Maxville Library

Owl always love you!

2012-02-10T15:11:00.003-05:00

Check out our sweet craft from Thursday February 9th. Next week at our Such Fun Storytime, we'll be learning about President's Day and making our own Washington hat. Join us Thursday morning at 11:00 am.

Also if you would like to get your own sweet or treat, don't forget our Name Our Owl contest is going on until the end of February. Just suggest a name for our bulletin board Owl and drop it in the box at checkout. Then you get to pick a sweet or treat as our thank you. In March, our owl will be sporting a new name badge to tell you his name and the name who suggested it.

Whooo's the sweetest library visitor? You are : )

New Bulletin Board!

2012-01-27T14:20:00.002-05:00

What do all these books have in common? Can you guess? Come take a look at our new bulletin board. This is the newest using our owl friend. Suggest a name for him at the branch and choose a small prize from our bowl behind the desk. When we change it in March, see if your name suggestion is the winning one.

A blustery, rainy, sunny, snowy day at the Library

2012-01-25T19:42:00.002-05:00

Come one, come all and have a sunny, snowy, rainy and windy day at the library. We'll be learning all about the weather Thursday January 26th at 11 am. Afterwards, we'll be making a wonderful weather mobile. Come and join us for the fun! : )

Which Weather do you See?

2012-01-19T16:44:00.003-05:00

Come, Rain, snow, sun or wind... We'll be having wonderful weather fun on January 26th @ 11 am.

Holiday Party Pics

2012-01-04T13:07:00.002-05:00

Holiday Party Storytime, AAArrrrrggggh!
Santa's got who pulling his sleigh?!

After

Before

Thank you to everyone who enjoyed our Holiday Party this year. We made gingerbread ornaments, holiday cards, and yummy holiday trees. Mrs. Claus must have borrowed her husband's sleigh to make the long trip south for her storytime. She read "A Pirate's Night before Christmas" and "Who will drive my sleigh tonight?". Afterwards she led us in a singalong before we broke for crafts. We gave away two stuffed stockings and everyone got the chance to pick a present from the library...a new book of their own. A Holly Jolly time was had by one and all.

Holiday Party!!!!

2011-12-06T12:35:00.003-05:00

Grab your hat and coat and come over for a special Winter Wonderland Party at the Maxville Branch Library on December 20th @ 2 pm. We'll be making crafts, watching films, doing storytime, and more. Come one, come all. We ho-ho-hope to see you there.

Temporary Hours

2011-09-08T17:51:00.003-04:00

Due to air conditioner issues, we have had to revert to temporary hours. Our current hours are Monday through Thursday 10 am to 1 pm and Saturday 10 am to 1 pm.

Stop in during those hours to enjoy a friendly staff, a wide collection of DVDs, CDs and Books as well as access to computers.

Reminder

2010-11-04T15:01:00.000-04:00

Do you know our new hours?

Mon. 12-8
Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. 10-6
Fri. and Sun. CLOSED

Storytime: New Day and Time

2010-11-04T14:59:00.000-04:00

Family preschool storytime---for children ages 0-5 and their families---has been rescheduled due to our most recent change in hours. Stop by for stories, songs, fingerplays, art projects, and more on Thursdays @ 10:30 am.

Family Preschool Storytime is Back!

2010-09-07T13:31:00.002-04:00

Family preschool storytime is back in session on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. Children ages 0-5 and their families can join us for stories, songs, games, and an art project. Tomorrow, everyone's favorite storytime helper, Granny Alfie Bette Frahmatozy, will be returning from her summer sabbatical. She is soooo excited to be sharing letters of the alphabet with you once again!

Summer Reading is Over...

2010-08-26T11:49:00.000-04:00

but we did end up with a lot of fish in our tank. : ) Way to go!

Wow!

2010-07-29T15:25:00.001-04:00

All we can say is, "Wow!" We had 55 people come to the branch for our visit from the Jax Zoo on July 21st. We got to see and pet all kinds of animals. In this photo, Karl is telling us about the owl's wingspan.

We Made a Splash on July 14th...

2010-07-19T14:37:00.004-04:00

by creating watering can art inspired by Lois Ehlert's Growing Vegetable Soup.

Summer Family Storytime June 30th

2010-07-01T17:57:00.000-04:00

After sharing some amphibious stories and songs, we made a splash this week at MAX (aka "the Maxville Library"), by creating our own frog puppets!

Summer Family Storytime June 23rd

2010-07-01T17:48:00.000-04:00

This summer, we are combining our preschool and school age storytimes at Maxville into one weekly family storytime on Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. On June 23rd we visited Pirate Island. We read stories, sang songs, and played a few games. We even made a pirate!

Our Fishtank Needs More Fish!

2010-06-24T12:23:00.004-04:00

For every half hour that Maxville Branch children read this summer, they get a fish to put in our fishtank...pretend fish and tank, of course. I agree with our reptilian friend, we definitely need more fish!

Still Going Strong...

2010-06-24T12:17:00.003-04:00

Despite the cuts, our summer reading program is still going strong at the Maxville Branch. Children can sign up for the program by visiting: http://jplcalendar.coj.net/evanced/sr/homepage.asp. Once signed up, kids can pick up their packets by visiting the branch.

The program works the same as previous years with children keeping track of and earning prizes for the time they spend reading throughout the summer.

This year's theme is "Make a Splash," and there will be a series of water-themed family storytimes (for kids aged 0-12 and their families) at the Maxville Branch on Wednesdays at 2:30. Be sure to join us!

New Hours Started This Week

2010-06-24T12:15:00.000-04:00

Don't forget, due to city budget cuts, the Maxville Branch Library started its new hours this week!

Sat. 10-2
Sun. and Mon. closed
Tues. 4-8
Wed. 2-6
Thurs. 4-8
Fri. 2-6

New Items

2010-06-03T13:46:00.003-04:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Short Squeeze by Chris Knopf
One Good Dog by Susan Wilson
Worth dying for by Beverly Barton
The girl next door by Elizabeth Noble
The Last Stand by Nathaniel Philbrick
Plain Paradise by Beth Wiseman
Glorious by Bernice L. McFadden

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
Build Like a Pro: Patios & Walkways
The Complete Idiots Guide To Getting Government Jobs
Eat & Beat Diabetes with Picture Perfect Weight Loss by Dr. Howard M. Shapiro
Feed your Pet Right by Marion Nestle
Melina Doolittle: Beyond Me (Biography)

BOOKS(TEEN):
Wolverine: Noir

MEDIA(BOOKS ON CD):
Blue- Eyed Devil by Robert B. Parker

MEDIA(CHILDREN'S DVDS):
Meet the Sight: Words 1
Meet the Sight: Words 2
Meet the Sight: Words 3
Curious George Goes to a Birthday Party
Barney: Let's play outside
Meet the Numbers

New Items

2010-05-29T13:42:00.009-04:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Murder of a Wedding Belle by Denise Swanson
The Night Killer by Beverly Connor
Delta Blues by Carolyn Haines
Desires of a Perfect Lady by Victoria Alexander
Blockade Billy by Stephen King
Executive Intent by Dale Brown
The Secret Duke by Jo Beverley
Chosen: The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther by Ginger Garrett
Second skin : a Nicholas Linnear novel by Eric Van LustBader
The Kaisho by Eric Van LustBader
All the Queen's Players by Jane Feather

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
The Smart Parents Guide to Getting your Kids Through by Jennifer Trachtenberg
Handbook of United States Coins 2011 by R.S. YeoMan
American Horticultural Society: New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques

BOOKS(TEEN):
Wolverine:Weapon X
Superman

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
A Dozen Fairy Dresses by Tennant Redbank
Thomas Mixed up Day by Britt Allcroft
Lily in Full Bloom by Laura Driscoll
DC Super Friends: Brain Freeze by J. E Bright
Back to bed, Ed! by Sebastien Braun
Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Barbie: I can be a Pet Vet by M. Man-Kong
WhipLash by Dennis Shealy
Hello, Florida by Heather Tomasello
Cliffords Busy Week by Norman Bridwell
Cliffords Best Pals by Norman Bridwell
The Rainbow Fairies by Daisy Meadows
No New Pets By Hans Wilhelm

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S NONFICTION):
The Hilarious Adventures of Mish and Mash : the story of how two monsters-and YOU-make the perfect joke book! by Remie Geoffroi

New Items

2010-05-22T15:10:00.005-04:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Red Hats by Damon Wayans
Batman: The Cat and the Bat

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recession Proof Careers by Jeff Cohen
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organizing your Life (Fifth Edition) by Georgene Lockwood

BOOKS(TEEN):
The Superman Chronicles Volume 8

MEDIA(DVDS):
Bring it on Again
The Bourne Identity

MEDIA(CDS):
Gary Allen: Get off on the Pain
Ludacris: Battle of the Sexes
Blake Shelton: Hillbilly Bone
Disney StarStruck
Lifehouse: Smoke and Mirrors
Johnny Cash: American VI: Ain't no Grave
Sade lovers live

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
I love my dad by Anna Walker
Toy Story 3: A Read-Aloud Storybook by Christine Peymani
Benjamin Pratt & The Keepers of the School: We the Children by Andrew Clements
The Adventures of Benny by Steve Shreve
Danny is Done with Diapers by Amanda Gulliver
My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete
Sassy: The Silver Secret by Sharon M. Draper
Toy Story 3: Toy to Toy
Toy Story 3: The Great Toy Escape
Martha Speaks:Play Ball by Marcy Sacks

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S NONFICTION):
Potty Animals: What to know when you've gotta go! by Hope Vestergaard
Oprah: The little Speaker by Carole Boston Weatherford

MEDIA(CHILDREN'S CDS):
Beethovens Wig 3: Many More Sing Along Symphonies
Kidz Bop 17

New Items

2010-05-22T09:52:00.005-04:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Hot Pursuit by Suzanne BrockMann
Big Jack by J.D. Robb
Man of Fantasy by Rochelle Alers
The Cheating Curve by Paula T. Renfroe

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel (Second Edition) by Nat Gertler
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Personal Bankruptcy by Lita Epstein
The Complete Idiot's Guide to EBAY(Second Edition) by Lissa McGrath
The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Perfect Resume(Fifth Edition) by Susan Ireland
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Home by Peter Richmond
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Money with craigslist by Skip Press
Happy: Simple Steps to Get The Most Out of Life by Ian K. Smith
Wii Fitness For Dummies by Chrustina T. Loguidice

BOOKS(TEEN):
X Men: Prelude to Onslaught
Wolverine Origins

MEDIA(DVDS):
Ace Ventura Jr. Pet Detective

MEDIA(CDS):
My Dinosaur Life: Motion City Soundtrack
Corine Bailey Rae: The Sea
Nick Jonas and the Administration: Who I am
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live in Las Vegas
Spoon: Transference
Barry Manilow: The Greatest Love Songs of All Time

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
Dinosaurs?! by Lila Prap

MEDIA(CHILDREN'S DVDS):
Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures
The Secret of the Magic Gourd

New Items

2010-05-15T10:36:00.009-04:00

BOOKS(FICTION):

The Double Comfort Safari Club by Alexander McCall Smith
Till You Hear From Me by Pearl Cleage
All About Eva by Deidre Berry
The Queen of Palmyra by Minrose Gwin

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vaccinations by Michael Joseph Smith
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Disaster Preparedness by Maurice A. Ramirez
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Selling Your Home by Katie Severance
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Web-Based Business by Steve Slaunwhite
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boosting your Financial IQ by Ken Clark
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss by Lucy Beale
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Invwesting by Edward T Koch
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Low-Cost Startups by Gail Margolies Reid
The Menopause Makeover by Staness Jonekos
Michael Jackson: King Of Pop by Mary K. Pratt
The American Heart Association: Complete Guide to Women's Heart Health
The 2011 Rand McNally Road Atlas

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
Olivia Meets Olivia by Ellie O'Ryan
If you're reading this, it's too late by pseudonymous bosch
Pokemon Adventures v.6
Be Good Bobos by Erica David
I won't share by Hans Wilhelm
So Many Bananas by Tina Gallo
Super Babies Dream Adventure by Christine Ricci
Push Button by Aliki
Toy Story Storybook Collection

MEDIA(CHILDREN'S DVDS):
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2

New Items

2010-04-29T13:10:00.006-04:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Scattered Petals by Amanda Cabot
In Bed with the Duke by Christina Dodd
Wild Ride by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
The Cold Room by J.T. Ellison

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
Window 7 Inside Out by Ed Bott
Making Money From Home: How to Run a Successful Home-Based Business by Donna Partow
The Vegetable Gardner's Bible by Edward C. Smith
Stirring the Pot: A History of African Cuisine by James C. McCann
Eat the Cookie... buy the shoes: Giving yourself permission to lighten up by Joyce Meyer

BOOKS(TEEN):
Batman International

MEDIA(DVD'S):
The National Tree
The Big Kahuna

MEDIA(CD'S):
Them Crooked Vultures
Paul McCartney's Good Evening New York City
Chris Brown:Graffiti
50 Cent: Before I self Destruct
Susan Boyle: I dreamed A Dream

Riddle of the Day

2010-04-24T14:44:00.001-04:00

Why did the football coach go to the bank?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

To get a "quarterback."

New Items

2010-04-22T17:18:00.049-04:00

DVDs

Barney. Imagination Island, the movie
Hart & Soul : the Hart family anthology. (WWE)

Music CD's

Pistol packin' mama &, Spin of the wheel - Hoyt Axton
With You Always - Leofric Thomas
The very best of George Beverly Shea - George Beverly Shea

Books

A touch of dead : Sookie Stackhouse : the complete stories by Charlaine Harris
Hostile intent by Michael Walsh (Large Print)
Whiter than snow by Sandra Dallas (Large Print)
Undoing depression : what therapy doesn't teach you and medication can't give you by Richard O'Connor, Ph. D.
Walk like you have somewhere to go : my journey from mental welfare to mental health
Bankruptcy for small business owners : how to file for chapter 7 by Stephen Elias
Teddy bear counting by Barbara Barbieri McGrath
SpongeBob, soccer star! by David Lewman
Animal crackers fly the coop by Kevin O'Malley
NCAA basketball championship by Annalise Bekkering
Sharks by Miranda Smith
Kingfisher knowledge : Dinosaurs by Nigel Marven
The summer before by Ann M Martin
Samantha the swimming fairy by Daisy Meadows
Gemma the gymnastics fairy by Daisy Meadows
Waiting for baby by Rachel Fuller
My new baby by Rachel Fuller
The silent sea : a novel of the Oregon files by Clive Cussler
Never say never by Lisa Wingate
Steamed : a Steampunk romance by Katie MacAlister
The perfect woman by James Andrus
A witch in time by Madelyn Alt
A whisper to the living by Stuart M Kaminsky
The legacy by Diane Amos (Large Print)
A game of character : a family journey from Chicago's southside to the Ivy League and beyond by Craig Robinson
Blacklands by Belinda Bauer (Large Print)
Nanny returns by Emma McLaughlin (Large Print)
Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr (Large Print)
Flint. Book 6, A king is born by Treasure Hernandez
Divorce after 50 : your guide to the unique legal & financial challenges by Janice Green
Windows 7 all-in-one for dummies
Shift by Rachel Vincent
Us : transforming ourselves and the relationships that matter most by Lisa Oz
Too many murders : a Carmine Delmonico novel by Colleen McCullough
The care and taming of a rogue by Suzanne Enoch
Caught up in the drama by ReShonda Tate Billingsley

New Items

2010-04-08T12:44:00.050-04:00

DVDs

Shawn Michaels: My Journey

Music CDs

Sex Therapy - Robin Thicke
We are Young Money - Young Money
Stronger with each tear - Mary J Blige

Books

Poetrees by Douglas Florian
Slow down for manatees by Jim Arnosky
Cat the cat, who is that? by Mo Willems
Superman : the story of the man of steel by Ralph Cosentino
Miss Brooks loves books (and I don't) by Barbara Bottner
Batman: The man behind the mask
Food allergies by Elaine Landau
Dark Wolverine : the prince
Torch of freedom by David Weber
The Oxford companion to English literature by Dinah Birch
Calling all cars! by Sonia Sander
Somewhere to belong by Judith Miller
Be CentsAble : how to cut your household budget in half by Chrissy Pate
The clouds roll away : a Raleigh Harmon novel by Sibella Giorello
Use your head to get your foot in the door : job search secrets no one else will tell you by Harvey Mackay
The complete idiot's guide to eating well on a budget
Fire truck to the rescue! by Sonia Sander
Pokémon. Battle dimension : The Pokémon sneak.
PCs for dummies
Rachel's garden by Marta Perry
Thank you for firing me! : how to catch the next wave of success after you lose your job
One true love by Lori Copeland
Windows 7 for seniors for dummies
Forget me not : a novel by Vicki Hinze
An impossible attraction by Brenda Joyce
Unknown by Rachel Caine
The complete idiot's guide to Microsoft Windows 7
A cousin's challenge by Wanda E Brunstetter
Selling my soul by Sherri L Lewis
Dead by midnight by Beverly Barton

Another Blog...

2010-04-03T17:30:00.002-04:00

A new blog written by children's staff at our parent branch is in the works. Be sure to visit it for information on programs and events for children and families at both the Maxville and West Regional Branch Libraries.

NEW ITEMS

2010-04-03T10:52:00.006-04:00

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
Mandela's Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life,Love and Courage by Richard Stengel
Blogging For Dummies by Susannah Gardner
Laptops for Seniors for Dummies by Nancy Muir
The Smart Parents Guide by Jennifer Trachtenberg
Active baby, healthy brain by Margaret Sasse
The 10 L aws of Career Reinvention by Pamela Mitchell
The Portable Guidance Counselor
New Job, New you by Alexandra Levit
Barrons Ged:2010 Edition
Cracking the Asvab 2010
Florida Statistical Abstract 2009 (REFERENCE)

BOOKS(TEEN):
Batman: The Black Glove
Batman:Heart of Hush
Spiderman: American Son
Superman:Brainiac

MEDIA(CDS):
Sade Lovers Rock

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
Dora The Explorer: Flowers for Mami Unicorn by Christine Ricci
Ollie's Easter Eggs by Olivier Dunrea

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION):
Jungle Animals: Flip the Flaps
Kids Like Me Learn ABC's by Laura Ronay
Kids Like Me Learn Colors by Laura Ronay

MEDIA(CHILDREN'S DVD'S):
Callou Pretends to be...
Alice in Wonderland:Special Un-Anniversary Edition

NEW ITEMS

2010-03-27T13:17:00.005-04:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Uptown by Virgina Deberry
Mismatch by Tami Hoag
Catalyst: A tale of the Barque Cats by Anne McCaffrey
Spring Break by Kayla Perrin

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
Escaping the Endless Adolescence by Joseph Allen
You on a diet by Michael F. Roizen
What's Wrong with my Plant?(And how do I fix it?) by David Deardorff
Master your Debt: Slash your monthly payments and become debt free by Jordan Goodman
How to change someone you love:Four steps to help you help them by Brad Lamm
Christianity:The first three thousand years by Diarmaid MacCulloch
The Small Business Start Up Kit 2010
Barron's GED Mix 2010
Moon Walk by Michael Jackson

BOOKS (TEEN):
Spider Man: Anti-Venom

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
Who Stole Grandma's Million Dollar Pumpkin Pie by Martha Freeman
Earth Day Girl by Wiley
Scooby Doo: The Movie Star Mystery by Karl Sturk
Angel Cat Sugar: A new Friend by Ellie O'Ryan
Angel Cat Sugar: Spring Picnic by Ellie O'Ryan
Wee Little Bunny by Lauren Thompson
I can be Anything by Jerry Spinelli
My Garden by Kevin Henkes
Hip Hop Dog by Chris Raschka
Dinosaurs love UnderPants by Charlie Freedman
St. Patricks Day by Anne Rockwell
Let's say Hi to Friends who fly! by Mo Willems
No T. Rex in the library by Tony Buzzeo
Cinderella by Quinlan Lee

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION)
Who's at the Seashore? by John Himmelman
Maxed out: Gigantic Creatures from the Past
The Random House Book of Bible Stories by Mary Pope Osborne
Henry Aarons Dream by Matt Tavares
A Smart Kid's Guide to Avoiding Online Predator by David Jakubiak

MEDIA(CHILDREN'S DVDS):
Bob The Builder: Heavy Duty Diggers

NEW ITEMS

2010-03-20T13:12:00.005-04:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
The Ex Chronicles by Carol Taylor
Dark Fire by Elizabeth Lowell
Listen by Rene Gutteridge
Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
Shift your Habit by Elizabeth Rogers
Top 10 of Everything 2010 by Russell Ash

BOOKS(TEEN):
Bleach Volume 30

MEDIA(DVDS):
Mortal Kombat

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
Glitter Girls and the Great Fake Out by Meg Cabot
Dancing Dinos at the Beach by Sally Lucas
Rainbow Magic:Mia the Bridesmaid Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Pokemon:Diamond and Pearl Adventure Volume 6
Goosebumps Horrorland by RL Stine
Brush, Brush, Brush(Board Book)
Do you see Shapes? (Board Book)
I Go Potty(Board Book)
Hide-and-Peek(Board Book)
Can you find colors(Board Book)
5 Busy Ducklings(Board Book)

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION):
Championship Teams by John Hareas
The Nexi Robot by Toney Allman

New Items

2010-03-11T13:02:00.006-05:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Heard it all before by Michele Grant
A Night Too Dark by Dana Stabenow
The Wild Zone by Joy Fielding
At Home in Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
Emerald Embrace by Shannon Drake
The Cougar Club by Susan McBride

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight by Kim West
The Denzel Principle by Jimi Izrael
Ultimate Quilting Bible by Marie Clayton

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
Happy Easter Mouse by Laura Numeroff
I'm a Big Brother by Joanna Cole
I'm a Big Sister by Joanna Cole
Martha Says It With Flowers by Susan Meddaugh
The Little Red Hen by Samantha Brooke
Strike Three, Marley! by Susan Hill
Race you to Bed by Bob Shea

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION):
Horse Crazy by Jessie Haas
But and For, Yet and Nor What is a Conjunction by Brian Cleary
Lazily, Crazily, Just a bit Nasally More about Adverbs by Brian Cleary
The Punctuation Station by Brian Cleary
Dwight Howard by John Fawaz
Scary Creatures Swarms by Jim Pipe
Scary Creatures:Pinnipeds by John Malam
Scary Creatures: Microscopic by Iam Graham
Child of the Civil Rights Movement by Paula Young Shelton

MEDIA(CHILDREN'S DVDS):
Curious George 2: Follow that Monkey
Thomas & The Runaway Kite
Barney: Egg-Cellent Adventures

New Items

2010-03-04T12:25:00.005-05:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Deep Black: Sea of Terror by Stephen Coonts
Last Snow by Eric Van Lustbader
Push by Sapphire

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
The 4 Day Diet by Ian K. Smith
The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting your Grocery Bills in Half by Stephanie Nelson
In Good Times & Bad by M. Gary Neuman
Color Harmony Compendium by Terry Marks

BOOKS(TEEN):
Wolverine & the Black Cat: Claws

BOOKS(CHILDRENS FICTION):
Dino Baseball by Lisa Wheeler
Bionicle: Challenge of Mata Nui by Greg FarshTey
Diego Saves the Tree Frogs by Simon Spotlight
Porky and Bees by Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman

BOOKS(CHILDRENS NON FICTION):
Exploring Space:Living on the Moon by David Baker and Heather Kissock
Exploring Space: International Space Station by David Baker and Heather Kissock
Exploring Space: Journey to Mars by David Baker and Heather Kissock

MEDIA(DVDS):
Passing Strange: The Movie
WWII in HD v1 + v2

MEDIA(CDS):
Bobby Hebb:Sunny
Rod Stewart: Soulbook
Slayer: World Painted Blood

New Items

2010-02-25T13:52:00.005-05:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Believe by Victoria Alexander

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook by Erin Chase
Making the Most of Your Money NOW by Jane Bryant Quinn
Jesus Jobs and Justice by Bettye Collier-Thomas
The Original Dog Bible:2nd Edition by Kristin Mehus-Roe

BOOKS(LARGE PRINT):
Lucky Break by Carly Phillips
Hot on her heels by Susan Mallery
AmigoLand by Oscar Casares

BOOKS(TEEN):
Batman:Under the Cowl
Wolverine:First Class
Superman:All Star

MEDIA(DVDS):
The Best of Raw 2009 v.1
The Best of Raw 2009 v.2
Mercenary for Justice

MEDIA(CDS):
FooFighters:Greatest Hits
Fight Of The Conchords
Atreyu
Bon Jovi: The Circle
Rammstein

MEDIA(Books on CD):
Big Girl by Danielle Steel

Don't Forget your library card!

2010-02-18T15:50:00.004-05:00

Beginning March 1st, 2010, customers must bring their library card or purchase a guest pass to use public computers.

New Items

2010-02-18T13:47:00.008-05:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Devils in Exile by Chuck Hogan
Best African American Fiction by Gerald Early

BOOKS(NON-FICTION):
The Making of African America(The Four Great Migrations) by Ira Berlin
Toni Morrison(A Biography) by Stephanie Li
Over 40 and You're Hired by Robin Ryan
Study Guide: Florida 2007 Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test
Law Enforcement Officer
Correctional Officer
Paper Mache Monsters by Dan Reeder
Willy Mays:The life, the legend by James S. Hirsch

BOOKS(TEEN):
Lockdown by Walter Dean Myers
Sweet, hereafter by Angela Johnson

MEDIA(DVDs):
Abba: In Performance, Book and DVD Set
Albert Collins and the Icebreakers

MEDIA(CDs):
Dashboard Confessional: Alter the Ending
Brian McKnight: Evolution of a Man
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Night Castle
Train: Save Me, San Francisco
TechN9Ne KOD

Westside City Budget Workshop

2010-02-17T17:18:00.002-05:00

How does city budgeting work? Learn how the library and other city services receive their city budgets and provide feedback to government leaders at the city budget workshops.

Openings are still available at the library discussion tables at the workshops, but space is going fast! Register at http://www.myjaxbudget.com.

The budget workshop for the west side is on February 27th so be sure to reserve your spot now!

New Items

2010-02-06T11:11:00.006-05:00

BOOKS(FICTION):
Kelly's Chance by Wanda E Brunstetter
A Lady Like Sarah: A Rocky Creek Romance by Margaret Brownley
The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy
Snapped by Tracy Brown
Dreams that won't let go by Stacy Hawkins Adams
The Hidden Flame by Davis Bunn & Janette Oke
The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen
The Country House Courtship by Linore Rose Burkard
The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher

BOOKS(NONFICTION):
Does this pregnancy make me look fat? By Claire Mysko and Magali Amadei
Make Job Loss Work For You by Richard S. Deems
The Ultimate Super Bowl Book by Bob McGinn
Barrons GED 2010

BOOKS(TEEN):
The Amazing Spider Man: Election Day
Ultimate Spider Man: Ultimatum
Naruto: Shonen Jump: Volume 47
Fabulous by Simone Bryant

MEDIA(DVDS):
CDL Skills and Road Test: Tractor Trucks
CDL Skills and Road Test: Straight Trucks
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Test: Tractor Trucks
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Test: Straight Trucks
CDL Written Test Refresher

BOOKS(CHILDREN'S FICTION):
The 39 Clues(Book 7: The Viper's Nest) by Peter Lerangis
Pokemon Adventures version 5
I am Going by Mo Willems
Whoo Goes There? by Jennifer A. Ericsson

BOOKS(CHILDRENS NONFICTION):
My Body Belongs to Me by Jill Starishevsky

MEDIA(CHILDRENS DVDS):
VeggieTales: Silly Little Thing Called Love
Diego Saves Christmas

New Items

2010-02-04T12:43:00.005-05:00

Books(FICTION):
The Tale of Applebeck Orchard by Susan Wittig Albert
Vanishing Act by Fern Michaels
Mrs.Malory and Any Man's Death by Hazen Holt
Hidden Empire by Orson Scott Card

Books(NONFICTION):
Paying for College Without Going Broke(2010 Edition) by Kalman A Chany

MEDIA(DVDS):
Breaking Point 2009
TLC(Tables Ladders Chairs) 2009

BOOKS(CHILDRENS FICTION):
Sassy:The Birthday Storm by Sharon M. Draper

BOOKS(CHILDRENS NONFICTION):
A Smart Girls Guide to the Internet by Sharon Cindrich

MEDIA(CHILDRENS CD):
25 Favorite Christmas Songs

MEDIA(CHILDRENS DVDS):
The Best of Bob the Builder
Scooby's All Star Laff-A-Lympics Volume 1

New Items

2010-01-30T10:30:00.010-05:00

BOOKS(FICTION):

Death of A Valentine by M.C. Beaton
Red's Hot Honky-Tonk Bar by Pamela Morsi
House of Reckoning by John Saul
The Atlantis Revelation by Thomas Greanias
The Tiger Warrior by David Gibbins
Mr Monk in Trouble by Lee Goldberg
If he's sinful by Hannah Howell
Demon Bound by Caitlin Kittredge
Heart of Darkness by Gena Showalter
Batman:Battle for the Cowl Companion
Batman Monsters

BOOKS(NONFICTION):

10-Fold Origami by Peter Engel

BOOKS(TEEN):

The Come Up(The World is mine) by Lyah Leflore
Drama High(Culture Clash) by L. Divine
Batman:Private Casebook

MEDIA(CDS):

Monsters of Folk
Five Finger Death Punch:War is the Answer
The Swell Season:Strict Joy
RaekWon:Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Part II
Kiss: Sonic Boom

BOOKS(CHILDRENS FICTION):

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by M.J Knight
How do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats? by Jane Yolen
How do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs? by Jane Yolen
Click, Clack, ABC by Doreen Cronin
Goldilicious by Victoria Kann
Batman:The Brave and the Bold

BOOKS(CHILDRENS NONFICTION):

Constellations by F.S. KIM
Sojourner Truth's Steo-Stomp Stride by Pinkney

MEDIA( CHILDRENS CD):

Kidz Bop Christmas

MEDIA(CHILDRENS DVD):

Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws

Get to Zero!

2010-01-16T11:30:00.005-05:00

As of July 1, 2010 the balance on a library customer's account needs to be zero to use the card. This includes using the computers, placing holds, checking out and renewing materials.

New Items

2010-01-16T11:26:00.009-05:00

BOOKS(FICTION):

The Swan Thieves(A Novel) by Elizabeth Kostova
Only a Duke Will Do by Sabrina Jeffries
California Connection 2 by Chunichi

BOOKS(NONFICTION):

Your Money Ratio: 8 Simple Tools For Financial Security by Charles Farrell
Wealth Watchers: A Simple Program to Help You Spend Less and Save More by Alice Wood
The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes by Bob Greene
Our Florida Legacy:Landy Legend and Leadership by Barlow

Books(TEEN):

Next Semester by Cecil R. Cross II

Media(DVDs):

Survivor Series 2009

Media(CDs):

Lil Boosie: Superbad
The Black Crowes:Before the frost
Mario:DNA
Metalocalypse:Dethklok Dethalbum II

Media(Books on CD):

It's your Time:Joel Osteen

New Stuff

2009-12-26T10:14:00.002-05:00

Books

Bloodline by Maggie Shayne (Large Print)
Nanny Returns by Emma McLaughlin
Posing Beauty: African American Images from the 1890s to the Present by Deborah Willis
Rhino Ranch by Larry McMurtry (Large Print)
So Happy Together by Maryann McFadden (Large Print)
Speed Decorating by Jill Vegas
Straight for the Hip by Susan Mallery (Large Print)
The Black Book 35th Anniversary Ed.
The Hidden Flame by Davis Bunn & Janette Oke
The Hidden Man by David Ellis (Large Print)
Unhallowed Ground by Heather Graham

DVDs

Hell in a Cell 2009
Hulk Hogan’s Unreleased Collector’s Series

New Materials

2009-12-15T12:30:00.004-05:00

Music CDs

Ellipse - Imogen Heap
Hot August Night/NYC - Neil Diamond

DVDs

Matilda
The Anthology: Survivor Series 1987-1991 (WWE)
The Anthology: Survivor Series 1992-1996 (WWE)

Books

Johns Hopkins Medicine Patients' Guide to Breast Cancer
Wings of Creation by Brenda Cooper
But I Trusted You and Other True Cases: Ann Rule's Crime Files: Vol. 14 (Large Print)
The Definitive Visual History War: From Bronze-Age Battles to 21st Century Conflict

New Items

2009-12-10T15:42:00.003-05:00

Books

A Single Rose by Barbara Delinsky
Cracking the ACT 2010 Edition
Drama 99 FM by Janine A. Morris
Flirt by Tracy Brown, K’Wan, and Angel Mitchell
Midnight Rainbow by Linda Howard
Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
The Batman Chronicles Vol. 8
The Complete Book of Curtains, Drapes, and Blinds by Wendy Baker
The Florida Handbook 2009-2010 (Reference)
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2010 (Reference)
When the Game Was Ours by Larry Bird, Ervin Magic Johnson, w/ Jackie MacMullan
X-Men Forever Vol. 1
You: Having A Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy

DVDs

Bionicle: The Legend Reborn
Don’t Trip… He Ain’t Through With Me Yet! – Steve Harvey
Road Trip

New Items

2009-12-05T12:08:00.003-05:00

Books

An Eye for an Eye by Irene Hannon
Cascades: Romancing America: Washington by Mary Davis
Cowboy Christmas by Mary Connealy
Decision Time by Earl Sewell
Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle
Hoosier Crossroads: Romancing America: Indiana by Jennifer Johnson
The Measure of Mercy by Lauraine Snelling
The Rose Legacy by Kristen Heitzmann
The Wrecker by Clive Cussler (Large Print)
Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin
Tiling: Expert Advice to Get the Job Done Right
Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane
Urge to Kill by John Lutz
Your Income Tax 2010: For Preparing Your 2009 Tax Return

New Materials

2009-11-28T12:58:00.008-05:00

Books

A Dream to Call My Own by Tracie Peterson
A Gangster’s Girl Saga by Chunichi
Betting on Love by Cheris Hodges
Christmas Cake by Lynne Hinton
Doom with a View by Victoria Laurie
Ends of the Earth by Tim Downs
Hostile Takeovers by Michael A. Black
Lord of Sin by Susan Krinard
Making Great Decisions: Reflections: For A Life Without Limits by T. D. Jakes
Pleasure by Jacquelyn Frank
Storm of Shadows by Christina Dodd
The Atlantis Code by Charles Brokan

Music CDs

Gloriana
Justine More
Keep On Loving You – Reba
Twang – George Straight

DVDs

The Mysteries of Pittsburg

Granny and the Letter L

2009-11-25T14:57:00.001-05:00

Granny finally got the camera timer to cooperate but thinks this photo is a bit bland. She's definitely not in the running to become america's next top photographer.

The letter l is a very important part of the alphabet, Granny thinks, because the word letter begins with it. Without l, we couldn't even say what l is! [Granny's lately become something of a philosopher (look this up in a dictionary if you don't know what it means).]

Granny wants to tell you about several leaf books that are quite neat.

I Am a Leaf-In this book, you can learn all about the cycle and function of leaves. It's a little on the long side, so Granny only recommends reading a little at a time.

Fall Is for Friends-Granny thinks this book is especially fun because two young friends try everything they can think of to get leaves to fall from the trees--even singing! "Singing to leaves," remarks Granny, "imagine!"

Do Cows Turn Colors in the Fall?-The title alone should make you want to read this book. "This book is chock full of the silliest questions!" says Granny.

Mouse’s First Fall-Granny thinks this book is simple and sweet. It's about mice playing in fall leaves.

Freddie and Flossie and the Leaf Monster-Something is moving in the pile of fall leaves. What could it be? "Don't be afraid," says Granny. "It's just a...." We'll cut Granny off here. We don't want her to ruin the ending!

If you're looking to move around a little in between reading all these books, Granny recommends the following rhymes and songs.

“5 Little Leaves”
[start with five fingers held up]
5 little leaves, so bright and gay,
Hung on a tree one nice fall day.
The wind came blowing round and round.
And one little leaf came tumbling down.
[count down until no leaves are left]
No little leaves, so bright and gay,
Hung on a tree one nice fall day.
The wind came blowing round and round.
It was time for winter to come to town.

“The Little Leaves Fall Gently Down”
[stretch legs out straight in front of you]
Start with hands over head and
slowly move them down.
The little leaves fall gently down,
[Flutter hands and wiggle fingers.]
Red and yellow, orange and brown,
[continue fluttering…]
Whirling, whirling round and round
[make swirls in air with hands]
Down, down, down.
[drop hands to toes and head towards
outstretched leg]

“Leaves on the Ground”
When leaves are on the ground,
[point to ground]
Instead of on the trees,
[hold hands over head with wrists bent]
I like to make a pile of them,
Way up to my knees.
[pat knees]
I like to run and jump in them
[run in place and then jump once]
And kick them all around.
[kick feet]
I like the prickly feel of them
And the crickly, crackly sound.
[try to snap fingers]

“Leaves are a Blowin’”
[Tune of “Shortening Bread”]
[you can hold paper leaves and
move them as the song says to]
Leaves are a blowin’, blowin’, blowin’.
Leaves are a blowin’ in the wind.
Leaves are a blowin’, blowin’, blowin’.
Leaves are a blowin’ [here, substitute
positional language like “up and down,”
“behind our backs,” or “side to side.”]

“Ten Little Leaves”
[tune of “Ten Little Indians”]
One little, two little, three little leaves,
Four little, five little, six little leaves,
Seven little, eight little, nine little leaves,
Ten little leaves fall down.
[count out on fingers; then wiggle fingers
and lower hands like falling leaves]

Riddle of the Day

2009-11-24T17:37:00.002-05:00

What is yellow, has four wheels, and lots of arms and legs?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

A school bus full of children.

New Items

2009-11-19T11:45:00.003-05:00

Books

Home in Time for Christmas by Heather Graham
Mayo Clinic: Family Health Handbook
Shaman King Vol. 25
Sins of the Father by Angela Benson
The Amazing Spider-Man: Death and Dating
The Crisis by David Poyer
The Jewel of His Heart by Maggie Brendan
The Memory Quilt by T. D. Jakes
Who Do I Talk To? By Neta Jackson

DVDs

Adoration
Bart got a Room
Black Christmas
The Final Countdown

Granny and the Letter F

2009-11-18T16:47:00.002-05:00

When coming up with a post for the letter f, Granny tried, again, to use the timer on the camera. As you can see, she had too many chickens...or, uh, roosters...to count, and the picture was snapped before she was ready. She thought it was funny and wanted me to post it anyway. After all, the letter f itself is awfully funny.

Friends, family, fudge, funky, flip, and flop are few words that start with f. Farm is one of Granny's favorite f words, however, and since we're talking about the letter f, she just has to mention a few of her favorite farm books. [Granny wants you to see if you can find two more f words near the end of the last sentence.]

Granny has several favorite books about farms:

1. Baa! Moo! What Will We Do? by A. H. Benjamin / illustrated by Jane Chapman
2. Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm by Joy Cowley / illustrated by Elizabeth Fuller
3. Millie Wants to Play written an illustrated by Janet Pederson
4. The Big Red Barn by Margeret Wise Brown / pictures by Felicia Bond
5. Cock-a-Doodle-Moo! written and illustrated by Bernard Most
6. There’s a Cow in the Cabbage Patch by Stella Blackstone / illustrated by Clare Beaton
7. How Kind! written and illustrated by Mary Murphy

She also some super fun rhymes that she wants to share with you:

Cows in the Meadow
Cows in the meadow,
Take a little nap.
(Pretend to sleep.)
Thunder!
(Stamp your feet on the floor.)
Lightning!
(Clap your hands.)
Jump up and clap!
(Jump and clap.)

Visiting the Farm
I went to visit the farm one day.
[Walk in place.]
I saw a cow across the way.
[Pretend to look for cow
while shading eyes w/hand.]
And what do you think I heard it say?
[Ask for the correct sound.]

[Repeat with other animals and sounds.]

New Stuff

2009-11-05T12:18:00.002-05:00

Books

Girls from Da Hood 2
Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
House of Reckoning by John Saul
Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving
Little Black Girl Lost 3 by Keith Lee Johnson
Master the Military Flight Aptitude Tests
Pursuit of Honor by Vince Flynn
Resumes for the 50+ Job Hunter
Sisters & Husbands by Connie Briscoe
SkipBeat! Vol. 19
Southern Light by Danielle Steel
The American Civil War: A Military History by John Keegan
The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell
True to the Game III by Terri Woods

DVDs

NCIS Season 3

Riddle of the Day

2009-10-31T13:05:00.000-04:00

What do you call it when Halloween spirits rob a bank?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

A polter-heist

New Items

2009-10-31T11:45:00.005-04:00

Books

A Christmas Promise by Anne Perry
A Gangster’s Girl by Chunichi
Angle Time by Anne Rice
Around The Way Girls
Around The Way Girls 4
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
Blow by 50 Cent & K’wan
Body of Evidence by Roy Glenn
Desperate Hoodwives by Meesha Mink
Diamond Playgirls
Don’t Hate the Player…Hate the Game by Brandie
Girls From Da Hood 3
Girls From Da Hood 4
Hood by Noire
Lady First by Relentless Aaron
Love Trumps Game by D.Y. Phillips
Mistress by Meisha J. Camm
Payback With Ya Life by Wahida Clark
Reasonable Doubt by Mark Anthony
Seems Like You’re Ready by Relentless Aaron
Single With Benefits by Relentless Aaron
Still Hood by K’wan
Sugar Daddy by Relentless Aaron
Temperatures Rising by Brenda Jackson
The Clique by Brandie
The Diamond District by 50 Cent & Derrick R. Pledger
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Ralationship: How to Support Your Partner and Keep Your Relationship Healthy by Diane England, PhD
Thong on Fire by Noire
Thugs and the Women Who Love Them by Wahida Clark
To Live and Die in Harlem by Relentless Aaron
Who’s Loving You by Mary B. Morrison

DVDs

Power Rangers: RPM: Race For Corinth

Books on CD

The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood

New Items

2009-10-29T12:26:00.002-04:00

Books

Atlas Of Anatomy
Death Before Dishonor by 50 Cent & Nikki Turner
Dental Assisting Exam
Derelict by 50 Cent & Relentless Aaron
Intervention by Terri Blackstock
Just Listen by Mark Goulston
Sistah for Sale by Miasha
Still Dirty by Vickie M. Stringer
The Hood Life by Meesha Mink and De’Nesha Diamond
The Ski Mask Way by 50 Cent & K. Elliott

DVDs

Scooby-Doo Where Are You!: Vol. 3: Hello Mummy
Scooby-Doo! And the Loch Ness Monster
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 8
The Rescuers

Riddle of the Day

2009-10-24T09:46:00.000-04:00

What has four legs, a head, and leaves?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

Dining Table

New Items

2009-10-22T14:14:00.004-04:00

Books

150 Greatest Tech Prep Careers 2nd Ed.
50 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden Plants
A Hustler’s Wife by Nikki Turner
Around the Way Girls 2
Breaking the Rules by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Girls from Da Hood by Mikki Turner
I’m Still Wifey by Kiki Swinson
Life After Wifey by Kiki Swinson
Little Black Girl Lost 2 by Keith Lee Johnson
Little Black Girl Lost 3 by Keith Lee Johnson
Little Black Girl Lost 4 by Keith Lee Johnson
Norma Vally’s Bathroom Fix-Ups
Patterson Heights by Felicia Pride
Supreme Clientele by Ashley & JaQuavis
T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E. by Sanyika Shakur
The First Lady by Carl Weber
The Prada Plan by Ashley Antoinette
The Return of a Gangster’s Girl by Chunichi
The Top 100: The Fastest-Growing Careers for the 21st Century 4th Ed.
Thug Lovin’ by Wahida Clark
True to the Game by Teri Woods

DVDs

Fanboys
JCVD: Jean-Claude Van Damme
Romeo & Juliet (1968)

New Stuff

2009-10-15T18:41:00.005-04:00

Books

13 ½ by Nevada Barr
9 Dragons by Michael Connelly
California Connection by Chunichi
Chaser by Miasha
Diva Diaries by Janine A. Morris
Flint Book #2: Working Girls by Treasure Hernandez
Flint Book #5: Back In The Hood by Treasure Hernandez
Holidaze by L. Divine
Little Black Girl Lost 2 by Keith Lee Johnson
Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen
Payback is a Mutha by Wahida Clark
Playing Dirty by Kiki Swinson
Rain Storm by Vanessa Miller
Reality Check by Eric Pete
Say You’re One of Them by Uwem Akpan
Sweeter Than Honey by Mary B. Morrison
The Aftermath by Anna J.
The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson
The Wounded Warrior Handbook: A Resource Guide for Returning Veterans
Thug Matrimony by Wahida Clark
Try Me by Rikki Dixon
Watch Your Back by Lisay Watson

DVDs

Batman the Animated Series Vol. 2
Batman the Animated Series Vol. 3
Batman the Animated Series Vol. 4
Cleopatra Special Edition
Gospel Hill
Kiss Me Kate
Poltergeist
Superman the Animated Series Vol. 1
Superman the Animated Series Vol. 2
Superman the Animated Series Vol. 3
The Secret Garden

A Riddle for You

2009-10-14T14:36:00.001-04:00

What turns everything around but does not move?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

A Mirror

Today's Riddle

2009-10-09T14:25:00.001-04:00

The more of them you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

Footsteps.

Riddle of the Day

2009-10-08T09:27:00.000-04:00

Where do you find roads without vehicles, forests without trees, and cities without houses?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

A Map

New Hours of Operation Beginning October 10th!

2009-10-07T12:56:00.006-04:00

The Maxville Library's operating hours are changing!

We will now have the following schedule:

Sunday and Monday: closed
Tuesday and Thursday: open 12-8 pm
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: open 10-6 pm

Thanks for all your support during the past few months! Because of your help in calling your local council representatives, the library system was able to negotiate for more funding to help keep branches open more hours.

Today's Riddle

2009-10-07T12:53:00.003-04:00

What's full of holes but still holds water?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

A sponge!

New Items

2009-10-06T15:35:00.003-04:00

Books

1000 Home Ideas by Stafford Cliff
300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree 3rd Ed.
Atlas of the North American Indian 3rd ed. 2009
Backstage by Nikki Turner
Bleach Vol. 25
Bleach Vol. 28
Boulevard by Stephen Jay Schwartz
Fearless by Max Lucado
Guinness World Records 2010: The Book of the Decade (Reference)
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
Kovels’ Antique & collectibles Price Guide 2010 (Reference)
Lift Every Voice: The NAACP and the Making of the Civil Rights Movement
Naruto Vol. 32
On the Line by Serena Williams
Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving Herself a Break by Sherri Shepherd
Role of a Lifetime by James Brown
Simple Skin Beauty by Ellen Marmur, MD
The 1-2-3 Money Plan by Gregory Karp
The complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement 2009
The Princess and the Pea by Vitoria Alexander
Wolverine: Flies to a Spider
X-Men First Class: Finals

DVDs

3 Mo Divas
A Crime of Passion (The Mary Higgins Clark Collection)
Before I Say Goodbye (The Mary Higgins Clark Collection)
Boston Legal Season 1
Bottle Shock
He Sees You When You’re Sleeping (The Mary Higgins Clark Collection)
I’ll Be Seeing You (The Mary Higgins Clark Collection)
Tango & Cash
The Cradle Will Fall (The Mary Higgins Clark Collection)
Try To Remember (The Mary Higgins Clark Collection)
We’ll Meet Again (The Mary Higgins Clark Collection)

Music CDs

Black Summer’s Night – Maxwell
Lines, Vines and Trying Times – Jonas Brothers

Maxville Riddle of the Day 10/5/2009

2009-10-05T13:50:00.001-04:00

What flies without wings?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

Time.

New Items

2009-10-03T13:18:00.003-04:00

Books

Teen Titans: Changing of the Guard Vol. 10
Ultimate X-Men: Ultimate Collection Vol. 3
Political Profiles: Michelle Obama
Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar by James Marcus Bach
The Job-Hunter’s Survival Guide by Richard N. Bolles
Have A Little Faith: A True Story by Mitch Albom
Nappily in Bloom by Trisha R. Thomas
1-900 Anytime by Tracy Price-Thompson
The Call of Zulina by Kay Marshall Strom
Dawn’s Prelude by Tracie Peterson
Beneath the Bleeding by Val McDermid
Rough Country by John Stanford
Get the Job You Want Even When No One’s Hiring by Ford R. Myers
A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve
Eating Disorders Information for Teens
The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood

Books on CD

Relentless by Dean Koontz

H is for Hats!

2009-10-01T10:46:00.008-04:00

For her first post, Granny wanted to talk about the letter h. One of her favorite h words is hat. She wanted to show you the rhyming hat that we sometimes wear during preschool storytime. It is a very special hat that helps us figure out if words rhyme.

She also wants to let you know about four of her favorite books about hats.

In Mrs. Honey's Hat (written and illustrated by Pam Adams), a woman's nephew and several different animals each decide to take items off her beautifully decorated hat. They leave other objects on it--and some pretty strange ones too--and she doesn't even notice! Mrs. Honey reminds Granny of one of her closest friends, Matilda, so she just couldn't stop laughing at this book.

In Who Took the Farmer's Hat? (story by Joan Nodset, pictures by Fritz Siebel), the wind blows away a farmer's favorite hat. You'll be surprised who ends up with the hat and what they use it for. Granny thinks it's good the farmer lets them keep it because it would never come clean! Ick!

The animals in Blue Hat, Green Hat (Sandra Boynton) are just a wee bit confused, according to Granny. Poor things! A couple of them just don't know how to properly dress themselves!

If you like to look at photographs of hats (one of Granny's favorite activities), Granny recommends Whose Hat? by Margaret Miller. The tricky thing about this book is guessing to whom each hat belongs. Granny has confidence in you. She knows you will get them all right (but if you don't, you only have to turn the page to find out).

If you need some breaks in between reading these books, Granny suggests getting your wiggles out with either of these two action rhymes:

My Hat it Has Three Corners
[“my”-point to self;
“hat”-point to head;
“three”-hold up three fingers;
“corners”- bend arm and point to elbow]
My hat, it has three corners.
Three corners has my hat.
And had it not three corners,
It would not be my hat.

[Try to do this one really fast. Granny says it's very tricky!]

Hats
A cowboy wears a cowboy hat
Hands encircle head
As he gallops on his horse.
“Gallop” with feet
A firefighter’s hat keeps her safe
Hands encircle head
As fires run their course.
Pretend to hose fire
A clown wears a pointy hat
Hands form point on head
And a smile upon his face.
Smile broadly and point to it
And astronauts wear helmets,
Encircle face with hands
When blasting into space.
Palms together, shoot hands up to sky

Alfie Bette Frahmatozy Returns

2009-10-01T10:38:00.004-04:00

Since it looks like Granny will still be able to volunteer here at the Maxville Library (she wasn't sure she'd be able to if it was open just 2 days a week), she has decided that she wants to contribute to our blog again. She talked one of the part-timers into letting her borrow the branch camera because she wanted to experiment with taking self-portraits using the camera's timer. We apologize for the resulting images.... [She went a little crazy!]

"Happy new fiscal year day!" says Granny. [She's excited because it's October 1st and we are all still here.]

Riddle of the Day

2009-10-01T09:53:00.001-04:00

What goes around and around a tree, but never goes into the wood?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

Tree Bark

Good News

2009-09-30T17:36:00.004-04:00

The city council has approved a budget for fiscal year 09-10 that includes an amendment restoring $750,000 to the Jacksonville Public Library system in order to restore some of the hours at branches facing cuts. We will keep you posted on what changes, if any, will be occuring at the Maxville Branch. We believe that the two-day-a-week plan will not be put into effect, but we are not sure if the hours will be exactly the same as they are now. Thanks for all your support and letting your voices be heard by our local city council member!

A Riddle for You

2009-09-30T12:56:00.001-04:00

What do you get when you cross an automobile with a household animal?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

A carpet.

A Riddle for You

2009-09-28T15:43:00.001-04:00

What kind of cookies would you feed your pet canary?

(highlight the line below for the answer)

Chocolate chirp cookies.

New Items

2009-09-26T11:29:00.005-04:00

Books

Blood Safari by Deon Meyer
Cosmetology Certification Exam 2009
Electrician’s Licensing Exam 2009
Gossip Girl: The Carlyles: Love the One You’re With by Cecily Von Ziegesar
Hard Ball by Sara Paretsky
Hothouse Orchid by Stuart Woods
Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony E. Zuiker
Mama Dearest by E. Lynn Harris
Master the Firefighter Exam 2009
Medical Assistant Exam Review 2nd Ed. 2009
MLA Handbook 17th Ed. 2009
NCLEX-RN 2010
Plumber’s Licensing Exam 2009
Pocket Guide to the Afterlife by Jason Boyett
Silent Killer by Beverly Barton
Spider-Man: Mary Jane: ...You Just Hit the Jackpot
Take Your Oxygen First: Protecting Your Health and Happiness While Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss
Tangent: Superman’s Reign Vol. 2
The Amazing Spider-Man: Crime and Punisher
The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding by Marianne Neifert, MD
The Lost Art of Gratitude by Alexander McCall Smith
The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie Omartian
Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
Warning Signs by C. J. Lyons
Witch Craft by Caitlin Kittredge
X-Men: Original Sin
You Can Build: Wiring

Audio Books

Maximum Ride: The Final Warning by James Patterson

Riddle of the Day

2009-09-26T09:42:00.000-04:00

What game do pigs like best?

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Pig-Pong

A Riddle for You

2009-09-23T17:42:00.002-04:00

What do cows put on their pancakes?

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Moople syrup! [Groan!!!]

A Riddle for You

2009-09-21T18:49:00.001-04:00

Which hand should you use to stir your hot chocolate?

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Neither. Use a spoon.

New Items

2009-09-19T11:22:00.003-04:00

Books

If He Was Wicked by Hannah Howell
Loves First Light: A Novel by Tamie Carie
Michael 1958-2009
Norma Vally’s Kitchen Fix-Ups: More Than 30 Projects for Every Skill Level
Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide 39th Ed.
Shaman King Vol. 19
Shaman King Vol. 24
The Justice Game by Randy Singer
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
The National Parks by Dayton Duncan & Ken Burns
True Compass by Edward M. Kennedy

DVDs

Barack Obama (The Biography Channel)
Sergeant York

Music CDs

American Saturday Night – Brad Paisley
Black Clouds & Silver Linings – Dream Theater
Engage – Killswitch
Far – Regina Spektor
Jeremih
Nothing Personal – All Time Low
One Man’s Thoughts – Ginuwine
Wilco (the album)

New Items*

2009-09-15T13:55:00.007-04:00

Books

Almost Home by Debbie Macomber
Bleach Vol. 19
Bloodshed of Eagles by William W. Johnstone
Dust to Dust by Beverly Connor
Feminista: A Novel by Erica Kennedy
My Wicked Marquess by Gaelen Foley
Post Office Jobs: Explore & Find Jobs, Prepare for the 473 Postal Exam, and Locate All Job Opportunities by Dennis V. Damp
Shaman King Vol. 15
Shaman King Vol. 17
Shaman King Vol. 18
Shaman King Vol. 20
Skip Beat! Vol. 11
Skip Beat! Vol. 12
Skip Beat! Vol. 13
Skip Beat! Vol. 14
Skip Beat! Vol. 15
The Fire King by Marjorie Liu

*Please note that we only post new teen and adult materials on the blog. New children's items come in regularly as well, but due to volume we do not list them here.

New Items

2009-09-12T11:23:00.002-04:00

Books

206 Bones by Kathy Reichs (Large Print)
92 Pacific Boulevard by Debbie Macomber (Large Print)
Chosen To Die by Lisa Jackson
Cornered by Brandon Massey
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
Darkness Calls by Marjorie M. Liu
Four-Year Colleges (Reverence)
I Can See You by Karen Rose
Obsidian Prey by Jane Castle (Large Print)
Rapture by Jacquelyn Frank
Redemption Alley by Lilith Saintcrow
Shaman King Vol. 16
Storm of Visions by Christina Dood
The Invisible Mountain by Caroline De Robertis (Large Print)
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
The Magic, The Madness, The Whole Story 1958-2009: Michael Jackson by J. Randy Taraborrelli
The Scoop by Fern Michaels (Large Print)
The Spire by Richard North Patterson
Too Little, Too Late by Victoria Christopher Murray
Two-Year Colleges (Reference)

Music CDs

Hank Williams: The Ultimate Collection

Riddle of the Day

2009-09-12T09:41:00.003-04:00

How many raisins can you eat on an empty stomach?

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Only 1 (after that your stomach is not empty).

New Items

2009-09-08T14:24:00.007-04:00

Books

Lady Jasmine: A Novel by Victoria Christopher Murrary
The Europe Book: A Journey Through Every Country On The Continent
World War II: The Definitive Visual History
Never the Bride: A Novel by Cheryl McKay & Rene Gutteridge
Making Freedom: The Extraordinary Life of Venture Smith by Chandler B. Saint & George A. Krimsky
Alibi by Sydney Bauer
Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much: A Brother’s Take on Dating and Mating for Sistas by Finesse Mitchell
Ghetto Girls IV: Young Luv by Anthony Whyte
The Amazing Spider-man: New Ways To Die
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
Big Machine: a Novel by Victor LaValle

DVDs

Terminal Velocity
Enough
The Tudors Season 1 Vol. 2
Frozen River
Elegy

Music CDs

Live from Madison Square Garden – Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
Greatest Hits II – Kenny Chesney

Maxville Riddle of the Day

2009-09-02T09:49:00.001-04:00

What do you call a dinner that talks back to you?

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Rude food.

New Items

2009-09-01T15:15:00.004-04:00

Books

206 Bones by Kathy Reichs
Cracking the GED 2010 Ed.
Diary of a Sex Addict by Shalona L. Amos
Good Ain’t Blind by Mary Monroe
Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey
Rhino Ranch by Larry McMurtry
Skin Deep by Mark Del Franco
Spartan Gold by Clive Cussler
Superman & Batman Vs. Vampires & Werewolves
The Bridegroom: A Stone Creek Novel by Linda Lael Miller
The Devil Is a Lie by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
The Law of Nines by Terry Goodkind
Vanishing Act by Fern Michaels

Music CDs

Big Whiskey & The GrooGrux King - Dave Matthews Band

New Items

2009-08-29T11:32:00.001-04:00

Books

The Taste of the Night by Vicki Pettersson
Bookmarked For Death by Lorna Barrett
Bending the Rules by Susan Anderson
Knockout Entrepreneur by George Foreman
Alex Cross’s Trial by James Patterson
The Happy Camper: An Essential Guide to Life Outdoors by Kevin Callan
The Boyology: a teen girl’s crash course in all things boys by Sarah O’Leary Burningham
Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes by Robin Jones Gunn
The Official SAT Study Guide 2009
Batman: Hush
Paparazzi Princess: Secrets of my Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita
Dark Lover by Brenda Joyce
City of Souls by Vicki Pettersson
The Mist by Carla Neggers
Even Money by Dick Francis

DVDs

Malcome in the Middle: The Complete First Season

Music CDs

Secret, Profane & Sugarcane – Elvis Costello

Today's Riddle

2009-08-28T09:43:00.001-04:00

What do lumberjacks take to grocery stores?

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Chopping lists.

Riddle of the Day

2009-08-27T10:17:00.000-04:00

Why are fish such bad tennis players?

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They don't want to go near the net.

New Items

2009-08-25T13:42:00.003-04:00

DVDs

Mr. Untouchable

Music CDs

Abnormally Attracted To Sin – Tori Amos
The Ecstatic – Mos Def
Mitchel Musso
Uolifter – 311
The Last – Aventura
Blackout! 2 – Methodman Redman
Chickenfoot

Books

Bleach Vol. 24
Appetite by Erika J. Kendrick
Practicing What You Preach by Vanessa Davis Griggs
The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners by Luanne Rice
The Summer Kitchen by Lisa Wingate
Rules of Vengeance by Christopher Reich
Caring for Our Parents by Howard Gleckman
Dying For Mercy by Mary Jane Clark

Riddle of the Day

2009-08-25T11:57:00.002-04:00

What kind of boat does a prize-winning athlete sail on?

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A Champion-ship

Riddle of the Day

2009-08-22T12:57:00.000-04:00

Why didn't the rooster want to go bungee jumping?

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He was too chicken.

Summer Reading Program Prize-winners

2009-08-20T09:36:00.003-04:00

We have completed the drawings for our summer reading grand prizes here at the Maxville Branch Library.

Our two grand prize winners for the children's program were David Criswell and Danielle Barber.

Out two grand prize winners for the teen program were Anne DeLua and Victoria Anderson.

Way to go guys!

Riddle of the Day

2009-08-20T09:20:00.000-04:00

What sidewalk games do rabbits always win?

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Hopscotch

Today's Riddle

2009-08-19T10:03:00.001-04:00

Where do tigers get their exercise?

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The jungle gym.

New Items

2009-08-18T13:53:00.001-04:00

Books

Bad Moon Rising by Sherrily Kenyon
Foul Play by Janet Evanovich
Rain Gods: A Novel by James Lee Burke (Large Print)
Skip-Beat! Vol. 10
Skip-Beat! Vol. 16
Smash But by Sandra Brown
Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
The Superman Chronicles Vol. 7
Twenties Girl: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella
Vanished by Joseph Finder

DVDs

Look

CDs

Back On My B.S. – Busta Rhymes
Disney Channel Playlist
Isolated Incident – Dane Cook
New Again – Taking Back Sunday
The Eternal – Sonic Youth
The High End of Low – Marilyn Manson
The Introduction of Marcus Cooper – Pleasure P

Today's Riddle

2009-08-17T15:22:00.004-04:00

What kind of fish is easiest to catch at night?

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Starfish.

New Items

2009-08-15T11:19:00.003-04:00

Books

Barron’s ASVAB 9th Ed.
Barron’s Passkey to the ASVAB
Kaplan GED 2009-2010
Master the ASVAB 21st Ed.
Master the GED 2009
McGraw-Hill ASVAB 2009
Second Skin by Caitlin Kittredge
The Defector by Daniel Silva (Large Print)

Books on CD

A rogue of My Own by Johanna Lindsey
Brimstone by Robert Parker
Knock Out by Catherine Coulter
The crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells

DVDs

Feast of Love
Sliver
Snake Eyes
Snow Day
Striptease
The Flock

Music CDs

Shallow Life – Lacuna Coil

Riddle of the Day

2009-08-15T09:34:00.003-04:00

Why are football stadiums always cool?

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Because they are filled with fans.

Today's Riddle

2009-08-14T12:32:00.001-04:00

Why was the baseball player sent to jail?

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He stole too many bases.

Riddle of the Day

2009-08-13T10:26:00.001-04:00

What game do mama birds play with their baby birds?

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beak-aboo

Today's Riddle

2009-08-12T12:25:00.001-04:00

Why couldn't the sailors play cards on the boat?

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The captain was standing on the deck.

New Items

2009-08-11T15:21:00.001-04:00

Books

Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles by Richard Dowden
Alibi: A Novel by Teri Woods
Cracking the SSAT & ISEF 2010 Ed.
Daniel X: Watch the Skies by James Patterson
Demons Not Included by Cheyenne McCray
Frommer’s The Carolina & Georgia
Sidewinders: Cutthroat Canyon by William W. Johnstone
The Coptic Secret by Gregg Loomis

Books on CD

Renegade: The Making of a President by Richard Wolffe

Music CDs

Asleep in the Bread Aisle – Asher Roth
Epiphany – Chrisette Michele
Forever in a Day – Day 26
Playing for Change: Songs for Around the World
Sickology 101 – Tech N9ne
The Best of Moody Blues
The Best of The Who
The Best of Three Dog Night
Together Through Life – Bob Dylan
White Lies for Dark Times – Ben Harper

DVDs

Casper
Madea Goes to Jail
Return to House on Haunted Hill