Library Notes Week of March 17

Some of you may notice activity around the library parking lot. We have a broken pipe under our parking area and digging, we hope, will begin soon to replace it. A side affect is we have no water to the building so you will find our restroom is out of order. We are sorry if this proves to be a problem during your visit. We hope it is resolved soon.

Biographies are always interesting reads. Here are a few of the newest ones to our library.

Born Standing Up by Steve Martin:

At age 10, Steve Martin got a job selling guidebooks at the newly opened Disneyland. In the decade that followed, he worked in Disney's magic shop, print shop, and theater, and developed his own magic/comedy act. By age 20 he was performing a dozen times a week, most often at the Disney rival, Knott's Berry Farm. Obsession is a substitute for talent, he has said, and Steve Martin's focus and daring--his sheer tenacity--are truly stunning.

Diana Ross by J. Randy Tarabarrelli:

There is only one Diana Ross. And this is her story. Drawn from hundreds of interviews conducted over four decades and featuring rare, never-before-published photos, Diana Ross paints an unforgettable picture of an extraordinary and often controversial legend, a woman who has distinguished herself as a Civil Rights trailblazer, a temperamental celebrity, a loving and very present mother, and a consummate entertainer.

Dark Victory: The Life of Bette Davis by Ed Sikov:

Bette Davis was a force of nature-an idiosyncratic talent who nevertheless defined the words 'movie star' for more than half a century and who created an extraordinary body of work filled with unforgettable performances. In Dark Victory, the noted film critic and biographer Ed Sikov paints the most detailed picture ever delivered of this intelligent, opinionated, and unusual woman.