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Across the Fence:  Your Local Library  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 05 2020 : 3:16:14 PM
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If you have not,, you just must...
Access your local library...
I went on line and ordered some books to keep me out of the Bars! lol!  just kidding...
I got an email yesterday to pick them up.. Our Library has 2 pick-up spots, you pull in, call the phone number on the sign , open your trunk,, and a few minutes later a staff person puts the books in your car, closes the trunk and waves Bye-bye..
When I got home I sprayed down the books with Lysol, let sit for a bit and then brought the books into my house...
Now let the fun begin...
Ours even have 'mobile hot spots' to check out for 3 weeks... how awesome is that....
Even in a Pandemic,, our Libraries go the extra mile to be user friendly.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2020 : 3:49:39 PM
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The Christmas Cookie Club has a nice title. YUM YUM!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2020 : 10:09:23 AM
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Oh, Grace, what a nice selection. Can't say enough about "Christmas Cookie Club" except to tell you it may not be exactly what you think. You will laugh, you will cry, you will get angry, you will appreciate even more than you already do, the healing power of friendship. I try to re-read this book every year just about this time to remind myself how lucky I am to have survived many of the experiences written about in this book and how fortunate I was when I had friends to help me along the way. I'll be anxious to hear your thoughts after you read it.
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2020 : 11:47:50 AM
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Hey Jean, I plan to crack it open this weekend,, no plans, and possible snow in the horizon, not to mention butt cold weather in the 30's
So a perfect weekend for reading.. thanx for suggesting the book...
hugz
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6685 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6685 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2020 : 2:29:31 PM
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Grace, our library is starting to do that as well. Sadly I don’t have a library card for up here because we are in a new county and have been under corona almost the whole time since we moved. My boys school is suppose to be doing a field trip there this month so I will get one then.
Krista |
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
1334 Posts
Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
1334 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2020 : 2:56:53 PM
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I used to frequent our library every two weeks and often have over due fees---LOL> But we have barely used ours in several years. I have enough books to read until I am 90---and always getting more at book sales. I am a nasty book hoarder for sure. I feel like a library. Great finds and happy reading. Happy days to you.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6517 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6517 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2020 : 05:38:29 AM
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Looks like a fun array of reading as the colder and wet weather sets in up your way! Our local library is a wonderful resource and I admit that with cheap books at thrift stores and Friends of the Library sale, I just get my reading materials from them. One good feature of owning a book is that you can share them with friends , swap with friends, or do as Barbara does and start your own home library of favorites. However a person likes to get books, I have grown to love reading more and more since retirement with more free time. I have been down so many rabbit holes of new interests only to find a new lead and head off in another direction!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2020 : 12:48:14 PM
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Great idea! I have not gone to the library since we moved to Tennessee. Since we are unincorporated it will be a $60 fee per year. But the list of books on my buy list on Amazon exceed $60 so getting a library card is a better decision.
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Farm Girl #790
https://twitter.com/EllieFunt
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6797 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6797 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2020 : 12:56:56 PM
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Deb, check out Thrift Books https://www.thriftbooks.com - for the books you want to add to your library. They have new and used books at good prices. Orders $10 or more ships free.
Sara - FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2020 : 5:39:38 PM
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My library has ebooks for lend and I check out books regularly and they have added audible books, Wahoo! I can listen while I sew which I love. But you ladies need to be careful when suggesting books to read because I tend to want to read them also. LoL Kathy
Family is
GOD's
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2698 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2020 : 09:51:57 AM
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I was volunteering at our local library until Covid hit. I miss helping out and being among other booklovers like myself. Unfortunately, our library is only allowing a few people in at a time and no volunteering. The way things are going over here in Rhode Island, who knows what's going to happen next? It's getting bad here again. Ugh!
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2020 : 2:30:18 PM
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BTW Grace . . . . did you read "Christmas Cookie Club"? Thoughts?
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2862 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2862 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2020 : 4:23:38 PM
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Jean, I listened to it in my car. I loved all of the cookie recipes, but parts were so depressing.
I know it is about sisterhood, and that was nice to hear.
Lifting up women. |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2020 : 5:04:19 PM
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True, Lisa . . . But, it's about life which isn't always peaches and cream -- take for instance, 2020 . . . and the bottom line is we DO survive and come through the trials stronger and wiser.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2020 : 7:22:47 PM
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Jean,, yeppers,,, finished it up a couple of days ago..
I liked the incorporation of the recipes and the 'history' of some of the ingredience..
I am not a big fan of the "F" word used in the book, but that aside,, yes,, it was about friendship, over coming obstacles and forgiveness...
I got the book in the 'large' print version which made it nice to read for longer period.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2020 : 7:23:53 PM
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I got a message from my library and they are closing because of Covid, not surprising. But the bright spot is I have access to online books. Anyone can download the Kindle app and then check out books and read them on their computers. Just a thought.
Kathy
May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2133 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2133 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2020 : 11:08:55 PM
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My library was going to open tomorrow but purple tier means it isn't going to happen. I get the free book each month from Amazon Prime plus I have three tall book shelves full of books and I'm old enough to have forgotten most of the them so they are fun to read again. Revisiting old friends.
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9237 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9237 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2020 : 04:01:37 AM
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Looks like you found some good ones to keep you busy Grace!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2020 : 10:33:21 AM
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Judith,, yep,, re-reading is like re-watching a movie,, you see/read things you mist the 1st time...
Denise,, I like the 'Sew With Me' craft book,, and am thinking I might hunt it down on Amazon to purchase...
It has a ton of fun crafts for my grand kiddos.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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