Summer Reading Club Ends

Summer Reading Club ends on July 30, 2016. All prizes must be claimed before August 6, 2016.

Thanks for participating and let's do it again next year!

Kids Music Friday: "Catch That Pretzel" by Lard Dog and The Band of Shy

I don't even know how to describe this video to you, people. It's just something. Take a gander at "Catch That Pretzel" by Lard Dog and The Band of Shy. You won't regret it.

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Maker Monday: Rebecca Felix's "Cool" series

Are you bored yet this summer? Grab a copy of one of Rebecca Felix's "Cool" books and get creating! With easy written and pictorial directions, these DIY books are easy for anyone to follow. You can make your own "Action figures & Dolls," "Board Games," "Contruction & Building Blocks," "Crayons, Chalks & Paints," "Doughs, Putties, Slimes & Goops" and "Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects." From home-made glow-in-the-dark paint to mini magnetic battleship, there's a project for everyone to make and enjoy. Click on the link above to request one of the books and get creating!

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Review: "Nnewts" by Doug TenNapel

If you are in need of some magic, adventure and mystery this summer, pick up a copy of Doug TenNapel's latest graphic novel series, "Nnewts." Life in Nnewtown is quiet and normal--farmers farm, shopkeepers sell, soldiers patrol, and Herk's legs still aren't strong enough for him to climb out of the family pool. As Herk's dad is on the verge of a powerful and magical discovery, evil Lizzarks are planning to invade Nnewtown, and no one is prepared. Could it be that Herk is the one to save them all? 

With fabulous artwork and exceptional creativity, fans of TenNapel's "Cardboard" will be pleased with "Nnewts," and anyone who loves a good adventure will find it in these pages. The first two volumes are out now, "Escape From the Lizzarks," and "The Rise of Herk." These books are appropriate for readers in grades four to eight. Click on the link above to reserve a copy today.

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Review: "Save Me a Seat" by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan

School is tough. But moving to a new country as well makes everything twice as hard. Where do you fit in? Who are your friends? Who can you trust? Is it the guy behind you that everyone makes jokes about? Could it be the shy girl next to you, or the popular kid who goes out of his way to be nice? Ravi (rav-Vee) was at the top of his class in India and was the best cricket player on his team. At his new school, no one understands him when he talks, the other kids have never heard of cricket, and whenever he tries to show his class how smart or good he is, something always happens to mess things up.

Now Ravi has to adjust to life in America, all the changes at home, and fit in at school. "Save Me a Seat" is a great read for anyone who has had to attend school where they didn't know a soul. School Library Journal recommends this title for grades three to six.

--Trea P., Bridgeton Trails

Kids Music Friday: "All the Things I Found" by Frances England

Have you ever taken the time to notice all of the patterns and shapes around you? Frances England has in her new music video "All the Things I Found" from her new album "Explorer of the World." Watch the video, check out the CD, then go for a walk in your neighborhood and see what you can find!

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Dewey Discoveries: "How Much Does a Ladybug Weigh?" by Alison Limentani

Learn how to count by weighing animals in "How Much Does a Ladybug Weigh?" by Alison Limantani. Did you know that ten ants weigh the same as one ladybug? Or that one swan weighs the same as 362, 880 ladybugs? This fascinating animal and math book is a great puzzle for older readers, who can do the math and figure out how many ladybugs each animal in the book weighs, and also for younger readers who can count the number of animals on each page. Click on the link above to request a copy today.

Dewey Number: 630.81

--Andrea W., Headquarters