Harlem Library

There will be NO After School Squad this week. Elementary students are invited to join us on March 11 from 3:30-4:30. Storytime for little ones ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Lego Club is held on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30.

The Book Club members may pick up the new selection “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah March 9-13. The first discussion will be March 16, 4 P.M.

The library will be closed March 13 for the Seed Show. See you there!

In March the library is celebrating the well-loved children’s author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, who was born March 2, 1904. He is known for writing and illustrating more than 60 books including such favorites as “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” For our passive program this month we will focus on his book “Oh the Places You’ll Go” by inviting you to share a place you plan to visit or somewhere you dream of going! There are also coloring sheets and a special activity table for the children. As Dr. Seuss said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

Beginning this month you will have the opportunity and responsibility to complete the 2020 Census. It is your choice to respond securely online at my2020census.gov, by mail or by phone. Your personal information is protected by law and cannot be used against you in any way. The library has designated laptops for census survey completion. Beginning March 12 you may come in and fill in the survey, which will take only about ten minutes.

Historical fiction readers will want to pick up the new book by Marie Benedict “Lady Clementine.” This novel tells the story of the ambitious woman married to Winston Churchill who stood beside him and advised him through two World Wars.

A new inspirational series by Regina Jennings is “The Fort Reno Series.” Book One is “Holding the Fort, Book Two is “The Lieutenant’s Bargain,” and the third book in the series is “The Major’s Daughter.”

David Poyer is the author of “Overthrow.” This work continues the series featuring Navy Admiral Dan Lenson and the war with China and North Korea.

Two new science fiction selections are “The Name of All Things” by Jenn Lyons and “Anyone” by Charles Soule.

“Now You See Them” is by Elly Griffiths. Detective Edgar Stephens has been promoted to superintendent and is happily married with children. His friend Max has found fame in America with his magic act but is back in England for a funeral. Edgar’s wife, Emma, is frustrated at home and wishes for the action she had when she was part of the detective team. She sees her chance to get back into the swing of things when girls start disappearing. Can the team find the missing girls in time?