Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-02-10
LIBRARY NOTES.
(Mary R. Brennan, Sec'y.)
LIBRARY NOTES,
(By Mary Brennan, Secy.)

(By Mary Brennan, Secy.)
The boys and their parents who are
interested in the Boy Scout idea will
be glad to know that Ernest Thompson
Setons book boy Scouts of Ameri-
ca is now on our shelves ready for
borrowers.
The little folks are clamoring for the
re-opening of the story hour which
Miss Sprung conducted during the
fall We are sorry that their wishes
cannot be granted at once. The libr-
arian's work is so heavy just now that
it Is impossible to spare time for the
story hour. But just as soon as we
can, children dear, we'll tell you some
more stories.
We are glad to note an increase in
the number Of railroad men who pat
ronize the library. II they know Of
books they would like to see on our
shelves we hope they will give the
names to the librarian. We keep
waiting list of new books and want
to know what our patrons like and
need.
During the last month the circula-
ton and attendance at the library has
doubled. The average number of
books given out per day now is 100.
We have the congressional and
house records for several years back
and up-to-date. If you want to study
the schemes Of congress from original
sources here is an opportunity.
A number Of old, beloved and much
worn books have been rebound and
will soon be on the shelves again.
Mrs. Reade of the Sevilla has re-
Gently presented the library with over
two dozen volumes of current fiction.
Among them we were delighted to find
also copy Of DR.. sifer's Rubaiyat by
James Whitcomb Riley. Mrs. Reade's
generosity is sincerely appreciated.
Among the new books that the boys
, and girls will find help and inspira
ton from are "The College Girl o.
America" an interesting study Of the
foremost women's colleges of om
0 country, why Go to College," ant
g 1.-THE Story of My Life" by Heller
Keller.
. Lovey Mary. Mrs. Wigs Of the Cab
n bage Patch, The Lady Of the Oecora
~ ton, Little Aliens and Little Citizens
are among our latest purchases. The,
are old stories by now but they hav
grown old gracefully.
If you hear quotation you canno
place, come and consult our ne,
20 "Bartletts Familiar Quotations.
Lppincott's Gazetteer of the worl
u has arrived and we are glad to fin
IL Devils Lake given place in it. W
are known to the world as 'bankin
Us CITY," Does that refer to our preca,
H. tons against a winter like this, W
IN wonder?
Bliss Encyclopedia Of Social R.
e. form may come in handy when we al
ne studying ways and means of impro
is. ing our city.
10 We would like to call attention
on four books that will especially il
ty terest the more mature readers: Fro
ne College Window" by Benson; lie
tiers Of Lafcadio," Hearn; my Sur
ne mer in a Garden" by Warner; o.
re- People, by Harriet Paine.
on The library board expresses thanl
e.; to the Altar society for it's donate
les Of the Catholic encyclopedia which W,
CO placed on the shelves this week. Tn
ne will no doubt be appreciated by Il
or: readers of Devils Lake being a co,
'se plete work.
en- The Musical Encyclopedia arriv
cir this week at the library and is indie
DIX valuable addition since the music
sts feature has become SO prominent
DIX Devils Lake. This will be especial
his useful to the Monday Musical Ct
a. which is now a well established
the ganization In Devils Lake.
me Here 10 sample from Van Dyk
Die new volume Of poems: Is It not gu
su- worth while reading more Of?
'1tn "And all the bars at which we fret
em That seem to prison and control
ois' Are but the doors OF daring, set
Adjar before the soul.
IN Say not, "Too poor" but freely 81,
lcai Say not 'Too weak" but boldly {
tne You never can begin to live
lost Until you dare to die"
ned -
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