All of the Glendale Libraries will be closed to celebrate the New Year's Holiday starting December 31 at 5 p.m. through January 3, 2010. On Monday, January 4, regular hours will be in effect.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
MAYTE AND THE BOGEYMAN/MAYTE Y EL CUCO

Mayte and Pepito are convinced that Don Aparicio, the grumpy ice cream seller, is really the bogeyman. Don Aparicio constantly complaints about badly behaved children who need to be taught a lesson. Mayte comes to believe that he is the Bogeyman (el Cuco) who kidnaps bad children and eats them or sells them at the market.
One day, Mayte and Pepito spy Don Aparicio carrying a bag with something strange inside. They follow him to the marketplace in hopes to rescuing the victim.
Beautifully illustrated in English and Spanish.
For readers Grades 1-2, ages 6-7.
Beautifully illustrated in English and Spanish.
For readers Grades 1-2, ages 6-7.
Written by Ada Gonzalez, illustrated by Christina Rodriguez.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
All of the Glendale Libraries will be closed for the Christmas holiday from December 24 through December 27. They will reopen on Monday December 28 at the regular times. Best wishes for the season.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
CAN YOU BE AN ECO WARRIOR?

Julian and his friends set in a motion a plan that will take care of two things at once: to actually have a fun summer vacation and to see these redwoods that his uncle's company is trying to cut down and sell for a huge profit.
Set in Northern California, five kids set out to save a grove of almost extinct trees taller than the Statue of Liberty and older than the United States. Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French is a great story about kids who act on what they believe in even if the ending is a bit unrealistic. But that's why this is fiction. Great for readers 6th-8th grades.
Monday, December 21, 2009
WHAT DOES SEVENTH GRADE LOOK LIKE?

Labels:
4th grade,
5th grade,
6th grade,
7th grade,
8th grade,
boys and girls,
crushes,
family,
friendship,
funny,
girls,
love,
romance,
self discovery
Friday, December 18, 2009
Charro Claus and the Tejas Kid

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ARE YOU AFRAID YET?

2. When we get scared, our brain orders the release of adrenaline and a flood of other hormones into the bloodstream. Instantly, the body is ready to fight or flee.
3. A pumping heart has enough pressure to blast blood 30 feet into the air.
4. The ancient Egyptians were able to pull their brains out of their noses.
5. Black cats are actually good luck instead of bad (there is a scientific explanations as well)
Guess what? All of the above is true, now you need to read the book to find out the who’s and the how’s of this scary, mysteries book that has great illustrations as well as few cartoons to show us the seemingly impossible.
ARE YOU AFRAID YET? THE SCIENNCE BEHIND SACRY STUFF is written by STEPHEN JAMES O’MEARA and the illustrations are by JEREMY KAPOSY.
For grades 4th and older.
Monday, December 14, 2009
KIDNAPPING AND CLASSICAL MUSIC?

A second mystery adventure has the two friends off to Scotland for the Edinburg Music Festival. Just as they are befriending this amazing pianist, Seneca, she's kidnapped and held for a million dollar ransom. Kari and Lucas are determined to rescue her themselves, because, really, what adult would believe them, especially the ones they suspect are involved in Seneca's kidnapping.
Labels:
adventure,
classical music,
Edinburg,
journalist,
music festival,
mystery,
pianist,
Scotland
Friday, December 11, 2009
QUINITO, DAY AND NIGHT/QUINITO, DIA, Y NOCHE.

Quinito’s daily life is full of opposites. His sister Clara gets up early, while older brother Juan sleeps in, his mommy is short and his daddy is tall, he points out who is neat and who is messy, and so on. Whether he's happy or sad, quiet or loud, Quinito is always up to something……
This delightful bilingual picture book explores the concept of opposites. Written by Ina Cumpiano, illustrated by Jose Ramirez. Kindergarten, Ages 5-6.
This delightful bilingual picture book explores the concept of opposites. Written by Ina Cumpiano, illustrated by Jose Ramirez. Kindergarten, Ages 5-6.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
ONE SMALL STEP

For grades 4th and older.
Monday, December 07, 2009
A LIBRARIAN SAVES THE DAY

THE SMASHING SCROLL by Michael Dahl is the perfect mystery for you if you are just starting to read chapter books. Scary things happen. Giant scrolls telling the "World's Last Story" start rolling down the road, threatening to cover the Earth with it's parchment! And of course - the librarian saves the day!
For 2nd - 4th graders.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
PRESIDENT LINCOLN AND HIS BOYS.

This particular book is unique because it presents the president from his children's viewpoint. The story spans from the time that Lincoln decides to run for president to the end of the Civil War.
The chapters are full of Lincoln's wisdom and insights. P.J. Lynch's illustrations add warmth and life to this touching and inspiring book on one of the most liked and famous presidents. A very good read.
For grades 4th and older.
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