It’s Never Too Early To Think about the Science Fair!

Here’s a great new book to help you plan your experiment for this year’s science fair:

See for Yourself: More Than 100 Amazing Experiments for Science Fairs and School Projects by Vicki Cobb

More than 100 inexpensive, easy-to-follow experiments for school science fairs and projects for budding scientists, including: mirror writing, discovering your blind spot, searching for yeast busters, vegetable dyes, talking underwater, extracting DNA in your kitchen, burning rubber, creating gak, and much, much more!  Wow your teachers and friends with the power of science!

New Graphic Novels!

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Binky Under Pressure (A Binky Adventure)

Ashley Spires (Author, Illustrator)

In Binky's third adventure, our intrepid, sometimes accident-prone hero is shaken out of his routine when he's forced to contend with Gracie, a dainty striped foster kitty who comes to live at Binky's space station (aka his home at 42 Sentinel Parkway). Binky instantly resents the new arrival, whose cute face and perfect manners are downright annoying. Indeed, Gracie seems too perfect. So Binky decides to do some undercover investigating and discovers a shocking truth about the family guest. Soon Binky is thrust full-throttle into a situation that puts all his Space Cat skills to the ultimate test!

No Dogs Allowed!

Linda Ashman (Author), Kristin Sorra (Illustrator)

The entertainment escalates in this nearly wordless graphic novel as more and more people arrive with a surprising selection of pets.  Alberto turns them all away--only to see the crowd discover a friendlier alternative in the festive street. Will Alberto find a way to win them back?

New Computer Games!

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

by Feral Interactive

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures follows Dr. Jones escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Fans can build, battle and brawl their way through their favorite cinematic moments, from Indy¿s entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run. Of course, Hollywood¿s most iconic archeologist will whip through all the classic moments with the help of a host of supporting characters including Marion Ravenwood and Short Round. Players can also mix and match the body parts of more than 60 playable characters to create new heroes just as they could in the best-selling LEGO Star Wars games.

Cars Radiator Springs Adventures (Win/Mac)

by THQ

Adventure through Radiator Springs with Lightning McQueen and your favorite movie characters. Complete a series of awesome challenges as you gear up for the big race! "Cars," the seventh animated feature film to be created by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures, is directed by Pixar's two-time Academy Award-winner John Lasseter, who directed "Toy Story," "A Bug's Life," and "Toy Story 2." A high-octane adventure comedy, "Cars" features the voice talents of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman and Bonnie Hunt, and has a wide assortment of cars as characters who get their kicks on Route 66

Did You Come to Our Halloween Parade?

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If you came to the library for our Halloween parade, check out the photos on display in the children’s room.  If you see a picture of yourself, you’re welcome to take it!  If you want to let us use your photo on our blog, just sign the list.  Soon you’ll be able to see a slide show with this year’s Halloween paraders.  Check back here!