Friday, May 30, 2014

New Books have arrived!

Stop by our new book display!


Here are some highlights:


  Animal Healer series. By Lauren St. John

After a fire kills her parents, eleven-year-old Martine must leave England to live with her grandmother on a wildlife game reserve in South Africa, where she befriends a mythical white giraffe.
 
 
Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things by Cynthia Voigt
 
When Max's parents receive a mysterious invitation and leave the country without him, he must rely on his wits to get by, and before long he is running his own--rather unusual--business.

 


 You Wouldn't Want to be a ....  series. (Various Authors)

Entertaining and amusing books which explore the more grisly aspects of life during various periods in history — complete with handy hints and step-by-step guides!




The Girl who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of her Own Making. By Catherynne M. Valente
 
Twelve-year-old September's ordinary life in Omaha turns to adventure when a Green Wind takes her to Fairyland to retrieve a talisman that the new and fickle Marquess wants from the enchanted woods.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Welcome to the blog

Sunset at the library



Welcome to the Shatekon Library Blog! We hope to post book recommendations, happenings in the library, school events and so much more! Please stop by again soon.

Below are several links to get you started on summer reading.

Clifton Park Halfmoon Library - Summer Reading Program

Barnes and Noble Booksellers Summer Reading - Earn a free book!

New York State Summer Reading - Fizz, Boom, Read!

As always, be kind to one another.