Word of the Week

Bombastic (adj.) (pronounced bom-bas-tik) is high sounding; inflated; or pretentious.

-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 2nd ed.

2009 Fashion Show is HERE

Yes. The time has arrived. This Saturday (9/19/2009) we will present a neighborhood fashion show with models and great clothes. Starting at 3:00 the catwalk is ready to go!
Michael Jackson music will be playing!

National Coupon Month

September is National Coupon Month!!
Look in local papers and online for great savings.
Harris Teeter will triple coupons up to $0.99 face value until 9/22/09!
At BFR we have 2 coupon boxes on our tables with clipped coupons you can take to any local store and receive discounts.

Coupon Clubs meet at the following libraries:
Hickory Grove Branch- Every other Tuesday @ 6:30 PM (704-416-4400)
North County Regional- Every Thursday @ 11 AM (704-416-6000)
Morrison Regional- 9/22, 10/27 @ 3 PM (704-416-5400)
Mint Hill- 10/5 @ 6 PM (704-4165200)

Word of the Week

Acquiesce (v.) (pronounced ac-qwee-es) is consent or comply without protest.
-Webster's New College Dictionary, 3rd ed.

The Free Library of Philadelphia Closing!

The Free Library of Philadelphia will be closing on October 2, 2009 due to lack of funding. Please check out the website above for more information. This could happen to any library system without adequate support by legislators and the community. Hopefully the senate will pass a bill allowing for more funding to enter the city and provide for the library. We will keep you posted!

Smart Start Book Sale!

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County presents a Booksale at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Southpark Mall.

September 12, 2009
11 AM-4PM
American Girl Event 2pm

Information quoted from the Smart Start Website:

"Smart Start will receive 20% of your total vouchered purchases in the store, and 10% of your total vouchered purchases in Bronte's Bistro. Additionally, the American Girl Event will be featured at 2 PM. Girls can walk the red carpet dressed as their favorite doll, enjoy tea and cookies, and register to win a full-sized Rebecca doll."


You can pick up vouchers at the public library or the day of the event at Joseph-Beth.

Word of the Day

Abstruse (adj.) (pronounced ab-stru-se) describes a noun that is difficult to understand.
-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary

Quote of the Day

Reality is an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.

-Albert Einstein

Word of the day

Hyperbole (pronounced high- per- bo- lee) is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Ex.: He is the greatest thinker in the world.