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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Peter Ertel was born in Keil Germany on March 5, 1917. He was 95 at the time of this recording. At the out break of WWI, he was forced into the German army. The key word is forced. His unit the Combat Engineering Battalion of the 7th Bavarian Division fought at the [...]

I listened to the audio version of this book because I love hearing the foreign dialect in the story telling. As a mother, I appreciate this story for it’s amazing depth in telling the tale of this Indian mother and her relationship with her son. The story is written from the mother, Meera’s, perspective to her [...]

Click here to listen “The reason I speak to you and I dedicate myself to speaking out is, especially to young people, is for you to stand up and not to be silent. You can all make a difference. You stand up to make a difference. You stand up against bigotry, against discrimination, against anti-sematism, against [...]

1 lb ground lamb 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tbs chopped onion 1/2 cup feta cheese 1/2 cup pitted Kalimata olives, chopped 2 eggs Mix all ingredients together and mix well. Form into 1 inch balls and broil 4 minutes on one side. Then, turn the meatballs, and broil another 4 minutes. These taste great wrapped in a low [...]

Crust 2 cups mozzarella cheese 4 ounces cream cheese , softened 3 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon [...]

Without the knowledge of the Irish legend surrounding the uisce (pronounced ish-ka) or Water Horse, this story starts out a little hard to imagine. Instead of focusing on the story, I was focusing on the possibility of such creatures. You mean, there are horses that eat people? How is that even possible without canines? They [...]

Episode 94: TBR Challenge or “Blasphemers that don’t read Dickens” Listen to what we’re reading for our TBR Challenges this year and what we thought about last year’s selections.

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 oz caesar salad dressing 1 can cream of chicken soup 4 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz shredded mozzarella 1 pkg frozen broccoli veggie mix (Next time, I will use unfrozen broccoli and mushrooms.) Add ingredients to crockpot, saving the shredded cheese for last, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

The Bergamot family–golden boy and high achiever Richard, wife Liz, 15 year old Jake and six year old Coco, adopted from China–move to Manhattan for Richard’s new high-powered job at a major university. The kids are enrolled at elite Wildwood Academy, and they settle in for a beautiful life among the highly educated, moneyed set [...]

Don’t miss this important technology update!  Click here to register online or call us, (330) 425-4268 x2. E-Readers for the Holidays – Monday, December 5 at 7pm Want to buy an e-reader as a holiday gift?  Learn the features of the gadgets on the market, how they interact with library resources, and how to [...]

Ingredients 1 pkg broccoli and snap pea frozen vegetables 1 pkg beef broth 1 pkg frozen beef fajita strips 1/2 tsp ground ginger 3 tbs teriyaki sauce Directions Mix vegetables, broth, ginger and teriyaki in a large pot. Heat on medium. Saute frozen beef strips in a pan until heated thoroughly. Cut strips into smaller bite size pieces and add to the pot. [...]

Issue 41: Nov/Dec 2011: A Librarian’s Guide to eReaders, best shopping websites for unique individuals, book reviews, and NEW short fiction piece by LS Jackson.

Call the Reference Desk at (330) 425-4268 x2, or click here to register online. All About Preservation – Wednesday, November 2 at 7pm.  Preservationist Diane Kawolics presents.  Learn about the different materials used to preserve memorabilia, historical artifacts, and artwork. After Hours Movie Night – Friday, November 4 at 7pm.  Join us for an [...]

The Writers’ Circle is hosting two fun events in November.  Author Amanda Flower will visit with us on Tuesday, November 1 at 7pm.  On Tuesday, November 8 at 7pm, we will talk via Skype with author Laura Bickle and do brainstorming exercises for National Novel Writing Month.  No registration is required.

Ingredients 1lb flank steak or thin steaks cut into strips Desired vegetables for kabobs (like red, yellow, and green peppers, onion, grape tomatoes) Kabob skewers Marinade 3/4 c vegetable oil 1/2 c soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp ginger 3 tbsp honey 1 tsp garlic powder Dash salt and pepper Add all marinade ingredients together and put steak and marinade in a small casserole dish; cover. Marinade [...]

Couponing 101 – Wednesday, October 5 at 7pm – Michelle Filler of fillersfinds.com teaches how to use coupons effectively to save up to 90% on your grocery bills. After Hours Movie Night – Friday, October 7 at 7pm – Come see a popular new release after hours at the library.  Call us for the title and [...]

Saturday, September 24, 10am-12pm. The Writers’ Circle presents this special program, a dynamic workshop on book marketing presented by Jane Lassar of Gray & Co. Publishing and author John Gorman.  These media experts will give you the tools you need to build your brand and make your writing stand out.  If you [...]