Public Library Picks New Titles For All Ages
The week’s selections include Stephen Hess's America's Political Pr ys t ies detailing sixteen American dynasties from colonial times to today. Allis McKay's The Women at Pine Creek follows Mary and Althea Hollister as they claim land in Washington's Pine Creek Landing. Elizabeth I Treveino's I, Juan de Pareja, winner of the 1966 Newberry Award, tells of Velazquez's slave who aided in crafting his famed canvases.
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America
Stephen Hess
Roosevelts
Washburns
Congress
Pine Creek Landing
Washington
Althea
Mary
Pine Creek
Ben Lucas
Elizabeth I Treveino
Juan DE Pareja
Newberry
Velazquez
Juan
Advent Calendar Idea for Christmas Preparations
A practical Advent calendar project using green net and felt pockets, with 21 items tied to Bible verses. Each day from November 27 to Christmas includes a specific item such as a star ring bird or coin, plus corresponding verses. additional crafts include a 24-button Santa strip.
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Akron
Iowa
Sweden
Baby Jesus
Oyster Potato Filling for Thanksgiving Dining
Pennsylvania Dutch tradition features this oyster potato filling to serve with turkey or duck. Ann Marstellar shares a family recipe from Berks County with steps for mashed potatoes, browned bread mix with celery parsley and seasonings, folded with oysters and baked until hot.
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Ann Marstellar
Central College
Levittown
Pennsylvania
Ann
Berks
United States
Nebraska
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