Don't Miss These Author Events!

Thursday, December 3, at 6 PM

Ann Gabhart will be here to discuss her latest novel. 

Get a head start on the Q&A by listening to our podcast interview.

Tuesday, December 8, at 6 PM

Tanya Biank (author of Army Wives) will be here to discuss her newest book.

Soldiers in uniform and spouses presenting valid military ID will receive a free copy of one of Biank's books, while supplies last.

Copies of these books will be available for purchase and signing at each event.

The Davids are Coming!

We have two great authors coming within the next week!

 

David Arnold, author of Mosquitoland:
Thursday, October 22, 6pm.

David O. Stewart, author of The Lincoln Deception, The Wilson Deception, and more:

Monday, October 26, 12pm.

Join us at each event for a book discussion, question-and-answer session, and book signing.

Did you know…?

Every item we have at the Library is listed online in our catalog.

You can get to it here: http://mylibraryus.armybiznet.com/search~S32

Search by title, keyword, author, and more.

Want a book that’s checked out? If you have a regular account with us (Active Duty stationed at Fort Knox, local retiree, or full-time civilian employee), place a hold.  You can do that online too. Just:

1. Find the book you want
2. Click on 
3. Log in with the e-mail address and PIN you set up at the Library
4. and wait for the e-mail or call. 

(Note: We only allow holds on books, audiobooks, Nooks, and Rokus.)

If there is an item you’d like to see on our shelves but we don’t have it, suggest a purchase through the form on our website: www.barrlibrary.org 

Author Event Postponed

Our event with Colette Ballard, young adult author, scheduled for August 20, is postponed due to a publisher's issue with the release of her new book Temporary High. 

The event will be rescheduled as soon as the new release date of the book is established.

Summer Reading Has Begun!

IT'S HERE!

SUMMER READING HAS BEGUN!

Children: Infants to Age 12

• Pick up or print off your reading log. Color in the pictures for the amount of time you spend reading. (Being read to, coming to our Story Hour, and using Tumblebooks all count too.) 
• Finish your log (12 hours) and turn it in to get your prize bag full of goodies and to be entered in the drawings for weekly prizes and the grand prizes.
• More reading = more chances to win!

Teens: Ages 13-17

• Read 8 books, magazines, or graphic novels. Or read 5 and complete three tasks in your log.
• Fill out your log and turn it in to get your prize bag and to be entered in the drawings for weekly prizes and the grand prize (a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK 10.1). 
• Keep reading and turning in completed logs for more chances to win.

Adults: 18 and Up

• Open to Active Duty Soldiers, Spouses, Family Members, Retired Military, DoD Civilians, National Guard and Reservists. 
• Read 10 books; or read 3 books and attend 5 of our summer events listed on the log. 
• Turn your log in for your prize and to be entered in the weekly prize drawings and grand prize drawing. 
• Grand prize: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK 10.1.
• Second prize: Complete autographed set of Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles series of books.

Don't forget to come to our programs all summer long!

New Podcast!

Did you know the Library now has a podcast? We interview bestselling and notable authors. Find out what makes them tick and learn more about your favorite books.

Check it out at barrlibrarypodcast.blogspot.com

You can:

• Subscribe by e-mail 
• Find us on iTunes
• Add us to your favorite podcast app with our RSS address: feeds.feedburner.com/barrlibrarypodcast

Questions? Call or ask us at the Library.

Adult Summer Reading

It's here! Summer Reading Program time!

Adult Summer Reading starts today and continues through July 31.

Read books and participate in Library events to win prizes
and be entered in a drawing for the grand prize.

Pick up a brochure at the Library or click the image above to download now.

Information about Children's and Teens' Summer Reading Programs will be available in June.

April Events

Have you seen our calendar of events for April? It is full of great programs!

Spring Break means Legos and LEGO movies at the library, Monday through Friday.

If you are a soldier, retired soldier, or veteran who has a story to tell, sign up for our 4-part Soldier Stories writing seminar.

We have TWO author visits this month: Berry Craig and Julie Kagawa.
PLUS a panel discussion with FIVE different authors, explaining their careers in an effort to help you with yours.

Each Saturday, come watch episodes of Kevin Burns' The Civil War on our projection screen with surround sound.
Plus, don't miss Jim Sayre as Abraham Lincoln on April 28th.

And, of course, we still have our regularly scheduled events:
Sit & Stitch
Story Hour
Coupon Mania
Teen Thursdays

We hope to see you soon!

Authors Coming

The snow is gone, so the authors can come back!
Mark your calendars for our rescheduled author visits:

Ron Elliott discusses and signs Sinister Influences, which tells the story of the University of Kentucky’s Fabulous Five, the University’s “glory years” (1946-51) of its basketball program. 

Russell Lunsford discusses and signs his children's book Benjamin Nathan Tuggle, Adventurer: General George Washington and the American Revolution.

Meet Brad Taylor - July 7

New York Times Bestselling Author Brad Taylor discusses and signs The Insider Threat, the newest in his Pike Logan thriller series, Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

Taylor is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, having served in numerous Infantry and Special Forces positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta.

Upcoming author programs include Civil War, YA and author panel programs

Upcoming Authors at Your Library programs include:

Berry Craig, discussing and signing his Civil War history Kentucky Confederates.

Bethany Griffin, discussing and signing her Edgar Allan Poe inspired The Fall.

What's Your Story?! panel of authors, including David Bell, Kelly Creagh, Ron Elliott, David Henry and COL (R) Walter Herd talking about their path to publishing and answering audience questions.

Library to Host Official Release Event for YA Title Oblivion This Summer

Announcing a first for the Authors at Your Library series!   Join Kelly Creagh, author of the young adult Nevermore series, for the official release event of Oblivion, the third and final chapter in the Nevermore saga.   This is the Library’s first author release event, held on the day the book goes on sale!   Participate in the Nevermore Masquerade and stay for Creagh’s official first comments on the book at 6:30 PM.    She will discuss and sign Oblivion.  Copies of Oblivion, Enshadowed and Nevermore will be available for sale at the event.

Authors of Young adult titles to be featured in Authors at Your Library programs in coming months

In response to overwhelming requests, the Library will welcome five authors of young adult titles in coming months.  New York Times Bestselling Author Julie Kagawa kicks off the series April 23, with Bethany Griffin ("The Fall"), Katie McGarry ("Nowhere But Here"), Kelly Creagh (the "Nevermore" series) and Colette Ballard ("Temporary High") to follow in coming months.  Watch the Library's web and Facebook pages for details.

Authors at Your Library to feature New York Times Bestselling Julie Kagawa

Barr Library is pleased to announce the it will welcome New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa Thursday, April 23, 6 PM.  Kagawa is the author of numerous young adult bestselling titles.  She will discuss and sign Talon, the first book in a new series.  Join the Lunch Bunch Book discussion of Talon on Wednesday, April 1, 11 AM.