This is a reminder to everyone that all reading logs should be turned in to the library by 2pm on Friday, July 30, to qualify for the grand prize drawing. We will have the aquarium with two frogs and 4 Disney Mix-Max players to give away at our finale at 3pm that same day. While you don’t need to attend to win the grand prizes, we will have lots of other prizes for those in attendence.
Wii Are Playing DJ HERO
July 23, 2010 — librarianSaturday, July 31, 7-9pm, we will host a House Party featuring DJ Hero on the Wii. We won two turntables and two copies of the game by entering a contest to win the party. It arrived in our library today, along with a 24-pack of Coke in great little red bottles and $10 off coupons for DJ Hero.
Join us for this special event. We will have food and lots of good music. Everyone will have an opportunity to try the game or even just listen to the music. Come party with us. Summer Reading officially ends on July 30, however, we are opening the library on this special Saturday evening just for you! Hope to see you then.
Making a Splash @ Our Library
June 12, 2010 — librarian
The Cardboardbean
Our Pirate Party was a great success. We celebrated around our custom pirate ship, played Pick Up the Jewels with our toes, played Musical Islands and ate sweet treats. Our ship, the Cardboardbean (get it? Pirates of the Cardboardbean), was created especially for us by the Polson family. They have let us know that this can be given away at the end of our program. You know what that means? For every reader under 18, for each 5 books or 500 pages read, you get one entry in our drawing, as well as a prize from our case. These books must at your reading level.
- Pick Up the Jewels Game
Book Review: The Last Song
June 12, 2010 — librarianBy Megan Domann
When a rebellious teenager, Ronnie, and her little brother, Jonah, are forced to visit her dad for the summer it creates a story of love, forgiveness, and heart-breaking sadness that will have you crying over the pages. Ronnie has felt a strong hatred for her dad since her parent’s divorce, as well as hating the fact of being with her dad for the summer. But soon Ronnie realizes what’s important in life. She grows and learns from her experiences of the summer. This is what makes this book by Nicholas Sparks worth reading.
I very much recommend this book to all teenagers and adults. This book is indeed a good read, a book you could sit down and read for hours. I love this book, though it is sad, at the same time it is very romantic and loving. This book is full of good humor and fun-loving romantic situations. I feel this book will be enjoyable to all who read it.
Nicholas Sparks has created a book full of truly real characters in real life situations. Within the pages of this book, Ronnie learns to love and to be loved, and to cherish life. Her summer with her dad and brother, changes her forever and for the better.
I very much recommend this book. I don’t expect that this loving book would disappoint anyone. The Last Song is definitely a book worth reading.
Summer Reading Schedule
May 22, 2010 — librarianMay 29, Saurday, 10am: Summer Reading Kick-Off. Learn about our program and schedule. Door prizes and refreshments.
Children’s Crafts – Wednesdays at 3pm
June 2: Lighthouse Nightlights. Sits on a little beach and even includes a message in a bottle.
June 9: Little Duckies. Decorate your own little ducky.
June 16: Father’s Day Cards. Create a card for that special dad, uncle, grandpa…
June 23: Gyotaku, Japanese Fish Prints. Learn about the history of this art form from Japan and make your own print.
June 30: Sun Print Art. Create unique under-sea art using the sun.
July 7: Little Fishy Craft. Decorate a bendable wooden fish.
July 14: Sand Fish Pendant. Using colored sand, we will make these wearable fish.
July 21: Crystal Garden. Grown your own crystals and decorate your growing container.
July 28: Leftover Craft Day. Did you miss a project? Want to have a second chance at one you have already done? We might even have a few from years past. No guarantees, but you are sure to have a great time with this final craft event.
Children’s Special Events – Fridays at 3pm
June 4: Aye Matey! It’s a Pirate Party. Plenty of swashbucklin’ fun. Come dressed as you favorite pirate. Refreshments and prizes. Booktalks.
June 11: Bingo in the Books. Lots of prizes.
June 18: Water Science. Tons of water experiments and facts. Booktalks.
June 25: Beach Party. We’ll limbo, have snowcones, eat treats and more. Come dressed in your beach clothes.
July 2: Bubble Day. We will be bubbling over with BUBBLES!
July 9: You Sunk My Battleship! You will learn how to play this stategic game and enjoy lots of snacks at the same time. Our younger library users may need the assitance of someone older to play this game.
July 16: Water Party. We’ll be outside getting wet, so dress appropriately. We have water games and challenges, a sprinkler and snacks, as well.
July 23: Root Beer Float-a-Rama Storytime. Join us as we read a book about root beer and enjoy our own root beer floats.
We are just getting started! Check back and more will posted next week.
Book Review: The Christmas List by Richard Paul Evans
October 23, 2009 — Diane TrinkleDid you ever have the assignment of writing your own obituary? It’s the kind of thing that makes you look back on your life and ponder.
James Kier has a similar experience. He reads his own obituary upon waking one morning and, before he can respond, finds the comments under his online obituary less than complimentary. His girlfriend, upon hearing of his untimely death, goes on a huge shopping spree using his credit card. His company’s chief operating officer, and weekly squash partner, calls him the Grinch, Scrooge and Bergermeister all rolled into one. His history with his soon-to-be ex-wife and his son is less than ideal.
Richard Paul Evans manages to bring us this story of a man who gets a reality check without being overly emotional. It is a quick read with short chapters for those of us with little time.
If you have read Nicholas Sparks, you will find his style similar to Evans. A lot of depth and very real characters. Both authors have several titles that make us feel our humanity just a bit more that usual.
If you don’t find The Christmas List on the new shelf, we will be happy to place a hold on it for you. We would also be happy to share other titles by these authors with you, as well.
Book Review: Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay
September 30, 2009 — Diane TrinkleAlthough I am not a huge crime fiction fan, the subject matter of this book stirred my curiousity enough to while away a few hours engrossed in its pages.
Timothy Blake, used car salesman, is your ordinary, everyday guy. His teenage daughter, Sidney, comes from her mother’s for the summer and normal parent-child frustrations ensue. Then Sidney doesn’t come home. Tim begins a search for her, starting at the Just in Time Hotel, her place of employment. They tell him they have never heard of her as she is not an employee.
He questions how well he knew his daughter as he searches. His ex-wife initially plays the blame game but then cooperates with him in the search for their daughter.
Fear the Worst avoids many of the normal crime fiction cliches. Tim doesn’t turn into a super hero when confronted with gun-toting bad guys. He doesn’t develop uncanny spy skills. He doesn’t have contacts in high places. He just struggles to cope under extraordinary circumstances.
Linwood Barclay, although a bestselling crime fiction author in Britain, is still a much undiscovered talent in the U.S. This book had me thinking of flipping to the last pages in anticipation of discovering the outcome. I soldiered through and Barclay found a new fan. Too Close to Home and No Time for Goodbye will be my next reads by this author.
The Secret Between Us by Barbara Delinsky
March 26, 2008 — Diane TrinkleHow far would a mother go to protect her daughter? A rainy evening, a beginning driver, and a fatality set the framework for this beautifully written, well thought out story that examines the strengths and weaknesses that can make or break a family.
This book, one of Delinsky’s best, delivers a great reading experience. Written for adults, it won’t dissapoint. Young adults might also take a few lessons from its pages.
Crash Proof
March 20, 2008 — Diane TrinkleCrash Proof, How to Profit from the Coming Economic Collapse, by Peter D. Schiff. Schiff provides an insightful view of his thoughts about our economy’s direction and provides valuable information for protecting your finances. Although this book was published in Febrary of 2007, he predicted the economic downturn and rising gold prices. It is real life information for real life situations and very applicable to this moment. A good book.
The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga
February 7, 2008 — Diane TrinkleThis book, for young adults, has convinced me that I should expand my reading beyond the adult section of the library. It is a great book and left me wanting more from this author.
Fanboy feels he is the high school loser. He has only one good friend and could be labeled a victim in his high school. Goth Girl is the newcomer with an all black wardrobe and issues of her own. They form a bond that enables Fanboy to challenge the bullies and face his challenges, but Goth Girl has troubles of her own.
I did not want this book to end.