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Baldacci, David. Hell’s corner. [SUSPENSE]
“The mysterious attackers in a seeming terrorist plot in Washington, D.C., might have another target in their sights, and if the Camel Club is unable to
stop them, the results would be nothing less than catastrophic”–Provided by
publisher.

Bear, Greg. Hull zero three. [SCIENCE FICTION]
A starship hurtles through the emptiness of space, its destination- unknown and its purpose-a mystery. One man wakes up wet, naked, and freezing to
death. The dark halls are full of monsters but trusting other survivors he meets might be the greater danger. All he has are questions — Who is he? Where are they going? What happened to the dream of a new life? What happened to the woman he loved? What happened to Hull 03?
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The library is starting an Anime Club for kids in grades 5 and up! The first meeting will take place on Saturday, January 15 from 2-3pm in the Lecture Hall. The club will meet once a month to watch and discuss anime as a group. All kids in grades 5 and up are welcome.

If you’re already an anime and manga fan, come to the first meeting ready to discuss your favorite titles, characters, and genres. This is a chance to meet new friends with similar interests and find new favorites to read and watch.

If you are new to anime but are interested in the form, come to the club and start discovering your new favorites!

Chances are you have heard the term “anime” at some point. Anime commonly refers to animation made in Japan, and tends to have a very characteristic style that is now emulated by artists from around the world. Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy, Black Jack, Buddha, and many other titles) is one of the creators credited as an originator of the style during the 1960s.
Anime refers to animation, and books in the same style from Japan are referred to as “manga.” Many popular titles can be found as both anime and manga, translated into English or in the original Japanese. Continue »

Nonfiction books added to the library’s collection in December. Click on the titles below to search the catalog:

Ashton, Jeff.
Imperfect justice : prosecuting Casey Anthony.

Buffett, Mary.
The Warren Buffett stock portfolio : Warren Buffett stock picks: why and when he is investing in them.

Clegg, Brian.
How to build a time machine : the real science of time travel.

Clinton, Bill,
Back to work : why we need smart government for a strong economy.

Crocker, Michael,
Sharing the ocean : stories of science, politics, and ownership from America’s oldest industry.

Doskow, Emily.
Nolo’s essential guide to child custody and support.

Farah, Joseph.
The tea party manifesto : a vision of an American rebirth.

Feinstein, John.
One on one : behind the scenes with the greats in the game.

Fine, Carla.
No time to say goodbye : surviving the suicide of a loved one.

Fryer, Julie.
The complete guide to water storage : how to use tanks, ponds, and other water storage for household and emergency use.

Giangreco, D. M.,
United States Army : the definitive illustrated history.

Gruber, Jonathan.
Health care reform : what it is, why it’s necessary, how it works.

Hsu, Albert Y.,
Grieving a suicide : a loved one’s search for comfort, answers & hope.

MacGregor, Neil,
A history of the world in 100 objects.

Maher, Bill.
The new new rules : a funny look at how everybody but me has their head up their ass.

Mueller, Tom.
Extra virginity : the sublime and scandalous world of olive oil.

Multiple sclerosis : the questions you have, the answers you need.

Myers, Michael F.
Touched by suicide : hope and healing after loss.

Nicklen, Paul.
Polar obsession.

Schweizer, Peter,
Throw them all out : how politicians and their friends get rich off insider stock tips, land deals, and cronyism that would send the rest of us to prison.

Siler, Julia Flynn.
Lost kingdom : Hawaii’s last queen, the sugar kings and America’s first imperial adventure.

Small, Gary W.
The Alzheimer’s prevention program : keep your brain healthy for the rest of your life.

Weiner, Eric,
Man seeks God : my flirtations with the divine.

The Youth Room is starting an anime club! Kids in grades 5 and up are invited to join us on Saturday, January 15 from 2-3pm in the Lecture Hall. We will be discussing our favorite anime shows and movies, and deciding what to watch at our next meeting. If you’re already a fan of the style, come ready to talk about your favorites. If you are new to anime and manga you are still welcome and will be able to learn about the genre with enthusiastic fans. The club will meet once a month on Saturdays and watch anime, with discussions and recommendations after each viewing.

**Highly Recommended by readers

**Aubert, Rosemary. Free Reign. Ellis Portal, #1 Toronto, Canada
–Red Mass. Ellis Portal, #5
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Program at Beebe Library Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m.
Want to know the facts about coyotes? Curious about what you can do to avoid conflict with our new wild neighbors?
On Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m., Beebe Library will present an information session on Coexisting with Coyotes led by Wildlife Ecologist and Wakefield resident Lauren Nolfo-Clements, PhD of Suffolk University. The program is free and will take place in the Lecture Hall.
(Photo by Rebecca Richardson)