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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017 Library Tidings News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library pro- grams for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge L OOKING Book Review Beyond Earth By Charles Wohlforth and Amanda Hendrix In “Beyond Earth: Our Path to a New Home in the Planets,” from a leading planetary scientist and an award-winning science writer, comes a propulsive account of the developments and initiatives that have transformed the dream of space colonization into something that may well be achievable. We are at the cusp of a golden age in space science, as increas- ingly more entrepreneurs — Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos — are seduced by the com- mercial potential of human access to space. But “Beyond Earth” does not offer another wide-eyed technolo- gy fantasy: instead, it is grounded not only in the human capacity for invention and the appeal of adven- ture but also in the bureaucratic, political and scientific realities that present obstacles to space travel — realities that have ham- pered NASA’s efforts ever since the Challenger disaster. In “Beyond Earth,” Charles Wohlforth and Amanda R. Hendrix offer groundbreaking research and argue persuasively that not Mars, but Titan — a moon of Saturn with a nitrogen atmos- FOR phere, a weather cycle and an inexhaustible supply of cheap energy, where we will even be able to fly like birds in the mini- mal gravitational field — offers the most realistic and thrilling prospect of life without support from Earth. Donations for book sale needed The Friends of the Library will be holding their next book sale on Labor Day weekend and they are seeking donations. Please bring any unwanted books or other materials to the library’s circulation desk. The Friends sales help support the library in many ways, from helping with the costs of putting on programs to helping purchase new furniture and equipment. Your donation to the Friends goes a long way towards helping the library continue to provide excellent service to district resi- dents and visitors. Mapleton Branch The Mapleton library is located at 88148 Riverview Ave. in the Lion’s Club Building. With a nice view of the Siuslaw River, it’s a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a good book or read the newspaper or use the Internet. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Borrowing material from other libraries Do you ever need a book or other material which we don’t have here at the Siuslaw Public Library? You can always ask if we can order it on “interlibrary loan.” Interlibrary loan is a system where we search for the material at other libraries and request to borrow it for you. Books are usu- ally the easiest to borrow. Many libraries have restrictions on lending audiovisual materials such as DVDs, videos, and recorded books, as well as special collections such as genealogy or local history, but it’s always worth a try to see if we can borrow it. The next time you need some- thing just stop by the reference desk and we will see if we can help you out. Mark your calendars Four Shillings Short, a hus- band and wife musical duo return- ing to Florence after several years absence, will be performing their combination of Celtic, folk and world music in a concert at the library on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. Look for more information in upcoming Library Tidings. Yachats Arts Guild presents watercolors COURTESY PHOTO ‘Ruth by the Bay’ by Carol Summers, presented by the Yachats Arts Guild. Four Oregon Coast water- color artists are featured in Gallery One through Aug. 28. These members of the Yachats Arts Guild have paint- ed together for many years and presently continue with Susan Weathers’ class in Florence. Yachats Arts Guild’s Fall Show for 2017 will be in Room 8 of the Yachats Yard Sale Thurs-Sat 8/24-8/26 8am-4pm 89029 Sea Lion Dr., Multi-Family Ammo, knives, fishing, tools, jewelry, Girls clothing, m/w clothes, antiques, Furniture, books & business inventory reduction. MEGA SALE Fri-Sat 8/25-8/26 8am-3pm 89403 View Dr., Go North past Sutton Lake. Turn right on Levage. Go straight 3 blocks to North. Turn left on North. Corner of View & North. 541-999-1091. Fri-Sat 8/25-8/26 9am-4pm 561 Rhododendron Dr., Furniture, solid oak roll-top desk, OBO under $600 takes it. 541-590-0854. Sat only 8/26 8am-3pm 1515 xylo St., Desk, headboard, bookcase, Crib, lots of misc. Fri-Sat 8/25-8/26 8am-4pm 2061 45th St., RV supplies, cookbooks, 1937 Child bedroom set, collectibles, Plus much more. Fri-Sat 8/25-8/26 9am-3pm 2388 Rosemary Ct., (off Willow Loop E), Multi-Family Sale, Great stuff, terrific prices. Fri-Sat 8/25-8/26 8am-2pm 2185 20th St., Too much too list. Come Check it out! Sat-Sun 8/26-8/27 Community Wide Yard Sale Greentrees Village, gates open 8am-3pm. Public invited. Fri-Sat 8/25-8/26 8am-3pm 73 Park village Dr., misc, household, Xmas. Sat-Sun 8/26-8/27 9am-3pm Greentrees West Spc.696 On Skyline Blvd., 541-991-6965 Samsung 32” TV, Makita 10” chop saw, Craftsman router, construction & sheet rock tools, Camping gear, only used once. Various Drums & percussion in- struments, handmade jewelry. Sat only! 8/26 9am-4pm 2290 E 18th St., 3-Family Sale Everything must go! Saturday 8/26 9am-2pm 345 East Myrtle Loop Furniture, misc., books, kids misc. FREE garage sale signs Commons, located at 441 Highway 101, from Sept. 2 to 4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Six artists will show their most recent work and will be present to welcome visitors. In addition to original art work, prints, cards and ceramic tiles will be available during the show. Survey part of study about Florence’s Future B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com Sat only! 8/26 9am-3pm 269 Ivy St., tools, fishing, household items, furniture. 9 A The City of Florence is con- ducting a study of housing and the local economy to ensure there is sufficient land for these uses for the next 20 years. The City requests the public take time to complete a brief questionnaire to share ideas at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ FlorenceHousing. The survey ends Sept. 15. For more information on the project, visit the City of Florence website at www.ci. florence.or.us or contact City Recorder Kelli Weese at 541- 997-3437 or email her at kelli. weese@ci.florence.or.us. FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS COME SEE OUR NEW PRODUCTS! 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