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LOL - Bill Cosby
by ryanikoglu
As a "Baby Boom" family in the 60s, we would travel cross-country in a station wagon full of six kids, two parents, and luggage, for summer vacation with the grandparents and cousins in southern Indiana. There we would learn Bill Cosby routines from vinyl LP records. We'd repeat the routines by memory, on the trip back home. Many of the routines are on CD. Try them on the next generations, or have a mini time-warp experience with yourself or with buddies. I still laugh out loud!
To Russell My Brother Whom I Slept With
I started Out As A Child with "The Lone Ranger"
Wonderfulness with "Tonsils"
and for great nostalgia fun, watch Cosby "Live" on
The Dick Cavett Show: Comic Legends as he tells of his drum stage debut. He's got Jack Benny cracked-up!
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Young Cornrows Calling Out the Moon by Ruth Forman
by Tahira
You don't need a backyard, front yard and grass when you have brownstone steps, double dutch, freeze tag and the corner store. The kids in this book know how to have fun, in this poetic tribute to summertime in the city, by award winning author Ruth Forman. Whether you grew up in South Philly or Harlem you will feel right at home with this book.
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PreK Bits - Tigers and Pancakes
by ryanikoglu
Storytime at Malletts Creek and Pittsfield Branches featured Tigers and Pancakes this week.
The original story of "Sam and The Tigers" was written by Helen Bannerman in 1899. By the mid-1900s the story and illustrations were viewed as racist. In early 2000 this story was re-published and newly illustrated in three significant versions.
The Story Of Little Black Sambo
The Story Of Little Babaji
Sam And The Tigers.
Fix pancakes for supper (with cinnamon tiger stripes).
Don't forget the tiger butter!
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Cherish Today (A Celebration of life's Moments) by Kristina Evans
by Tahira
Cherish Today celebrates the past, present and future with poetic wisdom. Kristina Evans offers advice to young and old to take each day and each step one at a time. Award winning illustrator Bryan Collier's illustrations highlight the special moments in a child's life.
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Night Running (How James Escaped with his Faithful Dog) by Elisa Carbone
by Tahira
James plans to go to Canada to escape slavery. Along the way he gets help from an unexpected friend he tries to leave behind in Night Journey by Elisa Carbone.
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Pirate Bits - Hoist the Jolly Roger Ya Scallywags!
by ryanikoglu
Spy a spare frigate? Find an eye-patch or few?
Where could you find a pirate if you need one?
At the Library, of course! Find books such as:
How I Became A Pirate;
What If You Met A Pirate?;
Don't Mention Pirates;
Olive's Pirate Party;
Pirate Pete's Talk Like A Pirate.
Yo, Ho Scurvy Mates!
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Iron Man
by tonyabreu
Iron Man is an action-packed take on the tale of wealthy philanthropist Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who develops an invulnerable robotic suit to fight the throes of evil. In addition to being filthy rich, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark is also a genius inventor. When Stark is kidnapped and forced to build a diabolical weapon, he instead uses his intelligence and ingenuity to construct an indestructible suit of armor and escape his captors. Once free, Stark discovers a deadly conspiracy that could destabilize the entire globe, and dons his powerful new suit on a mission to stop the villains and save the world. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as his secretary, Virginia "Pepper" Potts, while Terrence Howard fills the role of Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes, one of Stark's colleagues, whose military background leads him to help in the formation of the suit. Click on the link to watch the Iron Man Trailer and reserve your copy through our catalog.
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3rd Grade Reading UNDER CONSTRUCTION
by ryanikoglu
If you are going into 3rd or 4th grade you may like to try:
Mystery Of The Missing Marquess sleuthed by Enola Holmes, 14 year old sister of Sherlock Holmes.
Little Klein and his brothers are adopted by a stray dog one summer.
A Crooked Kind Of Perfect results when Zoe's "perfect" plans go wrong.
If historical facts are fun try Artistry In Stone: Great Structures Of Ancient Egypt.
with new archeological conclusions of how pyramids were built.
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2nd Grade Reading UNDER CONSTRUCTION
by ryanikoglu
Summer Reading is under way.
All ages can sign-up and get a card.
If you were in 2nd or 3rd grade this year you might enjoy trying the following series.
For "silly" try Mercy Watson; or Geronimo Stilton.
For "everyday kids" try Hey Li'l D; or Clementine.
For "sports" try Winning Season; or Baseball Card Adventure.
Or ... ask a Librarian for suggestions.
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Babysitting UNDER CONSTRUCTION
by ryanikoglu
Hey Kids! Need a Job?
TightenUp your babysitting skills with these NEW books.
Babysitting Safety;
Babysitting Activities; and
Babysitting Basics.
What's Next?
Prepare for your shift and bring 5 books to read with the kids.
Ask a Librarian for suggestions!