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Monthly Picks

The PLS book selectors highlight new books each month on a given theme. Give them a quick look -- perhaps you'll find something of interest.

Fall Gardening Time Is Just Around the Corner

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Last Updated on Monday, 05 November 2012 11:28

Maybe your summer garden has suffered from the heat and drought, but cooler days are ahead. Be prepared to take advantage of the fall and winter growing seasons by checking out these books available from the Pioneer Library System.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Year-Round Gardening by Delilah Smittle and Sheri Ann Richerson

Enjoy and benefit from the garden all year long. Whether it's onions in the summer, lettuce in the winter, or orchids any time, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Year-Round Gardening covers every step of the process of both outdoor and indoor gardening. From seeds, soil, compost, equipment, and fertilizers to all types of covers and greenhouses, and even gardening and harvesting in root cellars during winter, this guide is a must-have for any dedicated gardener.

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Healthy Aging Month

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Last Updated on Friday, 31 August 2012 09:30

September is Healthy Aging Month. This month is dedicated to raising national attention on the positive effects of growing older. The goal is to help adults improve their physical, mental, social and financial health. This campaign is produced by Educational Television Network. Checkout one of the books below or visit our online health database, Consumer Health Complete, where you can find all your health information without pesky advertisements.

book jacket for Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging edited by Edward T. Creagan

In authoritative, yet easily-accessible language, the experts from Mayo Clinic discuss physical, spiritual, and financial issues--as well as the aging process itself--and how the effects of day-to-day living can influence one's quality of life in the future.

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August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month

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Last Updated on Monday, 20 August 2012 08:15

One of the great milestones for children and parents is the first day of kindergarten. It has even been said All I Really Need to Know I learned In Kindergarten.

Parents worry and ask: Is my child ready? Will they make friends? Will they be a good students? Will they be able to learn all the things they need to know? Despite all the fears and insecurities, children are excited to be making, what may be, the first big break in the parent/child relationship. To celebrate and support a smooth entry into the schooling experience August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month. We are highlighting just a few of the engaging children's books about going to kindergarten and books for parents that may ease some of those fears.

So shine up those new shoes, pack the new lunch box, put your tissues and new crayons in the backpack - we're going to KINDERGARTEN!

Book jacket for Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten by Toni Buzzeo Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten by Toni Buzzeo

Annie Grace wears her "Adventure Annie" cape to her first day of kindergarten, and proceeds to barrel through the day, searching for adventure in every moment. Her interpretation of the class's Gold Star Rules isn't exactly what her teacher, Mr. Todd, had in mind. But somehow Annie does manage to save the day when two of her classmates get lost on their way to retrieve the afternoon snack. Spirited and funny, this is an introduction to kindergarten that will please kids and teachers alike.

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Snuffleupagus and Christopher Robin Are Celebrating!

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Last Updated on Monday, 27 August 2012 08:00

Aloysius Snuffleupagus, Big Bird's best friend from Sesame Street, is having a birthday on August 19! He is eternally 4 years old, but Snuffy has been part of Sesame Street since 1971.

Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh's best friend, celebrates his birthday on August 21! Christopher Robin will be 92 years old this year.

Here are some books about best friends to help you celebrate these important birthdays!

Book Jacket for Life with Mammoth Life with Mammoth by Ian Fraser
Cavemen Ogg and Bob search for their "pet" mammoth, Mug, to give him a bath, then try to figure out which of them is Mug's best friend.

Book Jacket for My Friend Fred My Friend Fred by Hiawyn Oram
Grace loves her best friend Fred, the family dog, but when she tries to keep Fred all to herself, she learns that the very best friends are the ones who share.

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New Ebook Travel Guides from Lonely Planet!

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Last Updated on Monday, 13 August 2012 14:33

Planning a trip?

Have a Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPhone, or other e-reader device?

If so, take a gander at some of these great new digital offerings from Lonely Planet, available for checkout from Pioneer's OverDrive downloadable catalog!

New to Pioneer's downloadable collection?

Visit the handy OverDrive Help page to learn how to use your device to experience ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your hometown library. Many of our customers find the instructional videos particularly helpful.

Happy trails!

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