Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Theif

Title: Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Author: Rick Riordan
Audience: Young Adult
Location: YA RIORDAN

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.

Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus’s stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.

Percy Jackson is a good book and has a lot of action and if you like Greek myths and stuff like that, you will love this book. It is an action book. I think you will like it.

Bottom Line: I love it. It was a great book for me. If you like fiction and action, you will love it.

Harry's Cinema

February 2nd - Robin Hood

Starring:  Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, and Mark Strong
Directed By:  Ridley Scott
Distributed By:  Universal Pictures

Rated PG-13
148 Minutes
2010

This film features the legendary figure known by generations as “Robin-Hood,” whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share this spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th Century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. Whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.

Come watch some of the newest movie releases every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. @ the library.  Sit back, relax, and bring your snacks and drinks for Harry's Cinema!

Ages:  12-18 Years
Location:  Harry's Hangout

Remembering the Challenger

On January 28, 1986, the nation watched as the Challenger was lost just seconds after liftoff.  I remember being very excited about watching the launch of the Challenger as the first teacher was being sent into space.  My fellow classmates and I were huddled together in the 7th & 8th grade classroom to watch this historic event.  We were all chatting amongst ourselves and then finally there was liftoff!  But then tragedy struck.  Only 73 seconds after takeoff, the space shuttle Challenger exploded and we were all shocked into silence.  At first we weren't sure what happened beyond a huge explosion.  Then our worst fears were realized... the entire crew of the Challenger were killed in the explosion.  Although this was a tragic event, it did lead to safer space travel.  Here is a video from CNN from that tragic day.

For more information about the Challenger, check out the library collection and the links below.

Library Databases
http://www.infopeake.com/databases.asp
Search America's Newspapers, EBSCO Host, eLibrary, Gale Virtual Reference, and InfoTrac

Remembering the Challenger
http://abcnews.go.com/US/space-shuttle-challenger-disaster-25th-anniversary/story?id=12781669

Q&A:  Challenger Shuttle Disaster
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12300227

TAG Meeting

Thursday, January 27th - 4-6 p.m.

TAG members meet the third Thursday of every month to plan teen programs, recommend items for our collection, and write reviews for our teen review blog.

If you are interested, please stop by the Youth Services desk for an application or click on the link on the right.  .

Ages:  Teens, 12-18
Location:  Indian River Meeting Room

Harry's Cinema

January 26th - Karate Kid

Starring:  Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith
Directed By:  Harald Zwart
Distributed By:  Columbia Pictures

Rated PG
140 Minutes
2010

Twelve-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying, but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully and kung fu prodigy, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

Come watch some of the newest movie releases every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. @ the library.  Sit back, relax, and bring your snacks and drinks for Harry's Cinema!

Ages:  12-18 Years
Location:  Harry's Hangout

Harry's Cinema

January 19th - Iron Man 2

Starring:  Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Mickey Rourke
Directed By:  Jon Favreau
Distributed By:  Paramount Pictures

Rated PG-13
124 Minutes
2010

After confessing his identity as Iron Man to the world, Tony Stark comes under fire from the U.S. Government who demands he hand over the powerful weapon that is the Iron Man suit. Meanwhile, a mysterious and dangerous foe emerges in Ivan Vanko, who creates a powerful persona known as Whiplash in order to exact revenge on the Stark family once and for all… and destroy Iron Man.

Come watch some of the newest movie releases every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. @ the library.  Sit back, relax, and bring your snacks and drinks for Harry's Cinema!

Ages:  12-18 Years
Location:  Harry's Hangout

Harry's Cinema

January 12th - Whip It

Starring:  Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, and Kristin Wiig
Directed By:  Drew Barrymore
Distributed By:  Fox Searchlight Films

Rated PG-13
111 Minutes
2009

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.

Come watch some of the newest movie releases every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. @ the library.  Sit back, relax, and bring your snacks and drinks for Harry's Cinema!

Ages:  12-18 Years
Location:  Harry's Hangout

Harry's Cinema

January 5th - Stomp the Yard: Homecoming

Starring:  Keith David, Edward Bryan, and Collins Pennie
Directed By:  Rob Hardy
Distributed By:  Screen Gems

Rated PG-13
2010

Chance Harris looks to find a balance between his school, work, relationships and opportunity to perform at the nationally televised step competition during homecoming weekend at Truth University.

Come watch some of the newest movie releases every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. @ the library.  Sit back, relax, and bring your snacks and drinks for Harry's Cinema!

Ages:  12-18 Years
Location:  Harry's Hangout