Childrens

Have Book - And They Turned it Into a Movie: Amazing Read Challenge Week 3

Submitted by Mallorie Colvin on Mon, 06/17/2013 - 11:06am

amazing read graphicThis week on the Amazing Read we challenge you to read a book that has been (or will be) turned into a movie!  For bonus points (not that we're keeping track) you could also watch the movie.  I always like to compare the two and see what they decided to change and which one I like better.  Spoiler alert: the book is (almost) always better.  I watched Warm Bodies, a zombie rom-com, over the weekend and I'm looking forward to reading the book this week.  We’d love to hear what you’re reading, so consider sharing with us through your Summer Reading Program log, by commenting on this post, or on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.

In addition to the suggestions below, be sure to check out our Pinterest board: "Before They Were Movies."  Are we missing any of your favorites?

Balloon Sculpture @ Your Library

Submitted by Victor S. on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 5:08pm

Have you ever thought about how to make figures using balloons?  If you would like to find out, please attend our "Balloon Basics" program next Wednesday, June 19, at 2:00 pm in the meeting room here at the Fairbanks Branch Library.  Ms. Sabrina will show how to use balloons to sculpt figures and make a balloon figure for you.  This program is part of our Summer Reading Program here at the library.  See you then! 

Road to Reading

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 4:37pm

Early readers are specifically formatted to assist children with their understanding of the written word. Unfortunately, as a collective whole, publishers do not have a universal system for leveling books.

Have Book – Will Travel to a Place You Want to Visit: Amazing Read Challenge Week 2

Submitted by Mer L. on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:01am

amazing read graphicThis week on the Amazing Read challenge we have the chance to read about a place we want to visit.  You could, for example, pick up a travel guide for a place you plan to visit, grab a cookbook featuring regional dishes, read a fiction or non-fiction title with an interesting setting, or follow your favorite blogger who lives in a cool place (I’m partial to an interior design blogger who lives in London).   For me I like to learn as much about the journey as the destination, so below I’ve listed a few titles for readers of all ages that feature interesting settings but which also focus on journeys.  This week I’ll be reading

Summer Reading Club !

Submitted by Charity James on Tue, 06/04/2013 - 3:40pm

It's time to sign up for the Summer Reading Club!

Sign up and log in whatever you read throughout the summer. When you read 10 books or 500 minutes, come to the library to get a free book and certificate. Remember you can read downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. So, wherever you are in the this summer - if you can get an internet connection, you can find something to read and log in to your summer reading club.

Where will reading take you this summer?

Oh, the Places You Will Go, When You Open a Book!

Submitted by Christine Turner on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 2:11pm

Have you ever wanted to  travel back in time?  Do you day dream of faraway places and wonder what it would be like? Just grab a book. Here are a few that I think you will enjoy.

Llama Llama and His Mama

Submitted by Christina Thompson on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 5:18pm

llama llama home with mamaMother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 12th. There are so many wonderful picture books that depict a mother and child relationship.  Some of my favorite books about that special bond are the Llama Llama series by Anna Dewdney.  Little Llama Llama is just like any other kid.  Sometimes he gets scared at night, or throws a tantrum at the store, or he just doesn’t feel very well.   Lucky for him, he always has his Mama around to love him no matter what.  Toddlers and preschoolers love these books and they are perfect for reading at night while cuddling with your own little llamas.

R.I.P. E.L. Konisgburg

Submitted by Charity James on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 5:27pm

 E.L. (Elaine Lobl) Konigsburg, author of the children's classic book From the Mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler, died April 19, 2013. She was 83 years old.

Be First in Line

Submitted by Christine Turner on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 4:30pm

Here are a few books that will be on the shelves soon but they are not there yet. Grab your chance to be one of the first people to read these funny tales by placing a request on them today.

Tea Rex  by Molly Idle

Playing host to an unusual guest Cordelia tries her best to make sure her tea party is a smashing success. But no matter how closely Cordelia follows hosting etiquette, her prehistoric friend plays by his own rules.

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