Thursday, July 5, 2012
Head to your local library this summer and pick up one of these hot summer reads
Grab a glass of watermelon lemonade and check out these environmental beach reads, available at our local libraries. Take them to the beach, bring them to camp, or add a new dimension to the summer book club. Elizabeth Royte's Garbage Land - On The Secret Trail of Trash goes beyond the fascinating and horrifying statistical analysis of how big a hole humanity has dug for itself, by supersizing earth's garbage dumps through gross consumption. It is an interesting read in bringing an odor chemist to the page, explaining just how and why garbage smells so bad. Royte's voice of concerned citizenship is evident throughout the trashy journey. With townships, CEOs and plenty of others in between, reaping the fortunes of the recycling business, …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The following was provided by the Office of the Bergen County Executive
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Last week marked the end of school for many elementary schools and with it, summer! Embrace running in the streets, enjoy the county fair and swim at your local pool. But when the weather gets too hot and your feet too sore, the adventure doesn’t have to stop. Many Bergen County Public Libraries are hosting the Dream Big-Read! reading program this summer. Dream Big-Read! provides children with book logs to keep track of summer reading and participating libraries will host a variety of reading club get-togethers and events available to all ages! Above all, we urge children to get out and read as much as you can, just remember to update your logs and check in for weekly prizes! The program is currently open for registration and begins at …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Annual Summer reading program registration kicks off June 22
Join the River Edge and Oradell Public Libraries for the annual summer reading program beginning on June 25th. Readers from preschool through grade 6 are welcome to celebrate the theme, Dream Big - Read! with great programs and reading rewards. There will be a Special Registration Day with some surprises on Friday, June 22, 1:30 to 3:30pm outside (weather permitting) for River Edge children. Oradell children can register on June 25. Registration for the River Dell students book discussion group, Talk It Up 2012, will be held at the River Edge Library on Monday, June 25, 5:30 to 7:30 pm and Tuesday, June 26, 2 to 4pm. Additional registration will take place at the Oradell Public Library on Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 to 7:30 pm and Wednesday, …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they need help from a few …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners.” from James Patterson. These books are great read
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt By Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading By Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) By Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your way …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson. These books are gea
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Pirate vs. Pirate: The Terrific Tale of a Big, Blustery Maritime Match by Mary Quattlebaum The biggest boy pirate and the maddest girl pirate face-off in a series of competitions and then find themselves falling in love! Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (Bad Kitty series) by Nick Bruel When you give a bath to Bad Kitty, you need, among other things, soap, a towel and a suit of armor. Amelia Bedelia By Peggy Parish; illustrated by Fritz Siebel Learn and…
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson. These books are g
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout By John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories By Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and …
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