Five Summer Reading Lists

Looking for a summer read? You're sure to find the right book for you in one of the following lists:

National Public Radio Summer Books Page
Oprah's Summer Reading List
The Daily Beast Best Summer Reads 2012
Publisher's Weekly Best Summer Books
CNN.com Summer Reading: 10 titles to watch for

If you can't find a title in the online catalog, give the reference department a call at 330.832.9831 x.312. Could be the book is on order, or available in another library system. We'll do all we can to find the titles you want to read.  For new books we've ordered but not yet received, we'll make sure you are on the reserve list and contacted when it is available.

The Remarkable eBird

According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: "The most abundant grebe in the world, the Eared Grebe breeds in shallow wetlands in western North America" and on April 13, an Eared Grebe was spotted in Fostoria, Ohio.  How do we know? eBird.org. This site is a project of the Cornell Lab and wonderful resource for bird-watchers of all levels and interests. Volumes of data, interactive maps, news and information. So why not checkout one of the following identification guides and try some watching of your own? You can then compare and share your results with others through the remarkable eBird.

Bird Watching Guides available at the Massillon Public Library:

• The backyard bird lover's ultimate how-to guide : more than 200 easy ideas and projects for attracting and feeding your favorite birds by Sally Roth. [598.072/Rot]
• The bird watching answer book : everything you need to know to enjoy birds in your backyard and beyond by Laura Erickson. [598.0723/Eri]
• Birds: an explore your world handbook by Discovery Books. [598/Bir]
• Birding for beginners: a comprehensive introduction to the art of birdwatching by Sheila Buff. [598.0723/Buf]