Book Spotlight: Catching Fire

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

5 stars

Put on Hold

Life should be perfect and carefree now that Katniss and Peeta won the Hunger Games, right? Walking out alive? Check. Never worrying about money/shelter again? Check. Happiness and Bliss? Houston, we have a problem! The Capital is not happy about Katniss and Peeta's win and is viewing it as an act of defiance. Add in the hushed whispers of an uprising, and pandemonium is about to break loose. Katniss and Peeta know they will be the ones blamed for the chaos. Will they be able to appease the Capital and restore compliance among the districts? Or will this finally be the chance to take down the oppressive government? Catching Fire, the sequel to Hunger Games, is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat and wanting more.

Summer Reading!

Flyer & Prize List

Twenty Boy Summer

Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler

Release Date: June 2009

Rating: 5/5 stars

Put on Hold

It’s my mission in life is to make you care about these words, Anna. About these people and everything they say and everything they were. He traced the lines of my face with his fingers as he spoke. Every story is a part of a whole, entire life, you know? Happy and sad and tragic and whatever, but an entire life. And books let you know them. (p. 167)

It’s been a year since Matt first kissed Anna on her 15th birthday. A year since her dreams came true and she fell in love. A year since a tragic accident took Matt away from them. No one seems to be able move on, but perhaps a trip to Zanzibar Bay could be the perfect thing. And Frankie swears that it’s the perfect place to meet twenty boys in less than a month. Anna agrees to the scheme, unable to tell her best friend that she’s already experienced her first great romance with Frankie’s brother, Matt.

Life at Zanzibar Bay is anything but easy sailing. Anna finds herself buried in memories of conversations with Matt as she steps in the very places he used to write and tell her about. Afraid of erasing her memories of him, Anna ignores each new boy they meet. Well, that is until Jake enters the picture. With his help, she may just be able to find the strength to move on and allow herself to feel again.

Library Events Week of June 8th

Craft Tuesday & Thursday: Duct Tape Wallets

(grades 6 -12) Think duct tape wallets are hard to make? Maybe lame? Think again. Come and learn how to personalize this simple craft to your own tastes. Be sure to bring pictures for additional decoration options. No Registration required.

Main: Tuesday, June 9th, 4 - 5:30 pm
Branch: Thursdau, June 11th, 3-4:30 pm

Attending event will earn you a raffle ticket for Summer Reading!

Game Day

(grades 6 -12) Think you're the ultimate gamer? Prove your skills against others on Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and other Wii games. There will additional be space for board or card games.

Main: Friday, June 12th 4 - 6:00 pm

Attending event will earn you a raffle ticket for Summer Reading!

RuneScape

(gr. 6-12) Join us for RuneScape, an online computer game of adventure and fun. Become a member of the Arkivung Lancers and explore new worlds

Branch: Friday, June 12th, 6 - 8:00pm

Attending event will earn you a raffle ticket for Summer Reading!

PNG starts June 9th!

Project Next Generation (PNG) is about to start again. We'll meet at the Main Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 - 2:30pm, June 9th through July 30th. This session we'll be "tricking" out bookcarts. If you're in grades 5th - 8th come bring your creative and join us for snacks and lots of fun.

Applications can be picked up in the Youth Services Department. For more information, contact Andrea at asowers@joliet.lib.il.us.

Anime Club (June)

Join us in watching some of our favorite Anime. Titles we to choose from this week are:

Gunslinger Girl
Tsubasa
Black Cat (Branch)

Note: Some Titles are PG-13, for grades 7 - 12
Branch: Thursday, June 4th @ 6 p.m.
Main: Friday, June 5th @ 4 p.m.

Attending event will earn you a raffle ticket for Summer Reading!

Summer Reading Starts Today!

Summer Reading Starts today (June 1st)! Make sure you drop in to get registered this first week to get a small prize. Looking forward to all the reviews you guys are going to be turning in.

So here's my question: What prize are you looking forward to the most?