Thursday, September 23, 2010

New Series: Hidden Worlds

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind those doors that say “Employees Only?” This new series takes you behind the locked doors into “Hidden Worlds.”

Under the Lights: Exploring the Secrets of a Sports Stadium: Where do the players go when they’re not on the field?  And where do the vendors cook all those hot dogs?  Behind the scenes of the sports stadium, there’s a whole world of activity that keeps the stadium running.

Beyond the Bars: Exploring the Secrets of a Police Station Where do the police keep their weapons?  And where do the criminals go once they’re arrested? Behind the scenes of the police station, there’s a whole world of activity that keeps citizens safe.

Behind the Double Doors: Exploring the Secrets of a Hospital Where do the doctors' tools get cleaned? And where do they put patients who are dangerous? Behind the scenes of the hospital, there's a whole world of activity that keeps people healthy.

Behind the Racks: Exploring the Secrets of a Shopping Mall Where does all the trash at the mall go? And where do they keep all the stuff for the stores? Behind the scenes of the mall, there's a whole world of activity that keeps the mall running

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Want to explore the world of Fine Art?

Come to the library and check out our selection of materials to learn more about the masters of Art-Van Gogh, Degas, Picasso, Monet, and many more! Learn about the artists, the museums that hold the great works, and analyze the paintings all through the different books we have on display. After learning about some of the great works of art, check out the library's selection of Museum passes to get to see some of the famous paintings in person!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Celebrate Author Roald Dahl

Happy Birthday Roald Dahl!

This September celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday by finding out more about him and reading one of his classic books.

Come in to the library and take home one of his famous stories- Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and more. You can also take home a Roald Dahl activity sheet or sign up for the reading dahlathon for even more fun!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Favorite Children's Books Display


Come in to the library to check out some of our favorite children's books-both new and, of course, the classics! Visit the display and, as always, feel free to ask a librarian for reading recommendations for any occasion, situation, and subject. We are always here to help !

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Red Pyramid Book Display!

 
Are you waiting to get your hands on a copy of Rick Riordan's The Red Pyramid? Have you already read it and want to find more books like it?   Come see the new display in the Children's Department,  where we have gathered fantasy and adventure books similar to the Percy Jackson series and The Red Pyramid! And ask us about any new books you're interested in reading.


If you liked.... The Red Pyramid, try one of these:

J Fiction

Barry, Dave Peter and the Starcatchers (Starcatchers Series)

Becker, Tom Darkside (Darkside Series)

Catanese, P.W. Happenstance Found (The Books of Umber Series)


Colfer, Eoin Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl Series)

Collins, Suzanne  Gregor the Overlander (The Underland Chronicles)

Cooper, Susan The Dark is Rising (The Dark is Rising Sequence)

Delaney Joseph  Revenge of the Witch (Last Apprentice Series)

D’lacey, Chris The Fire Within (The Last Dragon Chronicles)

Flanagan, John Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger’s Apprentice Series)

Funke, Cornelia Inkheart

Golding, Julia Secret of the Sirens (Companions Quartet)

Haddix, Margaret Found Bk. 1 (The Missing Series)

Kerr, Philip The Akhenaten Adventure (Children of the Lamp Series)

La Fevers, R.L. Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos

Nimmo, Jenny Midnight for Charlie Bone (Children of the Red King Series)

Prineas Sarah The Magic Thief

Riordan, Rick 39 Clues (series by different authors)

Sage, Angie Magyk (Septimus Heap Series)

Snyder, Zilpha The Egypt Game

Scieszka, Jon It’s All Greek to Me

Stringer, Helen Spellbinder

Yep, Laurence City of Fire

Non Fiction

J 299.3 Barke Egyptian Gods and Goddesses


J 299.3 Fisher The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt


J 932 Fletcher Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Egypt


J 932 If  If I Were a Kid in Ancient Egypt


J 932 Rubalcaba -National Geographic Investigates Egypt


J 962 Olsen - Egypt in Colors