Social Security Overview

Tom Keough from the Social Security Administration will present on Wednesday, September 17 from 7-8 p.m. an overview of Social Security programs such as Retirement, Survivors, Disability Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the Prescription Drug Subsidy program, followed by a Q&A session. This program is Free and open to the public.

Sign up at the Adult Services desk or call 630-260-1550 and ask for Adult Services. Walk-Ins are welcome!
-MA

Taste of Chocolate program

Kim from Kim’s Confections will talk about the history and types of chocolate on Tuesday, September 16 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. There will be samples for tasting. Come to this program if you enjoy chocolate! This program is FREE and open to the public.

Sign-up at the Adult reference desk or call 630-260-1550 and ask for Adult Services to get details. Walk-Ins are welcome!
-MA

YA on TV - Samurai Girl

The Samurai Girl series by Carrie Asai has been adapted into a six-hour mini-series on the ABC Family channel. The three night event begins Friday, September 5th. For more details and to samurai-ize yourself, check out The Samurai Girl site.

The library owns all six books in the paperback series starting with The Book of the Sword.

- NB

Twilight Movie - Date Change and Other Updates

Picture courtesy of bloodydisgusting.com.

It has been over a month since the Young Adult Librarian has posted any updates about the movie version of Twilight. Since that time, the release date has been moved up to November 21. This means that the library's Twilight program has also moved, and it is now on Wednesday, November 19 from 4-5 PM. Registration begins on November 12.

According to Cinematical, the filmmakers have reshot some scenes and added new scenes. Team Jacob fans can rejoice that the character will now be in more scenes. Team Edward, I think there will be plenty for you too.

You can also catch the actors who play Edward, Bella, and Jacob as they present an award at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 7.

- NB

Robert Plant turns 60

 

Zepheads rejoice. Robert Plant, the onetime lead singer of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Led Zeppelin, celebrates his 60th birthday today.

Plant, along with bassist John Paul Jones, drummer John Bonham, and guitar wizard Jimmy Page formed the band that would become Led Zeppelin in 1968. Legend has it that the band's name was chosen because certain parties thought the new band would be as successful as a "lead zeppelin" -- a failure. The legend continues that the spelling "L-E-D" was selected for fear that clueless Americans would pronounce "Lead" as L-E-E-D.









Led Zeppelin reigned as rock gods from 1968 until the death of John Bonham in 1980, when the group disbanded. Plant continued to produce new music as a solo performer and in various collaborations. Most recently he collaborated with bluegrass star Alison Krauss on the 2007 release Raising Sand.

Those of you who fondly remember the greatness that was Zeppelin or admire the enduring legacy of Robert Plant might want to check out a Cd from the library's collection. Personally, I'm leaning toward Physical Graffiti, but there are many more to choose from.

Browse our Led Zeppelin CDs
Browse Robert Plant CDs


Robert Plant - Wikipedia
Led Zeppelin - Wikipedia
First Photo: Robert Plant by Ella Mullins on flickr.com
Second Photo: Led Zeppelin at Chicago Stadium, Jan 1975 on flickr.com


jb

Presidential Politics and Faith

Rick Warren, well-known pastor and popular author of the best selling book, The Purpose Driven Life, is hosting a live television forum Saturday, August 16, 2008. He will discuss religion and faith with the leading presidential candidates, Barak Obama and John McCain. The event is being carried on CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC.

The purpose-driven life : what on earth am I here for?
by Rick Warren is available in many formats at the Library

-a book: 248.4 War
-an audio book: CD Audio Books 248.4 War 8-Discs
-large print: Large Type 248.4 War
-en Español: Spanish 248.4 War
-or download it from home using your library card: MyMediaMall

Read more about the candidates in their own words

The audacity of hope : thoughts on reclaiming the American dream
autobiography, by Barack Obama
Bio Oba

Faith of my fathers
autobiography, by John McCain with Mark Salter
Bio Mcc

-LK

NEW International Language Books - Check them out!

LK

Celebrate Alfred Hitchcock's Birthday

Celebrate Alfred Hitchcock's 109th birthday by checking out one of his movies on DVD.

North by Northwest
Psycho
Rear Window.
To Catch a Thief
Vertigo
Rope and The Man Who Knew Too Much are on order. The library will be purchasing Notorious and Rebecca on DVD in October.

You can also check out his biography Alfred Hitchcock : A Life in Darkness and Light by Patrick McGilligan.

-NB

Better Know a Culture

Coming soon, GPLD will subscribe to Global Road Warrior. The Global Road Warrior, an online database, is a comprehensive social/cultural, travel, and international business resource, covering 175 countries and territories. Content includes 11-million-plus words of editorial, over 6000 color photos, and 1575 country maps, all presented in a consistent 97-category framework for each country. This database is proving valuable to several educational cross disciplines and promotes cross-cultural understanding through comparative studies. For more information, visit
http://www.globalroadwarrior.com/.

--KEL

Young Adult Books at the Movies

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 comes out today. Roger Ebert gave the movie three stars. Read his review. Watch trailers and clips on Yahoo Movies.

Also, check out the trailer of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist on the Cinematical blog.

- NB

Twilight Tops for Teens this Summer

The most reviewed books this summer in our weekly teen book review drawings were:

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer with 4 reviews

Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn with 3 reviews

- NB

Stephenie Meyer on Good Morning America

Stephenie Meyer was on Good Morning America today to promote the release of Breaking Dawn. You can watch interview on the web site.

The book is in processing, so put your hold on the title today.

- NB

July 30th is Paperback Day!

On July 30, 1935, Penguin Books issued its first 10 modern paperbacks. Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers, and Ernest Hemingway were the first authors published in this new format.

Celebrate paperbacks by reading one of their books or any paperback book!

-LP

Last week of Summer Reading!

Get in the Game, Read!, Glenside's Summer Reading Program, ends on August 2nd. This week is the last week to claim your prizes. Hurry in so you don't miss out!

- LP

Poker Tournament

The Library invites all poker players to compete in a no-limit Texas Hold'em tournament taking place at the library Saturday, July 26 at 9:30am. Players will compete for a 1st($25) and 2nd($10) place prize. This is a free tournament, no buy-ins required, and no gambling will be permitted. Please call 630-260-1550 to register!

Favorite Books Lunch

Several young adults attended a pizza lunch today to discuss the best books they read during summer reading. They had to write a book review of their favorite book in order to attend.

Books they reviewed:
A Child Called "It" : One Child's Courage To Survive by David J. Pelzer
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks : a Novel by E. Lockhart
The Fire Within by Chris D'Lacey
Keesha's House by Helen Frost
Redwall by Brian Jacques
Shiva's Fire by Suzanne Fisher Staples
Twilight and New Moon : A Novel by Stephenie Meyer

- NB

Twilight Teaser Trailer #2 and Interviews from Comic Con

For those fortunate enough to see The Dark Knight on opening weekend, you might have seen the second Twilight trailer. If you did not see the movie, you can watch the trailer on yahoo movies.

Interviews from San Diego Comic Con:
You can also find an interview with Stephenie Meyer on Entertainment Weekly's web site.
Also interviews with the author, the director of the Twilight movie, and Rob Pattinson on MTV's site.
Entertainment Tonight has interviews on their web site as well.

Post updated on July 25.

- NB

Not Just for Young Adults - Part 8

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson provides an interesting story about a girl who struggles to remember her past after waking from a coma. Jenna can recite the entire text of Walden but cannot remember her family or friends. After watching videos of her life, she starts to recall events; however, there are lingering questions. Why does she walk funny? Why does her grandmother go from loving her to loathing her? And, what exactly is locked in her mother's closet?

The author raising interesting ethical questions during her novel. Those who might not normally read science fiction might get caught up in Jenna's tale.

- NB

Happy Bastille Day!

It's Bastille Day, the national holiday of France, which celebrates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 during the French Revolution.

What are some good ways to celebrate the holiday?

• Eat French Fries (remember, they're not Freedom Fries anymore), make sure to call them pommes frites
  
• Have a picnic with French bread, French wine, and French cheeses (Not sure about wine and cheese? May I suggest browsing Cheese & Wine: a Guide to Selecting, Pairing, and Enjoying by Janet Fletcher.)
• Watch a French movie (such as Indigenes or Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain)
• Watch a movie about France (perhaps about the Revolution, such as A Tale of Two Cities or Les Miserables)
• Read a classic French book like the Three Musketeers (or read it in French: Les Trois Mousequetaires)
• Make today the day you start teaching yourself French! Perhaps study with the "language teacher to the stars" as you Speak French with Michel Thomas.

au revoir
jb

New Twilight Movie Clip

The Twilight movie comes out exactly five months from today. A short clip featuring behind-the-scenes information on the Twilight movie will be included on the Penelope DVD. If you cannot wait, you can watch the clip courtesy of MTV.com.

Also, Twilight made the cover of Entertainment Weekly. The library does subscribe to this magazine. Some of the content is available on the magazine's web site here and here.

- NB

Summer Reading Poster Contest for Teens

The Illinois Library Association and Illinois Reading
Enrichment and Development (iREAD) are sponsoring
a Poster Contest. This contest is artists entering grades 6-12. Posters need to demonstrate the theme “SCARE UP A GOOD BOOK”. The poster will be the basis
for the Young Adult iREAD Summer Reading
Program in 2010.

The poster should include images of books or something related to reading. All art and characters must be original, and the poster should be appropriate for hanging in public libraries. Poster size can be up to 19 inches by 26 inches.

Entry forms are available at the Adult Services Desk. Entries must be received by July 31st. The Glenside Library's winner will receive a prize and will go on to the district semi-finals.

The posters will become property of the Illinois Library
Association. The Statewide winner will be announced in October, 2008, and that winner will receive $1000 in prize money. For more information go to www.ila.org/iread.

-NB

Popular Young Adult Series

New entries in your favorite young adult series are now on order.

Artemis Fowl : the time paradox by Eoin Colfer published July 15

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer published August 2

Brisingr by Christoher Paolini published September 23.

-NB

New Computer Use Policies in effect July 7, 2008

Beginning Monday, July 7, 2008 there will be a change in the Library's Computer Use Policy.

Patrons in good standing (less than $20.00 in fines) will be able to use Public PCs.

All that is needed is one of the following:

1. Valid Glenside Library card
2. Valid card from another Illinois library that is registered in our system

If you are over 18 and do not have a library card from Glenside or another Illinois library, you can still use a computer for up to two 60 minutes sessions per day if:

1. You are from out of state or a non US resident and have a valid state photo ID, passport, or consular ID
2. you live in an unserved/unincorporated area and have a valid photo ID

Patrons who are over 18 and do not have a library card or valid photo ID may use an Express Station PC for 15 minute increments.

Lost TV Show Book Club

The TV show Lost has its own book club. Follow the link to find suggestions for some great books mentioned on the television program . These books can also be read for the summer reading program.

There is still time for patrons of all ages to join the reading program. Anyone in grades five or younger can join in Youth Services. Everyone grades 6 and above may join at the Adult Services Desk. Registration continues until July 12.

Happy reading!

-NB

Get Ready for the 4th!

Next Friday the United States celebrates its 232nd birthday! Commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by learning more about the symbols of our great nation. Check out:

The U.S. Declaration of Independence for Everyone by Jerome Agel & Mort Gerberg

The Care and Display of the American Flag by the editors of SharpMan.com

Long May She Wave: A Graphic History of the American Flag by Kit Hinrichs & Delphine Hirasuna

The Flag, the Poet, and the Song: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner by Irvin Molotsky

--KC

Programa de Lectura de Verano

¡Bienvenidos!

Inscríbete en el Programa de Lectura de Verano para todas las edades.

Debes de mantener un récord de los libros que leas este verano para recibir premios.

La información está disponible en los Servicios de Adultos.

buenos libros para pasar el rato:

LK

Celebrate Fairy Day

Fairy Day is celebrated on June 24th as a way to remember the magic people felt as children. The Fairy Visions website describes the day and ways to celebrate.

One way to celebrate this day is by reading a book featuring the fair folk.

Select Books:
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Good Faeries by Brian Froud
Tithe : a Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

- NB

New Twilight Movie Clip

Mtv.com has a video showing a scene from the Twilight movie that is not in the book. The filmmakers also created a Cullen family crest, and each member of the Cullen family wears a piece of jewelry with the crest on it in the movie.

Looking for another vampire book to read while waiting for Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, try A.M. Jenkins' Night Road for a different take on vampires or "hemovores" as they prefer to be called in the novel.

- NB, Twilighter and Young Adult Librarian

Remembering Tim Russert

Sadly, the news media lost a talented member of its' community last week: Tim Russert. Take some time to enjoy and remember Russert by checking out his works:

Big Russ and Me (2004)

Wisdom of Our Fathers (2006)

--KEL

Stop by and See Us

MyFace!

When you are social networking, don’t forget to drop by the library.
You can visit us on

FaceBook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glendale-Heights-IL/Glenside-Public-Library/12543834394?ref=s

or MySpace

http://myspace.com/glensidepld

See you there!

LS

Summer Reading Clubs for All Ages

Summer reading is almost here! There are reading clubs for every age at the Glenside Public Library District.

Children up to grade five register for the reading club in the Youth Services Department. Those in grades 6-12 register for the Young Adult Summer Reading Club at the Adult Services Desk. Adults also can have fun reading by joining the Adult Summer Reading Program at the Adult Services Desk.

Registration begins on Monday, June 9. Patrons have until July 12 to register. The reading programs end on August 2.

Hope to see you on Monday!

- NB

First Chapter of Breaking Dawn

Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive preview of the first chapter of Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer.

- NB

Attention Movie Lovers!

Want to share your opinions on the latest movies you checked out from the Glenside Public Library? How about make friends with people who like the same movies as you?
Try the social networking site designed for cinephiles: Flixster.com. Flixster gives you recommendations, movie news, quizzes and much much more. So pop some popcorn,
log on and enjoy the site. Ask about the Library Movie Club at the Adult Services desk!

-LS

Win Cirque du Soleil Tickets at the Library

Win tickets to Kooza, the latest traveling Cirque du Soleil show courtesy of the library!

Adult cardholders (age 18 and over) are eligible to enter to win a pair of tickets to the performance on Wednesday, July 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are not exchangeable.

To enter, please come to the Adult Reference desk to fill out an entry form. Limit one entry per person. Entries will be accepted through Friday, June 13.

The winner will be notified by phone.

Not Just For Young Adults - Part 7

The Magical Realism Edition...
For fans of Isabel Allende, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and other authors of magical realism, Looking for Lucy Buick by Rita Murphy offers a young adult spin on this genre. Rocco wins a Buick in a game of poker, but when he gets it home, his sister Rhodi has a "feeling" and discovers a baby in the back seat. Lucy is raised by these adoptive aunts, and when the last one dies, she sets out to find her biological family. The aunts' ghosts appear to her to help guide her on her quest.

- NB

Twilight Movie Teaser Trailer

The Twilight Teaser trailer has been released. Check it out on Cinematical
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/05/twilight-watch-the-twilight-teaser-trailer-do-you-like

The You Tube version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXk3ICrg5gA

It is also supposed to be on MySpace Tv, but the link did not work for me.

If you are over on MySpace, check out our library's page at http://www.myspace.com/glensidepld

- NB

The Edgar® Award Winners Announced

The Mystery Writers of America announced the winners of the Edgar® Awards on Thursday night. These awards recognize the best in mystery writing.

Select Winners include...

Best Novel Down River by John Hart
Best First Novel In the Woods byTana French
Best Biography Arthur Conan Doyle : a Life in Letters by Lellenberg, Daniel Stashower and Charles Foley
Best Young Adult Novel Rat Life by Ted Arnold
Best Juvenile Novel The Night Tourist by Katherine Marsh

For a complete list of winners go to http://theedgars.com/nominees.html

- NB

Found Art Jewelry Program

There is still time to register for this jewelry making program!

Girls in grades 4-12 and interested women accompanied by participants can make a necklace out of found and recylclable objects. Mixed Media Artist, Dana Perea, will instruct an Art Workshop, using jewelry, collage, inspiring words and phrases, beads, rubber stamps and a potluck of found & recycled objects discovered by the artist herself. Danawill tap patrons’ insights into the possibilities of their surroundings by making a unique jewelry piece! Maximum class size is 20.

Saturday, May 3
1:30-3:00 PM

Registration begins on Thursday, April 17 in Adult Services

To learn more about making jewelry with found objects check out this book
Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects : Creative Projects, Simple Techniques by Marthe Le Van

- NB

Stephenie Meyer

Stephenie Meyer, author of the wildly popular young adult series Twilight, has a science fiction novel coming out soon The Host : A Novel. Although the book is marketed for adults, her older teen fans might enjoy it as well.

You can read more about the author in a Time magazine article. The library has a copy, and you can also read it online at http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1734838,00.html

- NB

What They Play

Parents looking for information on videogames will love this website! Shopping for a cool new game your kids will love? Wondering what exactly is in that game that earned it a "M for Mature" rating? Visitors to www.whattheyplay.com can check out What's New, the Hottest Games Right Now, and the Most Popular Games by ESRB Rating. There's even a Gamefinder that lets you search by console, type of game, player age, and rating. So do your homework and then get playing!
--KC

Not Just for Young Adults - Part 6

Sarah Dessen is one of the Young Adult Librarian's favorite authors. She writes wonderful realistic fiction. In her newest novel Lock And Key : A Novel , Ruby, abandoned by her mother, must go to live with the sister she has not seen in ten years. Throughout the novel, Ruby encounters interesting secondary characters as she learns to trust.

Although I did not enjoy it as much as my personal favorite The Truth About Forever, I would recommend the book to anyone looking for a good story about what it means to be a family and a friend.

- NB

New International Language Books - Check them out

LK