It seems like Comic Con is getting to be mainstream....nerds now have market power.

inception is getting such coverage and good reviews........is it possible that a science/fiction movie can be that good...well i do know there are many A-listers in the film so it could be a sign.

Wednesday, July 28 kids in grades 4-6 can watch Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. After a long, hot day it will be a great way to cool off.

And on Saturday, August 7 watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

There are some exciting programs happening this week that you may not know about.
Tuesday: Incredible Edibles for grades 4 and 5 @ 4 pm - We're making beach cupcakes, yum!
Wednesday: Evening Mother Goose for ages 15-35 months @ 7 pm - Our popular daytime program, now offered at night so working parents can join the fun.
Thursday: Knitting for grades 4-6 @ 7 pm - Ever wanted to make your own scarf? Here's your chance!
Friday: Imagination Station for all ages 2:30-4:30 pm - Drop-in during this two-hour period for a fun craft, this week color your own rubber ducky. No sign up necessary.

Summertime and spending time with family seem to go hand-in-hand. If you are interested in reading about families with some big time issues, check out these newly released books.

Might make you really grateful for your own family ...

Eight years after the highly successful novel (but less successful movie) The Nanny Diaries, the nanny novel is back!! Not only is there a sequel, Nanny Returns, but three new books are showcasing complex and flawed nannies whose own personal stories intersect with larger questions about race, class, immigration and parenthood. Bad Marie, Minding Ben (due out next year) and My Hollywood are the newest entries in the nanny genre.

Warning - I'd be very careful when hiring an au pair after reading these ...

Director Robert Rodriguez's attempt to revive the predator franchise.......Adrian Brody as the lead soldier.....???? come on really!!??

Tired of all things vampire? Here are five freaky summer reads featuring zombies, gods, monsters, aliens, mutants, giant squid - you get the picture. NOT your traditional reads but a whole lot of fun.

Ever think, too many books, so little time? If you are like most of us, deciding which of the popular summer bestsellers to read is daunting. National Public Radio took some of the guesswork out of it by developing a list of 5 must-reads this summer. I recently read Tom Rachman's The Imperfectionists and recommend it highly.

Happy Reading!

Wonder Woman has a new costume...but the fanboys are freaking out. My point is, why not update a costume originally created in the forties..come on fanboy/girls lets have some fun.

Sometimes a G rating for a movie just doesn't tell you enough. So Common Sense Media offers age related ratings that include information about educational value, "sexy stuff," violence and scariness, and five other topics. Not only do they review and rate movies, but also books, video games, mobile apps, websites, TV and music. Recently they rated Toy Story 3 for ages 5 and up, because it's a bit scarier then the first two movies.

We love Mo Willems around these parts, and we're very excited that we got a sneak peak of the latest and last Knuffle Bunny book coming out in September. Did you know he also has a new series for very young children called Cat the Cat? These cute books emphasize animal sounds and repetition (the title is a giveaway). Check out the new webpage for the series with lots of fun activities. And don't forget to spot the pigeon, who makes an appearance in all Mo's books.