MONSTERS BASH!!

This Saturday, October 31st, the Children's Room will be having a monstrous amount of fun from 11-12 pm. Come for crafts, games and treats.  

For kids 4 and up.  

GAME OVER

Pete Watson never intended to trigger the end of the world. All he wants is to play the newest Brawl-A-Thon 3000 XL! video game that he’s been saving up for months to purchase. But when Pete’s mother unexpectedly borrows money from his Brawl-A-Thon jar, he decides to hold a spontaneous garage sale to recoup the missing funds. The bug exterminator, a.k.a. Bug Man, looks like just the sort of everyday person who would frequent garage sales to scope out junk. On the other hand, his dad’s dusty, old CommandRoid 85 Video Arcade System game console, hidden away in a corner of the basement, certainly doesn’t look like a portal to the CIA’s top-secret database. How could Pete have predicted that the Bug Man’s nefarious plans would transform and entrap his dad into an 8-bit video game character; lead the president to declare on national television, “I put bird poop in my hair. I have to say I like it there. More than in my Underwear”; and put the entire world in jeopardy? With help from his ex-best friend, Wesley, and his ex-babysitter, Callie, Pete will have to rely on every gaming trick in his repertoire to save his dad and avert the ultimate GAME OVER. Joe Schreiber draws on classic video game references and middle grade humor to present an entertaining tale of embarrassing crushes, awkward friendships, and spy adventures. Filled with cartoon doodles and flip book art, Game Over, Pete Watson will appeal to video game-loving, Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans. Grades 4-6

THE CASE OF SQUIRREL'S STOLEN NUTS

Frog is a detective who lives at the police station deep in the forest. He is wise and patient but Squirrel is the opposite right now because someone has stolen his nuts.  When Mouse is caught and admits to stealing just one nut because she was very hungry, Frog realizes there is still another nut thief still out there.  

The First Case by Ulf Nilsson is a very sweet and gentle detective story set in a wintery forest that's great for beginning chapter book readers. For readers in grades 2-4.  

THURSDAY STORYTIME CANCELED

This Thursday, October 22nd, Mothergoose and Me Storytime at the Central Library will be cancelled.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  Please check the calendar of events for other storytimes that morning.  Mothergoose and Me Storytime for babies will return next Thursday.  

CHALK THE WALK TODAY

Chalk up the sidewalk with your artwork. Spend the afternoon decorating the library's sidewalk, climb a wall, check out the city's new green plans and have some refreshments. Fun for the whole family. 

Be a part of The Big Draw L.A.  
Central Library  
Saturday, October 17, 2015 
11 am to 2pm. 
222 East Harvard St. 

The Kogi and Coolhaus food trucks will be in attendance. 

CHALK THE WALK

Chalk up the sidewalk with your artwork. Spend the afternoon decorating the library's sidewalk, climb a wall, check out the city's new green plans and have some refreshments. Fun for the whole family. 

Be a part of The Big Draw L.A.  
Central Library  
Saturday, October 17, 2015 
11 am to 2pm. 
222 East Harvard St. 

The Kogi and Coolhaus food trucks will be in attendance. 

A SEQUEL TOLD IN STUFF

Five years after the publication of Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf, Jennifer Holm returns to Ginny Davis’s story as the now eighth-grader tackles another year of friendships, family life, and school. Ginny’s big plans for the year include, among other things, trying out for cheer, falling in love, looking good in the family holiday photo, and teaching Grandpa Joe how to email.

In this scrapbook-styled sequel told through homework assignments, photographs, notes, bills, and other “stuff,” Ginny faces new challenges with a new baby sibling on the way, her mother’s transition to stay-at-home parenting, and her step-father’s unexpected job loss. Big brother Henry is still getting into trouble; little brother Timmy is still getting into Ginny’s things. 

Those who read and enjoyed the first book will notice the updated tech: Ginny now has a cell phone, photos are higher resolution, instant messaging boxes are streamlined, and there’s nary a mention of VHS tapes anywhere. 

As in the first novel, Eighth Grade Is Making me Sick: Ginny Davis’s Year in Stuff tackles difficult, age-appropriate topics. Both funny and heartfelt, Jennifer Holm’s novel will appeal to fans of James Patterson’s Middle School series, R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, and Raina Telgemier’s Smile.

AUTHOR NANCY RAINES DAY VISITS

Children's author, Nancy Raines Day will be visiting our branches this week to share her new book What in the World?  Numbers in Nature.  She will read from her new book and there will be a craft following the reading.    

Tuesday, October 6, 3:30 pm, Children's Room 

Wednesday, October 7, 3:00 pm, Pacific Park 

Thursday, October 8, 10:45 am, Casa Verdugo

Once Upon a Time Bookstore of Montrose will have her books available for purchase and signing.  

AUTHOR VISITS LIBRARY

Don't forget, Miss Meghan's mom, children's author, Nancy Raines Day will be visiting our branches this week to share her new book What in the World?  Numbers in Nature.  She will read from her new book to all the toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners who would like to join us. A craft time will follow the reading. There will be three opportunities to meet Nancy.   

Tuesday, October 6, 3:30 pm, Children's Room 


Wednesday, October 7, 3:00 pm, Pacific Park 

Thursday, October 8, 10:45 am, Casa Verdugo

Once Upon a Time Bookstore of Montrose will have her books available for purchase and signing.  

JUST SAY IT LIKE IT IS

Just say it like it is is GiGi's motto.  

In life, there's always the unexpected events and the secrets that keep people from saying it like it is. these things make a person think of the what ifs.  

What if there are secrets that you don't know about?  
What if she made a new friend?  
What if the mean girl is not mean anymore?  
What if your Mama is not who you thought she was?
What if someone lies to you?

Tucked between a collection of recipes from her mom is the search for new beginnings, old secrets and a world turned upside down.  The Truth About Twinkie Pie by Kat Yeh is a great realistic and angst ridden story for readers in 6th-8th grades. 

Spoiler alert!!! 
There's teen pregnancy, gay best friend, adoption and rebellious children.  

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THE AUTHOR IS COMING!

Children's author, Nancy Raines Day will be visiting our branches next week to share her new book What in the World?  Numbers in Nature.  Join us for a reading and craft time and check out a few of her other books. This event is perfect for toddlers and up.  


Tuesday, October 6, 3:30 pm, Children's Room 


Wednesday, October 7, 3:00 pm, Pacific Park 

Thursday, October 8, 10:45 am, Casa Verdugo

Her books will be available for purchase and signing thanks to Once Upon a Time Bookstore of Montrose.