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Looking for things to do that are free AND entertaining in these trying economic times? The last in the Great Writers, Great Readings series at Hofstra University takes place tomorrow at 11:00 a.m featuring playwright Sarah Ruhl. For more information on this event, check out the Hofstra website.
Last week we attended a lecture by Leighton Coleman III, who helped bring the book, Polar the Titanic Bear to the world. It was written by his ancestor, Daisy Spedden in 1913 as gift to her son Douglas. It chronicles the story of Douglas and his stuffed bear, Polar, who both survived the sinking of the Titanic. Polar was part of the wave of the first stuffed toys made by the Steiff company and was bought for $80 at the time, which would be about $800 today. Originally published in 1994, the book is gaining attention again as the 100th anniversary of the Titanic tragedy will be marked in 2012. To see some amazing pictures from the Edwardian era and learn the fascinating story behind the publication of this book check out www.polarthetitanicbear.com.
The World of Warcraft is currently the world's largest MMORPG in terms of online subscribers. This has made it into the Guinness World Record for the most popular MMORPG.World of Warcraft has 11.5 million monthly subscribers. So what is the deal with the game? Are 11 million people crazy? What is the horde and the alliance? What's going on with this game?
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the New York Public Library's Stuff for the Teen Age. This list contains the best books, music, movies and video games for teens so take a peek. The videos made by teens to promote their favs are entertaining too. I think the RVC Library might have to borrow this idea...comment with your favorite stuff for '09.
Wondering when some of your favorite authors have new books coming out? The following are sure to become best sellers so put a reserve on one now and you can be among the first to get a copy after its release.
April 2009
David Baldacci ~ First Family ~ Suspense
Carol Higgins Clark ~ Cursed ~ Mystery
Mary Higgins Clark ~ Just Take My Heart ~ Mystery
Diane Mott Davidson ~ Fatally Flaky ~ Mystery
Lisa Jackson ~ Malice ~ Suspense
Iris Johansen - Deadlock ~ Suspense
Alexander McCall Smith ~ Tea Time for the Traditionally Built ~ Mystery
James Patterson ~ The 8th Confession~ Suspense
Amanda Quick ~ The Perfect Poison ~ Suspense
Lisa Scottoline ~ Look Again ~ Suspense
Stuart Woods ~ Loitering With Intent ~ Mystery
The Bacon Family (Dan, Beth, Arthur and Henry) decided to travel to all 50 states in 50 weeks starting in June 2008. They chronicle their trip on their website with pictures and lots of fun facts about each state. There's a couple of blogs attached to the site, one by the parents and one by the two sons. Besides the awesome trip they are on, brothers Arthur and Henry wrote a book called, I Hate Reading: How to Get Through 20 Minutes of Reading a Day Without Really Reading, a funny look at required reading.
I know I've talked about this book several times on this blog (can you tell I loved it?) but it was just announced that the film rights to Hunger Games were bought. I'm really excited to see how it turns out. For more info click here .
I wonder who will play Katniss and Peeta...
In other news, see this boring t-shirt above? If you are artistic join our Library t-shirt contest and turn our summer volunteer shirt into a work of art. Your design could be chosen to be printed on the t-shirts worn by our volunteers this summer. For more info stop by the Library.
In honor of St.Patrick's week, we recommend honoring your Irish heritage by checking out these Irish Book Award winning novels.
Not on the list, but highly recommended (it was one of my favorite books of 2008), is Sebastian Barry's Man Booker award nominated The Secret Scripture.
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!
She's finally come to Rockville Centre Public Library. Just in time because I was getting hungry for a supernatural adventure.....Thank you, Mercy!
Author James Patteron has a great website about encouraging kids to read. There are booklists by age, author interviews, and more!
In search of kindred spirits if you are an ardent book lover? Check out these novels on the BookBrowse website for a selection of exceptional books about books and book lovers - both fiction and non-fiction.
Here's the deal....if you're a fan boy then its a great movie but if not, dont bother to go to the movie theater wait for the dvd. The movie is too long and feels dated because it takes place in the eighties. Overall a good adaptation of the graphic novel but not a date movie!
A movie version of the popular Beverly Cleary book, Beezus and Ramona, is in the works and the word is that it will star everyone's favorite "Wizard of Waverly Place" and Nick Jonas G.F. - Selena Gomez!
Ever wonder how book covers are chosen? Or if authors have any input into or even like the covers of their books? Check out Melissa Walker's blog. Melissa, the author of the Violet books, updates frequently with interviews with authors and their "cover stories." Don't forget to sign up for Win It Wednesday to win copies of great books.
It's that time of year again - the 5th Annual Essay and Art Contest sponsored by the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the Nassau County Library Association. Submit an essay answering the question What does the Freedom to Read mean to you? and if you are a winner in your age group (8 to 12 years, 13-17 or 18+), you receive a generous Barnes & Noble gift card and an invitation to a reception at the Carle Place B&N in April. They are also looking for an original design or picture this year to be used as a logo for the Intellectual Freedom Committee.
Click here for the full details and registration form.
We've had winners from the RVC library the past few years and would love to continue our winning streak. Good luck everybody!
A new animated film has just be released direct to dvd starring Keri Russel as Wonder Woman.
Does this mean we are going to see a live action film with Wonder Woman in 2011....One can only hope.
March 2 is Dr. Seuss's birthday, so celebrate and read one of his great books! Target is having a storytime at all its stores at 1 pm on Sunday, March 1. Also, check out the National Education Association website for information on Read Across America which always coincides with Dr. Seuss's birthday.
