New Moon Trailer
Here it is:
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON trailer in HD
Thoughts? Comment below.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Taming of the Shrew
Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Comic confrontation between the sexes.
Movie:
Ten Things I Hate About You
TV Show:
10 Things I Hate About You
New books every week
If you are a loyal visitor to Read.Watch.Listen. you know that on every Tuesday, Faythe posts the new books, movies, CDs, and video games that are released that day. That feature, Join the Queue, shows you brand new stuff that we've ordered, but may or may not be ready to go home with you. That's why it's a good idea to join the queue--so when it is ready, you'll be first in line.
On Thursdays, I post all of the books we've actually received that week and are ready to be checked out by all of you. You can scroll through the book covers and click on one that looks interesting to learn more and have it sent to your local library. All you have to do is look for the slide show that looks like the one on the left...but (here's the tricky part) it's actually located in the right-hand column of the website, just below the poll.
Among the new books this week:
Royal Blood by Ellen Schreiber
The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks
Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
Swoon by Nina Malkin
Boys that Bite by Mari Mancusi
Zombie-Loan, volume 4 by Peach-Pit
Oh and if it seems like there are a lot of books about vampires, ghosts, and zombies, that's because there are. But there's also other stuff: light summer reads like Lovestruck Summer,Summer Girls and Sleepaway Girls; books about princesses like Once a Princess and The Reluctant Heiress; and the weird-but-intriguing Jack's Tumor. And more! And it's updated every Thursday, so if you don't see something you want this week be sure to check back next week.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Messed Up
Messed Up by Janet Nichols Lynch
RD is repeating the eighth grade but since he's already almost sixteen he's not even worried about passing his classes--he knows they are going to have to let him move on to high school, no matter what happens this year. His grandma left him with her boyfriend Earl when she met a new man. Earl's okay though, he doesn't really ride on RD about much and so life is looking pretty good. Mostly RD is excited about having a kicked back year with his homies but suddenly everything changes. Earl's health fails. Now RD's new goal in life, okay probably the first goal he's ever had period, is figuring out how to stay out of foster care.
Set in our own Central Valley, RD's story of sadness, hunger, violence and growth will stay with you long after you read the last page. I couldn't put this book down and I'd like to know if the same is true for you so please give it a try and then complete this form afterwards.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Push
Precious Jones, 16 years old and pregnant by her father with her second child, meets a determined and highly radical teacher who takes her on a journey of transformation and redemption.
Movie
In theaters November 6, 2009.
Join the Queue
Every Tuesday new books, CDs, and DVDs are released into the world. Instead of buying them, check them out at your library!
Here are some of the May 26, 2009 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!
Books:
Peril on the Sea by Michael Cadnum
Hunger (a Gone Novel) by Michael Grant
Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
One Lonely Degree by C.K. Kelly Martin
Castration Celebration by Jake Wizner
CDs:
The High End of Low - Marilyn Manson
Amanda Leigh - Mandy Moore
DVDs:
Graphic Novels:
Released May 27, 2009
Teru Teru X Shonen Vol. 5 by Shigeru Takao
Video Games:
Infamous (PS3 only)
Up! (360)
DS
PS2
PS3
Wii
Monday, May 25, 2009
What's On Tap
Here is what's happening at your library this week:
Monday, May 25:
ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED
Wednesday, May 27:
Name that Tune - Music Trivia @ Sunnyside, 6-8pm
Thursday, May 28:
Hooks and Needles Knit and Crochet @ Auberry, 1-3pm
Friday, May 29:
Go and Chess @ Politi, 3-4pm
Pizza Taste Test @ Fowler, 3:30-5.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Join The Queue
Every Tuesday new books, CDs, and DVDs are released into the world. Instead of buying them, check them out at your library!
Here are some of the May 19, 2009 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!
Books:
Vampire Kisses 6: Royal Blood by Ellen Schreiber
After the Moment by Garret Freyman-Weyr
CDs:
Abnormally Attracted to Sin - Tori Amos
Greatest Hits II - Kenny Chesney
Isolated Incident - Dane Cook
Relapse - Eminem
DVDs:
My Bloody Valentine
Graphic Novels:
Released May 20, 2009
Case Closed, Vol 29 by Gosho Aoyama
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 18 by Hiromu Arakawa
When They Cry, Vol. 3 by Ryukishi07
Kekkaishi, Vol. 17 by Yellow Tanabe
Monday, May 18, 2009
What's On Tap
Here is a list of what is going on at your libraries.
Monday, May 18:
Basic Excel @ Woodward Park, 9-11am
Movie Mondays @ Sanger, 3:30-5:30pm
Tuesday, May 19:
Summer Volunteer Training @ Auberry, 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, May 20:
Games & Fun @ Sanger, 1-5pm
Teen Book Club @ Sunnyside, 4-5:30pm
Wii Gaming for Teens @ Kingsburg, 4-5pm
Open Mic/Poetry @ Central, 7-8:30pm
Thursday, May 21:
Hooks and Needles Kit and Crochet @ Auberry, 1-3pm
Pinedale Teen Council @ Pinedale, 3:30-5pm
Summer Volunteer Training @ Auberry, 5:30-6:30pm
Teen Video Game Hour @ Woodward Park, 5:30-6:30pm
Connect with the Classics @ Woodward Park, 7-8pm
Friday, May 22:
Go and Chess @ Politi, 3-4pm
Saturday, May 23:
Gaming Implosion @ Sunnyside, ALL DAY (10-5)
Friday, May 15, 2009
Sunnyside's Game Implosion
Game Implosion10:00 Uber Uno, YGO Regular and Brawl
12:30 Soul Calibur 4, YGO-Tag Duel, GH3 (Wii)
3:30 Battle of the Bands (Rockband 2 on PS3), YGO-Trad'l Format, Boxing (Wii)
For Rules of Play and details on the gift card prizes visit tinyurl.com/FCPLfun. If you have further questions call Lisa at 255-6594.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Mixed Tape Club
I loved Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, but Nick's not the only one making great playlists. Nope. People have been making mixed tapes, or CDs, or iTunes playlists all along. In fact, you've probably made your own awesome mixes. The only thing more fun than making a mix is sharing it with friends, and listening to the ones they've made.
Enter my friend Brian. A few months ago he proposed to a group of us that we start a Mixed Tape Club (we are old and therefore grew up making mixed tapes; the name is an homage to that but in fact we use current technology). Each person made a mix, burned it to CDs, and distributed one to each person in the group. In the end each person had everyone else's mix, and an introduction to their musical tastes. Some of the artists on these mixes (and yes, you can check them out for FREE at your library--just click the link to reserve) include:
Amadou & Mariam
The Bird and the Bee
The Black Keys
Brandi Carlile
Neko Case
Cat Power
Gomez
Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins
Josh Ritter
The Weepies
Check these artists out. If you like, you can thank the Librarians' Mixed Tape Club. If you don't...make your own. And give copies to your friends! And send a copy to me! Seriously though, what artists would you put on a mix? Who's your fave? Let us know. You might just see it appear on one of our next MTC mixes.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Reviews
I got 40 more reviews from you all! Fantastic!
Woodward Park Teens:
Briana had 10
Catherine had 7
Lynna had 4
Tina R. had 3
KK09 had 2
Matt G. had 2
Henry L. had 1
Clovis Teens:
GothicLolitaMaiden had 5
Fig Garden Teens:
Annabelle L. had 2
Mosqueda Teens:
Pamela B. had 1
And some from people who didn't claim a librarian:
Lizzie had 1
Mel had 1
Shaki (from the UK) had 1
For those of you not claiming a librarian or have a library you go to, you can still get volunteer hours for your reviews (1 review=1 hour). You can put my name (Faythe) or You, in the "tell us their name" section, since all the reviews come to me as it is. This might be useful to you once we launch the Summer Reading Program.
As always, do you agree with them? Think they are off base? Let them know! Or send in your own review.
If you review a book that is not in our catalog, send us a suggestion and we'll do our best.
Remember, some librarians will give you some volunteer hours in exchange for a review, you just gotta ask 'em!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ruby Unscripted
Ruby Unscripted by Cindy Martinusen-Coloma
When Ruby and her family move to Marin County, California, leaving her older brother back home with her father and stepmother, she feels lost in the midst of what she feels is culture shock.
Join the Queue
Every Tuesday new books, CDs, and DVDs are released into the world. Instead of buying them, check them out at your library!
Here are some of the May 12, 2009 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!
Books:
Blade: Playing Dead by Tim Bowler
Waiting for You by Susane Colasanti
Death by Denim by Linda GerberBad to the Bones (A Nannies Novel) by Melody Mayer
Breathless by Lurlene McDaniel
Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams
Super Stock Rookie by Will Weaver
CDs:
21st Century Breakdown - Green Day
DVDs:
Taken
Two and a Half Men - Season 5
Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans
Graphic Novels:
Released May 13, 2009
Future Diary, Vol. 1 by Sakae Esuno
