Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Dial-A-Story for the week of July 30

This week's story is titled Stella & Roy by Ashley Wolff and is read by Karen Neal


Fun BabyDow Game

BabyDow is a website where kids all over the world can go and create babies. You can also feed, bathe, clothe, and care for them. First you have to pick a boy or girl(you can have more then one child), next you name her, then you pick her skin, hair, and eye color. They also tell you how much she weighs and her measurement. There's dressing, cupboard, gardening, and boutique rooms. There's also a market place where you can shop, a nursery where you can play and change your baby. My friends and I love to play on this website.

funny boy video!

The Odd Life of Timothy Green Trailer

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

A Fun Site!

Fantage is a site where kids can create a character, and than you can visit different beaches and boardwalks. You also have a pet and a surfboard. You can earn coins and purchase items in the stores. Kids can chat with friends, make greeting cards, and print off coloring sheets. This is a fun site to share with your friends!

Watch this funny baby video!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days - Official Trailer 2012

For all of you wimpy kid lovers, here's a look at the new movie coming out!

Dial-A-Story for the week of July 23

This week's Dial-A-Story is titled The City Kid & The Suburb Kid by Deb Pilutti and is read by Karen Neal.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Another Kindle Fire Class

We will be having another Kindle Fire class on Thursday August 9th from 6-8pm in the upstairs meeting room. This class will be smaller in size and limited to five people, so be sure to call the front desk and sign up! Feel free to take this class if you missed the first one or if you would just like a refresher course. We will have a couple of Kindle Fire's on hand for you to try out if you don't have one but are considering purchasing one in the future. If you have any questions you can contact Marcie in the Children's Department or email us at projectnextgeneration@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

New Movie Trailers!

Every couple of weeks we will be posting trailers for new and upcoming movies. This week's trailer is Katy Perry-Part Of Me in theaters now.

Dial-A-Story

This week's Dial-A-Story is The Mole Sisters and the Busy Bees by Roslyn Schwartz and is read by Karen. To access Dial-A-Story call 477-5226.

Kid Of The Month Contest

We're looking for special and talented kids to feature on the blog. Send in your video or letter about yourself or someone you know and describe why you should be chosen. At the end of each month we will choose our favorite kid. You'll be featured on the blog and interviewed, so everyone will get to know you. The monthly winner will receive a gift card from McDonalds. You must be 4-16 years old to enter. Please send entries to projectnextgeneration@gmail.com Can't wait to see all of your entries!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

New Picks!

This week the picks of the week are not going to be in the regular movie format because Marcie is on vacation! Below is my list for the picks of the week for this week! Hope you enjoy them!
1.Babar and the Ghost by Laurent de Brunhoff This story is about a friendly ghost who follows Babar the elephant and his family back to Celesteville from a haunted castle! This is a fun story about Babar that has been popular for a long time. It is appropriate for all ages!
2.The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare This is a historical fiction novel about Connecticut in 1687. Kit Tyler moves in with her Aunt and Uncle who are Puritans. Kit is from Barbados so she is not used to the Puritan life and rules. The people of the colony look at her with suspicion from the moment she arrives in Connecticut, but this becomes worse when she becomes friends with Hannah Tupper. Hannah is know to the colonists as a witch. You will have to read the story to find out why and what happens to Kit and the people she befriends in Connecticut. Recommended for kids in 5th to 8th grade.
3.Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs This is a novel that mixes words with photographs to tell an adventurous story. All of Jacob's life he has heard his grandfather tell stories about strange children and monsters that hunted him. His grandfather was in WWII so his father explained to Jacob that the monster were Nazi's and the children never existed. When Jacob's grandfather is killed in the woods Jacob begins to question how true these stories are. He travels to an island in Whales to discover the truth behind his grandfathers stories. Here he finds a home for children. These children are not normal. Read the story to find out what is so special about these children and to see what happens to Jacob! This book is recommended for ages 13 and up.
4.The Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor This is a strange fairytale about humans and mythical creatures. Karou was abandoned at birth and taken in by the monster Brimstone. She has been brought up running errands for him and his other workers. When black handprints start showing up on all of the doorways Karou wonders what is going on. She sees these winged creatures appearing and marking the doors. She soon discovers they are Seraphim, or angels, when she meets Akiva. He knows that he should kill Karou, but he cannot do it! Karou begins to find out there is a big secret about who she really is. Read the book to find out if Karou will live to regret finding out about this secret! This is appropriate for teens and young adults.
Movie Picks for this week.
1.Pan's Labyrinth This is a Foreign movie directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film is set in 1944 fascist Spain and is about a girl who is fascinated with fairy-tales. She goes with her pregnant mother to live with her new stepfather, a ruthless captain of the Spanish army. During the night, she meets a fairy who takes her to an old faun in the center of the labyrinth. He tells her she's a princess, but must prove her royalty by surviving three gruesome tasks. If she fails, she will never prove herself to be the the true princess and will never see her real father, the king, again. This is an interesting twist on a fairytale.
2.Blood Diamond Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a man who is haunted by his roots and has used his survival skills to become a successful diamond smuggler. When he meets Solomon his life is changes. Solomon was forced to mine for diamonds in his home of Sierra Leon, Africa for the rebel army. This movie shows why blood diamonds have been given that name and the conflict over diamonds Africa has been facing. This is a very moving film.
3.The Adventures of Milo and Otis This is a children's movie about a dog, Otis, and a cat, Milo, who are best friends that grew up and the same farm and are separated. The two make a journey to find each other again. This is a very cute movie and will be enjoyed by animal lovers.
4.Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey This movie is about two dogs, Chance and Shadow, and a cat names Sassy whose owners have gone on a vacation. The animals were left at a farm with their owner's aunt. The animals set out on a journey to find the family they belong to. This is a very moving journey about the devotion animals have for their owners.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Dial-A-Story

This week's Dial-A-Story is titled The Liberty Bell by Debbie Yanuck and is read by Karen Neal. To access Dial-A-Story, call 477-5226