Art Circle Public Library: What's Happening

Regular Hours

*The Library begins shutdown
15 minutes before close*

*Public Internet & WiFi services shutdown
15 minutes before close*

Telephone

(931) 484-6790  Library

(931) 456-2006  Archives

(931)  484-2350 Public Fax

(931)  707-8956 Business Fax

Address

Art Circle Public Library

3 East Street

Crossville, TN  38555

Library News Article for April 1

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2, at noon in the Cumberland Room the Plateau Women’s Chorus featuring Regina Pullin will open their Spring Concert Series, Love Shine A Light. See you there!

On display in the main entrance of the Library are creative works of pottery by John Michael. Stop by and enjoy these outstanding pieces. You’ll definitely enjoy.

There is still time to vote for your favorite pieces of art by Cumberland County’s high school seniors. These works are on display outside the Cumberland Room.

Great New Books

Rabbit Moon by Jenifer Moon

Haigh, in this gripping novel of suspense, introduces protagonist Lindsey Litvak, who has left college to teach English in Beijing. In the wee hours of a Sunday morning in the financial district of Shanghai, Lindsey is unconscious on the sidewalk, having been critically injured by a hit-and-run driver. An ambulance takes her to the hospital, and as the hospital staff tends to her, a police detective finds her name and contact information and calls her father in California, who, with her mother, rushes to be with the injured Lindsey. Not only are the parents trying to find out exactly what happened and what Lindsey's condition and prognosis are, but this is their first time together since their divorce. Being together in this challenging period only layers on more stress, and dealing with the Chinese bureaucracies (while knowing little Chinese) makes things worse. They go through Lindsey's apartment, but nothing there is recognizable as Lindsey's--and what is she even doing in Shanghai? The backstories of these and other complex and memorable characters are told, and the novel concludes with a glimpse into their futures.

The Sirens by Emilia Hart

In 19th-century Ireland, sisters Mary and Eliza were declared convicts and shipped to Australia. As they endured horrific conditions, they held on to hope and to each other. In 2019, recurring childhood nightmares continue to afflict first-year journalism student Lucy Martin. After waking up from a traumatic sleepwalking incident, Lucy escapes to her artist sister Jess's house in Comber Bay on the coast of New South Wales. Then Lucy discovers that her sister is missing but is reassured by a neighbor that her sister is fine and just needed a break before an important gallery exhibition. Comber Bay, known for its dark events from shipwrecks to missing men, piques Lucy's journalistic interest, and she begins to research while waiting for Jess to return. Lucy's dreams become more vivid as she comes closer to finding the truth of the mysteries surrounding the coastal town and her sister's complicated past.

Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

When Samantha brings her new kitten to attractive veterinarian Xavier, their first interaction does not go well. Xavier instantly puts his foot in his mouth but redeems himself at Samantha's next vet visit and asks her out. Unfortunately, after the world's most perfect, never-ending date, Xavier discovers that Samantha is moving across the country the next day. In the midst of dealing with an ongoing family crisis, Samantha tells Xavier to move on and forget her and their one perfect day together, but they both soon find that they can't stop thinking about each other. Well-paced from beginning to end, the book deftly tackles challenges, such as early-onset dementia and caring for a parent. Samantha and Xavier's story will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced long-distance romance, and secondary characters are so well drawn that they're practically begging for their own books.

Library Laugh I

How can you double your money? Fold it in half.

Stingy Schobel Says

When you turn on the faucet to wash your hands or brush your teeth, do you turn it all the way on? When you don’t need the full force of maximum water pressure, consider lightly turning on the faucet to have less water flowing. You'll use 30% to 50% less water this way. The same holds true when you’re simply rinsing out a cup or need a little water at the kitchen sink, too. Over time, this can add up to about 8 gallons a day in water savings.

Library Laugh II

What would you do if a bull charged you? Pay whatever it charged!

Libraries=Information

Witch hazel is a natural astringent made from distilled flowers of an indigenous shrub native to North America. Many people use it to help treat acne-prone and inflamed skin, since it has wonderful anti-inflammatory benefits. But witch hazel is also naturally antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal. By pouring witch hazel into a small spray bottle, you can harness those benefits to create an instant one-ingredient shoe-deodorizing spray. Just spray inside your shoes to disinfect and deodorize them naturally.

Spring Bonus

Which American president was the least guilty? Abraham Lincoln. He was in a cent.