Regular Meeting Minutes – January 16, 2013

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Huntley Area Public Library District Board of Trustees Minutes for Regular Meeting January 16, 2013   The Board of Trustees of the Huntley Area Public Library District met at the library on January 16, 2013.  President Jan Schadt called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.  Also present were Rusty Ayers, Ann Christiansen, Judith Klein, Kathleen Pilat, Leslie Threadgill-Smith, Patrick McDonald, Director, and Loralei Getty, Business Office Coordinator.  Mitch Baker was absent. Visitors:  No visitors … Read more

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Awakening – Read It and Rate It

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The Awakening by Kate Chopin Classic Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Edna Pontellier falls in love with Robert even though she’s married with 2 kids. She fails to find liberation from society and commits suicide. I liked this because it was very realistic. Chopin beautifully captured the progress of Edna’s emotions up until her death.

This Moose Belongs to Me – book review

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This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers Picture Book * * * Stars (Pretty good) When a moose enters Wilfred’s life, he just knows “that it was meant to be his.” He names his moose Marcel, and gives him some rules to follow in order to be a good pet. Marcel isn’t particularly invested in these rules and does whatever it is that he’s decided to do – regardless. You might say that he’s … Read more

Christmas Wombat – book review

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Christmas Wombat by Jackie French illustrated by Bruce Whatley Picture book * * * Stars (Pretty good) Following the format of “Diary of a Wombat,” “Christmas Wombat” details the activities of a wombat as it goes about its day – resting, scratching, eating, and discovering…CARROTS!  After a delicious snack, the wombat curls up for a nap in Santa’s sleigh and then finds itself making the rounds on Christmas Eve as packages are delivered to homes … Read more