There are, as you hopefully know, many different types of libraries. But did you know that there is a library that actually does not have a building as such. It does have 3 sides and a roof and the “building” is only about 8 ft. tall and 7 ft. wide. […]
As you may know from my last post about the Titanic (see last Titanic post) I am in the love with the RMS Titanic. She was the biggest ship of her time and was thought to be unsinkable. That is what everyone knows. But there are some things that can […]
Summer is almost here (for those of us in the northern hemisphere) and plans are being made for what to do and where to go. And what to read? Well, as you know, the public library is a great place to find all sorts of fun and interesting things to […]
Today we are kicking off a new feature on My Library Card Wore Out. Funday Friday!! To get us in the mood for the weekend and celebrate the end of the week we’re going to have a little fun. Look at something different. Be creative. Maybe focus on some other […]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKB7zfopiUA&hl=en_US&fs=1&] Many people don’t go to their local library. I wonder why? It really is such a fun place!! by M.O.M. Location – The Rose Reading Room @ The New York Public Library
Just a little something for you while I work on the next post. On my favorite subject. Enjoy!! http://vimeo.com/2469378
by Paul Adam *Hot Off The Press* Summary He is only 14 and is a superstar. He is an escape artist. His name is Max Cassidy. His mother is in jail, his father is dead. But a man arrives, telling him that his mother is innocent and his father is […]
by Nick Bruel *NEW* HOT OFF THE PRESS Review This is a little book (size wise) but is very cute. The book is about this cat that crashes into a garbage can and gets all dirty. Kitty (the name of the cat) then has to be given a bath because […]
Almost every grown-up (and quite a few children) who watch TV has heard of Tyra Banks. She has the television show called “Tyra”. Well, now Tyra is coming out with a BOOK. Yes you read it right. A book. She signed a Multi-Book Deal with Delacorte Press. “Delacorte Press has […]
The Curse of the Black Pearl Starring: Johnny Depp Geoffrey Rush Orlando Bloom Keira Knightley Summary Pirates invade Port Royal and Mrs. Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knightley) is taken captive by Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) on the Black Pearl. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) and the young sword maker, Will Turner […]
by J.K. Rowling Summary The day has finally come for Harry to leave Privet Drive and the horrible family called the Dursleys for the last time. Voldemort is out to get him and the Ministry of Magic does not want Muggles to be harmed so Harry must be moved. His […]
If you are interested in African animals, you do not just have to read about them. Currently, I am the foster-mother of an elephant named Shukuru. She was found in a manhole. A herder heard her cries and went to see what it was, after getting help and a lot of […]
Starring Claire Danes – Yvaine Charlie Cox – Tristan Thorn Michelle Pfeiffer – Lamia Robert De Niro – Captain Shakespeare Summary *Summary from Netflix.com “After promising the beautiful Victoria (Sienna Miller) that he’ll retrieve a fallen star to secure her love, young Tristan (Charlie Cox) journeys to a magical world […]
*The Clown, Feste, sings this song at the end of the play. it is a gloomy history of his growth from childhood. The repeated refrain “the rain is raineth everyday,” is a particularly bleak vision of the world, especially of a world that has provided the extraordinarily happy ending of […]
You can find poems in very unlikely places. Did you think that there were poems in Winnie The Pooh? I am sure there are many poems in “Winnie The Pooh”, but here is a quite well known. THE MORE IT SNOWS The more it SNOWS-tiddely-pom The more it GOES-tiddely-pom The […]
The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear The Owl and Pussycat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat: They took some honey, and plenty of money Wrapped up in a five-pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar, “O […]
by Guest Blogger M.O.M Wow, a whole month devoted to poetry! That is quite impressive don’t you think? So, in recognition of this important event here are some thoughts to share with you. National Poetry Month is a month-long celebration of poetry that was established by the Academy of American […]
Starring Kevin Costner – Robin Hood Morgan Freeman – Azeem Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio – Marian Dubois Christian Slater – Will Scarlet Alan Rickman – George: Sherif of Nottingham Summary After being captured by Turks and being held captive, Robin of Locksley and two other men ( a friend and a Moor name […]
Today is Earth Day everyone. It is celebrated around the world. On this day you do something to help Mother Earth (because some places need it.) Some things that you can do to help earth is to plant some plants. Plant a flower, or a baby tree. Tree’s breath just […]
A James Bond Adventure YOUNG BOND Book 1 by Charlie Higson Summary SilverFin is an idea. SliverFin is dangerous. SilverFin is soon. Lord Hellbore is hungry for power and he will stop at nothing to get it. He will kill, he will lie, and he will cheat. He does not […]
