by Lisa Sherman, Director
Open Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit www.stuartlibrary.org or call 515-523-2152.
Cribbage players gather Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.
Chair Yoga is offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Toastmasters meet every Tuesday @ 7:45 a.m.
Toddler Time Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Books & Badges with Officer Katie is the Toddler Time program. The theme this week is all about Dragons, Love & Tacos. Thursday, October 15, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Trustee Meeting Monday, October 19 @ 5:30 p.m. Open to the public.
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 5 @ 6:00 p.m. Foundation Auction
New Books
The Beloved Christmas Quilt: Three Stories of Family, Romance, and Amish Faith by Wanda Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter and Richelle Brunstetter. Enjoy the gift of a brand-new romance from New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, along with stories by her daughter-in-law, Jean, and granddaughter, Richelle.
The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews. From the critically acclaimed author of Who is Maud Dixon? comes a riveting new novel about a young wife and mother thrust into a world of wealth and privilege, whose rash mistake sets off a domino effect of murder and betrayal.
Mistletoe and Rodeo by Janet Dailey. By the time 25-year-old single mom Nicole Vaughn pulls her RV into Noel, she’s at the final stop of a momentous road trip with her daughter, Kyle. Born with a heart defect, 8-year-old Kyle is now in need of a life-saving donor heart.
The Pools: A Love Story by e. Lockhart. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the We Were Liars series comes a love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists, following two teenagers whose lives are shattered by a shocking transformation.
Ruthless by Danielle Steel. A chance encounter between two couples sets the stage for a face-off between Charlotte and John. He might have a well-earned reputation for ruthlessness, but when she is in pursuit of her story, she never backs down. From the power corridors of Manhattan to the sunsets in Saint Barts, Danielle Steel masterfully pulls back the curtain on the private lives of the wealthy elite, where all is not always what it seems.
Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate With Each in Business by Thomas Erikson. Master the four basic behavior types and change the way you communicate! Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was ‘surrounded by idiots,’ communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain personality types.
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Questions linger about Theo, a pleasant but mysterious stranger, after his arrival in the southern city of Golden. Who is he, and why is he here? He arrives early one spring and by chance, or is it?
We Wish You a Messy Christmas by Melody Carlson. This Christmas, the perfect gift might just be learning to let go and love the chaos. It’s Christmastime, and Olivia Bradshaw is dating her childhood neighbor, veterinarian Malcolm McEntire. Life should be merry, but Olivia is worried about her mother Jane’s reaction to this budding romance. Their families couldn’t be more different. Perfectionist Jane cannot tolerate the unorganized, messy, fun-loving McEntires, and the thought of being permanently linked as in-laws will surely send her over the edge. Desperate to save both Christmas and her romance, Olivia and her dad concoct an intervention to turn Jane’s holidays into a big mess. But they barely launch their plan before fate intervenes with a serendipitous mess of its own.