October 1, 2012 | Brad B.
Batman: the Dark Knight returns — the classic graphic novel by Frank Miller is being adapted into two animated movies. We’ve got the first one coming to the library soon. This is edgy, dark and beautiful stuff, for you batman fans out there. See IGN's video review where they name it as one of the best DC animated movies to date.
September 23, 2012 | Brad B.
Into board games like Settlers, Carcassonne, or Puerto Rico? Drop by Saturday, October 6 between Noon and 5:45 PM for our monthly Board Gaming League of Canton meeting. Play some of the hottest games and meet some new folks!
September 23, 2012 | Brad B.
Join us October 27 2:00-5:00 PM for our Harry Potter Costume Party. Come as your favorite Harry Potter character, ghost, creature, or prop! We'll have prizes, snacks, and a showing of the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Plus, see the Harry Potter's World Exhibition, brought to you by the National Library of Medicine. For patrons 8 to 80. Registration required.
August 6, 2012 | Brad B.
Movie Challenge 8: watch two (or more) movies directed by or starring Woody Allen to earn your Curtains Up Badge. To earn a secret badge too, make a comment to this very post here ranking what you watched.
Match point [videodisc] by Dreamworks Pictures
Woody Allen [videodisc]: a documentary by produced by Whyaduck Prods
The Dick Cavett show. Comic legends, Discs 1 & 2 [videodisc]
Antz [videodisc] by DreamWorks Pictures and PDI
August 1, 2012 | Brad B.
Also, check out the descriptions for these LEGO creations on Flickr.
July 30, 2012 | Brad B.
Movie Challenge 7: watch two (or more) movies either directed by or starring Robert Redford to earn your Curtains Up Badge. To earn a super secret badge too, make a comment to this very post here ranking what you watched.
Spy game [videodisc] by Universal Pictures and Beacon Pictures present a Douglas Wick production, a film by Tony Scott
Quiz show [videodisc] by Hollywood Pictures presents ; a Wildwood Enterprises/Baltimore Pictures production ; a Robert Redford film
Charlotte's web [videodisc] by Paramount Pictures ; Walden Media ; K Entertainment Company ; Nickelodeon Movies ; Sandman Studios
July 27, 2012 | Brad B.
Like the Clique series? Try one of these:
The earth, my butt, and other big, round things by Carolyn Mackler
Ttyl by Lauren Myracle
The daughters by Joanna Philbin
The summer I turned pretty by Jenny Han
Inside girl: a novel by J. Minter
July 27, 2012 | Brad B.
Here's some great non-fiction books about animals for kids:
Sharks! by Anne Schreiber
Backyard detective: critters up close by Nic Bishop
Monster hunt: exploring mysterious creatures by with Jim Arnosky
The elephant scientist by Caitlin O'Connell and Donna M. Jackson ; photographs by Caitlin O'Connell and Timothy Rodwell
Predator by written by David Burnie
July 27, 2012 | Brad B.
Do you like Michigan Chillers, or R.L. Stine? Want something funny and frightening? Try one of these:
Invasion of the road weenies: and other warped and creepy tales by David Lubar
The name of this book is secret by Pseudonymous Bosch ; illustrations by Gilbert Ford
The bad beginning by Lemony Snicket ; illustrations by Brett Helquist
Invasion of the nose pickers by Gordon Korman ; illustrated by Victor Vaccaro
July 23, 2012 | Brad B.
Movie Challenge 6: watch two or more Film Noir movies to earn your Curtains Up Badge. To earn a super secret badger too, make a comment to this very post here ranking what you watched.
Crossfire [videodisc] an RKO Radio picture
The third man [videodisc] by Janus Films
L.A. confidential [videodisc] by Regency Enterprises