The Centre Blog

goodreads- a free website for book lovers

2008-08-20T14:00:00Z

Have you ever wanted a better way to: *see what your friends are reading? *keep track of what you've read and what you'd like to read? *get great book recommendations from people you know? I want to thank Erin, our YA librarian, for telling me about this website that she feels is very useful. Goodreads is a free website for book lovers. Imagine it as a large library that you can wander through and see everyone's bookshelves, their reviews, and their ratings. You can also post your own reviews and catalog what you have read, are currently reading and plan to read in the future. Don’t stop there – join a discussion group, start a book club, contact an author and even post your own writing.

Why Not Join a Book Discussion Group?

2008-08-19T16:47:58Z

With summer rapidly drawing to a close, consider joining the Evening Books Discussion Group led by Edna Ritzenberg! The next meeting of this lively group of readers is scheduled for September 10 at 7:30 pm. The book slated for discussion is Chris Bohjalian's The Double Bind. A thrilling read with references to (and including characters from) The Great Gatsby , The Double Bind tells the haunting tale of one young woman's obssession with uncovering a dark secret! Bohjahlian's well-crafted work is sure to inspire a spirited discussion, and become one of your fall favorites!

Summer Memories

2008-08-18T19:30:40Z

From Strummin' and Drummin' with Chris and Matt Marshak back in June to Bugs as Pets with Eric Powers and the SRO crowd at Mr. Ray - this has been a very busy summer in the children's department! We're glad so many families decided to spend their "staycations" with us at the library. Take a look back some of the fun ways we celebrated "Catch the Reading Bug" in our photo gallery.

New Star Wars movie!

2008-08-15T19:05:29Z

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a 2008 CGI animated science fiction film. Get ready to go back in time to discover the untold tales of the clone wars.

YouTube Library Video

2008-08-15T11:14:51Z

Recently I came across this video on YouTube. These teens created a really cool video to promote their library. It would be great to do the same thing for the RVC Library (only ours would be even better). If you are interested in helping to create a video for the Library. Email me @ egleason@rvcpl.org

Books into Movies ...Coming this Fall

2008-08-13T14:00:00Z

The summer blockbuster season is just about over so it's time to look forward to Fall movies. The following are movies based on novels premiering this September/October. Why not read the book (click title to reserve) and make a decision which was better, book or movie. I've rarely seen a movie that was better than, or as good as, the book -- The Cider House Rules the only exception in my humble opinion. September 26 - Choke by Chuck Palahniuk Starring: Sam Rockwell & Angelica Huston September 26 - Miracle at St. Anna by James McBride Directed by Spike Lee Starring: Derek Luke, Michael Ealy, Laz Alonso, John Leguizamo, Joseph Gordon Levitt and James Gandolfini view trailer October 3 - Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan Starring: Michael Cera & Kat Dennings view trailer October 3 - What Just Happened by Art Linson Starting: Robert DeNiro, Sean Penn, Bruce Willis, Catherine Keener, Stanley Tucci, Robin Wright Penn, John Turturro, etc. What a cast!! view trailer October 17 - The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Starring: Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson view trailer

Come on Down

2008-08-12T19:25:49Z

It's the last week of the Summer Reading Program so it's time to come down to library and pick up your reading records and your last prizes. We'll have everything available at the final show, Erik's Reptile Edventures, in case you plan to attend.

One World One Dream

2008-08-07T16:39:26Z

We already caught the Reading Bug this summer and now we've caught Olympics Fever! Come in and check out our Medal Count. We will be keeping tabs on the medal standings of the top four medal winning countries from the last summer Olympics: the United States, Russia, China and Australia. I can't wait to see if swimmer Michael Phelps wins medals in all eight events he's competing in. Also, East Meadow Public Library is hosting a blog written by an NBC staffer who is in Beijing. Check it out and send in your own questions.

Books to take to away with you

2008-08-06T14:00:00Z

Take Alexandre Dumas to Paris with you, read Elizabeth Bishop while in the Hamptons, pack Michael Dibdin for your trip to Ireland - wherever you are going on vacation this year, writers (Julian Barnes, Dave Eggers, Colm Toibin, etc. ) recommend these perfect literary travelling companions.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

2008-08-01T11:43:27Z

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 hits theatres on August 6. Based on the books by Ann Brashares, the movie stars Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, Blake Lively and Alexis Bledel. If you haven't read the series check out the books: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants The Second Summer of the Sisterhood Girls In Pants Forever In Blue For more on the movie click here

The Romantic Novels of Summer

2008-07-30T14:00:00Z

I just read an interesting article in the New York Times regarding the new generation of chick-lit and the huge role brand name fashion now plays in these novels. Check it out, Truman Capote would be totally amazed at what his novella, Breakfast at Tiffany's, has wrought.

The Final Countdown!

2008-07-25T11:00:33Z

MySpace Countdowns On Saturday August 2 @ 12 midnight the 4th and final book of the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn, will be available in stores. To celebrate the event many book stores will be hosting parties. The Barnes and Noble in Carle Place will have a party beginning at 10 pm. For more info click here. If you don't mind the drive, check out Book Revue, a great independent book store in Huntington. They'll be open at midnight as well. More info here http://www.bookrevue.com/events.html Check out Stephenie Meyer's website over the next week for some daily updates and info about the book here http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/

Snow Crash coming soon!

2008-07-24T14:30:25Z

This is a cyberpunk novel about Snow Crash. Snow Crash is a dangerous new drug which is both a computer virus capable of infecting the brains of unwary hackers in the virtual world and a mind-altering virus in reality. The hero's name is Hiro Protagonist and he uses his computer hacking, and sword fighting skills to uncover the mystery of Snow Crash.

More summer poolside/beach reads..

2008-07-23T14:00:00Z

If you are always on the look-out for new, interesting and/or quirky pool or beach reads, then check out these suggestions from New York Magazine. There should be something for everyone's taste on this varied list of new titles for Summer '08.

All-Star Books

2008-07-16T14:33:13Z

How about that All-Star Game? I fell asleep during extra innings, but what a send-off for Yankee Stadium. So now that it's over come check out some of our cool baseball books. Two of my favorites are How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball by David Shannon and Across the Alley by Rich Michelson.