Family Movie: Horton Hears a Who

We're showing another hit movie on our big screen. Bring the whole family and enjoy Horton Hear a Who with us on January 15 at 5:30 PM.

Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of Growing up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
We all know that Jon Scieska knows how to write for boys, now we get to see why. He grew up in a house with 5 brothers alternately trying to trick, beat up, puke on, blame and bomb each other. I read it in one hour and didn't stop laughing the whole time. Excellent book for boys who hate books. Scieska knows how to keep it short, simple, side splittingly funny, and often just gross enough for boys. I love this book, and will recommend it often.


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Buckeye Children's Book Award

The Children of Ohio have spoken, and the winners are:

Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug



Diary of a Wimpy Kid





















Rules

Check our more about the Buckeye Children's Book Award at the website.

Mock Caldecott Election

On both Tuesday and Wednesday, The Newton Falls Public Library held Mock Caldecott Elections. Elementary school children looked at a selection of books published in 2008 and chose their favorites, and here they are:

Tuesday evening the three finalists were:

Bear's Picture by Daniel Pinkwater

In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck

The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson

And the Winner Is: Bear's Picture

Wednesday Morning, the three finalists were:

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems

Never Take A Shark to the Dentist by Judi Barrett

A Kitten Tale by Eric Rohman

And the Winner is: Pigeon Wants a Puppy

Join us for the next Caldecott Election in January by joining the Caldecott Club today. See details at right.

The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Willoughby children ought to have been orphans, but since they're stuck with unfeeling parents, they devise a plan to make the best of things. And as all old fashioned stories do, it works out in the end, though possibly not as you'd expect.


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Knit and Stitch

The knitting club will be meeting every Monday at 4:00 PM. New members are always welcome. You do not need to know how to knit to join us. Call to register anytime.

Book and adventure!

On Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 PM we will screen the movie Nim's Island. Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy. If you would like to read the book and join in a discussion of the story after the movie, stop by the library anytime and reserve your copy of the book. Discussion is for kids in grades 3-6 and their families. Snacks will be provided. In December we will read, discuss and watch Prince Caspian.