St. Patrick’s Day

March 13th, 2025 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Gail Gibbons

Year of Publication: 1994

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Every year on March 17th, people all over the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

In this bright picture book, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons tells you everything you need to know about this holiday. You’ll learn the story of Patrick’s life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday.

From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons’ signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction to a fun holiday.  A perfect introduction to the customs surrounding the holiday– parades, special meals, and of course wearing lots of green. 

Filled with facts, legends, and traditions, this book is ideal for kids learning about the holiday, Irish culture, and history.

Goshen Public Library call number: J394.2 GIBBONS c.1 (BOOK-J)

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Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations

March 12th, 2025 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Alton Brown

Year of Publication: 2025

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From cameraman to chef, musician to food scientist, Alton Brown has had a diverse and remarkable career. His work on the Food Network, including creating Good Eats and hosting Iron Chef America and Cutthroat Kitchen, has resonated with countless viewers and home cooks. Now, he shares exactly what’s on his mind, mixing compelling anecdotes from his personal and professional life with in-depth observations on the culinary world, film, personal style, defining meals of his lifetime, and much more.

With his whip-smart and engaging voice, Brown explores everything from wrestling a dumpster full of dough to culinary cultural appropriation to his ultimate quest for the perfect roast chicken. Deliciously candid and full of behind-the-scenes stories fans will love, Food for Thought is the ultimate reading experience for anyone who appreciates food and the people that prepare it.

Goshen Public Library call number: LP 641.5 BROWN (BOOK)

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Onyx Storm (The Empyrean #3)

March 11th, 2025 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Rebecca Yarros

Year of Publication: 2025

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After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.

Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him.

Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming…and not everyone can survive its wrath.

Goshen Public Library call number: LP YARROS EMPYREAN BK. 3 (BOOK)

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Despicable Me

March 10th, 2025 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

Year of Release: 2010

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Vying for the title of “World’s Greatest Villain”, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) – along with his hilarious crew of mischievous minions – plots to pull off the craziest crime of the century: steal the moon! But when Gru enlists the help of three little girls, they see something in him nobody else has ever seen: the perfect dad. From executive producer Chris Meledandri (Horton Hears a Who, Ice Age), and featuring the voices of an all-star comedic cast, including Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove and Julie Andrews, Despicable Me is “rousingly funny, heartfelt and imaginative” (Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine).

Goshen Public Library call number: DVD-F (VISUAL MATERIALS-J)

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The Tea Dragon Society

March 8th, 2025 by Goshen Public Library No comments »

By Katie O’Neill

Year of Publication: 2017

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From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever After comes The Tea Dragon Society, a charming all-ages book that follows the story of Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of tea dragons.

After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon care-taking from the kind tea shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she befriends them and their shy ward, Minette, Greta sees how the craft enriches their lives—and eventually her own.

Goshen Public Library call number: JF ONEILL (GRAPHIC NOVEL)

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