Not to worry . . . Spring is just around the corner! Get a jump start on home improvement and outdoor projects by finding helpful idea listings from A - Z on the Library’s newly aquired research database, Home Improvement Reference Center. You’ll find it by checking out the Library’s databases on our home page.
The Library owns 5 circulating copies and one reference copy of J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax, 2009 edition. Drop by and consult one, or bring one home.
Look under R 336.2 and 336.2 JKL to locate. The Library also has a selection of Federal Tax Forms and Instruction Booklets for patrons to pick up. For downloadable forms try the IRS website.
British writer and barrister John Mortimer died today. Mortimer is best known for his literary creation Rumpole of the Bailey, the irascible barrister who quotes Keats, insults judges, defends low lifes, and hides whenever he can from his wife, whom he calls, sotto voce, of course, “she who must be obeyed.”
We have lots of John Mortimer’s books and many episodes from the Rumpole television series. Check them out, in honor of J.M.!
This year’s RARI (Reading Across RI) title is Five Skies by Ron Carlson. An excellent article appeared recently in a Newport paper about the book and the author. Look for the Barrington Library RARI program series, starting in just a few weeks!
Event Notebook
January 2009
Expert
Here’s good news from a recent study concerning adult reading.
Looking for something good to read?
Who isn’t?
Want to save money?
Who doesn’t?
Well, the best deal is borrowing a book from the library.
The next best deal?
Buying a book at the library’s ongoing book sale. All books are just 50 cents or a dollar. And they’re all good books!
All proceeds benefit the library … now that’s a good deal!
It’s cold and wintry outside, but a huge smiling sun just got delivered to me in the form of a warm and friendly letter from one of our favorite library users, Mr. Bo Jamiel. Mr. Jamiel has given the library many generous donations, but what always pleases us most are his kind words and his wonderful sense of humor. Here’s an excerpt from a recent letter from Mr. Jamiel that made everyone’s day here at the library:
“Dear Ms. Barchi and Employees of Barrington Public Library:
The library is closing at 2 PM on Wednesday, December 31, due to storm conditions. We are closed New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday, January 2.
