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  • “The Best at It” by Maulik Pancholy

    Audrey recommends: The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy

    Genre: Realistic fiction

    Reading level: Middle grade

    Summary: Rahul enters seventh grade with one mission: to find one activity that he can be the BEST at.

    Audrey says: This quick read was packed with more heart and character than I thought possible. Rahul, a gay Indian-American with OCD, has a lot of reasons he feels like he’ll never fit in, and he believes the only way to overcome these “shortcomings” is to achieve some kind of wild success. Luckily, Rahul has a fun-loving grandfather and a loyal best friend, who both advocate for Rahul when he would rather erase himself. Readers with perfectionist leanings will see themselves in Rahul’s absurd, accomplishment-based logic, and learn to give themselves the grace that a friend would extend.

  • “Positively 4th Street” by David Hajdu

    Audrey recommends: Positively 4th Street by David Hajdu

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: Hajdu expertly captures a brief window of the Folk Revival movement between 1960-1966.

    Audrey says: I couldn’t put this book down. Hajdu writes nonfiction like a novel, turning the lives of Richard Fariña, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Mimi Baez into a compelling narrative. He can take you into the infinitesimal interpersonal drama among these creative personalities, and then zoom out to show the nationwide shift from rock n’ roll teenyboppers to folk revival hippies. He uses suspense and foreshadowing brilliantly, keeping the story engaging even if we know how it ends. Most of all, Hajdu treats his subjects as people. He neither excuses their behavior nor condemns them for it. They lie, they take credit for others’ work, they chase partners who are too young for them, they let their egos get in the way of their relationships, but moreover, they are human.

    Check it out before the new Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown, comes out in December!

    This title is available at Foster Public Library or via the eZone as an ebook or audiobook.

  • Winter Wildlife

    Jane from Animal Rescue RI teaches us all about the clever tricks animals use to survive the winter!

    This event will take place during our weekly homeschool book club on Wednesday, November 13 at 1pm.

  • Beaded Bracelets

    Stop by Tyler Free next Friday, November 8 to make beaded bracelets, for yourself or your loved ones! We have plenty of materials for everyone, so drop on by.

  • “The Spectacular” by Fiona Davis

    Cathy recommends: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

    Genre: Historical fiction

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: A thrilling story about the dreams and drive of one woman’s journey in the mid to late 1900s.

    Cathy says: I chose this book because I know of one Foster native who became a Rockette, plus I’m always up for a good story. It’s interesting seeing the changing mores of family life during those years, as well as the grueling life of a dance performer. The author opens up the dancer’s life through back and forth visits from 1956 and present day (1992). It has a most satisfying ending.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • Tyler Free – Closed for Repairs

    Tyler Free will be closed the week of November 18-23 for necessary repairs. Thank you for your patience and understanding. You can still visit us at Foster Public Library.

  • Christmas in the Valley

    All weekend long from November 29-December 1, you can visit the library booth at Christmas in the Valley. Purchase tickets for our raffle baskets, or bring a non-perishable food item for the Foster Food Bank to get a free raffle ticket!

    While you’re there, visit all the local vendors and pick up some holiday gifts for your loved ones.

    The event takes place at the Foster Country Club, 67 Johnson Road in Foster. To see all the local businesses and find more information about Christmas in the Valley, visit their website.

  • Wreath Making Evening

    Join us on Thursday, November 21 at 6pm at Foster Public Library to make festive holiday wreaths. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate for the Foster Food Bank!

    All materials provided. Call the library, use our online form, or email info@fosterlibraries.org to let us know you’re coming.

    *This class is full; please join the waitlist if you would like to be notified of last-minute openings.*

  • Turkey Pumpkins

    Join us on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 at Foster Public Library to make these adorable turkey pumpkins!

    All materials are provided. Please register by calling the library or use our online form.

  • “Home Front” by Kristin Hannah

    Cathy recommends: Home Front by Kristin Hannah

    Genre: Fiction

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: One family’s journey to peace when the soldier mom goes to war.

    Cathy says: Kristin Hannah knows how to wring her readers dry of tears! Each member of this family must deal with the mom’s life as a Black Hawk pilot deployed to a war zone. The characters are strong; from the excitable 4 year old daughter to the calming ever helpful mother-in-law. The joy of a best friend, the peer pressures experienced by an adolescent, as well as marital difficulties are addressed in this book as well. An emotional ride.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.