New To The Children’s Library!
The Children’s Library is working on making finding the resources you and your child need easier!We have created a new section of books- Easy Non-Fiction.
This section of books features Non-Fiction titles that are perfect for beginning and struggling kids who are interested in more than Dr. Seuss. These books are perfect for children between the ages of 4 and 8 years old
We have also added to our DVD collection!
Here is a quick sample of the movies we have recently put out for circulation.
Charlie and Lola- Children’s television program based on the books by Lauren Child. Aimed a children between 3 and 7, the humorous Charlie, the big brother, and his little sister Lola use their imaginations and ingenuity to cure boredom and solve problems. Animated. (No Rating)
Heavyweights- The story of a ragtag group of overweight kids whose parents have had enough, and send them off to “Fat Camp”- which wouldn’t be so bad if it wouldn’t have been taken over by Tony Perkins (played by Ben Stiller). They kids and counselors rebel, and hilarity ensues. (Rated PG)
Aquamarine- Two teenage best friends (played by Emma Roberts and Joanna “JoJo” Levesque), facing separation, find a mermaid swimming in a pool at their beach club. She can stay in human form on land as long as she does not get wet, and begins looking for love. Based on the book by Alice Hoffman. (Rated PG)
Hercules- Disney’s 35th animated film. Taken from the gods as a newborn, adopted on earth, Hercules becomes an awkward teenage pillar of strength. Trying to fit in, he discovers his dad is Zeus and home is Mount Olympus -- if he can move from "zero" to true hero! Hercules teams with babyhood pal Pegasus, the flying stallion, and Phil -- a feisty personal trainer -- for the mission. But it's no easy task as he must match wits with Grecian beauty Meg and a comical hothead named Hades. With the help of Pain and Panic, Hades plans to rule the Universe with only Hercules standing in his way! (Rated G)
Pete’s Dragon- Get ready for a magical adventure filled with friendship, fun and heartwarming songs in the new Special Edition DVD of Walt Disney's classic family film Pete's Dragon, now with dazzling new bonus features! It's a Brazzle Dazzle Day when an orphan named Pete and his best friend, Elliott, an invisible dragon, wander into the seaside village of Passamaquoddy. Although Pete befriends the lighthouse keeper, Nora and her salty old father , the townspeople think he is behind the hilarous accidents that keep happening. But after a daring rescue, everyone believes in Pete's fire breathing buddy. (Rated G)
Princess Protection Program- A Disney Channel Original Movie. Carter (Selena Gomez) is a tomboy who lives with her dad, Major Mason , and works in his bait shop. She’s a fairly typical teenager who’s crushing on a boy who barely knows she exists, and she has a strong aversion to her shallow and ultra-popular classmates Chelsea and Brooke. Carter's dad works for the virtually unknown International Princess Protection Program and when he's called away on an emergency mission, he returns with rescued Princess-in-distress Rosalinda Maria Montoya Fiore (Demi Lovato) whose ascension to the throne of small island country Costa Luna is in peril thanks to militant dictator General Magnus Kane . While Carter and Rosie take an immediate dislike to one another, they eventually realize that they are not so different and they join forces against Chelsea and Brooke, becoming friends in the process. When Princess Rosalinda's cover is blown, it's Carter who engineers a dangerous plan that could make a huge difference in her friend's future and the future of Costa Luna. (Rated G)
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Mystery Book Review
Sand Sharks
by Margaret Maron
In the 14th title of the Judge Deborah Knott mystery series, Margaret Maron has her attending a summer conference for the North Carolina District Court Judges in Wrightsville Beach, a place not far from Wilmington. She gets more than she bargained for, however, when a fellow attendee is murdered and Deborah is the one who stumbles of the body. It is not long before another judge is run down by a car whose driver sped off after striking the judge. The suspects in the first incident are numerous, as the victim was not a man of high principles, or ethics. As Deborah was a witness, and suspicion runs high that the two attacks are connected, she becomes involved in the search for the killer.
The author prefaces each chapter with a quote from a well-known jurist of past years. These quotes help to set the tone for each chapter with a bit of history. The gorgeous descriptions of the southern landscapes only add to the enjoyment. Marital infidelity and men with wandering eyes supply a theme running through the novel. Relationships, the good, the bad, and the ugly sides are used as a counterpoint to the issues the judges face in their courtrooms.
A suprising finale and a host of new secondary characters make this title fresh for the reader of the complete series and enough background is given for someone new to Judge Knott's world. This makes a great read especially at the beach or while you are just dreaming about being on the sandy shore.
by Margaret Maron
In the 14th title of the Judge Deborah Knott mystery series, Margaret Maron has her attending a summer conference for the North Carolina District Court Judges in Wrightsville Beach, a place not far from Wilmington. She gets more than she bargained for, however, when a fellow attendee is murdered and Deborah is the one who stumbles of the body. It is not long before another judge is run down by a car whose driver sped off after striking the judge. The suspects in the first incident are numerous, as the victim was not a man of high principles, or ethics. As Deborah was a witness, and suspicion runs high that the two attacks are connected, she becomes involved in the search for the killer.
The author prefaces each chapter with a quote from a well-known jurist of past years. These quotes help to set the tone for each chapter with a bit of history. The gorgeous descriptions of the southern landscapes only add to the enjoyment. Marital infidelity and men with wandering eyes supply a theme running through the novel. Relationships, the good, the bad, and the ugly sides are used as a counterpoint to the issues the judges face in their courtrooms.
A suprising finale and a host of new secondary characters make this title fresh for the reader of the complete series and enough background is given for someone new to Judge Knott's world. This makes a great read especially at the beach or while you are just dreaming about being on the sandy shore.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Haley McKenna Banned Book Week Winning Essay
Independence is a trait that I desire, and at one time I thought of myself as being independent.
Reality showed me otherwise.
From the outside looking in people may have thought I was independent, but what they did no see was that everything I did; the jobs I had, where I lived, and how I spent my money was dictated by my family.
Even my dream of going to college was put on hold.
My twin sister married into money and was fortunate enough to have her education paid for by her mother-in-law, while I always had to work hard for everything. We did not have any other siblings, so it was up to us to take care of our mother. For the past five years it had been my responsibility to take care of her.
It is hard to admit, but my mother has been addicted to drugs for over ten years. Taking care of her had been hard on me, and became too much for me to handle. When I went out of town I left her the money to pay for the bills, but instead she spent all my money on drugs. I returned from my trip and found out that we only had one week until we had to move out of the apartment, and I lost everything: my car, apartment, furniture, etc.
I did not have any money left to find somewhere else to live, and within a week I was homeless. My sister, who once said she did not have room in her house to take in my mother, all of a sudden found room.
Being homeless was the best thing that happened to me. During this time, I realized how much of my life was controlled by my family, and I was ready to make a change to move away from them. Fortunately, a dear friend was kind enough to invite me to move in with her. Not knowing anyone but her and her boyfriend, I moved here to Cookeville, ready to start my life over.
I came to the library to find a book to read, and I picked up The Mulberry Tree by Jude Deveraux. The central character Lillian Manville was a lot like me, and I found myself not wanting to put the book down. Her husband controlled every aspect of her life, and even held her back from pursuing her dream of having her own business.
The changing point in her life was when her husband passed away and she had to leave her home and move to a new city. Like me, she did not know anyone; not even herself.
The timing of this book in my life was perfection. Reading how she overcame the obstacles put in her path by adjusting to a new town, finding her independence, and making a new life where she can be fulfilled, gave me hope that I will also overcome the obstacles put in my path.
Haley McKenna
Reality showed me otherwise.
From the outside looking in people may have thought I was independent, but what they did no see was that everything I did; the jobs I had, where I lived, and how I spent my money was dictated by my family.
Even my dream of going to college was put on hold.
My twin sister married into money and was fortunate enough to have her education paid for by her mother-in-law, while I always had to work hard for everything. We did not have any other siblings, so it was up to us to take care of our mother. For the past five years it had been my responsibility to take care of her.
It is hard to admit, but my mother has been addicted to drugs for over ten years. Taking care of her had been hard on me, and became too much for me to handle. When I went out of town I left her the money to pay for the bills, but instead she spent all my money on drugs. I returned from my trip and found out that we only had one week until we had to move out of the apartment, and I lost everything: my car, apartment, furniture, etc.
I did not have any money left to find somewhere else to live, and within a week I was homeless. My sister, who once said she did not have room in her house to take in my mother, all of a sudden found room.
Being homeless was the best thing that happened to me. During this time, I realized how much of my life was controlled by my family, and I was ready to make a change to move away from them. Fortunately, a dear friend was kind enough to invite me to move in with her. Not knowing anyone but her and her boyfriend, I moved here to Cookeville, ready to start my life over.
I came to the library to find a book to read, and I picked up The Mulberry Tree by Jude Deveraux. The central character Lillian Manville was a lot like me, and I found myself not wanting to put the book down. Her husband controlled every aspect of her life, and even held her back from pursuing her dream of having her own business.
The changing point in her life was when her husband passed away and she had to leave her home and move to a new city. Like me, she did not know anyone; not even herself.
The timing of this book in my life was perfection. Reading how she overcame the obstacles put in her path by adjusting to a new town, finding her independence, and making a new life where she can be fulfilled, gave me hope that I will also overcome the obstacles put in my path.
Haley McKenna
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