New Teen Pick!

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Reviewed by Suzanne M., Director

Beautiful Creatures is a new young adult novel by first-time authors Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. It mix of Science Fiction, Fantasy, romance, the supernatural, and gothic elements is sure to excite teen readers.

Small, South Carolina town Gatlin never changes. No one new ever moves there and no one living there ever leaves. Ethan Wate is counting down the next two years until he can attend college far away from Gatlin, the memory of his mother, and his reclusive father. However, things begin to change in Gatlin when Lena Duchannes moves in with her uncle, the mysterious Macon Ravenwood. It turns out little Gatlin is full of big secrets, and nothing will ever be the same for Ethan Wate again.

Beautiful Creatures is a little lengthy, but readers will be satisfied they stayed with it. Told from the point of view of Ethan, it will appeal to both male and females. This book is available through the Chester County Library System. To learn more about Beautiful Creatures and its authors visit their website.

"Check Out" City of Silver

City of Silver by Anna Maria Alfieri

Reviewed by Cathy S., Librarian

The medieval city of Potosi, high in the Peruvian mountains, is the setting for an intricate historical mystery. Author Alfieri immerses us in the culture, drama and dangers that beset the Spanish realm during the 17th century, with the Inquisition spreading even to the far barren reaches of this immensely wealthy city.

At the center is the sudden death of Inez de la Morada, the beautiful young daughter of Potosi’s mayor. At the time, Inez is under the care of Mother Abbess Maria Santa Hilda at the convent of Santa Isabella de los Santos Milagros. While the abbess conducts her own investigation into Inez’s untimely death, the Mayor and the local Commissioner of the Inquisition are determined to find their own answers. But another death tips the balance against the abbess.

With time running out, power, silver, and hidden secrets collide with the truths of what really happened. City of Silver is a fast-moving, intriguing story set against the rich backdrop of the New World.

City of Silver is available through the Chester County Library System. To learn more about author Anna Maria Alfieri, visit her website.

This Mystery Leads the Pack!

New Tricks by David Rosenfelt

Reviewed by Cathy S., Librarian

How can an author combine brutal murders with adorable puppies? Rosenfelt manages to give us a great mix for the dog lovers and mystery lovers among us. Andy Carpenter is an attorney who is called in to represent a Bernese mountain dog puppy whose owner is found murdered. But, just like a puppy can dig holes in the strangest places, the plot thickens with more murders and suspects. The situations becomes dangerous when Andy’s longtime girlfriend is nearly killed. But who was the killer really after? Rosenfelt, formerly of TriStar Pictures and co-founder of the Tara Foundation dog rescue, engages us with his humor as well as a pretty gripping story!

Reserve your copy from the Chester County Library System today!

A Midnight Clear: Heartwarming seasonal pick!

A Midnight Clear: Stories for the Christmas Season by Katherine Paterson

Reviewed by Cathy S., Librarian

Just in time for Christmas, I discovered this charming collection of stories by award-winning author, Katherine Paterson. Twelve stories illuminate what it means to be human—sometimes inhumane—in our relationships with family, friends, utter strangers. But even when a situation seems hopeless, there is redemption and hope. A man driving for his last visit to his dying father picks up a young hitchhiker who attempts to rob him; the chilly bond between a husband and wife melts at the sudden birth of their baby far from home; a teen home alone relents when a homeless family needs shelter; a young boy from the local church stumbles into an unlikely friendship. A delightful read for the season or anytime!

Kisses Counting Contest Winners!

Our December contest has ended. Thank you to all the children who made guesses. There were 102 Hershey Kisses in the jar! To win, you had to be the closest to that number without going over.

Congratulations to our winners!

Myania L.

0 - 3 age group

Jen P.

4 - 6 age group

Brenna H . & Robin M. (tie)

7 - 9 age group

Laina H.

(10+ age group)

Prizes can be picked up at the Circulation Desk!

Stay tuned for our next contest in February!

Spring City Public Library Closed Saturday, December 19, 2009

Any items due today will not be due back until Monday.

Enjoy the snow!

Holiday Fun for the Whole Family!

Looking for something to do over the holiday vacation? Stop by the Spring City Public Library for guaranteed giggles! Marcy from Giggle Magic will be performing Tuesday, December 29 at 11:00.

Marcy has performed at libraries, childcare centers, and birthday parties all over the suburban Philadelphia area and always gets rave reviews. To learn more about Marcy's show Giggle Magic visit her website.

For more information or to register for the event, contact the library at 610-948-4130 or smacaulay@ccls.org. All ages welcome!

Don't miss out on the fun!