Blog Posts
August 1, 2022
These books have been added to the library’s collection and are ready for you to borrow: Amy Bloom began to notice changes in her husband, Brian: He retired early from a new job he loved; he withdrew from close friendships; he talked mostly about the past. Suddenly, it seemed there was a glass wall between […]
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Review by Miriam Stone This is the debut book of Leila Motley who shines a light on the injustices of poverty, racism, sexism and the policing of our streets. It is written by a teenager about teenagers and although it is painful, it has an urgency that won’t allow you to stop reading. In East […]
July 25, 2022
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July 12, 2022
The Oley Library is happy to announce the arrival of 6 classic novels available in graphic novel form: Journey to the Center of the Earth Moby Dick Treasure Island The Time Machine Frankenstein The Three Musketeers Who do graphic novels benefit?Graphic novels can often give reluctant readers or those who struggle with reading a sense […]
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You’ve no doubt heard of subscription boxes, and maybe you’ve even tried out a few. Teen Book Boxes are the library’s very own version of a subscription box, and the best part is these are completely FREE! Open the box and discover a new book, plus goodies and activities to accompany each season’s theme. Stop […]
July 12, 2022
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July 8, 2022
Review written by Miriam Stone, Director of the Oley Valley Community Library The Wall Street Journal calls this thrilling new novel by Grisham “a world-class shocker worth staying up all night to finish.” The Judge’s List begs the question: Can a sitting judge be a serial killer? The New York Times best seller calls it […]
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A My Super Science Heroes Book Review written by Miriam Stone, Director of the Oley Valley Community Library This book is part of the My Super Science Heroes Series and follows Superhero Alan Turing as he uses his super curiosity to discover patterns and crack codes. It includes bonus activities and facts about ciphers and […]
July 3, 2022
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June 30, 2022
Our Director has added some great titles to our collection, and they are ready for you to borrow starting July 1. Don’t have a library card? No problem! We can help you out with that, too! In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry—freed by the Emancipation Proclamation—seek refuge on the […]
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Review written by Miriam Stone, Director of the Oley Valley Community Library This is a story of impossible wagers and unlikely triumphs, Power Play is an exhilarating look at how a team of innovators beat the odds—and changed the future. Tesla is the envy of the automotive world. Born at the start of the millennium, […]
June 28, 2022
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June 26, 2022
Review written by Miriam Stone, Director of the Oley Valley Community Library The royal family spent a long time reinventing themselves after the traumatic years when the blazing comet of Diana’s celebrity ripped through the house of Windsor. After her tragic death, the Queen was heard to say “never again.” Despite her valiant efforts and […]
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Review written by Miriam Stone, Director of the Oley Valley Community Library “Like all human beings, we are fallen, able to do both good and evil.” ~from After the Fall by Ben Rhodes Ben Rhodes calls After the Fall a book of stories, the story of his journey from idealist patriot to questioning the myths […]
June 23, 2022
