We're in the midst of Banned Books Week. Need more info?

Visit here and here to learn about how libraries support your freedom to read.

Check out our banned/challenged classics display here at the library.

Stop by on Thursday October 1st at 6:00 p.m. for The Big Read event. There will be discussions on Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451', self-censorship, and reading banned books. This event is free and refreshments from Cafe Sorpreso will also be on hand.

And, most importantly, get out there and READ!

Still have questions, send them my way or give me a call here at the library.

Hey everyone! The Teen Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday October 27th to discuss 'Impossible' by Nancy Werlin. This group is open to all ages 13-18 and welcomes new members. So stop by, bring a friend, and be prepared for a great time. For more information, give me a call at (207) 764-2571.

Due to the popularity of the Summer Teen & Tween Wii Game Day, I've added a few game days to the calendar.

You can join us on Tuesday October 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a Board Game afternoon. We're keeping it analog with favorites like Chess and Scrabble. This is an all ages event.

Or stop by on Tuesday October 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a Wii Game afternoon. Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, and I'll even bring Wii Sports RESORT! This event is open to all ages 9-18.

For more information, please contact me at (207) 764-2571. See you there!

Hey, everyone. This month's Teen Book Club selection will be Susan Beth Pfeffer's 'Life As We Knew It'. Discussion to be held on Tuesday September 29th at 4:00 p.m. If you're between the ages of 13-18, pick up a copy of the book at the main circulation desk and join us! For more information, please contact me at (207) 764-2571. Thanks!

Hey there. The Tween Book Club will be reading Rick Riordan's 'The Lightning Thief' for September. Meetings will be held on Thursday September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. (to discuss chapters 1-11) and Thursday September 17th at 5:00 p.m. (to discuss the rest of the book). This group is for all ages 9-12 and welcomes new members. Give me a call at (207) 764-2571 for more information. Also, be sure to check out the trailer for 'The Lightning Thief' movie adaptation in the previous post.

There's plenty of books turning into movies this fall and winter. Some notable options:

Where The Wild Things Are - October 16, 2009

Alright, so what's the deal here? The book is, like, 50 pages long...mostly illustrations...and they made a feature-length movie out of it?

Well, YEAH!

Upping the ante is a director credit for Spike Jonze, director of music videos for every band of the 90s worth knowing, skateboard lover, and co-creator of MTV's 'Jackass'. Combining this spirit with Dave Eggers' writing skillz and some Hensonesque creature-works is destined to lead to a magical time. Oh yeah...failed to mention: we're all monsters. Deal.

Read it first: EJ SEN



The Lovely Bones - December 11, 2009

Peter Jackson tackled the entire Lord of the Rings. Taking on Alice Sebold's 'The Lovely Bones' should be easy-peasy, right? Well, we'll have to wait and see. What we can tell from here is that Jackson (who is also producing this month's absolutely TERRIFYING-LOOKING !!!! 'District 9') has a way with the whole emotion+CG effects genre. An insane ensemble cast telling a surreal and tragic tale should earn points come Oscar time.

Listen to it first: FIC SEB



Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - October 23, 2009

Love vampires, but could do without all that lovey-dovey jazz? Need some action...a few morbid laughs...and, if possible, Salma Hayek in a beard would be kind of cool? You'll probably want to check this one out.

Read it first: YA FIC SHA



The Lightning Thief - February 12, 2010

Yeah, yeah, I've heard it, too: "Isn't this just some lame attempt to ride off the momentum of the Harry Potter movies?" Possibly. But stop saying it like it's a bad thing. The Lightning Thief [based on the first book of the quietly...though insanely...popular Percy Jackson & the Olympians series] has enough strength to hold its own, Potter-heads. But, hey, I [sort of] share a name with a goddess, so I'm a little biased.

Read it first: J FIC RIO

We'll be holding a poster contest in celebration of Banned Book Week, which runs September 26-October 3. If you're between the ages of 9-18, create a poster inspired by free speech versus censorship in challenged and banned books for a chance to win great prizes!. Deadline for submissions is Saturday, September 12th at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact me at (207) 764-2571 and click the 'Read Banned Books' icon in the sidebar.