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A Look at The Library eResources – Britannica Part 1
School and third level education is back in session, and libraries have much to offer in support of learning, with a long list of free online resources for library users. To take a look at all of the e-resources, head to the Kildare Libraries Website. This post will specifically focus on Britannica Encyclopedia and how… Read more
Aoife’s Spooky Reads for October
The first weekend in October is a perfect time to start digging into your Halloween Season reading and Aoife in Leixlip Library has put together a list of her suggested reads, all of which can be requested at your local library. Have a peek below of the Publishers’ synopses of the books she has chosen.… Read more
Book Review: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Title: The Hating Game Author: Sally Thorne Genre: Romance, contemporary novel. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Lucy Hutton, charmer, assistant and professional “Nice girl”, is waging war. She’s got the entire office on her side except tall, dark and charmless, Joshua Templeman. He’s been nothing but hostile since the moment they… Read more
Book Review: Stuck With You by Trish Jensen
Title: Stuck With You Author: Trish Jensen Genre: Romance novel. Holiday fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Paige Hart and Ross Bennet couldn’t stand each other. Lawyers on opposite sides of a divorce case, there was nothing but bad blood between them. Until a courthouse bombing throws them together. Exposed to… Read more
Book Review: I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven
Title: I Heard The Owl Call My Name Author: Margaret Craven Genre: Drama, Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: This novel tells the story of a young Anglican Vicar named Mark Brian who is sent to a very remote parish in British Columbia. Unbeknownst to him, he is dying and… Read more
Book Review: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Title: The Outsiders Author: S.E. Hinton Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: The Socs or “Socials”, and the “Greasers” are rival gangs from the opposite side of town. The Socs’ idea of a good time is cruising around in their flashy cars and beating up long-haired Greasers like… Read more
