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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 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 H ABITAT Book Review “Dinner at the Center of the Earth” By Nathan Englander Nathan England, author of “The Ministry of Special Cases” and “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank,” has now written “Dinner at the Center of the Earth,” a spellbind- ing thriller, spy novel, love story and a literary tour de force that tackles the most freighted moral issues of our time with emotion- al power and comedic genius, showcasing Englander’s gifts as never before. A secret prisoner has been held in a black site in the Negev desert for a dozen years, sus- pended with his guard in a state of mutually shattering existential limbo. How does a nice American Jewish boy from Long Island wind up an Israeli spy working for the Mossad and, later, a trai- tor to his adopted country? What does it mean to be loyal, what does it mean to be a traitor, when the ideals you cherish are betrayed by the country you love? From Israel and Gaza to Paris, Italy and America, the story shifts back in time, providing a kaleidoscopic glimpse of the FOR The Florence Habitat affili- ate is celebrating 19 years of service in Florence with a “Home is the Key” event. Visit us on the web T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM S IUSLAW N EWS H UMANITY prisoner’s improbable journey to that cell. Englander’s irre- sistible hero — who fatally imperils himself for a plate of hummus and a little chopped liver, and opines that the greatest challenge in a Jewish spy agency is training everyone not to look so guilty — brings wit and heart- break to his own predicament and to the plight of a damaged and riven nation. Taut, provocative and impos- sible to put down, a novel full of shifting surfaces, where nothing and no one are what they seem, “Dinner at the Center of the Earth,” is the most electrifying of Nathan Englander’s extraordi- nary career. The ABCs of Birds On Saturday, April 21, at 10 a.m., the Cascades Raptor Center will present “Bring the Wild Alive” at the library. Following the presentation, the Center will be having an open house at the library, where the public can see a raptor and dis- plays up close and ask questions about our winged friends. On Sunday, April 22, at 10 a.m., Siuslaw National Forest ranger Vicki Penwell will pres- ent “Birdwatching for Beginners” at the Siltcoos CELEBRATES One key, and only one key, will open the Door to Opportunity that has been erected at the ReStore. The Florence community is invited to participate in this fundraising event by purchas- ing a key for $19.00. There is no limit to the number of keys one may buy. The winning key will reward the owner with a gift basket worth more than $1,000.00, “19 Things to Do in Florence.” Fun, fine dining, an overnight stay, four Rhody carnival bracelets, adventures and entertainment Recreation Area. All of the pro- grams are free and open to the public, but the program at Siltcoos does require a day-use fee or appropriate recreation pass. For more information, see the posters at the library or ask library staff. Author Jennifer Chambers to speak On Tuesday, April 24, at 1 p.m., the library will present Oregon author Jennifer Chambers, who will discuss her latest book, “Abigail Scott Duniway and Susan B. Anthony in Oregon: Heritage No Longer.” The book was released this past February. The story begins when Duniway meets Anthony in San Francisco in 1871 and fol- lows their efforts in Oregon and the nation to secure women’s suffrage. Chambers has written other books, including “Remarkable Oregon Women: Revolutionaries & Visionaries,” as well as works of fiction, poetry and horror. Chambers is also co-owner and contributing editor of Groundwaters Publishing. 19 TH B IRTHDAY await the lucky winner. Throughout the month, shoppers will support Habitat for Humanity’s national “Home is the Key” campaign and help families unlock their futures. “We have seen firsthand how an affordable home can play a key role in helping fam- ilies and individuals thrive,” said Janell Morgan, executive director of FHFH. “We invite our community to show their support by donating, volun- teering, or advocating with us throughout April so we can partner with more homeown- ers and build strong futures together.” Keys can be purchased at the Habitat ReStore until April 21st. The Door Opening Event will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m. The ReStore is located in the Grocery Outlet shopping center at 2016 Hwy 101. For more information, con- tact Janell Morgan at 541-902- 9277, or Burney Moore at 541-997-5834. Oregon Pacific Bank to Host Free Shred Day Oregon Pacific Bank will be holding its 11th annual Shred Day on Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the truck is full. The shred truck will be set up to accept confidential paper materials to be shred- ded on site in the Financial Center parking lot located at 1365 Highway 101. The event is free and open to everyone in the Florence community. Business owners are asked to please wait to bring confi- dential materials for shred- ding until the last hour of the event. Please remember that once the shred truck is full, Oregon Pacific Bank will be unable to accept any more confidential documents. The public is encouraged to take advantage of Shred Day as a way for individuals to protect themselves from iden- tity theft and correctly dis- pose of paper waste. After all paper documents have been shredded they are taken to be recycled, allowing for a safe and responsible way to dis- pose of confidential paper materials. In place of a car was this year, Oregon Pacific Bank will be collecting donations for Florence Food Share. Though not required, commu- nity members are highly encouraged to bring at least one non-perishable food item with them to Shred Day. For more information about the upcoming Shred Day event, please call Oregon Pacific Bank at (541) 997- 7121 or visit the Bank's web- site at www.opbc.com. Earth Day On The Boardwalk features education, crafts Earth Day is coming to Florence. On Sunday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Siuslaw Climate Alliance will bring the community “Earth Day On The Boardwalk” in his- toric Old Town Florence. The first Earth Day Festival in Florence will bring together a number of environmental and health entities who will provide a day of free information and entertainment for area resi- dents. Earth Day On The Boardwalk features environ- mental education zones for plastic reduction, bee protec- tion, recycling and more. There will be free seed plant- ing, crafts for kids and other family-friendly events. Being “green” is trending among Florentinians. Earth Day On The Boardwalk thanks local par- ticipants including Master Recyclers, Food Share Garden, Friends of Harbor Vista Park, Oregon Wild, HCAO Florence Chapter and Florence ORganizes. People can encourage their group to join in the celebra- tion of Earth, our only home. The Siuslaw Climate Alliance meets every Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Old Town Coffee. For more information, email siuslawclimateal- liance@gmail.com or call 503-705-0310.
