Book Club

  • If you liked the TV show Love Boat than you may like...

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    The daughter of a wealthy bandit, Sophia Dawson once lost herself in the arms of Black Hawk, the most infamous pirate ever to command the high seas. But now, determined to put her sinful past behind her, she prepares to enter society as the bride of a well-born nobleman who knows nothing of her scandalous youth. All goes according to plan until her ex-lover--now a respectable sea captain but just as handsome and dangerous as ever--appears and once again tempts her with desire.
     
    When Dorie Anderson meets a cute guy, she becomes a huge klutz. But one phone call has turned her dead-end dating life into an adventure: she's won a trip on a singles' cruise to Fiji. On board, she soon meets pro baseball player Andy, and the ship's hunky French doctor. She's sure she'll fall head-over-heels in no time. Unfortunately, she's right: soon, she trips over her luggage right in front of them. Mortifying. But a bigger disaster is just on the horizon. Dorie finds a man murdered in his bunk the same night a storm wrecks the ship, stranding everyone on a deserted shore. It'd be a perfect setting for romance-if it weren't for the fact that there's a killer among them
     
    After her mother died, vivacious Katey Tyler fled her dull Connecticut town, hoping to meet her relatives in England and find adventure and romance on a grand tour of Europe. She had no idea that her life-changing travels would have both in spades, as well as danger and intrigue, when she catches the eye of ship owner Boyd Anderson and inadvertently stumbles upon a high-stakes kidnapping. When Sir Anthony Malory's young daughter is abducted from London's Hyde Park, her kidnapper mistakenly sends the ransom note to the home of Sir Anthony's brother, James. With James and his wife, Georgina, in the Caribbean, the demands are received by their houseguest, Georgina's youngest brother, Boyd Anderson. Searching for the girl with Anthony, the notoriously hot-headed American sea captain fully intends to make the foolhardy villain pay. But he hardly expects to find exquisite Katey Tyler, recently a passenger on his ship, at the center of the plot! Little does Katey realize that in having caught the attention of Boyd Anderson, and in meeting up with the Malorys, she's about to experience more excitement than the typical young lady encounters on a grand tour, and her life will never be dull again. A multitude of surprises await Katey, from the startling truth about her mother's early life to the lengths a man will go to win the affections of a lady who has every reason to despise him, but who can't resist the seductive, impassioned love he has to offer her.
    Lt. Torolf Magnusson and his team of Navy SEALs have gone back in time to eleventh-century Norselands on a search-and-destroy mission, but when they find they've landed in the middle of a sanctuary-filled with women-well, hoo-yah! Their plans are put on hold, much to the distress of Hilda, the head of the sanctuary. At first resistant to Torolf's pursuits, she soon succumbs to his passionate advances. But with victory in sight for Torolf, Hilda must face the fact that their love may not survive the test of time. Source: amazon.com
     
    A timeless tale of romance, friendship, and growth. Loner Zack Mayo enters Officer Candidate School to become a Navy pilot and in thirteen weeks he learns the importance of discipline, love and friendship.
     
    The roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow's idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa, steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal. Captain Barbossa kidnaps the governor's beautiful daughter, Elizabeth. In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's childhood friend Will Turner joins forces with Jack. What Will doesn't know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead.
    Two people from different worlds meet and fall in love on the brief, tragic maiden voyage of the grand ocean liner Titanic.-MA

     

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  • Tango Dance Program

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     Learn the steps of Argentine Tango as you interpret the music in group choreographies in line dancing on three Wednesday evenings 02/15, 03/14, and 04/18 from 7-8:30 P.M.

    Learn to interpret this enchanting music as a line dance as you move gracefully on the dance floor while improving your balance and posture, acquiring intense mind/body coordination, and regaining flexibility while doing low-impact movements. (No partner needed) Program is limited to 30 people. Space is limited. Registration is required. Participants will need to sign a liability form which will be provided. Wearing comfortable clothing and gym shoes are recommended. The three sessions are not progressive. It is not necessary to attend all three sessions to enjoy this program. - MA

    The program is FREE and open to the public. See Adult Services to sign up or call 630-260-1550 for any questions or register online at www.glensidepld.org.

     

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  • Chocolate 101 Program

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    Chocolatier Kevin Roblee presents a Choco-licious happy hour on Tuesday, February 7 from 7-8 P.M. with scrumptious dipping items into his unique and irresistible chocolate sauces. Kevin’s sauces, flavorings and powdered mixes will be available for purchase at the event and are sold under the Kokku – Distinctive Gourmet brand. Registration is required. Program is limited to 70 people. - MA

    The program is FREE and open to the public. See Adult Services to sign up or call 630-260-1550 for any questions

    or register online at www.glensidepld.org.

     

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  • If you enjoyed the TV program Smallville than you may like...

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    Presents rare and never-before-seen early artwork by Superman's teenage creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (including a two-page doodle from 1936 featuring early Superman costume designs), and he chronicles the evolution of the character from an orphan alien comics hero to a complex multimedia icon.
     
    Contains material originally published in magazine form as Sub-Mariner comics #1, Captain America comics #2-3, Journey into mystery #2, Tales to astonish #13, Amazing adult fantasy #12, Fantastic four #13, Strange tales #115, Amazing spider-man #50, Avengers #93, Iron man #128, X-Men #132, Daredevil #168, Incredible hulk #340, Marvels #0, Avengers #4, Ultimate spider-man #13, New avengers: illuminati #1 and Captain America #25.
     
    Wonder Woman, in her disguise as Diana Prince, a special agent of the Department of Metahuman Affairs, takes on an assignment to track down Wonder Woman, an impossible task that risks revealing her secret identity.
     
    A reference covering the complete history of the Dark Knight furnishes entries that provide details on Batman's history and origins, profiles of characters, descriptions of featured places, and an overview of the hero's adventures.
     
    Lex Luthor accidentally unleashes intergalactic serial killer Doomsday who confronts Superman in a battle to the death, leaving the world reeling in the aftermath.
     
    After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into Captain America, a Super Soldier. Now, as Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull.
     
    The rebellious Princess Diana defies Amazonian law and goes with fighter pilot Steve Trevor back to civilization. Meanwhile, Ares has escaped his imprisonment at the hands of the Amazonians and has decided to exact his revenge. He intends to start a world war that will not only last for centures but will wipe out every living being on the planet, starting with the Amazonians. It is now up to Princess Diana to save her people and the world by using her gifts. - MA

     

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  • Angels

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    Angels at Christmas / Debbie Macomber

    Angels at Christmas / Debbie Macomber

    Two stories about Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, three angels with a penchant for trouble, as they answer prayers and bring some much-needed Christmas magic and a little romance into people's lives.
    The glory of angels / Edward Lucie Smith

    The glory of angels / Edward Lucie Smith

    An illustrated collection focusing on angels includes short stories, quotes, special features, in-depth essays, and a visual glossary of images and illustrations, noting the name, date, location, and artist for each work of art, in a book that explores a wide array of topics, from angels that gave in to temptation to angels in disguise to their role at the last judgment.
    Angels watching over me / adapted by Julia Durango

    Angels watching over me / adapted by Julia Durango

    A young boy enjoys himself, chasing the wind, flying, eating fruit, and finally going to sleep, secure in the knowledge that angels are watching over him all day and all night.
    Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life

    Frank Capra's It's a wonderful life [DVD]

    Broke and depressed, George Bailey contemplates suicide, but is brought back from the edge by an angel who shows him the impact he made on other's lives.
    Fallen [CD-sound recording] / Lauren Kate

    Fallen [CD-sound recording] / Lauren Kate

    Suspected in the death of her boyfriend, seventeen-year-old Luce is sent to a Savannah, Georgia, reform school where she meets two intriguing boys and learns the truth about the strange shadows that have always haunted her.
    In the company of angels : a novel / Thomas E. Kennedy

    In the company of angels  / Thomas E. Kennedy

    After he is tortured for months in a Chilean prison, Bernardo Greene is visited by two angels who promise that he will survive to experience beauty and love once again, a promise that has better chances of coming true after Bernardo comes to Copenhagen for treatment.
    Angels : a history / David Albert Jones
     

    Angels : a history / David Albert Jones

    David Albert Jones provides a crisp, broad-ranging survey of angels in theology, philosophy, and popular culture.

     
    A child's book of angels / Joanna Crosse

    A child's book of angels / Joanna Crosse

    A small boy's guardian angel appears to him one evening when he cannot get to sleep and takes him on a guided tour of the angelic realm, introducing the entire hierarchy of angels and explaining the many ways in which they work on behalf of the planet.
    Wings of desire

    Wings of desire [DVD]

    A romantic fantasy about an angel who wishes he were mortal and is willing to fall from the sky if it means a chance to fall in love.
    Hush, hush / Becca Fitzpatrick

    Hush, hush / Becca Fitzpatrick

    High school sophomore Nora has always been very cautious in her relationships, but when Patch, who has a dark side she can sense, enrolls at her school, she is mysteriously and strongly drawn to him, despite warnings from her best friend, the school counselor, and her own instincts.

    First in series

     
     

    Summaries from publisher materials

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  • Library Movie - Sat Dec 17 @ 2 PM

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    See and enjoy the 1989 winter holiday movie; Rated G  starring Sam Elliott, Cloris Leachman, and Abe Vigoda on Saturday, December 17 from 2-4 P.M.

    When a young girl finds Santa's reindeer, Prancer, wounded in the woods near her home, she must overcome the cynicism of her entire town as she tries to nurse the animal back to health and create a true miracle of Christmas. - MA

    The program is FREE and open to the public. See Adult Services to sign up or call 630-260-1550 for any questions or register online at www.glensidepld.org.

     

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  • If you liked the TV program Murder She Wrote then you may like...

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    In Nice to recover the Queen's stolen snuff box, Lady Georgiana Rannoch participates in a Coco Chanel fashion show where a necklace also belonging to the Queen goes missing, forcing her to search for both priceless items and solve a murder.
     
    Private eye Sharon McCone receives an e-mail asking for help from her emotionally disturbed half-brother, Darcy Blackhawk, but he fails to reply to her response. As her search widens, Sharon uncovers a connection to an unsolved murder of a young woman who was heiress to a multi-million dollar fortune.
     
    Hosting a Spanish playwright during a graduate student's production of his play, Meg, eight-and-a-half months pregnant with twins, is on the case when the department dean cancels the play and is promptly found murdered.
     
    Antiques shop owner Josie Prescott teams up with the local police chief to investigate the mysterious death of a guest lecturer for Josie's class on great vintage clothing.
    Betty Anne Waters is a young woman whose world is shattered when her beloved brother Kenny is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Steadfastly convinced of his innocence, Betty Anne embarks on an 18-year journey to set Kenny free, using state-of-the-art forensic technology. The unshakable bond between a brother and sister, at the heart of this real-life drama, will stir your emotions and inspire you. Bonus features included.
     
    BeckyLyn, who is a member of a fundamentalist sect, is accused of killing her husband. Another one of the wives, Queenie, is desperate to prove her innocence and reaches out to BeckyLyn's excommunicated son Jordan for help in freeing his mother.
     
    "... a love story and a murder mystery set against the backdrop of a New York real estate dynasty in the 1980s... inspired by the disappearance of Kathie McCormack, wife of real estate heir Robert Durst. Mr. Durst was suspected but never tried for killing his wife Kathie who disappeared in 1982 and was never found"--Container. -MA

     

     

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  • December Book Club

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    Christmas tree

    Christmas Miscellanea

    Christmas stories read by Jim Barton

    December 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

    At this special holiday event open to all Glenside patrons, Jim Barton will entertain us with some Christmas tales. 

    Holiday refreshments will be served.

    Please register at the Adult Services Desk.

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  • Outdoor Holiday Arrangment Program

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    Attend this fun floral program presented by Professional Florist, Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens on Tuesday, December 6 from 7-8:30 P.M. Peggy will instruct and show you how to make a Winter Holiday Outdoor Container arrangement. This program requires in-person registration at the Adult Services desk. No phone-in registrations! There is a materials fee of $10 for each arrangement made. This program is capped at 20 people.

    See Adult Services to sign up or call 630-260-1550 for any questions. - MA

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  • If you enjoyed the TV soap opera series Dark Shadows from 1966-1971 then you may like...

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    We are in a small room with the vampire, face to face, as he speaks--as he pours out the hypnotic, shocking, moving, and erotically charged confessions of his first two hundred years as one of the living dead.
    Sixteen-year-old journalist Sophie McGee's junior year is filled with unexpected drama--and romance--when she discovers that her new classmates are hiding a dark secret, while the "boy next door" from her childhood re-enters her life.
    Argeneau vampire series
    Adrian Breze is more Shadowspawn than human, but he has turned from his own kind to fight for humanity. He battles the dark forces of the world, including those of his own blood ... including his sister twin anima.
    Sink your teeth into the Extended Bite Me Edition of the hysterically funny spoof, with more outrageous humor and bloody good fun! Becca, an angst-ridden teenager at a new high school, finds herself torn between two supernatural suitors: a moody vampire and an extremely hairy werewolf.
      Sang-hyun is a priest who cherishes life - so much so that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun now exists as a vampire.
      Isabella Swan moves to gloomy Forks, Washington to live with her father. She begins her junior year in high school and becomes fascinated by Edward Cullen. He holds a dark secret which is only known by his family. To Edward, Bella is what he has waited 90 years for, a true soul mate. But he knows the further they progress in their relationship the more he is putting Bella and those close to her at risk. Edward tries to warn Bella that she should leave him, but she refuses. A new vampire finds it a challenge to hunt Bella down for her irresistible blood. Now, the game is on and James will not stop until she is killed. - MA

     

     

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