Newsletter of the Pinellas Talking Book Library
Read Around Pinellas
Presents a book discussion on
“A Land Remembered” by Patrick Smith
Wednesday, January 12 thfrom 9:00-11:00 am
Once again, the Pinellas Talking Book Library will participate in Read Around Pinellas, a community reading initiative. The selection this year is “A Land Remembered” by Patrick Smith, a novel that explores the history of Florida from a generational perspective. Please call the library (or fill out the order sheet) and ask for RCO27069.
Come join the conversation about this fun and fascinating look at historical happenings in our own backyard!
Location:
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative Headquarters
1330 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, Florida 33755
727-441-9958
Executive Director, Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, Mary A. Brown Head Librarian, Talking Book Library , Marilyn Stevenson Editor, Harriet Thompkins |
Telephone Pioneer Receives Certificate of Appreciation
On Sept 20 th, Talking Book Librarian Marilyn Stevenson presented volunteer John Repholz a certificate of appreciation from the Library of Congress/National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the Pinellas Talking Book Library. The certificate was signed by Frank Kurt Cylke, NLS Director.
Mr. Repholz is a retired Telephone Pioneer who repairs the cassette players our patrons use to read their books. He has been doing this for over ten years and we greatly appreciate his efforts. Mrs. Repholz joined TBL Staff for the presentation of the certificate. Hats Off to our Telephone Pioneer Volunteer, John Repholz!!
For Your Information…
MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! With the holidays around the corner, now is the perfect time to contact Recordings for Recovery, a lending service that provides music on cassette through the mail. Individual memberships are $10 per year, but alternative memberships are available for those who cannot afford this fee. Call 1-800-798-1192 to find out more.
WALK-INS WELCOME! Just a friendly reminder that although we are happy, as always, to serve you over the phone and through the mail, please remember we are also a library you can visit. Located near downtown Clearwater, you can come check out our browsing shelves of talking books and large print books, speak with your reader advisor, and pick up or exchange your talking book machine. We also have accessible computers and several magnifying devices on site. So, next time you’re in the neighborhood, please stop by and say hello. If you plan a trip, call a day ahead and we can have books waiting for you when you get here.
READING RECOMMENDATIONS
Are you a fan of “Murder She Wrote”? Why not check out Donald Bain’s series of books based on the TV show starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher. Sit back, crack open a flashlight, and enjoy!
Destination Murder. Donald Bain. RCO57727
Famed mystery writer Jessica Fletcher accompanies a friend, a member of a railroad association, on a three-day train trip through scenic British Columbia. There she meets club president Alvin Blevin, an unlikable character, who is later poisoned. Jessica searches for clues with the help of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 2003.
A Little Yuletide Murder. Donald Bain. RCO57577
Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher is in Cabot Cove for the holidays when local farmer Rory Brent, who plays Santa Claus, is found murdered. Rumor points to Jake Walther as the main suspect. Jessica, concerned by the rush to judgment, investigates the case in time for the upcoming Christmas festival. 1998.
Majoring in Murder. Donald Bain. RCO57578
Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher is teaching a class at an Indiana college when a tornado strikes and one of two professors who didn't seek emergency shelter is soon discovered dead. Jessica doubts the death was accidental, instead suspecting foul play. As she investigates, Jessica becomes embroiled in campus politics. 2003.
Martinis and Mayhem. Donald Bain. RCO57551
On a San Francisco publicity tour, mystery writer Jessica Fletcher visits a women's prison and encounters inmate Kimberly Steffer, a children's book author convicted of murdering her husband. After reading Kimberly's diary, Jessica doubts her guilt. With help from Scotland Yard inspector George Sutherland, a potential romantic interest, Jessica offers her sleuthing services. 1995.
Murder on the QE2. Donald Bain. RCO57581
Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher receives free passage aboard the luxury ocean liner in return for giving lectures and writing a play to entertain fellow passengers. When a famous actress is murdered, Jessica is recruited as the ship's spokeswoman and considers the eclectic group of suspects. 1997.
A Palette for Murder. Donald Bain. RCO57576
Vacationing with friends in the idyllic Hamptons, mystery writer Jessica Fletcher gives in to her secret passion and takes a painting class. The foray turns deadly when a young nude model dies suddenly. Jessica investigates and discovers a possible connection to the deaths of an artist and, more recently, a reporter. 1996.
Provence —to Die For. Donald Bain. RCO57580
Vacationing in France, Jessica Fletcher takes cooking lessons from chef Emil Bertrand that are cut short when he is killed. Bertrand's lover is arrested. But after the murder weapon surfaces at the country farmhouse where Jessica is staying, the mystery writer turns her attention to houseguest Mallory Cartright, an American teenager. 2002.
Rum and Razors. Donald Bain. RCO57579
Bestselling mystery writer Jessica Fletcher of Cabot Cove, Maine, is vacationing in St. Thomas when hotel owner and friend Walter Marschalk is murdered. Jessica uses her talent for sleuthing to assist the local police in finding the killer. 1995.
MEMORIALS AND DONATIONS
Donations, Bequests and In Memoriam gifts to the Pinellas Talking Book Library are used to help defray costs of operating the library. We use funds prudently and reserve the money for development of collections not provided by NLS, special equipment needs, and volunteer recognition. Thank you to all the kind people who have shown their appreciation by giving these gifts. All monetary gifts are acknowledged with a thank you letter.
Please send and make checks payable to: Pinellas Talking Book Library, 1330 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL 33755-5103.
We also receive notes and letters on a regular basis that express how important this program is to the people we serve. Our volunteers and staff love these notes, and we use them to support our grant requests. Letters expressing the need to maintain a local talking book library support our continued presence in Pinellas County. Please keep the notes and letters coming!!
Happy Holidays
to you and yours
from all of us at the Pinellas Talking Book library
You
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Pinellas Talking Book
1330 Cleveland
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Clearwater, FL 33755-5103
FREE MATTER FOR THE BLIND OR HANDICAPPED