Inside this issue: Mandy Harvey took a different path to stardom than many singer/songwriters.

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1 Inside this issue: Headlines 1 Upcoming Events 2 Children s Corner 3 Monday Movies 4-5 Staff Recommendations 4-5 LPL Readers Connection 6 Mandy Harvey, singer/songwriter Tuesday, February 6 PM She amazed Simon Cowell, who gave gave her the golden buzzer in America s Got Talent and said listening to her reminded him of the first time he heard Adele. Her performance of her song Try quickly went viral, and it has since garnered over 32 million views on YouTube. Her story has caught the hearts and imaginations of people everywhere. The unforgettably charming and talented Mandy Harvey will be singing for us here in Lincoln Parish at the Library Events Center on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 PM. She will be sharing a mix of classic hits and her own heartwarming compositions, so there s something for almost everyone to enjoy. This event is free and open to the public, so be sure to get your seats early! Mandy Harvey took a different path to stardom than many singer/songwriters. continued on page 8 Calendar of Events 7 Coming Up 8

2 Between the Lines - February 2019 feb 5 feb 9 Chinese New Year Celebration Black History Celebration Lincoln Community Room Closure Monday, February 18 President s Day 10:00 AM Details, page 8 Upcoming Events at a glance feb 12 mar 26 mar 28 Mandy Harvey, singer/songwriter Jason Farnham, piano showman 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Details, page 1 Page 2 Mr. Abraham Lincoln 6:00 PM

3 Between the Lines - February 2019 ~ Children s Corner ~ With the New Year in full swing and more holidays just around the corner, the Children s Department is gearing up for a fun, exciting February. For our tiniest patrons, we have a month full of exciting events with our Seeds and Sprouts Storytime. This month will feature fun interactive topics such as Valentine s Day, Nursery Rhymes, and Teddy Bears. We will also offer loads of fun with our weekly, Wacky Wiggles. This month will feature some great songs and dances based on interesting themes such as The Jungle, Louisiana Songs, and Healthy Living. With these great events, the kids will read, play, move and groove their way to loads of fun. For our school age patrons and their families, on the first and third Thursday of the February, Crafternoon will be offering some great themes such as Valentines and Germs. This hour of reading and crafts is one event you won t want to miss. This month, we re offering tons of fun for our tween patrons with our Bridging the Gap weekly event. Here, our tweens will explore exciting crafts such as Keychain Animals and STEM Spaghetti Towers. With great themes such as these, you won t want to miss out. continued on page 8 Monday - Family Story Adventures - Preschool age. 6:00 PM - Monday Movie Night - All ages. Tuesday - Bridging the Gap - Ages :30 AM - Wacky Wiggle - Preschool age. Thursday 9:30 PM - Seeds & Sprouts Storytime - Birth to 24 months. - Family Story Crafternoon - School age. Every 1 st & 3 rd Thursday. Page 3

4 February 4 - Sgt. Stubby (PG) The true story of a stray dog who joins his new master on the battlefields of the First World War. For his valorous actions, Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history Paramount. February 11 - Goosebumps II (PG) Two young friends find a magic book that brings a ventriloquist s dummy to life Columbia. Fe Fe No No be sav ho Staff Recommendations Dark Matter Blake Crouch Bekah says: This book also shares a title of a Netflix series, so do not get them confused; they are not the same. Are you happy with your life? This book follows Jason as he tries to figure out how to get back home to his real wife and son. Jason is just a simple teacher at a college, so when he gets kidnapped from family night, he is confused as to who is doing it and why they are taking him to an abandoned building. He gets knocked out and awakens into a world that is not his. Nothing is the same, and everything is wrong. He isn t married and has no kids. Thinking that it is a drug induced dream, Jason tries to figure out how to wake up and escape the prison that he is in. If you like books that make you think and wonder what if, this is the book Page 4 for you. Be sure to pay close attention to the box. Vita Nostra Marina Dyachenko Rebecca says: I will start this recommendation off by saying this is not a book for casual reading, nor does it have mass appeal, but (if you are continuing with this recommendation) the readers that find this book and are ready to go on a journey will be well rewarded with this Eastern European fantasy. Sasha is approached by a peculiar man while she is on vacation at the beach with her mother. This bespectacled man asks her to go swimming every morning. When she does not, mysterious accidents befall her loved ones. When she does, she vomits up strange gold coins. Once she amasses a certain amount, she is informed that she won t be attending the

5 bruary 18 - CLOSED bruary 25 - Norm of the rth: Keys to the Kingdom rm, the newly crowned polar ar king of the arctic, must e New York City and his me Lionsgate Don t miss out on Family Movie Night! 2006 Paramount Family Movie Night Selections university of her choice, she ll be going to the Institute of Special Technologies. If you enjoyed The Magicians, Lexicon, or wished that Harry Potter was significantly darker, then this book is for you. What a weird, complex, wonderful ride of a novel that ended up being one of my favorite 2018 reads! The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Stuart Turton Zach says: At 11:00 PM, Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered again. This murder has happened countless times, and every time Aiden Bishop is too late to save her. Aiden wakes up in the body of a different person attending the same gala on the exact same day each time he falls asleep. This murder mystery is a complete mind bender that will, at times, have you almost drowning with all the twists and turns. But against all odds, it comes together in the end in a delightfully knotted solution. Looking for more great reads? Wanting some more recommendations? Check out s Goodreads group! com/group/show/ lincoln-parish-library We have great recommendations from staff and lists of our new titles, all linked to the catalog so they can easily be found when you re ready to check them out. Great when you re trying to meet your goals for Readers Club! Page 5

6 Between the Lines - February 2019 LPL Readers Connection How Can You Keep in Touch with Us? Reading can be a solitary activity if you don t have ways to reach out. So, if you can t come by, how can you reach out to your library? com/group/show/ lincoln-parish-library Looking for a new book? Like recommendations? Like to keep track of your reading? You ll love our Goodreads group! New book lists, staff recommendations, and discussions about reading can all be found here, as well as Goodreads great collections and features. Set up your own reading challenge for the year, connect with your reading friends, and let the staff know what you think of their recommendations by making your own Goodreads account, and you ll be in touch with the library all day long! Page 6 acebook com/mylpl/ Want to know what s going on? We ll keep you up to date on library happenings at Facebook, where we post our upcoming events, tips and facts, and a funny meme on occasion. We love to see when you ve checked in at the library, or when you post a picture of one of our events, or even when you just say hi! Facebook us when you want to let us know how we re doing. We ll be happy to see you there! interest com/mylpl/ Pinterest is home to our lists, and boy, are they fun! You can find our Gold Nuggets, DIY projects, and all sorts of fun things here. Don t forget to repin something you like! Instagram instagram.com/ lincolnparishlibrary/ Want to know us on a more personal note? Instagram is our newest social media home, and we re having fun sharing! Get in on the behindthe-scenes footage, see some of our staff interests, find out about events, and just see some fun photos of library life in action. We ll be glad to share a peek of our daily fun!

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Family Story Adventures 6:00 PM Monday Movie Night 5 Bridging the Gap Chinese New Year Celebration 6 Wacky Wiggle 7 Seeds & Sprouts Storytime Family Crafternoon :00 AM Black History Celebration * Family Story Adventures 6:00 PM Monday Movie Night 12 Bridging the Gap 6:00 PM Mandy Harvey * 13 Wacky Wiggle 14 Seeds & Sprouts Storytime 15 10:00 AM Flashback Friday Films Closed for President s Day 19 Bridging the Gap 20 Wacky Wiggle 21 Seeds & Sprouts Storytime Family Crafternoon Family Story Adventures 6:00 PM Monday Movie Night 26 Bridging the Gap 27 Wacky Wiggle 28 Seeds & Sprouts Storytime Family Adult 20/30 Connections Teen Tween Children * Events Center Page 7

8 Children s Corner continued from page 3 The Children s Department will also be offering a couple of special celebrations this month as we celebrate both Chinese New Year and Black History Month. Join us for our Chinese New Year Celebration on February 5th at 4pm as we learn more about Chinese New Year Customs through stories, games, crafts, and much more. We will also be offering a special Black History Celebration on Saturday, February 9th at 10 am. This event will feature fun interactive activities for the entire family to enjoy, along with a few words from some special guest speakers who have made history. Bring the whole family and join us in learning about and celebrating these great holidays. See you in the Children s Department! Jessica Head of Children s Department Mandy Harvey continued from page 1 Mandy was born with hearing problems, but she was an avid musician from a young age. Her original goal of becoming a music educator came to an end during her first year of college, when she lost the last of her residual hearing. It was not long after that she came back to music, and discovering her ability to sing in tune even without her hearing, she was impossible to stop. She has since become a finalist in season 12 of America s Got Talent and a recording artist, with several albums of her original music to her credit. Her persistence, determination, and joy are continuing to inspire and melt the hearts of her audiences as speaks and performs around the country.