Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at the Library

The Cat in the Hat is turning 50 this week!

Riverdale will kick off the celebration on Thursday, March 1st from 10 – 11 AM . We will make a birthday card for the the Cat in the Hat. For every birthday card that is signed Random House Children’s Books will donate one book to First Book.

Jonesboro will celebrate all morning long on March 2nd with story times at 9:05, 9:35, 10:05, 11:00, 11:30 & 12 Noon. The Jonesboro staff, along with Lee St. Elementary School, will read some all-time favorite Dr. Seuss books to celebrate his birthday. All ages are welcome. Seating is limited, so please call and register.

Lovejoy will continue SEUSSMANIA! with story times from 10 – 11 AM on the big day. Group Reservation Required.

Headquarters will be showing a Dr. Seuss movie from 4:30 – 5:30 on March 2nd as well so feel free to join us. For ages 5 yrs. & up. and their families. Advance registration is required. Please come in or call 770-473-3850 to register.

Ted

2006 Recommended Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

Locus magazine has published its 2006 list of recommended reading chosen by the publications editors and reviewers . The list includes SF and Fantasy novels, YA titles, nonfiction titles, and short stories.

http://www.locusmag.com/2007/2006RecommendedReading.html

Ted

Animated book reviews for kids

Hey kids,

The Clayton County Library System now subscribes to an online service called Read the Books that makes finding a good read easy and fun at the same time. Simply go to our home page and click on the Read The Books!

Ted

Welcome to the Clayton County Library System blog

This is the first post on our new blog. We hope you find it informative.

Currently, I’m reading the World is Flat by Thomas Friedman. While I’ve just started dipping my toes into the book, it’s a quite readable look at how globalization has changed our every day lives since the turn of the millenium. A concise overview is available on Mr. Friedman ’s website. The World Is Flat is available for check out by patrons with a valid PINES library card (catalog link). I will post some of my other favorite reads in the near future.My primary reading interests are Current Events, History and other non fiction (although I like a good spy thriller every once in a while too!) – Ted