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MRLS Newsletter — November 2025 |
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Giving thanks : how Thanksgiving became a national holiday
by Denise Kiernan
"Offering a look at the timeless and global power of gratitude, this true story of how Thanksgiving became a national holiday in America shows how one woman, a spirited letter-writing campaign, a sympathetic president and a civil war made it happen. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Bear Says Thanks
by Karma Wilson
"To say thanks, Bear throws a feast for his friends, who each bring a delicious dish to share, but when Bear discovers his cupboards are bare, he wonders what to do. Illustrations. "
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Harvest days : giving thanks around the world
by Kate DePalma
"Through lyrical, rhyming text and vibrant artwork, young readers can explore 12 cultures around the world, learning all about their harvest festivals and ancient traditions. Simultaneous. Illustrations."
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Thanksgiving : the making of a myth
by Samantha Bell
"This eye-opening book separates fact from fiction to preset the REAL story of the first Thanksgiving, exploring primary sources to help children develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
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Find holiday recipes & more!
A to Z Food America is a collection of American food, recipes, and culture browsable by state, region, and ethnic group. There's even a recipe for Brunswick stew under Virginia's Soups section, but you'll have to be the judge of whether or not it's accurate! If you're searching for new recipes to try out this holiday, go to the Browse Recipes tab, search by ingredient, or check out the How Food Is Made section which features videos on cooking techniques, food prep, food hacks, and more! |
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Get FREE online job, academic, and and VA assistance!
VetNow allows veterans to connect with live job coaches, tutors, and veteran navigators that assist with getting VA benefits and resources. It also includes a Resume Lab that helps with the transition from your military resume to civilian careers, along with other student and career resources.
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Gone Before Goodbye
by Reese Witherspoon
When disgraced combat surgeon Maggie McCabe takes a secretive job treating a powerful man overseas, his sudden disappearance pulls her into a deadly conspiracy forcing her on the run to uncover the truth and clear her name. 1,000,000 first printing.
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The Gun Man Jackson Swagger
by Stephen Hunter
A Pulitzer Prize winner returns with a classic Western—gunfights, horses, saloons and looming above, the ominous presence of the railroad—about a Civil War veteran investigating the dark reality of a prosperous ranch.
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The killing stones
by Ann Cleeves
After his friend Archie is found murdered beside a stolen artifact on Westray, Detective Jimmy Perez returns to Orkney, where personal ties, dark secrets, and local rumors complicate his search for the truth behind the killing. (mystery & detective).
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Meherrin Regional Library
133 West Hicks Street
Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868
434-848-2418www.meherrinlib.org/ |
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