talk about the “Do’s and Don’ts for Fall Planting.” He will be happy to answer your questions after the presentation.
Master Gardeners will also be available to talk with visitors and from 1:30- p.m., and from 3-4 p.m. Bring your questions about gardening or share ideas with other visitors.
This event is free to the public. I look forward to seeing you there. For more information you can email me at vhardin@bossierlibrary.org.
Our Library! Gateway to the Past, Bridge to the Future.
Make a note:
Aulds Library (318) 742-2337
- Tuesday, September 16, at 11 a.m., Aulds Book Club will discuss “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.
Bossier Central (318) 746-1693
- Thursday, September 18, at 6 p.m. the Bossier Central Book Club will meet in the Central Library conference room to discuss “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay.
- Register this week for the free computer class to be held on Friday, September 26, from 10-11:30 a.m., on E-Book Basics. Call (318) 734-9275 Monday – Thursday between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. and on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may leave a voice mail message to register. Please note that you will receive a confirmation call to let you know you are registered.
East 80 Library (318) 949-2665
- Saturday, September 27, the East 80 Book Club will discuss “Same Kind of Different as Me” by Ron Hall.
New Books
Fiction
“Fourth of July Creek” by Smith Henderson
“Penny Wise” by Neta Jackson
“For Once in My Life” by Marianne Kavanagh
“Windigo Island” by William Kent Krueger
“California” by Edan Lepucki
“A Dance of Shadows” by David Dalglish
“New Frontiers: A Collection of Tales about the Past, the Present, and the Future” by Ben Bova
“2a.m. at the Cat’s Pajamas” by Marie-Helene Bertino
“My Father’s Day Gift” by David Andrews
“The Last Taxi Ride” by A.X. Ahmad
Nonfiction
“The Caleb Years: When God Doesn’t Make Sense” by David Ingerson
“Manhood” by Terry Crews
“Where are They Buried” by Tod Benoit
“The Atchafalaya River Basin” by Brian Piazza
“The Big Fat Surprise” by Nina Teicholz
“The Skinny Confidential” by Lauryn Evarts
“Taco Revolution” by Brandon Schultz
“Make Some Beer” by Erica Shea
“What Color is Your Parachute 2015” by Richard Bolles
“My Conference Can Beat Your Conference: Why the SEC Still Rules College Football” by Paul Finebaum
Vickie Hardin is Associate Director of Public Relations for the Bossier Parish Library. She can be reached at vhardin@bossierlibrary.org
