CYS 2016

Thorndyke Thoughts: Summer Progress

July 26, 2016 | Thorndyke
Thorndyke and Little Bear

Hey Kids,

I’ve been working on my Connect Your Summer badges. This is a lot of work! I’m lucky I’m On-the-Scene all the time, so finding good books and going to programs isn’t too hard for me. I’d love to hear about what you’re doing to earn your Connect Your Summer badges. If you have any good books or movies to suggest, you can leave them in the comments. I think my favorite book so far has been Finding Winnie, and my favorite movie was DisneyNature’s Bears. I need to work a little harder on my eLectrified badges, too.

Don't forget your last day to earn and claim badges is Wednesday, August 17 before the library closes at 9:00 PM. Then come to our final party on Saturday, August 20 for a fantastic wrap-up to the summer.

Bear hugs,

Thorndyke

Olympic Reads

July 7, 2016 | obrienbc
Making waves : my journey to winning Olympic Gold and defeating the East German Doping Program by Shirley Babashoff
When Nobody Was Watching : My Hard-fought Journey to the Top of the Soccer World by Wayne Carli/ Coffey Lloyd
Brazil's dance with the devil : the World Cup, the Olympics, and the fight for democracy by Dave Zirin

2016 WWA Spur Awards

June 30, 2016 | obrienbc

Since 1953 the Western Writers of America annually honors writers for distinguished writing about the American West. And this year's Spur Winners are...

Best Western Historical Novel

Paradise sky by Joe R. Lansdale

Revisionist History for Teens

June 1, 2016 | ms.amelia

What if WWI was fought with genetically altered animals? What if rock and roll started in Victorian England, or the X-Men were around in the 16th century? What if, what if, what if? These books ask the hard questions, and then try to figure out how history would have progressed, had just one thing changed.

Ink and bone : the Great Library by Rachel Caine

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time.... Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly--but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden. Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. Jess has been sent to be his family's spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library's service. When he inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe that knowledge is more valuable than any human life--and soon both heretics and books will burn....

Marvel 1602 / by Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman's vision of the Marvel Universe in the year 1602 The year is 1602, and strange things are stirring in England. In the service of Queen Elizabeth, court magician Dr. Stephen Strange senses that the bizarre weather plaguing the skies above is not of natural origin. Her majesty's premier spy, Sir Nicholas Fury, fends off an assassination attempt on the Queen by winged warriors rumored to be in service to a mad despot named Doom. News is spreading of witchbreed sightings - young men bearing fantastic superhuman powers and abilities. And in the center of the rising chaos is Virginia Dare, a young girl newly arrived from the New World, guarded by a towering Indian warrior. Can Fury and his allies find a connection to these unusual happenings before the whole world ends? In Marvel 1602, award-winning writer Neil Gaiman presents a unique vision of the Marvel Universe set four hundred years in the past. Daredevil appear in this intriguing world of 17th- century science and sorcery, instantly familiar to readers, yet subtly different in this new time. Marvel 1602 combines classic Marvel action and adventure with the historically accurate setting of Queen Elizabeth's reign to create a unique series unlike any other published by Marvel Comics

Scott O'Dell Book Award

June 1, 2016 | ms.amelia

For almost 35 years, The Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction has been given annually to an U.S. author for a meritorious book of historical fiction set in the Americas  and published in the previous year for children or young adults. Here are some of the previous winners. Named after the award's founder, acclaimed author of Island of the Blue Dolphins and other books, the award was intended to encourage writers to focus on historical fiction and increase the interest of young readers in how the country was shaped. For a complete listing, you can visit the award's website: 

 

The hired girl by Laura Amy Schlitz

Fourteen-year-old Joan Skraggs chronicles her life in a journal when she leaves her family's farm in Pennsylvania to work as a hired girl in Baltimore in the summer of 1911.

Dash by Kirby Larson

When her family is forced into an internment camp, Mitsi Kashino is separated from her home, her classmates, and her beloved dog Dash; and as her family begins to come apart around her, Mitsi clings to her one connection to the outer world--the letters from the kindly neighbor who is caring for Dash.

Outside Play DVDs for Young Children

June 1, 2016 | obrienbc
Kipper pools, parks, and picnics [videodisc]

It's going to be an unforgettable day of thrilling discovery as Kipper and his friends go exploring. Includes 7 episodes.

Busytown [videodisc] : Hurray for Huckle! The best outside fun ever! [videodisc]

For generations, Richard Scarry has entertained and educated children with the beloved characters of Busytown, including Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm and Hilda Hippo. Now the whole gang's here and they are all having The best outside fun ever in their new DVD adventure!.

Curious buddies. Look and listen at the park [videodisc]

Babies will smile at everything there is to see, hear, and discover at the park! Smell the flowers, bounce the balls, enjoy the playground, and settle in for a picnic. A play-along program specially designed for a babies' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Highlights include: sizes and shapes; peek-a-boo play and visual exploration of the world; concepts of "up" and "down"; relationships, emotions; cause-and-effect, events sequencing; diverse musical styles.

Enjoy the Outdoors!

June 1, 2016 | obrienbc
Go outside! : over 130 activities for outdoor adventures by Nancy Blakey

Presents outdoor activities and creative projects, organized by the seasons.

Fun and games : 100 sport-related activities for ages 5-16 by Anthony Dowson
Nature's playground : activities, crafts, and games to encourage children to get outdoors by Fiona Danks

Family Fun: Games and Activities

June 1, 2016 | obrienbc
Family fun book : more than 400 amazing, amusing, and all-around awesome activities for the entire family! by Joni Hilton
1001 more things to do with your kids by Caryl Waller Krueger
The games bible : over 300 games-- the rules, the gear, the strategies by Leigh Anderson

Hamster Races

This post contains suggestions for how to earn your Animal Lover: On the Scene and Game On: On the Scene badges.
Learn more and earn badges on the Connect Your Summer page.

ms.amelia

Bring your small, furry friend in a sealed ball and compete against others for prizes. If it can fit in a hamster ball it can compete in the races (mice, gerbils, and hamsters are allowed). Find complete set of rules and waiver form below. All forms must be completed and brought to the event in order to participate.

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Minecraft UNPLUGGED

This post contains suggestions for how to earn your Geek Out: On the Scene badge.
Learn more and earn badges on the Connect Your Summer page.

ms.amelia

NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED! Come celebrate all things Minecraft away from the computer. We'll have activities, crafts and games. No registration required.

 

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