Category Archives: Book Trailers

Book Review: The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein From Miss Jennie at Ontario Most people have either read or have at least heard of  The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.  If you haven’t ever read it (or if it has been a … Continue reading

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Book Review: Lulu and the Brontosaurus

Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Lane Smith From Miss Terry at Main Lulu, a small girl who is a giant pain, is used to getting whatever she wants and lots of it. When her parents tell … Continue reading

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It’s National Cookie Day!

It is National Cookie Day today!  You should celebrate, if for no other reason than the fact that you can eat cookies!  While we don’t offer cookies here at the library, we do have quite a few books about cookies … Continue reading

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Book Review: Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery From Miss Mary at Main Library Today’s review comes to us from Miss Mary.  Here’s what she has to say about this amazing … Continue reading

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June 2012 Book Review, Part 1

Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo From Miss Sarah at Bellville Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo is an adorable beginning chapter book about a pig named Mercy who loves hot toast with lots of butter on it. … Continue reading

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Illustrator Spotlight — Brian Lies

Summer is almost here, so that means we are getting ready for our annual Summer Library Program (SLP)!  We love the theme for this year–it is all about the night: dreaming, wishes, nocturnal animals, and stars.  Join us as we … Continue reading

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May 2012 Book Reviews, Part 1

The Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins From Miss Jennie at Ontario So everybody 6th grade and older is either reading or has read The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins.  But did you know that before The Hunger Games, there … Continue reading

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February 2012 Book Reviews, Part 2

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin From Miss Sheri at the Plymouth and Crestview branches Have you ever played the Westing Game?  Would you play if it meant that you could inherit $200 million?  As an heir named in Sam … Continue reading

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We Love Book Trailers!

You know how movies have trailers – those one to three minute clips that movie production companies put together to get you excited for the full – length feature?  Personally, I love movie trailers, even if the trailer winds up … Continue reading

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