Happy Birthday Whoopi Goldberg!

Today in 1955 Whoopi Goldberg was born! Did you know that aside from being an actress, comedienne, radio disc jockey, producer, singer-songwriter, talk show host, and Broadway star she is also an author? Yes she writes children's fiction and non-fiction books and adult biographies.  Come on in and pick up one of these books. You're sure to get a few laughs in the adventures of the ballerinas and learning a little about manners.

Children's books

Sugar Plum Ballerinas     Perfectly Prima     Toeshoe Trouble     Terrible Terrel     Sugar Plums to the Rescue!

Whoopi's Big Book of Manners

Adult books

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Who’s Number One

 Could it be you or is it John Grisham? “Number One” seems to be the magic number for all great happenings. Did you realize this goes on, even in the wonderful world of books?  According to New York Times, the number one best seller in Print and E-book is “The Racketeer” by author John Grisham. If you haven’t read it you can get it through our catalog. If it is not available now you can place it on hold and have it sent here. When it is ready you will be notified to come and pick it up here or at any of our other libraries you may have chosen.  Good Reading!

Dragons Love Reading 398.2

398.2 Dragon DisplayLook for 398.2
A chant by Judy Freeman, 1983

If you want a good story, let me tell you what to do-
Look for 398.2!
Prince in hot water, trouble with a witch's brew-
Look for 398.2!
Fierce and fire-breathing dragons, shiny scales of green and blue-
Look for 398.2!
Ogres, leprechauns, and goblins all are waiting just for you-
Look for 398.2!
Find a tale from every country, Australia to Peru-
Look for 398.2!
That's all you've got to do.

Come in and check one out for you.

Art From Panama

The Panamanian children's art exhibit is currently on display.  If you have time, stop by the book drop windows and take a moment to look at the colorful landscapes, still life, portraits, and other artistic works.  Don't forget, on November 17th at 2:00 pm, we will have a very special guest here to discuss Panamanian culture.  There will also be coloring pages and other activities available at the end of the program.  See you there!

Happy Anniversary Sesame Street!

We all know what comes with the month of November. Leaves changing color, pumpkin patches, and of course the most obvious, Thanksgiving. Do you want to know something else that comes with November? Sesame Street of course! Sesame Street made their debut on November 10, 1969. This year they will be celebrating 43 years of fun and learning.  If you love Sesame Street as much as I do then you will love browsing our collection of Sesame Street memorabilia. You can request dvd's, books, music, and audio books with some of Sesame Streets most beloved characters and stories. Here are a few to get you started:

ABC and 123 : a Sesame Street Treasury of Words and Numbers

Bert and Ernie's Greatest Hits 

Big Bird says: A Game to Read and Play

Agrupa y Aprende : Encuentra las Figuras Que Van Juntas!

Sesame Street. 40 Years of Sunny Days

Sesame Street Playground 

Play with me Sesame. Let's Play Games 

 

Also, below is a link for all you Sesame Street lovers. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ZHPJT2Kp4