Call for Book Sale Donations

February 8, 2009

News Release

From: Citrus Springs Memorial Library

Lorna Eastman, manager of The Citrus Springs Memorial Library, is appealing to friends and neighbors for book donations for its next book sale.  Recent donations have been so light that  the date of the next  book sale has not yet been determined.

Book donations (please– no Readers’ Digest  books, National Geographic magazines, or textbooks) can be dropped off at the library located at 1826 W. Country Club Blvd. on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, from 10am until 4pm; and on Saturdays, from 10am until 1pm.


New Books for Febrary 2009

February 1, 2009

News Release -   February 1, 2009

From: Citrus Springs Memorial Library

The Citrus Springs Memorial Library has recently purchased the following new books for your reading pleasure:

Pat Cornwell’s   “Scarpetta”
This is Corwell’s best story  yet.  Kay Scarpetta and her fellow super sleuths are reunited in New York City.  You’ll enjoy the many twists and turns in crime solving!

Clive Cussler’s “Arctic Drift”
The latest “Dirk Pitt Novel” takes us to northern Canada and the northwest passage. The energy crisis and global warming are at stake, but the hero once again saves the world!

Janet Evanovich’s “Plum Spooky”
The author brings back the humor, quirkiness, and funny side of Stephanie Plum.  Is this another episode of “The Three Stooges”?

Julie Garwood’s “Fire and Ice”
Sophie Rose heads north to Alaska after a famed runner’s shredded corpse turns up in Prudhoe Bay, the victim of a mysterious death by a polar bear.

John Grisham’s “The Associate”
Fledging attorney, Kyle McAvoy, is caught in the fangs of the most bizarre blackmailing scheme you can imagine!  Intense suspense, even by Grisham’s standards!

Kristen Hannah’s “True Colors”
The story of three sisters whose once-solid world is torn apart by jealousy and betrayal. A terrible shocking crime will shatter their lives and their beloved town. This is a novel about what it means to be a family.

Iris Johansen’s “The Treasure”
An ex-harem slave, a reformed assassin, a race to find the most powerful religious artifact of all time! Great historical romance set in medieval times.

Stephen King’s “Just After Sunset”
The author delivers an astonishing collection of 13 short stories. The story topics are scattered, but most have that signature King style that blurs the line between fiction and reality.

Fern Michaels’ ”Final Justice: Sisterhood”
The seven women of the Sisterhood are forced to tackle a new mission, the casinos in Las Vegas, a mission that involves a web of corruption.

Stephenie Meyer’s  “Eclipse”
Seattle is being ravaged by a string of mysterious killings, and a mysterous vampire continues her quest for revenge. Bella has one more decision to make: life or death!

Richard Paul’s “Grace”
A great book that keeps the reader engrossed with every page. You will meet Steven, then Grace, and the wonderful story that follows!

J. D. Robb’s “Salvation in Death”
Holy Communion spells death for a Catholic priest–the wine has been laced with potassium cyanide. While  etective Lt. Eve Dallas investigates, she discovers identity theft and gang connections. Then there’s a  second murder at the same church–in front of even a larger crowd of worshippers.

Nicholas Sparks’ “The Lucky One”
A U.S. Marine believes he has found a lucky charm in the form of a photograph of a smiling woman he’s ever met.  Finding that woman pictured presents the “right stuff” from which good love stories are made.

William Young’s “The Shack”
Mack’s daughter has been abducted during a family vacation, and evidence that she had been murdered  is foundin an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness.  Four years laterhe receives a suspicious note– apparently from God–inviting him back to that shack.  What he finds there will change his life forever.


Library Events February 2009

February 1, 2009

The Citrus Springs Memorial Library lists the following schedule of events for the month of February 2009:

Monday, February 2
1:00 pm
The Gingerbread Poets meet. Call Virginia Buelke (489-9148).

Tuesday, February 3
10:00 am
The Citrus Springs Genealogy Society meets. John Eisenmann has lots of material and years of experience to help anyone interested in finding his/her “roots”. Call John (489-4359).

Thursday, February 5
1:30 pm
The Citrus Springs Library Association meets. Become a member of this group and help with decision-making regarding library activities and future plans. Dues: 5 for individuals; $7.50 for family.

Monday, February 9
1:00 pm
Citrus County Wildlife Photographers meet. Call Maureen Allen (465-2983) or Robert Strickland (746-4687).

Thursday, February 12
1:00 pm
The Creative Calligraphers meet. Call June Towner (489-9717).

Wednesday, February 18
1:00 pm
Horticulture with Peter Dobbs. This is the program for you if you are having problems with lawns or plants. Call (489-2313).

February 2009 displays:

* Pat Sistrand’s Watercolors
* Creative Calligraphers
* Marbette Baker’s Pineneedle Baskets