In 1995, a group was formed becoming The West Point Knitting Group. The group meets twice a week year round. Their knitted goods are donated locally, state and world wide! There are no charges for attending or instruction.Friday, August 28, 2009
The West Point Knitting Group
In 1995, a group was formed becoming The West Point Knitting Group. The group meets twice a week year round. Their knitted goods are donated locally, state and world wide! There are no charges for attending or instruction.
Como Esta ya'll?
Mango LanguagesOne of perks of working for Pamunkey Regional Library is that we are able to participate in reference question contests to win little prizes. Abbi and I won and as a result were able to show off our prize. The best part was to be able to let our patrons know about the newest Website associated with Pamunkey Regional Library. For more information please don't hesitate to check out MangoLanguages. It is easiest way I've ever seen to learn a new language at your own speed
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Thinking Forward.....
I love the whole idea of this. It is right in SO many ways. A gentleman (true definition) has found a way to encourage reading that is totally unique. Click here HomelessBookclub and be delighted.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Novelist Newsletter
I recieve the Novelist Newsletter (David Carr) and thought I'd share a snippet of it here with you. If you have or are considering a Kindle then read on and be informed.
Kindle Recalls 1984 (Joke!)
It's not much of a joke at all. Speaking of copious things, Amazon.com discovered that Kindle editions of 1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell had been provided by a publisher lacking the rights to do that. So, rather than find a resolution to the problem - provide legitimate texts or send replacement paper copies, for example - Amazon reached out to the readers who had purchased these two items, or rather reached out to their Kindles directly, and erased the books. Who owns and controls a book? When it's an e-book, the answer to that question may be in doubt.
The New York Times reported on July 18:
"Retailers of physical goods cannot, of course, force their way into a customer's home to take back a purchase, no matter how bootlegged it turns out to be. Yet Amazon appears to maintain a unique tether to the digital content it sells for the Kindle. 'It illustrates how few rights you have when you buy an e-book from Amazon,' said Bruce Schneier, chief security technology officer for British Telecom and an expert on computer security and commerce. 'As a Kindle owner, I'm frustrated. I can't lend people books and I can't sell books that I've already read, and now it turns out that I can't even count on still having my books tomorrow.'"
Unless, of course, Mr. Schneier has a library card to count on.
In related news, Bloomberg News reported on July 31 that a high school student is filing suit against Amazon for their actions:
"Justin Gawronski alleges that Amazon.com didn't disclose to Kindle users that it has the ability to remotely delete e-books purchased for the handheld device, according to a proposed class-action complaint filed yesterday in federal court in Seattle, where Amazon is based. .Gawronski, 17, claims the unexpected deletion rendered useless 'copious' notes he had written in the Kindle, because they no longer linked to specific paragraphs. He said he was about midway through reading 1984 for a summer homework assignment at his school in Shelby Township, Michigan."
Poor Justin! I don't know which is worse: Having his copy of 1984 nabbed, or having to read it during summer vacation (and take copious notes as well).
(Are notes anything other than "copious?" I suppose they can be "sketchy," but usually, if notes are something, it's likely to be "copious.")
If you are interested in revieving a Novelist Newsletter:
Simply go Here and click on the Newsletters section.You'll also be able to sign up and view current editions of any of the newsletters offered by NoveList.
Kindle Recalls 1984 (Joke!)
It's not much of a joke at all. Speaking of copious things, Amazon.com discovered that Kindle editions of 1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell had been provided by a publisher lacking the rights to do that. So, rather than find a resolution to the problem - provide legitimate texts or send replacement paper copies, for example - Amazon reached out to the readers who had purchased these two items, or rather reached out to their Kindles directly, and erased the books. Who owns and controls a book? When it's an e-book, the answer to that question may be in doubt.
The New York Times reported on July 18:
"Retailers of physical goods cannot, of course, force their way into a customer's home to take back a purchase, no matter how bootlegged it turns out to be. Yet Amazon appears to maintain a unique tether to the digital content it sells for the Kindle. 'It illustrates how few rights you have when you buy an e-book from Amazon,' said Bruce Schneier, chief security technology officer for British Telecom and an expert on computer security and commerce. 'As a Kindle owner, I'm frustrated. I can't lend people books and I can't sell books that I've already read, and now it turns out that I can't even count on still having my books tomorrow.'"
Unless, of course, Mr. Schneier has a library card to count on.
In related news, Bloomberg News reported on July 31 that a high school student is filing suit against Amazon for their actions:
"Justin Gawronski alleges that Amazon.com didn't disclose to Kindle users that it has the ability to remotely delete e-books purchased for the handheld device, according to a proposed class-action complaint filed yesterday in federal court in Seattle, where Amazon is based. .Gawronski, 17, claims the unexpected deletion rendered useless 'copious' notes he had written in the Kindle, because they no longer linked to specific paragraphs. He said he was about midway through reading 1984 for a summer homework assignment at his school in Shelby Township, Michigan."
Poor Justin! I don't know which is worse: Having his copy of 1984 nabbed, or having to read it during summer vacation (and take copious notes as well).
(Are notes anything other than "copious?" I suppose they can be "sketchy," but usually, if notes are something, it's likely to be "copious.")
If you are interested in revieving a Novelist Newsletter:
Simply go Here and click on the Newsletters section.You'll also be able to sign up and view current editions of any of the newsletters offered by NoveList.
Friday, July 31, 2009
A visit form Daisy the Pig
The last event of the Summer Reading program was a big hit. Farmer Minor and his beloved pot-bellied pig Daisy, were greeted by an excited group this past Wednesday. Farmer Minor told stories while Daisy grunted her approval.
At the end of the presentation, Farmer Minor allowed the children to give Daisy a hug. I think that was Daisy's favorite part.
Before Farmer Minor and Daisy bid us farwell the staff had their photo-op with them......needless to say we hammed it up.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Summer Reading
NPR is gearing up for summer. They have great listings for your reading plearsure. From guilty pleasures to cookbooks. Check out this LINK and enjoy!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
THE WOMAN IN WHITE
The Woman in White will be the next book discussed by the Friends of the West Point Library Book Club. This novel was first published in 1860, but is still a captivating mystery. The narrative style is interesting, switching from voice to voice, all first person. This is not the sort of mystery that leaves clues for the reader. Instead, I had to find out what was happening even as the story tellers did. I had my guesses, but not enough facts to guess at what was the true story behind Glyde and Fosco. It also addresses not only the evil in the men, but some unexpected good as well. Since most people are a mixture of the two, it makes the novel ring true and more poignant. This is a classic worth reading.
The group will meet Wednesday, August 5th at 7 PM.
For more information call: 804-843-3244
Come join us in discovering this interesting book.
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