Library News: Aug. 3

• South Korea

Vicki Holisky and Fran Kaliher, both of Two Harbors, at a DMZ wildlife release event on the edge of Korea's demilitarized zone, 2006. Kaliher, center, will be participating in a presentation about her experiences in South Korea on Monday at the library.

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On Monday, August 6, The Two Harbors Public Library will be hosting two presenters on South Korea

The first presenter is Molly Guiney, a 2012 Two Harbors High School graduate, who will present her documentary on the Kwangju Massacre in South Korea, which advanced from the regional History Day Competition to place fourth in the State History Day Competition.

The second presenter is Fran Kaliher, a local who has been on multiple trips to South Korea and who will share her experiences, especially those regarding the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) acting as a de facto wildlife refuge.

Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m., Dean Hovey will talk about his latest book "Whistling Pines." Because it is set in Two Harbors, readers will recognize places such as the Two Harbors Golf Course/Curling Club, Hugo's Bar, Betty's Pies, and The American Legion Hall.

The mystery is who killed Axel Olson, found dead in his Whistling Pines senior apartment. There is no shortage of suspects or motives. Axel's claim of being a war hero comes quickly into question and his shady money making schemes are exceeded only by the number of people he's crossed or cheated.

The author of two previous mysteries, Hovey has been described as an author who "brings Minnesota natural history and local culture to his books like Tony Hillerman does for the Arizona Navajo reservation." This Friends of the Library program is free.

Thursday, August 9 will be the last day to turn in entries for the prize drawings for Summer Reading at Two Harbors Public Library. The party for the children's "Dream Big--Read!" program will be at 1 pm on August 9, featuring a visit from the Zoomobile, snacks, and prize drawings.

Besides the scooter, Lego set, geode kit, and World Wildlife animal adoption main prizes, there will be many additional prizes related to the night-time theme.

The Teen program "Own the Night" will have a party with a Hunger Games theme that will be held August 31, delayed so a special movie will be available. A drawing will be held soon after August 9th for the prize sets with Hunger Games, Anime, and Camping Out themes, and for additional prizes.

The adult program, "Between the Covers" will end with a Bananagrams party at from 6:30 to 7:30 on August 9. Bananagrams is a fast-paced, fun word game. This chance to try out Bananagrams is open to anyone, not just those who signed up for Summer Reading. There will also be the drawing for prizes, with the grand prize being a night's stay at the Lighthouse B&B, donated by the Lake County Historical Society.

Incentive prizes given out during the summer for children and teens included treat certificates donated by McDonald's and Dairy Queen and toys donated by The Lake Bank.

All of the other prizes were donated by the Friends of the Library, including a generous gift to the World Wildlife Fund for tokens put in by children who wanted to make a donation instead of claiming a prize.

For all three programs, prize winners do not need to be present to win. The lists of titles read and comments for the teen and adult programs will remain available at the desk after the programs end.

NEW BOOK LIST

Upcoming releases:

Adult Fiction: "Bones Are Forever" by Kathy Reichs, "The Kingmaker's Daughter" by Philippa Gregory, "A Sunless Sea" by Anne Perry, "Zoo" by James Patterson, and "The Tombs" by Clive Cussler.

Juvenile: "Nevermore: The Final Maximum Ride Adventure" by James Patterson, "Amulet #5: Prince of the Elves" by Kazu Kibuishi, "Team Human" by Justine Larbalestier, " and "Island of Silence" by Lisa McMann.

Available now:

Fiction: "The Sly Company of People Who Care" Rahul Bhattacharya; "Sneaky Pie for President" Rita Mae Brown; "Creole Belle" James Lee Burke; "The Crime of Julian Wells" Thomas H. Cook; "Backfire" Catherine Coulter; "The Sisters Brothers" Patrick DeWitt; "Hologram for the King" Dave Eggers; "Burned" Thomas Enger; "Night Watch" Linda Fairstein; "Broken Harbor" Tana French; "The Spymasters" W.E.B. Griffin; "The Book of Summers" Emylia Hall; "Convergence at Two Harbors" Dennis Herschbach (Local connection!); "Haven" Kay Hooper; "You Don't Want to Know" Lisa Jackson; "Judgment Call" J.A. Jance; "Close Your Eyes" Iris Johansen & Roy Johansen; "Fireproof" Alex Kava; "Time Untime" Sherrilyn Kenyon; "Odd Apocalypse" Dean Koontz; "Turn of Mind" Alice LaPlante; "The Lantern" Deborah Lawrenson; "The Realm of Hungry Spirits" Lorraine Lopez; "Truth Like the Sun" Jim Lynch; "The End of the Wasp Season, by Denise Mina; "I, Michael Bennett" James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge; "The Great Escape" Susan Elizabeth Phillips; "The Last Victim" Karen Robards; "Friends Forever" Danielle Steel; "Black List" Brad Thor; "Off the Grid" P.J. Tracy; "Sea Change" Karen White.

Non-Fiction:"Is This Thing On?: A Complete Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming" Abby Stokes; "War of the Worldviews: Science vs. Spirituality" Deepak Chopra; "As Texas Goes" Gail Collins; "Lighten Up: Love What You Have, Have What You Need, Be Happier With Less" Peter Walsh; "The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny Science-and Reality" Chris Mooney; "Boats, Ships and a Raft: Memories and Reflections" David C. Anderson; "Spirits of the Earth: A Guide to Native American Nature Symbols, Stories, and Ceremonies" Bobby Lake-Thom; "Voices of the Winds: Native American Legends" Margot Edmonds; "Blood, Bones, & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef" Gabrielle Hamilton; "The Volunteers' Guide to Fundraising: Raise Money for your School, Team, Library or Community Group" Ilona Bray; "Big Waves, Small Boat, Two Kids: A Family Sailing Adventure" Katya Goodenough Gordon; "What It Is Like to Go to War" Karl Marlantes; "By the Iowa Sea" Joe Blair.

Juvenile & Young Adult "Yotsuba! Volume 1" Kiyohiko Azuma; "The Potato Chip Puzzles" Eric Berlin; "The Puzzling World of Winston Breen" Eric Berlin; "Underworld" Meg Cabot; "Utterly Otterly Night" Mary Casanova; "Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian" Eoin Colfer; "Where She Went" Gayle Forman; "Zorro Gets an Outfit" Carter Goodrich; "Zombies: The Complete Guide to the World of the Living Dead" Zachary Graves; "Ascend" Amanda Hocking; "The Tooth Mouse" Susan Hood; "Perfect" Ellen Hopkins; "Dead Reckoning" Mercedes Lackey & Rosemary Edghill; "Capture the Flag" Kate Messner; "Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans" Kadir Nelson; "Nevermore" James Patterson; "Witch & Wizard 2" (graphic novel) James Patterson; "The Fox Inheritance" Mary E. Pearson; "Stars" Mary Lyn Ray; "Stop in the Name of Pants" Louise Rennison; "Startled By His Furry Shorts" Louise Rennison; "Then He Ate My Body Entrancers" Louise Rennison; "Vampire Diaries: The Return" (Volumes 2 & 3) L.J. Smith; "North Star Numbers: A Minnesota Number Book" Kathy-Jo Wargin; "All These Things I've Done" Gabrielle Zevin.

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