Weekly Blog Picks for December 13th

Marcie's Books of the Week:
First Dog's White House Christmas by J. Patrick Lewis in the Children's Department
Above World by Jenn Reese in the Juvenile Department
If I Stay by Gayle Foreman in the Young Adult Department

Brooke's Books of the Week:
The Puppy Who Wanted A Boy by Jane Thayer in the Children's Department
What Color is my World? by Kareem-Abdul Jabbar & Raymond Obstfeld in the Juvenile Department
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut in the Young Adult Department

December 9 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled  Is That You, Winter?  by Stephen Gammell,
and is read by Karen Neal.  To access this story, dial 477-5226.

Weekly Blog Picks for December 6th

Marcie's Books of the Week:
Garmann's Street by Stian Hole in the Childen's Department
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly  Black in the Young Adult Department

Brooke's Books of the Week:
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen in the Children's Department
Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy in the Young Adult Department

Scariest Movie Contest Winner!

To celebrate Halloween Karen hosted a "Scariest Movie Contest".  After reviewing all of the utterly creepy and terrifying movies a winner has been chosen.........Xionna Johnson with "The Purge"!  You can watch the video to find out why this was the winner and to get a review of the winning movie.  Congrats Xionna!  She also receives Chamber Bucks for her winning entry.

Weekly Blog Picks for November 29th

Marcie's Books of the Week:
One is a Feast for Mouse by Judy Cox and Jeffrey Ebbeler in the Children's Department
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak in the Young Adult Department
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick in the Young Adult Department

Brooke's Books of the Week:
A Tree is Nice by Janice May Udry in the Children's Department
Journey to Ellis Island by Carol Bierman in the Juvenile Department
October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard by Leslea Newman in the Young Adult Department

Weekly Blog Picks for November 15th

Marcie's Books of the Week:
Foxy and Egg by Alex T. Smith in the Children's Department
Doll Bones by Holly Black in the Juvenile Department
Timepiece by Myra McEntire in the Young Adult Department

Brooke's Books of the Week:
Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed in the Children's Department
Get Ready for Jetty by Jeanne Kraus in the Juvenile Department
How to Feel Good by Tricia Mangan in the Young Adult Department

November 11 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled Veterans Day by Lynda Sorensen, and is read by Karen Neal. To access this story, dial 477-5226.

Blog Picks for the Week of November 8th

Marcie's Book Picks of the Week:
Looking for Atlantis by Colin Thompson in the Children's Department
The Diviners by Libba Bray in the Young Adult Department
SYLO by DJ MacHale in the Young Adult Department

Brooke's Book Picks of the Week:
Backseat A-B-See by Maria van Lieshout in the Children's Department
Girl Coming in for a Landing by April Halprin Wayland in the Juvenile Department
Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott in the Young Adult Department

Movie Trailer for "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak

I thought I would share the movie trailer for "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.  It is coming to theaters tomorrow and I can't wait!  This is one you won't want to miss!

November 4 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled  Best Thanksgiving Book  by Pat Whitehead,
and is read by Karen Neal.  To access this story, dial 477-5226.

Weekly Blog Picks for November 1st

Books of the Week:
I Hate to Read by Rita Marshall in the Children's Department
5th Wave by Rick Yancey in the Young Adult Department
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West in the Young Adult Department

Movies of the Week:
Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field
Perfect Sense starring Ewan McGregor and Eva Green
The Impossible starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor

Weekly Blog Picks for Week of October 25th

Books of the Week:
Jumpy Jack and Googily by Meg Rosoff in the Children's Department
Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne in the Young Adult Department
Dance of Shadows by Yelena Black in the Young Adult Department

Movies of the Week:
The Visitation starring Martin Donovan & Kelly Lynch rated PG13
This Is The End starring Seth Rogan and Jonah Hill rated R
Little Women starring Winona Ryder and Susan Sarandon rated PG

October 24 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled  Creepy Carrots  by Aaron Reynolds,
and is read by Karen Neal.  To access this story dial, 477-5226.

Teen Halloween Party!

This Friday October 25th, the Danville Public Library will be holding its first Teen Halloween Party!  The party will be from 5:30-7:30 in the downstairs conference room.  There will be food, games, and plenty of fun for everyone!  Costumes are optional, but there will be a contest for all teens that come in costume.  The costume contest prize will be 4 tickets to a Danville Dashers hockey game.  Signups are required to attend the party, either come by the teen space or call 477-5225 to sign up.  Must be 12-18 to attend.

New Weekly Blog Picks Plus Scariest Movie Contest!

Books of the Week:
Nightsong by Ari Berk and Loren Long in the Children's Department
One Came Home by Amy Timberlake in the Juvenile Department
The Summer I Became A Nerd by Leah Rae Miller in the Young Adult Department

Movies of the Week:
Labyrinth starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly
The Birth of a Nation starring Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall
Admission starring Paul Rudd and Tina Fey

Also check out our Scariest Halloween Movie Contest.  Just tell us the scariest movie you have ever seen and either leave it in the comments with your name or come into the Children's department or call us at 477-5225.  If we think your movie is the scariest you will a gift certificate with your movie featured on the blog with your name!  You have until October 31st to enter.

Teen Read Week October 13-19th

Join us October 13-19th for Teen Read Week.  Every day we will have trivia sheets available in the teen department.  The completed trivia sheets will be entered into daily drawings to win prizes, and there will be a grand prize awarded at the end of the week!  Participants must be 12-18.

Weekly Blog Picks for September 20th

Books of the Week:
Art & Max by David Wiesner in the Children's Department
Four Mile by Watt Key in the Juvenile Department
Indelible by Dawn Metcalf in the Young Adult Department

Movies of the Week:
About Schmidt starring Jack Nicholson
Oz the Great & Powerful starring James Franco & Mila Kunis
Yogi Bear with voices by Dan Aykroyd & Justin Timberlake

"Perks of Being a Wallflower" Free Teen Movie Today!

Come join us today, Wednesday Sept. 18th, at 4:00pm for the Teen Movie "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".  The movie will be shown downstairs in the conference room and refreshments will be provided.  All teens age 12-18 are welcome!  Twelve year olds must have signed parental permission slip since the movie is rated PG13.  Permission slips are available in the children's or teen departments. The movie is based on the best selling book by Stephen Chbosky.

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Trailer 2013 Movie - Official [HD]

For any of you who have read "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare, this movie is a must see! And if you haven't read the books then you definitely need to! The first book is "City of Bones" and is what the movie covers. I devoured these books years ago, and can still vividly remember all the characters, and have been meaning to read the books again. And we do have these books upstairs in the young adult department.

September 9 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled Dino-Soccer by Lisa Wheeler and is read by Karen Neal. To access this story, dial 477-5226.

New Weekly Picks for August 30th!

Books of the Week:
One Pizza, One Penny by K.T. Hao in the children's department
The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles in the young adult department
Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley in the the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
Alpha and Omega rated PG with voices by Hayden Panettiere and Justin Long
All The President's Men rated PG starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman
Your Sister's Sister rated R starring Emily Blunt and Mark Duplass

August 26th Dial A Story

This week's story is titled Henry In Love by
Peter McCarty and is read by Karen Neal.  To access this story,
dial 477-5226.

New Teen Space Hours!

With school starting the library has new times when the teen space is staffed.

Monday        2:30-7:30
Tuesday        2:30-5:30
Wednesday   2:30-5:30
Thursday      2:30-5:30
Friday           2:30-5:30

We are also offering hours for homeschoolers on Tuesdays from 9-11am.

Come Skype with C.J.Redwine Saturday, August 24th!

Come join us on Saturday August 24th at 1:00pm in the downstairs conference room to skype with

Young Adult Author C.J. Redwine, the author of Defiance and the soon to be released Deception.

Copies of Deception will be available for purchase and will include a signed bookplate by the author.  The cost of the hardcover book will be 12.00.

Weekly Blog Picks for August 19th

Books of the Week:
Maxwell's Mountain by Shari Becker in the children's department
Call the Shots by Don Calame in the young adult department
After by Amy Efaw in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
The Smurfs starring Neil Patrick Harris,Katy Perry, and Hank Azaria
The Summons starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ashley Scott
Parental Guidance starring Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, and Marisa Tomei

August 19 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled The Awful Aardvarks Shop For School by
Reeve Lindbergh and is read by Karen Neal.  To access this story,
dial 477-5226.

August Teen Movie-"Warm Bodies"

Come join us Tuesday August 20th at 2:30pm for the free teen movie "Warm Bodies".  All teens ages 12-18 are welcome.  Refreshments will be provided.

August 13 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled  Let's Go for a Drive!  by
Mo Willems, and is read by Karen Neal.  To access
this story dial 477-5226.

Weekly Blog Picks for August 2nd

Books of the Week:
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin in the children's department
Secret Heart by David Almond in the juvenile department
This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summers in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
The Lorax with voices by Danny Devito, Zac Efron, & Taylor Swift rated PG
The Whole Nine Yards starring Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis rated R

Weekly Blog Picks for July 26th

Books of the Week:
The Bear With Sticky Paws by Clara Vulliamy in the children's department
Deep Down Popular by Phoebe Stone in the juvenile department
Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
American Beauty starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening rated R
Dorian Gray starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth rated R

Weekly Blog Picks for July 19th

Books of the Week:
A Dazzling Display of Dogs by Betsy Franco in the children's department
bully.com by Joe Lawlor in the juvenile department
Gorgeous by Paul Rudnick in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
My Dog Skip starring Diane Lane and Kevin Bacon rated PG
The Yellow Handkerchief starring Kristen Stewart and William Hurt rated PG13
Ted starring Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg rated R

Upcoming Children's Movie "Rise of the Guardians"

Come join us Wednesday, August 7 starting at 1:00 pm.  This movie
is free and open to all kids up to age 11.  Kids under the age of 8 must
be accompanied by an adult.

July 15 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled  Jake Plays Ball  by Crystal Bowman,
and is read by Karen Neal.  To access this story, dial 477-5226.

YA Books for Guys

I've had several requests from patrons for books from a guy's point of view.  So here's a list of a few books with a guy's perspective.

Books from A Guys Point of View

Tempest by Julie Cross

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
Super Human by Michael Carroll
Colin Fischer by Ashley Edward Miller
The Immortal Nicholas Flammel
Leviathan by Scott Westerfield

Suck it up by Kenneth Oppel
This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel
Maximum Ride by James Patterson
You by Charles Benoit
Powers by Ursula K LeGuin
Bullyville by Francine Prose

Every Day by David Levithon

Boy 21 by Matthew Quick

Convict and Cannibals by Ian Lawrence

Vampirates by Justin Sompar

Impulse by Ellen Hopkins

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Angry Management by Chris Cutcher

Just in Case by Meg Rosoff

The False Prince by Jennifer Nielson

Captives by Jill Williamson

Twelve Fingered Boy by John Horner Jacobs

The namesake by Steven Parlato
The Final Four by Paul Volponi
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Struck by Lightning by Chris Colfer

The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand by Gregory Gallaway

Unstoppable by Tim Green
The Drowned Cities by Paolo Bacigalupi

Burger Wuss by M.T. Anderson
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

DPL Teen Space Summer Reading Program!

Join Us at the Danville Public Library for the Teen Summer Reading Program going on now!  The program runs through August 16th and is full of great prizes from candy, McDonalds gift cards, posters, books, earbuds, earphones, and much more!  Plus the grand prize is a Nook HD tablet!

The program is open to all teens age 12-18.  To learn more come to the library teen space or call Marcie or Karen at 477-5225.  Can't wait to hear about what you are reading!

Upcoming Teen Movie "Mama"

Come join us at the Danville Public Library, Tuesday July 23rd at 2:30pm for the free teen movie "Mama".  Open to all teens age 12-18.  If you like scary movies this one is for you!

Weekly Blog Picks July 12th

Books of the Week:
Flip Flop by Dana M. Rau in the children's department
The Quilt Walk by Sandra Dallas in the juvenile department
Peaches by Jodi Lynn Anderson in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
Space Jam starring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny
Here Comes the Boom starring Kevin James and Henry Winkler
Django Unchained starring Jamie Foxx and Leonardo DiCaprio

Deception by C.J. Redwine- The Upcoming Sequel to Defiance!

July 8 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled Flip Flop! by Dana Meachen Rau, and is read by Karen Neal. To access this story, dial 477-5226.

July 1 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled Mouse's First Summer, and is read by Karen Neal. To access this story, dial 477-5226

Weekly Picks for June 29th

Books of the Week:
Here We Go Harry by Kim Lewis in the children's department
Girls Don't Fly by Kristen Chandler in the young adult department
Insurgent by Veronica Roth in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
The Answer Man starring Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham
Takers starring Hayden Christensen, Matt Dillon, and Paul Walker
Thunderstruck starring Kevin Durant & Taylor Gray

June 24 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled Here We Go, Harry by Kim Lewis, and is read by Karen Neal. To access this story, dial 477-5226.

Weekly Picks for the Week of June 21st

Books of the Week:
My Friend Harry by Kim Lewis in the children's department
The Empty City (Survivors Book 1) by Erin Hunter in the juvenile department
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
Gnomeo and Juiet with voices by Emily Blunt and James McAvoy
Hope Springs starring Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones
Remember the Titans starring Denzel Washington and Will Patton

Weekly Picks for June 14th

Books of the Week:
Bad Apple by Edward Hemingway in the children's department
Boys Are Dogs by Leslie Margolis in the juvenile department
The Elite by Kiera Cass in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
Easy A starring Emma Stone
The Cold Light of Day starring Bruce Willis and Henry Cavill
Walk the Line starring Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix

Weekly Picks for June 7th

Books of the Week:
Lovesick Skunk by Joe Hayes in the children's department
Lord of the Flies by William Golding in the juvenile department
I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga in the young adult department
Movies of the Week:
Mars Needs Moms with voices by Seth Green and Joan Cusack
My Week With Marilyn starring Michelle Williams
Seven Psychopaths starring Colin Farrell and Sam Rockwell

Teen Summer Reading Program!

Today is the first day of the DPL Teen Summer Reading Program "Travel Through Time With Books".  The program runs June 3rd through August 16th and is for teens age 12-18.  There will be five different levels with prizes for each completed level.  One prize per week.  Complete the top level for a chance to win a tablet!  Come by the library to sign up and learn all of the details!

Weekly Blog Picks for May 31st!

Books of the week:
I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff in the children's department
Ungifted by Gordon Korman in the juvenile department
Every Day by David Levithan in the young adult department
Movies of the week:
Monsters vs Aliens with voices by Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd
Almost Famous starring Kate Hudson and BIlly Crudup

May 28 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled, Ana's Poppy by Marcus Pfister, and is read by Karen Neal. To access Dial-A-Story, dial 477-5226.

Teen Minute To Win It Competition!

Come join us Friday May 31st at 2:00pm for the Teen Minute To Win It Competition! We will be playing the Minute To Win It game on the xbox kinect downstairs in the conference room. No signup required & great prizes!!!

Weekly Picks for May 24th!

Books of the week:
Chalk by Bill Thomson in the Children's Department
Better Nate Than Every by Tim Federle
Pivot Point by Kasie West

Movies of the Week:
Zookeeper starring Kevin James
Virgin Suicides starring Kirsten Dunst and Josh Hartnett
Hitchcock starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren

May 20 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled, My Garden by Kevin Henkes, and is read by Karen Neal. To access Dial-A-Story, dial 477-5226.

Teen Movie-"Beautiful Creatures"

This Thursday, May 23rd at 4:00pm we will be showing the teen movie "Beautiful Creatures". This movie is free to all teens age 12-18. Due to the PG 13 rating 12 year olds must have a signed parental consent form, which can be picked up in the Children's or Teen departments. Refreshments will be provided.

Weekly Picks for Week of May 17th

 Books of the Week:
 Possum Magic by Mem Fox in the children's department
 1001 Cranes by Naomi Hirahara in the juvenile department
 Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell in the young adult department

 Movies of the Week:
 Rise of the Guardians with voices by Alec Balwin, Isla Fisher, and Jude Law
 Silver Linings Playbook starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence
 The Accused starring Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis

May 13 Dial-A-Story

This week's Dial-A-Story is titled  Bumblebee, Bumblebee, Do You Know Me?  by Anne Rockwell, and is read by Karen Neal.
To access Dial-A-Story, dial 477-5226.

Weekly Picks for May 10th

 Books of the Week:
 M.O.M. by Doreen Cronin in the children's department
 Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm in the juvenile Department
 Shatter me by Tahereh Mafi in the young adult department

 Movies of the Week:
 A Civil Action starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall
 A Wrinkle in Time starring Alfe Woodard and Gregory Smith
 Safe starring Jason Statham

Books from Read Aloud

Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog

May 6 Dial-A-Story

This week's Dial-A-Story is titled,  Happy Mother's Day 
by Deborah Hautzig, and is read by Karen Neal.
To access this story, dial 477-5226.

Weekly Picks for April 29th

Books of the Week:
I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black in the children's department
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau in the juvenile department
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
Opposite Day starring Pauly Shore and Ariel Winter
That's My Boy starring Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg
The Campaign starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis

Check Out BookFLIX!

BookFLIX is an online literacy resource presenting classic video storybooks to build a love of reading and learning (requires your Danville Public Library card barcode to use).

Weekly Picks for April 15th

 Books of the Week:
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett in the Children's Department
Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman in the Juvenile Department
Four Secrets by Margaret Willey in the Young Adult Department

 Movies of the Week:
Wreck it Ralph with voices by John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman
The Words starring Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana
All Good Things starrring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst

April Teen Movie

Our Teen Movie for April will be this Thursday, April 11th at 4pm in the downstairs meeting room. We will be showing "Dark Shadows" starring Johnny Depp. This movie is for teens 12-18, however teens 12 years of age must have a signed permission slip (available in the Children's Department) due to the PG 13 rating.

Weekly Picks for the Week of April 8th!

Books of the Week:
Pugs in a Bug by Carolyn Crimi in the Children's Department
Crystal the Snow Fairy by Daisy Meadows in the Juvenile Department
The Tragedy Papers by Elizabeth Laban in the Young Adult Department

Movies of the Week:
Waiting for Forever starring Rachel Bilson and Tom Sturridge
Red Dawn starring Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, and Josh Hutcherson
L.O.L. starring Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore

Teen Dance Off Winners!

This past Saturday was our first Teen Dance Off competition.  We had 18 participants that danced their hearts out!  After several hours of dancing we took the high scores in two different age brackets and announced our winners! First place won chamber bucks and second place won McDonalds gift cards.

Ages 12-13

First place Tyia 

Second place Dohntez

Ages 14-15

First place Destinee

Second place Miya

Random drawing for all participants

Tyrese

April Teen DIY Class

Our April Teen DIY class will be pop tab bracelets.  The class will be Wednesday April 17th at 4pm in the downstairs conference room.  Space is limited so call 477-5225 or stop by the Children's or Teen Departments to sign up.

Weekly Picks for April 1st

Books of the Week:
Boo Little Dog in the Big City by J.H. Lee in the Children's Department
Gingersnap by Patricia Reilly Giff in the Juvenile Department
The Selection by Kiera Cass in the Young Adult Department

Movies of the Week:
The Absolute Power starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, and Ed Harris
Hop starring James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, and Russell Brand
Arbitrage starring Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Roth

March 25 Dial-A-Story

This week's Dial-A-Story is titled,  What a Funny Bunny 
by Pat Whitehead and is read by Karen Neal.
To access Dial-A-Story, dial 477-5226.

Teen Dance Off!

This Saturday March 20th at 2:00pm the Danville Public Library Teen Department will be having a Dance Off! It will be held in the downstairs conference room and is open to all teens ages 12-18. There will be several xbox kinect dance games to choose from and great prizes! Come join us!

March Teen Movie

This Thursday, March 28th is the Teen Movie. We will be showing "Red Dawn" starring Josh Peck, Chris Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson. The movie is rated PG 13, so anyone that is twelve needs to bring in a signed parental note. We have the forms in the children's department. The movie will start at 4pm in the downstairs meeting room and refreshments will be provided. The movie is open to all teens aged 12-18.

Weekly Picks for March 18th

 Books of the Week:
Duck by Randy Cecil in the Children's Department
Bigger Than a Breadbox by Laurel Snyder in the Juvenile Department 
Struck by Lightning by Chris Colfer in the Young Adult Department 

 Movies of the Week: 
The Last Leprechaun starring Veronica Hamel and Jack Scalia 
You Kill Me starring Ben Kingsley, Tea Leoni, and Luke Wilson 
Taken 2 starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, and Famke Jansen

Meet The Project Next Generation Class!

Every week the project next generation class either gives you advice on great games, apps, shares a funny video, writes a book review, or introduces you to a member of the library staff. This is the last week for this group of kids (every eight weeks we start a new class, with a new group of kids), so I thought I would introduce them to you!

March 11 Dial-A-Story

This week's Dial-A-Story is titled, There Was An Old Lady Who
Swallowed A Clover!  by Lucille Colandro, and is read by Karen Neal.
To access this story, dial 477-5226.

Weekly Picks for March 11th 2013

Books of the Week:
Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine by Allison Wortche and Partrice Barton in the Children's Dept.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs in the Young Adult Dept.
Looks of an Angel by Lauren Elizabeth in the Young Adult Dept.

Movies of the Week:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum and Roy Kinnear
Trouble with the Curve starring Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, and Justin Timberlake

March Teen DIY Class-Cake Pops!

Our March Teen DIY Class is going to be cake pops. We will be making the delicious treat with a cake pop maker and then dipping them in icing.  The class is Wednesday March 20th at 4:00 pm in the downstairs conference room.  Space is limited, so either come by the library or call 477-5225 to sign up.  Must be 12-18 to attend.

Love it!

Weekly Picks for March 4th

Books of the Week:
Sophie and Rose by Kathryn Lasky in the Children's Department
The Aviary by Kathleen O'Dell in the Juvenile Department
Reality Check by Peter Abrahams in the Young Adult Department

Movies of the Week:
The Accidental Husband starring Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Lockout starring Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace, Peter Stormare, and Vincent Ragen
Hotel Transylvania with voices by Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, and Andy Samberg

Upcoming Tablet Classes!

We have several tablet classes coming up that still have openings, but be sure to sign up fast before they are filled!  Just call the Children's Department at 477-5225 to sign up.

Thursday April 18th Kindle Fire Tablet/Kindle Fire Tablet HD
Thursday April 25th Nook Tablet/Nook Tablet HD
Monday April 29th Ipad
Monday May 6th Nexus
Monday May 13th Kindle Fire Tablet/Kindle Fire HD
Thursday May 30th Ipad

Weekly Picks for February 25th

Books of the Week:
Chicken Sisters by Laura Numeroff in the children's department
A Year Without Autumn by Liz Kessler in the juvenile department
Sucks To Be Me by Kimberly Pauley in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
Wings starring Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, and Richard Arlen
Flight starring Denzel Washington, John Goodman, and Don Cheadle
The Pirates with the voices of Hugh Grant and Martin Freeman

Come Skype with Kimberly Pauley!

This Saturday, February 23rd at 1pm we will be Skyping with young adult author Kimberly Pauley from her home in London. She is the author of "Cat Girls Day Off", "Sucks to be Me", and "Still Sucks to be Me".  Be sure to come by the main meeting room and chat with her!  She will be answering all sorts of questions about her books, her writing process, and what it's like to move from the Midwest to London! We will have a limited amount of books for purchase.

February 19 Dial-A-Story

This week's story is titled  Don't You Feel Well, Sam?  by Amy Hest,
and it is read by Karen Neal.  To access this story, dial 477-5226.

Weekly Picks for February 15th

Books of the Week:
Pinkalicious by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann in the Children's Department
Hourglass by Myra McEntire in the young adult department
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl in the young adult department

Movies of the Week:
Frankenweenie with the voices of Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder,  and Martin Short
The Departed starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson
No Country For Old Men starring Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, and Javier Bardem

Meet the Librarians Part Two Number Three

Great Apps For Your Ipad!

Thought I would share a few apps with you that my Project Next Generation class brought to my attention.  All of these are available in the Apple App store free of charge.

Fit Brains Trainer-Great braingames to keep your mind active and challenged!










App that lets you purchase and view graphic novels and comics









Hundreds of comics, featuring Super Heroes from Spiderman to Captain
America









Takes photos and has special effects like frames, movie strips, x-ray, color effects, etc...

Game where you build a virtual world

Advanced version of temple run with 3-D landscape