Lightning Thief

by Rick Riordan
Grades 5+

Percy Jackson is a 12 year old diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, who has been expelled from several schools. After a terrifying encounter with Mrs. Dodds, the math teacher who isn't human, Percy comes to realize that he is different. With his mother and best friend Grover, Percy is taken to a Camp Half Blood for other different kids--kids who are the children a Greek god and a mortal. Percy is a demi-god.

Days after discovering his parentage, Percy is challenged to go on a quest to discover who stole Zeus' lightning bolt. Percy and his friends must figure out the mystery before the summer equinox or risk the destruction of the world as we know it. Percy faces the wrath of the gods and of the mythical creatures we all thought didn't really exist.

This is the first book in a triology and has recently been made into a movie. Rick Riordan writes an action packed, mythological book with humor and friendship. If you liked this book then you should try Riordan's newest series The Red Pyramid or wait for the fall for the next generation of campers at Camp Half Blood.

At the Main Branch library on July 15th at 3:30pm there will be a Percy Jackson book discussion. Come and join others in their love for this adventure series! Call the Main to reserve your spot 782-4882 ext 215

Summer Stuff

Teens, what are your goals for summer?

My summer goals were always to have the best summer ever. Back in the old days, when I had summer vacation, I always had all kinds of plans and designs for how this summer would be the best summer. And most summers were pretty good. But the summers that were the best were the summers where I had definite plans about how the summer would be the best: I was going to hang out with my friends at least 3 times a week, I had saved money the whole year for fun activities, I did research on what the best books would be to read.

Now, I am a librarian so I am biased, about how great the library is, but fact of the matter is that we have done all the planning for you. There are summer activities at the library. We have provided the supplies and snacks for the activities.You can bring your friends and have fun. We have done the research and know what books you might like.  There is no planning required on your part (aside from transportation to and from the library).

I don't want to burst the fun bubble, but studies have shown that students participating in a summer reading program have an easier time when school starts up in the fall. Likewise, studies have shown that people who make plans and goals are more successful people and are more likely to follow through.

Summer Reading starts June 7th. Sign up for our programs. Come in and have fun.

Visit our website or call for more information:
Main 781-4882 ext 215
Kirby 782-0252
Graham 781-1441