page for further information.
Online Reading Journal
Patrons who would like to keep online lists of books that they have read or would like to read in the future can sign up for a new service offered to Herrick District Library cardholders. Visit the mybooklist web site for further details on how to sign up for this free service today.
Book Discussion Groups
Random Readers Book Discussion
This group reads a variety of materials including general fiction, the classics, adventure stories, and poetry. Discussions are the first Monday of every month at the Main Library. See our current Events Listing for further information.
Mystery Book Group
This group reads books by popular mystery authors including Dick Francis, Sara Paretsky and Robin Cook. Meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Main Library. See our current Events Listing for further information.
Reader's Advisory
These databases and lists can help patrons who are trying to find a new author they might like, or the next book in the series they are reading.
Novelist: Access Novelist at the library or from outside the library
Novelist suggests new books or authors based on books and subjects selected. This comprehensive online guide to fiction is for Herrick District Library patrons. You will need your 14-digit library card number to access this site from outside the building.
What's Next
Use the Kent District Library (KDL) What's Next database to
find the order of books in fiction series.
Readalikes and If You Liked Lists
The Waterboro Public Library of Maine has created an index of Readalike and If You Like lists available on the Internet.
Author Information
Biography Reference Bank: Access the Biography RB at the library
This database features biographical information on thousands of individuals. Available materials include photographs, articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, and obituaries.
Meet the Author
This database provided by Booksite.com has photographs and basic information for hundreds of popular authors. Many authors have provided interviews as well.
eBooks & eAudiobooks
Patrons with a valid Herrick card can checkout, download, and enjoy books on their own computer or portable device.
Visit the Digital Catalog & Download Center for more information on our Adobe or Mobipocket eBooks, and Overdrive eAudiobooks.
This site is maintained by Herrick District Library Last Update: 12/10/07
