We have recently added a new service to the library. Playaways are now available for a two-week check out period. Playaways are the first-ever, self-playing digital audio books. Every playaway is pre-loaded with content from leading publishers. Each one is about half the size of a deck of cards and can hold over forty hours of content. Because playaways come pre-loaded with great digital content, they do not require subscriptions, downloading or any other equipment to play. It’s a simple ready-to-go audio book. Just plug in your earphones, play and enjoy! Stop in soon to check out our selection.
We hope you’ve  had a chance to see our new circulation desk. Not only is it beautiful, but it will prove to be functional as well. Great job by Mark Wurst and his employees at Wood Creations! We love the new desk.

5 new video titles were added this month:
Casper Saves Halloween; Harriet the Spy; Toy Story; Yogi Bear: Love Bugged Bear; Yogi the Easter Bear.

16 new DVD titles were added this month:
The Astronaut Farmer; Breach; Bridge to Terabithia; Cutthroat Island; Disappearances; Fabulously Fit Moms: The New Mom Workout; Fabulously Fit Moms: Total Body Workout; The Illusionist; The Last Mimzy; The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh; Neverwas; Peaceful Warrior; Premonition, Romeo & Juliet: Sealed With a Kiss; Sentimental Reflections: America’s Heritage in Story, Scenery and Song; 30 Years of national Geographic Specials.

NEW FICTION
Force of Nature — Suzanne Brockmann
After rescuing the son of Florida crime lord Gordon Burns from an assassin, private detective Ric Alvarado and his new assistant, Annie Dugan, get the chance to infiltrate Burns’ inner sanctum to investigate rumors that he has been smuggling terrorists into the U.S. Before long the couple realizes that many more lives besides their own will be at stake if they make a false move.
Critical — Robin Cook
Angela Dawson is a brilliant doctor who, with the help of her ex-husband, founded Angels Hospitals, a group of three specialty hospitals in New York City. Just weeks before the group’s stock is set to go public, Angela and her colleagues are desperately trying to raise more capital and cover up the fact that a drug-resistant staph infection has killed several patients hospitalized for routine operations. Medical examiner Laurie Montgomery connects the dots after examining a  healthy man who went to Angels for a simple knee surgery and died within hours of the operation. Laurie has a personal stake in the investigation: her husband is scheduled for a similar surgery on his knee at Angels in a few days. When Laurie visits one of the hospitals, Angela panics and calls her ex-husband for help, and he in turn goes to the hospitals’ chief investor, a powerful mobster determined to protect his investment.
The Velvet Promise — Jude Deveraux
All of England rejoiced at the marriage of Gavin Montgomery to the heiress Judith — all except Judith. At the altar, Gavin looked deep into his bride’s eyes and burned with desire for her … but his heart had been pledged to another. Alone in a strange castle, Judith resolved to hate this husband who took her body but rejected her love … though she would never admit her fear of losing him. But destiny held another fate for Judith — a fate more thrilling than she had ever dreamed, and a love that would last a lifetime.
The Burnt House — Faye Kellerman
When a small commuter plane carrying forty-seven passengers crashes into an apartment building in Granada Hills, California, shock waves ripple through Los Angeles, as L.A.P.D. Lieutenant Peter Decker works overtime to calm rampant fears of a 9/11-type terror attack. A grisly mystery lives inside the plane’s wreckage: the unidentified bodies of four extra travelers. And there is no sign of flight attendant, Roseanne Dresden, who was supposedly on the flight. More than a month after the crash Roseanne is still unaccounted for when her stepfather calls Decker insisting that she was never onboard the doomed plane. He claims that she was most likely murdered by her abusive, unfaithful husband. Under pressure from the department Decker launches an investigation that carries him down a path of tragic history, dangerous secrets and deadly lies.
The Red Dahlia — Lynda LaPlante
When the body of a  young girl is found dumped on the banks of the Thames, even the police are shocked by the brutality of her murder. Horrifically mutilated, her corpse is an obvious mirror image of the famous Black Dahlia murder in 1940s Los Angeles. Now Detective Inspector Anna Travis must race against time to catch this copycat killer dubbed “The Red Dahlia” after the flower his victim wore in her hair. With the media frenzy spiraling out of control, Anna turns to Detective Chief Inspector James Langton for help. Then a second girl is found, killed in the same fashion. As Anna and Langton close in on the prime suspect, they uncover a shocking web of sadistic evil.
Beyond Reach — Karin Slaughter
It’s no simple case of murder. The charred remains of a woman have been found and Detective Lena Adams is charged with homicide. The evidence leads Sara Linton — Grant County’s resident medical examiner/pediatrician — and her husband,  police chief Jeffrey Tolliver, to those who are poisoning a small town with their sickening hatred — and to the knowledge that when the shadows of evil lurk, no one is beyond reach.

NEW NON-FICTION
Death By Supermarket — Nancy Deville
Although Americans worship youth and beauty, we are aging rapidly. Why has the wealthiest country on earth fallen behind in world health? This book makes a compelling case that the epidemic of obesity and disease in the U.S. is the result of a new form of malnutrition. The author uncovers intrigue, corruption, ineptness within the FDA and uses solid research to show how the government and medical community propagate deadly nutritional advice — and why Americans keep getting more obese and unhealthy.
Wood Identification & Use — Terry Porter
This is an indispensable guide to the most important timber species in use today. More than 200 species from around the world are described in detail. There are color photos of each species, and reliable data on working properties, seasoning requirements, typical uses and safety considerations. Examples of finished work are also shown.
Roadside Attractions — Brian and Sarah Butko
Hit the open road for fun and wackiness as the authors visit offbeat attractions from coast to coast — drive-ins, mini-golf courses, Christmas villages, dinosaur parks, populuxe motels, vintage amusement arcades, classic diners illuminated in neon, and even the world’s largest ball of twine. The most revered attractions tend to be one-of-a-kinds from 1920 to 1970. This book points you to the best. You’ll experience sites along the famed Route 66, pass the legendary signs leading to Wall Drug, walk among giant flamingos and jackalopes at South of the Border, eat at a hot dog-shaped restaurant, and make your own contribution to the Wall of Gum. So rev up your car — or your armchair — and prepare yourself for the roadtrip of a lifetime.
The Diana Chronicles — Tina Brown
Ten years after her death, Princess Diana remains a mystery. Was she “the people’s princess,” who electrified the world with her beauty and humanitarian missions? Or was she a manipulative, media-savvy neurotic who nearly brought down the monarchy? The author’s lack of trepidation both in crediting Diana for her accomplishments in her difficult role as wife of the heir to the throne and in drawing negative conclusions about Diana’s difficulties in performing that role makes possible an understanding of Diana no author has reached before.

SEPTEMBER MEMORIALS
Safe In The Arms of God —  John MacArthur, Sids & Infant Death Survival Guide — Joani Horchler & Robin Rice, What Will Help Me?/ How Can I Help? — James E. Miller. In memory of: Aubrey Lynn Klausing. Given by: Grandma & Grandpa Wilkin and Uncle Chris.
I Wonder What You Do on Your First Day in Heaven — Phoebe Welsh. In memory of: Aubrey Lynn Klausing. Given by her great-grandparents Bill and Mildred Daulbaugh.
Puppy in the Pulpit — Raelene Philips, Puppy’s First Steps: The whole dog approach to raising a happy, healthy, well-behaved puppy. In memory of: Dorothy Dray. Given by: Jim’s Restaurant, Margaret Merschman Family, employees and customers.
The President, The Pope, and The Prime Minister — John O’Sullivan. In memory of: Carl A. Hemker. Given by: Dolores M. Hemker.
Remembering Grandpa — Uma Krishnasqami. In memory of: Grandpa Art Hoersten. Given by: The grandchildren.

Pillsbury Bake-Off Winners, The Lincoln Highway — Michael Wallis. In Honor of: Leo and Gloria Wrasman’s 45th Wedding Anniversary. Given by: Jay, Carolyn, Nicole, Elizabeth Winhover.

Donations:
Christmas Tree Farm — Ann Purmell. Donated by: Allen County Farm Bureau.

From the Children’s Corner:
How Many Seed in a Pumpkin? By Margaret McNamara
Just in time for autumn, this lively picture book combines many lessons: pumpkin facts, counting, measuring and even a lesson in how good things come in little packages. The students in Mr. Tiffin’s class are given the task of counting the number of seeds in three different pumpkins, a small, medium and large one. One group counts the seeds in 2’s, one in 5’s and the third in 10’s. Guess which pumpkin has the most seeds? Read and find out.
Nathan’s Wish, A Story About Cerebral Palsy by Laurie Lears
Lears’ insightful book pairs up the story of Nathan, who must use a wheelchair or walker to get around and ‘Fire’ an owl whose wing is injured and cannot return to the wild. Each of them must find something useful to do despite their disabilities. Though Nathan is sad for Fire, he searches for a way to give it a useful life. He and his friend Miss Sandy give Fire three baby owls to nurture. When Fire takes to its new role in life, Nathan, in turn, finds new ways to rise above his limitations.
Animals in the House, A History of Pets and People by Sheila Keenan
Amazingly, there are approximately 377,800,000 pets in American households. That’s more than the number of people in the same households!! The author covers many interesting aspects of pets and their owners, from the usual cats and dogs, to birds, reptiles, snakes and rabbits. Many adorable photos accompany the text, so beware, reading this may just increase the pet population in your home.
How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O’Conner
Georgina Hayes, her little brother and mother are living in dire straights: they were evicted from their home and now living in their car. Out of her desperation, Georgina devises a plan to steal a dog, and then return it for the reward money. What she doesn’t plan on is that the owner of the dog, an elderly woman, can’t afford a reward. Through her friendship with the dog’s owner and Mookie, a colorful character she meets along the way, Georgina’s conscience leads her to return the dog. The author uses humor and sympathy for all involved to write a provocative story.
Being Teddy Roosevelt by Claudia Mills
Riley O’Rourke is studying Teddy Roosevelt and must give a report on him, in costume, at the fourth-grade biography tea. His friend Grant is studying Gandhi. What Riley is really concentrating on is how to buy a saxophone so he can play in the school band. He doesn’t have the money and neither does his mom. What would Teddy Roosevelt do? Riley learns how to accomplish more than one goal at a time.