Following the success of Horton Hears a Who, another movie based on a children's book comes out this Friday, April 4 -- Nim's Island. Based on a book by Australian author Wendy Orr, the story follows the adventures of a young girl, Nim, and a timid author as they try to save Nim's father and her island. Check out the movie website for more information, games and downloads. And Nim's Island just happens to be this month's book for the Mother/Daughter Book Club, which meets on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 pm for girls in grades 4-6 and their moms. They'll discuss the book and make plans to see the movie.

Help make the first ever RVC Library CD by telling us the title of your favorite book and what you think the theme song of that book should be. Come into the library and fill out your picks on the RVC Library iPod (located in the Teen section) or submit them in the comments section here on the blog. Then be a part of the Summer Reading Club this summer and receive your own copy of the CD.

**Don't forget to join members of T.A.G. on Tuesday, April 1st, for our card making craft. Come down from 5-7pm and help cheer up our elderly neighbors by making cards. If you need volunteer hours or just wanna have some fun, join us!**

If you are a book club member, did you know:

Many book clubs rely on recommendations from other book clubs for their book selections.

The book club population has increased 25% in the last 5 years, rising from 4.6 million to 5.2 million adults.

The average book club member reads 36 books per year. Only 12 of those are book club selections. (The average American reads 5 books per year.)

Check out Book Movement to see what other clubs are reading and what books they recommend.

Some of us here are really smitten with Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. If you're into: music, late night adventures, sarcarsm, concerts and New York City, then check it out. And while your at it, check out MTV.com for interviews with Michael Cera (Juno, Arrested Development) and Kat Dennings who both star in the upcoming movie, as they discuss their crazy night filming the movie.

http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1576514&vid=195675

If your choice of a great read is action/adventure, thriller or suspense novels, have we got a website for you! Check out the International Thriller Writers site for 'hot off the press' books, guaranteed page turners and much, much more.

This Thursday, March 20 is Sweater Day in honor of what would have been Mister Rogers' 80th birthday. Sweater Day originated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as part of the city's 250th anniversary celebration and the first-ever "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Days March 15 - 20. Check out the video made by David "Speedy Deliveryman" Newell to find out more about Sweater Day. Take off that blazer and those dress shoes, put on your favorite sweater and sneakers and have a beautiful day in your neighborhood.

There's still time to snag a copy of The Miner's Daughter by Gretchen Laskas and read it before the next Mother Daughter Book Club Monday, March 17 @ 7:30.

See ya Sunday @ Plugged/Unplugged!

No, it's not what you're thinking. March is 'for Dummies' month and we invite you to check out the varied collection of 'dummies' books here at the library. For Dummies books use a lighthearted, down-to-earth approach with cartoons and humorous icons to dispel fears and inspire confidence about any subject with which you are not familiar. These books are lighthearted but certainly not lightweight. Titles new to our collection include Job Interviews for Dummies, Solar Power Your Home for Dummies, Arthritis for Dummies (Large Type), Negotiating for Dummies and many, many more. Don't be a dummy and buy the book when you can borrow it for free.

Join us for a marathon of both High School Musical movies rescheduled for March 24 from 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Originally scheduled for February 22, this movie marathon was snowed out. In between the movies we will have an easy craft project for everyone to make.

The real guitar heroes will be playing here! Come down to the Library Sunday, March 16 @ 1:30 and rock out with Cass Dillon, Common Misconception, Perilous, Three By Five and Wilbur. Bring your friends!

**Help support INN by bringing non-perishable food with you**

Wilbur
(photo credit Ryan Gill)

This event is being hosted by TAG.

Looking for the "best" book in the genre you love? The following is a list chosen by librarians (from a division of the American Library Association) who specialize in readers' advisory as the best of each of the eight genre categories. Read one and see if you agree.

Adrenaline (a.k.a. thrillers, suspense and action/adventure)
The Second Objective by Mark Frost
In an attempt to regain the upper hand for Germany in the fall of 1944, commando Otto Skorzeny plots to have 2,000 English-speaking soldiers infiltrate Allied lines, while a smaller band of commandos embark on a more sinister mission.

Fantasy
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
A hero named Kvothe, now living under an assumed name as the humble proprietor of an inn, recounts his transformation from a magically gifted young man into the most notorious wizard, musician, thief, and assassin in his world.

Historical Fiction
The Religion by Tim Willocks
A French countess enlists the aid of a German sword-for-hire when she travels from her home to Malta in search of the boy she gave up at birth twelve years ago, but they arrive just as the city is invaded by the Turks.

Horror
The Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (Stephen Kings' son)
Hnscrupulous metal band musician Judas Coyne is unable to resist purchasing a ghost over the Internet, which turns out to be the vengeful spirit of his late girlfriend's stepfather.

Mystery
Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin
Sent to medieval Cambridge in order to exonerate a group of Jewish prisoners with financial ties to King Henry I, University of Salerno medical examiner Adelia and a group of companions struggle to avoid being accused of witchcraft and discover that the killer may be a former crusader.

Romance
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth
Taking to the road between seasons, attractive Chicago Stars quarterback Dean Robillard meets the beautiful and infuriating Blue under unusual circumstances and draws on his competitive skills to overcome her wariness of relationships.

Science Fiction
In War Times by Kathleen Ann Goonan
In an alternate-universe depiction of World War II, a man enlists for the military after his brother is killed at Pearl Harbor and receives plans for a mysterious device from one of his instructors that he spends the war constructing, with unexpected and bizarre results.

Women's Fiction
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
A successful caterer, Claire has always remained tied to the legacy of the Waverly family, until her peaceful life is transformed by Tyler Hughes, an art teacher and new next-door neighbor, and by the return of her prodigal sister,

On March 14 the movie Horton Hears a Who opens in theaters. Based on a Dr. Seuss book, the film stars the voices of Jim Carrey as Horton and Steve Carrell as the mayor of Whoville. It looks like a winner and there is already a cool website to go with the film. One of the things you can do on the website is adopt a Who. You get to pick a boy or a girl, give him or her a name and then dress and feed your little Who. My Who is named Jenny and she has pigtails. You even get a Whoville Adoption Certificate to print out.

Join us for a book discussion. We will be reading the Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan March 12th @ 7pm.