April 7, 2010
So?
It’s quite sad that no one has blogged since February. So I decided to leave a note for this sad little blog.
I love the library!
That is all.
February 17, 2010
Jamboread 2010!
Celebrate Jamboread at the Spartanburg Public Library on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There will be events for the entire family to enjoy throughout the building. Doors open at 8:45 AM and autographing will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. See authors Lois Lowry, Jane Yolen, and Paul Zelinsky. Don’t miss this day long celebration of libraries and reading!!
February 11, 2010
Teen Tech Week
Mark your calendars for Teen Tech Week – March 8th-12th. Check out a Playaway, music CD, or DVD. Learn about great web resources you can use at school. Enter our tech contest (details to follow)!
January 21, 2010
Implied Spaces
Follow Aristide, a sword-bearing scientist, in a rolicking space adventure as he tries to solve a mystery – who or what is trying to take over humanity and why? At his side, is the cat Bitsy, the avatar of the planet-sized computer Endora. Even with a super computer at his side, Aristide confronts zombies, gets captured, and even killed several times. This is a fun read and a great first book for someone who wants to try the science fiction genre.
January 20, 2010
Alice In Wonderland in the Theatres
January 15, 2010
teencentric
The Spartanburg Public Library is hosting the first annual reading festival for teens, teencentric! This year, it will be held on Saturday, January 30th from 12:45 to 4pm in the Barrett Room at the Headquarters Library. This event will allow local teens to meet a famous author and have a special day to celebrate teen reading. Our guest author this year is Tamora Pierce, author of several teen fantasy series including Beka Cooper and The Circle of Magic. We will also have a performance by Spartanburg High indie pop band Sing Sing 76, free carnival-style snacks and a photo booth! The event is open to all ages, so you’re welcome to come, but priority seating is reserved for teens.
January 11, 2010
Celebrities&Crime
You might think that only the people in your neighborhood can commit crime. Well, it’s many of our popular celebritites that have too. It doesn’t matter who you are. I really enjoyed reading this book. It reminds our fellow Americans that just being famous does not keep you from going to jail. IF YOU CAN’T DO THE TIME DON’T DO THE CRIME!
December 14, 2009
The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis
The Screwtape Letters is well, obviously a series of letters written by a demon who goes by the name of Screwtape. He writes to his juvenile nephew giving him advice on how he can please their “Father Below”.
The books gives some insights on religion, politics, and satires the way a human lives their life.
WARNING: This is a Lewis classic, and is written as such. There are big words and illustrations that are difficult to read. You may have to reread many passages to understand the concepts he presents.
Other than that, its a great book! You may actually learn a thing or two.
December 3, 2009
The Seriously Funny Life of Mel Brooks
This biography about the famous Director/ Actor is very informative about Mel Brook’s life. He started life as a Russian Jew raised Melvin Kaminsky. James Robert Parish details most every tidbit of information about Mel Brooks, describing his early career in the Jewish Catskills and his experiences in World War II. I highly recommend this book for Mel Brooks fans and also anyone who does not know who Mel Brooks is.
