The Librarians' Bedside Table

OSCAR GRADY PUBLIC LIBRARY

THE LIBRARIANS’ BEDSIDE TABLE

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Oscar Grady Public Library Mission Statement: The mission of the Oscar Grady Public Library is to provide high interest, high demand materials and make them readily available from the Library’s collection or through interlibrary loan. The Library supports lifelong learning, information and recreational needs for people of all ages and abilities. Special emphasis is placed on stimulating children’s interests and appreciation for reading and learning. The integration of new technology with traditional library resources is used to expand service beyond the Library’s physical walls.

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On this new issue of our “Librarians Bedside Table”, we compiled a list of really good titles recommended by your library friends. Each title can be accessed in electronic format for your convenience. Click or tap in the hyperlinks attached to each title that will take you right to them in the Monarch Catalog.

We hope you enjoy this selection of books from your librarians at the Oscar Grady Public Library!

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Debra Jo, Library Assistant and ILL Specialist would like to recommend the following titles:

The Flat Share by Beth O’Leary Does the thought of sharing an apartment with a stranger make you uneasy? What if you never had to cross paths with your unknown roommate? Still squeamish?

Meet Tiffy. She doesn't have a choice in the matter. What starts as a utilitarian and very unconventional means of stretching the almighty British pound evolves in a way neither Tiffy or her new roommate expect.

The Flatshare is not only a quick read, intertwined with romance and relationships. It brings awareness to a few current societal issues while still maintaining hope and positivity.

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Lynn, our Cataloging Specialist, would like to share with patrons the following title:

The Song of Bernadette by Franz Werfel Description from publisher: This is the classic work that tells the true story surrounding the miraculous visions of St. Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes, France in 1858. Werfel, a highly respected anti-Nazi writer from Vienna, became a Jewish refugee who barely escaped death in 1940, and wrote this moving story to fulfill a promise he made to God. While hiding in the little village of Lourdes, Werfel felt the Nazi noose tightening, and realizing that he and his wife might well be caught and executed, he made a promise to God to write about the "song of Bernadette" that he had been inspired by during his

clandestine stay in Lourdes. Though Werfel was Jewish, he was so deeply impressed by both Bernadette and the happenings at Lourdes, that his writing has a profound sense of Catholic understanding.

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Martin, our Collection Developing and Adult Services Coordinator would like to recommend these titles:

Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia

by Christina Thompson Either if you had already visited (or dream of doing so) the places that make the three points of the Polynesian Triangle (New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands, and Eastern Island), this is a book you may want to really consider reading.

Mrs. Thompson extensive research together with an accessible use of language make for a very captivating read, as you are taken through the known history of the Pacific Ocean remote islands and their discovery by Europeans explorers, answering the questions to how the Polynesians were able to conquest and colonize the biggest surface of ocean in our planet way before Europeans even crossed the Atlantic.

Another book I am reading and enjoying is: At the Center of All Beauty: Solitude and the Creative Life by Fenton Johnson “He who seeks beauty shall find it”_ Bill Cunningham.

In these times of so much interconnectedness, Mr. Fenton asks and offers an answer to the question of choosing solitude as a way of life. Using the stories of many luminaries from the literary and visual arts worlds such as Paul Cezanne to Eudora Welty as inspiring examples, we are presented with an image of what solitude can be and what it isn’t, and how choosing to be a solitaire impacts positively our creative endeavors. !5

Rita, Library & Patron Services Assistant , would like to recommend these titles:

200 Nights and One Day, Margaret Rozga’s 2009 book of poetry describing Milwaukee’s struggle for a fair housing law, is a must-read for anyone interested in civic leadership, civil disobedience, Wisconsin history and some of the backstory as to why in July 2019, Money magazine listed Milwaukee as the worst place for black Americans to settle. As an active participant in the marches for fair housing, and later as the wife of Fr. James Groppi, the leader of the marches, Rozga’s poetry authentically illuminates the efforts of the many, often young, people who risked their safety to finally bring fair housing legislation to Milwaukee in the 1960s.

(Note: This book is not available on Libby or rbDigital, but is available in the Monarch system.)

I also recommend an ancillary resource, the documentary, Vel Phillips, Dream Big Dreams available online from the Library, through BadgerLink: https://pbswisconsineducation.org/vel-phillips-dream-big-dreams, a biography of Vel Phillips, the first African American and first woman elected to the Milwaukee Common Council, and her long journey to getting fair housing legislation passed in Milwaukee. Watch for the upcoming documentary on Fr. James Groppi, When Hell Freezes Over, from the Milwaukee-based creative studio, 11th Story.

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Springtime in a Broken Mirror, by the late Uruguayan writer Mario Benedetti was originally published in 1982 and has now been translated into English for the first time. This short novel takes us into the lives of a family fractured by the repressive military dictatorship that came into power in Uruguay in 1973, sending the main character, Santiago, to prison and sending his father, wife, daughter and friend into exile in Argentina. The author wrote this book when he, himself, was in political exile, living in Mallorca, and italicized chapters in the book appear to be the actual experiences of the author and other real-life exiles.

As Santiago anticipates his release, his hopes for the future are grounded in his memories of the past. However, in chapters told from the perspectives of other characters in the book, we can see that the link from Santiago’s past (his home, his homeland) to his future has been irreparably shattered by political powers, time and absence. This moving novel reflects on the effects of love, time, separation and political upheaval on individual lives. (Note: This book is not available on Libby or rbDigital, but is available in the Monarch system.)

All the titles described in the previous pages can be found by visiting www.monarchcatalog.org or using the following apps:

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Libby, the app from OverDrive is your gateway to downloadable Audiobooks and Ebooks Browse and search for thousands of great titles, and download them to your computer or transfer them to a portable device for your listening pleasure anywhere, anytime.

Compatible devices include Amazon Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, Apple IPhones and tablets, Blackberry devices and more.

A valid Monarch Library System library card is necessary for checkout and placing holds.

Click/tap here to connect to Libby’s site or to learn more or click on Libby’s image below to open our PDF pamphlet with all the instructions you need.

Click/tap here for Libby first time users instructions pamphlet Click/tap Here for Libby & Kindle Instructions Pamphlet Need help? Click/tap HERE to access Libby’s Help Page or let us know on your next visit how to help you.

RBdigital Audiobooks & Magazines Built by Recorded Books, RBdigital is a state-of-the-art platform and app providing access to audiobooks & magazines simply using your library card.

Need help setting up the app? Click/tap here to access the slide presentation we have on how to download, set up and use this great app.

Our WI-FI is FREE and still working. If you do need wi-fi connection to apply for unemployment, look for jobs or simply take a break and download a book, watch a tv series or anything else, this is what you can do:

No CARD? NO Problem!

Sign up for a virtual library card today to access the amazing digital libraries from the Monarch Library System catalog. CLICK/TAP HERE for more information and get yours today! !8

1-Park your car at the library parking lot or have a sit on our outside bench near the main entrance.
 2-Go to settings on your device and allow your device to pick up our signal.
 3-click on LibraryPublic and you should be connected.

Please note that the farther from the building you are the weaker (if any) the signal will be.

Park as closely possible but also be mindful of others and allow others to use it as well by self measuring how much time you spend on the free network.

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Storytime at Home with Miss Julie

New episode each week; Tuesday, 10:30a.m.

We miss you! Just because you're staying in doesn't mean an end to storytime!

Miss Julie is taking our storytime to YouTube! Enjoy stories, dance along and sing songs at your home.

Click/tap on each episode below to access each past storytime:

EPISODE 1 EPISODE 2 EPISODE 3 EPISODE 4 EPISODE 5 EPISODE 6 !1 0

The Oscar Grady Public Library is offering curbside pick-up for items on request.

Items must be placed on hold; items may be requested anytime through the Monarch Catalog, or by calling the Library at (262) 284-6022 between the hours of 9 am – 1 pm or 4 – 8 pm Mondays through Thursdays. Pickup times will be scheduled with you by phone once your item(s) is available.

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Now around town! Books for everyone.

The Oscar Grady Library with the support of The Friends of the Oscar Grady Library has purchased three Little Free Libraries, which have been installed at three convenient locations. Check them out! Love them, enjoy them, treasure them. !1 2

VILLAGE OF SAUKVILLE MUNICIPAL CENTER

QUADE PARK

OSCAR GRADY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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You can access Gale Course by doing click HERE Welcome to Gale Courses!

The Monarch Library System is thrilled to be able to provide all patrons in every member library the opportunity to engage in meaningful learning through Gale Courses. This robust online resource provides access to exceptional classes on multiple topics of interest, including career training programs. If you seek deeper knowledge of areas from A (Accounting) to W (Writing), Gale Courses has something for you. We hope you consider exploring the offerings for personal and professional development. Please let us know about your experience so we can continue to streamline our services to benefit your needs! Enjoy your journey.

How to Enroll: 1. Find courses by browsing through the categories on the left of your screen or by using the search bar above.

Click “Enroll Now” next to the course of your choice.

2. Select your course start date and click “Continue.”

3. Create a free Gale Courses account, or sign in to an existing ed2go account.

New Students – Enter your email address in the New Student area and click “Create Account.” Complete the “Account and Student Information” page and then click “Continue.”

Returning Students – Enter your account email and password and then click “Sign In.” You will use your Gale Courses account email and password to log in to the My Classroom area to view your lessons once your session begins.

4. Enter your library barcode in the box labeled Submit. Then click “Use Library Card” to complete your enrollment.

IMPORTANT! Students who have enrolled in a course must log in and view lessons one and two within 13 days after the start date of the course, or they will be automatically dropped.

Students who are dropped from a course will be able to enroll in the course during a later session.

Download instructions on how to access this great resource with the following PDF file: C_Gale-Courses_trifold-brochure_Saukville-1Download

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PROJECTS BOARD: KUZUDAMA FLOWERS Join our Collection Developer Hope in this simple “How to” tutorial where you'll learn how to make these easy, fun and highly decorative flowers for your home or to gift.

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Working from Home!

By Debra Jo B.

I was inspired to share pictures of my own roommates after writing my recommendation of 'The Flat Share'. My feline companion, Pepper Ann, is getting ample play time during Safer At Home. I've also had unusual, albeit temporary, roommates in the form of books. Processing of new items has continued ever since the library closed in March. Nothing can keep a librarian away from her books! !1 8

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www.oscargradylibrary.org

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