Be there or be really silly!

October 6: Jumpstart's Read for the Record

What are you doing on October 6? How does breaking a world reading record while raising awareness about America’s achievement gap sound?

Join us as we participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® presented in partnership with Pearson Foundation. Its a national campaign that mobilizes adults and children to close the early education achievement gap by setting a reading world record.

This annual campaign allows Americans to demand that all children receive the quality early education they deserve. On October 6, 2011, more than 2 million voices will call for an end to America’s early education achievement gap by reading Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney – setting a world record in the process!

Get involved at www.readfortherecord.org to help Jumpstart close the early education achievement gap:

1. Pledge to Read: Submit your official pledge and help us reach more than 2.1 MILLION children.

2. Spread the Word: Use our simple tools to educate your friends and family about America’s early education achievement gap and invite them to read.

For more information visit http://www.readfortherecord.org/

Book Sale on the Library's Front Lawn!

Friends of Maitland Public Library

Book Sale

on the

Library's

Front Lawn!

Saturday, October 1

Sunday, October 2

12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

Visit the new Friends Bookstore

inside the Library!

Novel Destinations Book Reviews

 

Here are the Novel Destinations Book Reviews.  We want to thank everyone for participating.  Everyone did a very good job and a lot of good literature was read and shared.  Hopefully this will inspire you to read one or all of the following books, which have been recommended by your fellow reading enthusiasts.

The Paris Wife by Paula McClain, reviewed by Doris S. (4 suitcases): “The Paris Wife is historical fiction.  The title refers to Hadley Richardson Hemingway who was Ernest Hemingway’s first wife.  They start out in Chicago with a whirlwind courtship and marriage and set sail for Paris.  There, they become “the Golden Couple” of an interesting group-The Lost Generation (F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda, Gertrude Stein, etc.)  There’s lots of partying, drinking and intrigue and at the same time, Ernest Hemingway is struggling to find his voice as a writer.  “The Sun Also Rises” is a reflection of this period of their life in Paris.”

The Lost City of Z by David Grann, reviewed by Doris S. (5 suitcases): “This book is a real life tale of adventure in the Amazon-“Deadly Ob-session in the jungle” Complete with hostile Indians-Cannibals, shrunken heads, ferocious insects and deadly diseases.  Story of Percy Fawcett, English explorer, searching for El Dorado and lost civilizations, and the author’s own quest to find Fawcetts remains.  Well written.”

The Snowman by Jo Nesbo, reviewed by Barbara B.: “Another Crime Thriller from Norway.  Bone chilling, family dynamics with twists and turns with sinister results over 20 years-revolving around a Snowman-a terrifying game with results devised by the killer.”

The House at Riverton by Kate Morton, reviewed by Barbara B.: “Selling 1920’s WW I (1924) 1999. Family Secrets. Romance.  Memories of a 98 year old widow how servitude, love, war, family and secrets shape the lives of a family around a place Riverton and how suspense and passion- is a “meditation or memory.””

A Nose for Justice by Rita Mae Brown, reviewed by Barbara B. (5 suitcases): “Selling a Nevada Ranch.  Twists and turns solving a 1800 murder.  Love and adventure. Protecting water supply.  And ranch’s connection to Buffalo Bill.”

The Nick Adams Stories by Ernest Hemingway, reviewed by Cathy J. (4 suitcases): “Nick’s life often paralleled Hemingway’s.  These stories are written in a deliberately simple style with short, sparse sentences.  They still manage to convey the personality of Nick Adams. (Hemingway’s fictional altar ego) in these vignettes of his life from boyhood on, and many reflect Hemingway’s own life and his deep appreciation of the natural world around us.”

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton, reviewed by Barbara B.: (5 suitcases): “Very good intertwine of family from 1900, 1975 and 2005 from London to Australia with lots of twists and turns.”

The Pacts by Jennifer Sturman, reviewed by Barbara B.: “Fun series about a group of young women who stick together through thick and thin and have a yearly reunion.  Always getting into trouble a mystery and intrigue.”

Dying to Decorate by Cindy Salzman, reviewed by Barbara B. (5 suitcases): Parallel story from present day, Civil War and Underground Railroad.  There are also great recipes as well.

Crime and Clutter by Cynthia S. Salzmann, reviewed by Barbara B. (5 suitcases): “Parallel story from present day to turmoil of 60’s and anti-war.  Great recipes also.”

Julia’s Hope by Leisha Kelly, reviewed by Barbara B. (5 suitcases): “Family during 129 depression forces to leave their home for promise of a future which fell through.  How survival takes place against all odds.”

The Snowman by Nesbo, Jo, reviewed by Kay (5 suitcases): “I enjoy reading Scandinavian mysteries because they are set in a different political and social culture.  Jo Nesbo falls under this criteria and does it very well.  Norway, as the plot goes has never experienced a serial killer before the Snowman.  I normally don’t read serial killer books, but set in the Norway Culture and the clever plot construction drops you in and you start thinking along with the protagonist, a creature out of American Noir.  It’s a unique blend of noir and new and worth a read.”

Elizabeth Street by Laurie Fabiano, reviewed by Gail L.: “This is Laurie Fabiano first novel although she has written other non-fiction books.  Her portrait of the Italian-American immigrant experience is dead-on.  This engrossing cross-generational saga centers on the experiences of Giovanna Costa, from the small Italian fishing village where she is born to the bustling streets of New York’s Lower East Side where she struggles to raise her family and make a living as a midwife after the death of her first husband.

In America, the resourceful Giovanna and her second husband eventually open a fruit and vegetable stand, attracting the unwanted attentions of the notorious Black Hand crime organization.  When Giovanni refuses to meet their demands, her daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom.  Basing this story-including the kidnapping-on her own family’s immigrant experiences, Fabiano provides a wealth of period detail with an authentic sense of time, place, and community.  A very enjoyable read.”

Saturday, September 10, 2-4pm: Second Saturday Celebrates the USA!

It's an all ages interactive presentation!

Join us for a musical celebration of America as we travel through musical time, from Folk to Jazz to Rock 'n' Roll to Pop.  It's an informative, fun, patriotic, audience participation required good time!

Stay after the show for light refreshments a craft and a movie!

Make a card for Grandparent's Day!

Be there or be really silly!

Audio books and E-books are back!

Audio books and E-books are back!

EBSCO

AudioBook
Collection

EBSCO

E-Book
Collection

Saturday, August 13th; 2-4pm: Return to Arabian Nights!

Second Saturday

takes us back to

The Arabian Nights! 

Join us from 2 - 4 p.m. for two hours of puppet shows, stories, singing, crowd participation (get your dancing sandals on!), lots of music, crafts, a snack and a movie (Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, rated PG).

This youth services program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a Maitland Library card holder to attend.

See you there!

Wednesday, August 10th: Culture Club heads for Venezuela!

iVamos a Venezuela!

Culture Club heads for Venezuela this month! 

Join us for an hour-long informative trip that includes multimedia, dance, a craft, and everyone's favorite, a taste of Venezuela!  We will have two presenters from the country of Venezuela.

iHasta miercoles!

This free program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a Maitland Library card holder to attend.

TODAY! Thursday, July 28th, 2-4pm: Tampa Taiko performs!

Tampa Taiko is a professional drumming ensemble that has performed their unique style for a vast array of audiences, performing at festivals, concert halls, schools, workshops, summer camps, corporate and VIP events. Using a collection of taiko drums made by themselves from discarded barrels, Tampa Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of drumming, bringing a contemporary vibrance to an ancient martial artform.

This FREE! Summer Reading program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a Maitland library card holder to attend.

See you there!

Thursday, July 21: Didgeridoo Down Under! 2-4pm

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show (DDU) is a high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and audience participation. DDU is interactive, educational and super fun ... a one-of-a-kind musical & cultural experience for all ages!

Darren Liebman created DDU in 2003, and since then it has evolved into one of the most popular "edu-tainment" programs in the U.S.  Darren and his didg mates perform year-round at schools, libraries, festivals and other venues. They have presented more than 3,000 shows and workshops at 1,800-plus venues for well over 300,000 viewers and participants!

TODAY! Thursday, July 14th: Journey to Africa!

Kuumba Dancers & Drummers

The dancers and percussionists of Kuumba's junior and senior companies entertain and educate with a program featuring traditional African dances and music from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Senegal. Authentic costumes from those countries add vibrant color to the performances by this professional dance troupe, led by Natalie Jackson.

The Kuumba Dancers and Drummers have played a variety of colleges, schools, libraries, corporate events and festivals throughout Florida. The ensemble has opened concerts for several internationally known artists, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, King Sunny Ade, Chief Ebenezer.

This Youth Services Summer Reading Program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

See you there!

Culture Club this Wednesday heads across America!

This month, Culture Club is going on a road trip across America!

Join us for an hour of songs, travel videos, and more...all about America! 

We'll also have a craft, a movie and everyone's favorite...a taste of America!

See you there!

This Summer Reading Program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Thursday, June 30th: Alligator Annie!

Alligators are stirring deep in the swamps! But do not fear!

Alligator Annie is here!

Come hear one of Florida's best storytellers as she brings stories of Old FLorida to life with the dulcimer, songs and more!

Stay after the show and make a craft, and enjoy some light refreshments.

This free program is aimed at children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

See you there!

This Saturday! June 25th: Arabian Nights: Epic program!

Join us for an exciting journey into
Arabian Nights!
 complete with a musical caravan, dancers, venomous (puppet) snakes, stories and more!

This free Summer READing program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade. 
You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

See you there!

Friday, June 23: Journey to Israel! 2-5pm

Shalom!  Welcome to Israel!  Journey to the Middle East and explore this ancient land.  Wander the streets of historic Jerusalem in a multimedia presentation.  Stay after the presentation for a craft and everyone's favorite some authentic food!

This presentation will be repeated, first at 2pm and again at 4pm!

This Summer Reading program is free and open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

Beach Party! Thursday, June 23rd, 2-4pm

Rain or shine, we're going to the beach!

Join us for two hours of fun, music, crafts and refreshments!

Nani the Polynesian Dancer will be there, bringing Polynesian culture to life!  Experience an exciting music and dance tour of the Pacific Islands with Nani, the Hawaiian Dancer. Nani has appeared at Busch Gardens and throughout Tampa Bay.

This Summer Reading program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Free and open to the public!



Dad's Rule this Friday!

Join us Friday, June 17th for our

Dad's Rock Movie Marathon!

Here's the line-up!

10am-1140am:   Cheaper By the Dozen
1140am-150pm: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
150pm-350pm:   Tron: Legacy
350pm-520pm:   Shrek the Third

Keep it reel, Maitland!



Thursday, June 16th, 2-4pm: Get ready to cut some rugs, Maitland!

We're dusting off the vinyl and bringing back all the songs that were number one in the charts, and number one in your hearts!

Join us for At the Hop as we introduce kids (K-5th grade) to the story of rock and roll!  Enjoy live action skits, puppet shows, and lots of crowd participation at the only sock hop in town!

After the show, we'll be enjoying vintage sodas and a light snack, plus a cool craft.

Be there or be square, daddy-o!

TODAY! Saturday, June 11 from 2-4pm! a Grimm's Fairy Tales production!

Join us as we journey into the world of the Brother's Grimm, first with a puppet show, then a live skit, then a famous storyteller will weave a magic spell of fairy tales that will astound you!  Sing for your feast and then do a craft!

We will be showing the hit movie Tangled!

Free and open to children entering Kindergarten to 5th grade. 

Younger siblings, friends and neighbors are welcome to attend, but must have a supervising adult with them at all times.

We'll see you there!

Friday, June 10th: Kid's Stories From the Sea Movie Marathon!

All day Friday, June 10th!  From 10am-6pm!

Back to back favorite movies from the sea for the whole family!

Here's the line-up!

10am - 11am: Backyardigans: Into the Deep

11am-1:30pm: 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea

1:30pm - 3:00pm: Atlantis: the Lost Empire

3:00pm - 4:30pm: Shark Tale

4:30pm - 6pm: Finding Nemo

See you there!