Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation by Tim Hamilton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What better book to be adapted into a graphic novel?!?! Quick read – read in one sitting. It is a very good adaptation of the novel into the graphic novel form. The message of this novel still rings true today.

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith

My rating: 5 of 5 stars At first I was mortified by the idea of this but that quickly changed. The way the zombies are written into the story it seems so natural – like they belong there. I also liked the sense of female empowerment – some of the best zombie killers around are the Bennett sisters. Very entertaining & highly recommended. View all my reviews >>

New Set of Reference Books with a Olean Public Library Connection!

Today we received a new set of reference books entitled ”  Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy, Theology, & Culture,” edited by H. James Birx.   The set contains three volumes which survey “the major facts, concepts, theories, and speculations that infuse our present comprehension of time.”  (From the product description).

How is this connected with OPL?  Two of the articles, “Mortality” and “Time Warps,” were written by Reference Librarian Carol Ellen Kowalik.  Her articles appear in vols 2 and 3 of the set. Click on the links below to see what the resource looks like and the articles which Ms. Kowalik wrote.

Cover Vol 2

Mortality 1

Mortality 2

Cover Vol 3

Time Warps 1

Time Warps 2

Gentle Reminders

We would like to remind the community of some of our policies here at the library:

Polite cell phone use is allowed in the library. Turn phones to “silent” mode and speak in a manner that will not disturb others.

Food and beverages are allowed in the entry area of the library only. Patrons are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.

No smoking or using tobacco or tobacco products in the library building or on library grounds.

No pets or animals other than service animals are allowed in the library.

The library telephone is to be used for library business only. Phone calls that are deemed to be an emergency will be made by staff.

A complete list of rules governing the library can be found here.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and patronage!