Are You Afraid of the Library?

The library was extremely haunted on Saturday night!  Vampires, zombies, witches, mad scientists and much more roamed the stacks in the Youth Services Department.  If you missed the party, check out the awesome costumes of some of our haunted patrons.

And remember to check out all the fun events the library has going on in November!

New Books from James Patterson

James Patterson has two new books coming out soon.  They are both continuations of two of his popular series: Witch & Wizard and Maximum Ride.  Look for these titles at the library in the coming months!

The Gift, the second installment of Witch & Wizard, is coming out in December. The book description says:  "Whit and Wisty have established themselves as leaders of the Resistance, willing to sacrifice anything to save kids kidnapped and brutally imprisoned by the New Order. But the One has other plans in store for them: He needs Wisty, for she is "The One Who Has the Gift.""

The seventh book in the Maximum Ride series is available in February 2011.  Angel picks up where they left off:   Evil scientists are still trying to convince Max that she needs to save the world, this time by providing the genetic link in speeding up the pace of evolution. Worse, they're trying to convince her that her perfect mate is Dylan, the newest addition to the flock. While Fang travels the country collecting his own gang of evolved humans, but the two separate flocks must unite to defeat a frightening doomsday cult whose motto is Save the Planet: Kill the Humans.  And this time, the true heroine, for once, might just be little Angel.

Candy and Style from Lauren Conrad

The former Hills star Lauren Conrad is becoming quite the author, with not one but two books released in October.

The first is the third installment of her LA Candy series entitled Sugar and Spice.  The book continues to follow Jane and her friends through the trials and tribulations of being reality tv stars.  The second book is called Lauren Conrad Style and will offers tips on how to create a unique look and other beauty and fashion advice.  Stop by the library check out one or both! 

Scary Movies

Need to get into the Halloween spirit?  The YA DVD selection has some great scary selections.  Check out our suggestions below or stop by the YS Desk for some help! 

•  Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour
• The Skeleton Key
• Gremlins

• Boogeyman
• Poltergeist
• One Missed Call 

•  The Vampire Diaries
• The Vampire's Assistant
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Bieber Fever!

 

It is finally here!  The library has purchased two copies of Justin Bieber's new book Justin Bieber:  First Step 2 Forever: My Story.  Stop by the Youth Services Desk to put a hold and get a copy for yourself.  Or get Bieber fever by reading another book on the pop star or checking out a CD.

Books

• Justin Bieber bu Kathleen Tracy
• Justin Bieber: Singing Sensation by Sarah Tieck
• Justin Bieber: The Fever by Marc Shapiro

Music

•  Justin Bieber My World
• Now That's What I Call Music 34
• Justin Bieber My World 2.0

Teen Read Week

Calling all tweens and teens!  Now is the time to enter the library's Wrestlemania  Reading Challenge.  You can win some great prizes including a free trip to see Wrestlemania live in Atlanta. Here are the easy steps to enter:

1. Fill out a pledge form promising to read five books, graphic novels or magazines by April 3.
2. Create a bookmark or poster design and submit it to the library by October 25.  
3. On November 11, we will choose the winners and send their materials to the national competition for the grand prize drawing.  

For more information, stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up, create the book mark or poster and find out more about Wrestlemania.

Book Trailers by Forest Park Library Patrons

 There are so many great books out there.  More and more authors are producing book trailers just like the ones for the movies.  A couple of our creative patrons put together these three book trailers.  Learn more about each book based on a fan's creation and then stop by the library to check the book out.

Gone by Michael Grant 

Lush by Natasha Friend 

 

Uncovering Sadie's Secret by Libby Sternberg

 

Read It & See It: It's Kind of a Funny Story

More and more YA books are being made into movies.  The latest is called It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini.  It tells the humorous story of Craig, a depressed New York City teen, who checks himself into an adult psychiatric hospital.  Click here to look at the book or play the trailer below. 

The Library is closed Monday, October 11. 

Glee: The Novel

Hey Gleeks!  Check this out:  Glee The Beginning is at the library.  The overwhelming success of the hit Fox TV show Glee has turned into a new novel.  The book picks up right before the show started last year.  Find out when Rachel decided she liked Finn or when Puck and Quinn's relationship began.  Get ready for a Glee-ful good time!  And be sure to take a look at all our other Glee materials including DVDs, CDs and sheet music.

• Glee Vol. 1:  The Music
• Glee Season 1 Vol. 2:  The Music
• Glee Season 1 Vol. 3:  Showstoppers
• Glee The Music:  The Power of Madonna
• Glee The Music:  Journey to Regionals
•  Glee:  Music for piano/ vocal/guitar
• Glee Season 1 Vol. 1:  Road to Sectionals
• Glee Season 1 Vol. 2:  Road to Regionals

Celebrating Twain

October is Twain Month! Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born November 30, 1835 and died April 21, 1910. The year 2010 marks the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death. It’s time to celebrate! Join the Villages of Forest Park, River Forest, and Oak Park to learn more about this prominent author.
A complete list of events can be found here. The following are events taking place at the Forest Park Public Library:

•  Mark Twain Mural: Wednesday, October 5th at 6 p.m.
• Origami Frog-Jumping Contest: Tuesday, October 12th at 4 p.m.
• River Adventures with Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer: Saturday, October 16th at 2 p.m.
• Mark Twain's Music Box: Tuesday, October 26th at 7 p.m.

Saturday

Identify this Quote:  

            “Lyra's knowledge had great gaps in it, like a map of the world largely eaten by mice”

*Get an entry form from the Youth Services Desk.  

Friday

Identify this Quote:  

"I think there's just one kind of folks.  Folks."

*Get an entry form from the Youth Services Desk.