Legend of The Guardians : The Owls of Ga'Hoole arrives today

Legend of The Guardians : The Owls of Ga'Hoole opens in theaters Friday! Even if you haven't read the books yet, who wouldn't love to look at talking owls this cute?

For those unfamiliar, here is a plot synopsis adapted from the one on Movie Insider:

The film follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father's epic stories of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owlkind from the evil Pure Ones. While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father's favor from Soren. But Kludd's jealousy has terrible consequences--causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls.

Be sure to check out the beloved "Guardians of Ga'Hoole" series by Kathryn Lasky. Click here to place a hold on the first book!

And visit the official movie website here: http://legendoftheguardians.warnerbros.com/#/home

Flipped Has Arrived.

Incase you missed it, Flipped opened this past weekend in a few select theaters around Long Island! So exciting!

Haven't read Wendelin Van Draanen's fabulous book yet? Come in and check one out or click here to reserve a copy.

Here's a quick plot refesher from Movietickets.com for those who read it a while ago (that would be me-- thanks Movietickets):

When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows its love. But Bryce isn't so sure. Girl-phobic and easily embarrassed, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm's length... for the next six years, which isn't easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other. But if Juli finally looks away, will it be Bryce's turn to be dazzled? "Flipped" takes Bryce and Juli from grade school to junior high; through triumph and disaster, family drama and first love, as they make the discoveries that will define who they are - and who they are to each other.

Awesome book, awesome author, hopefully awesome movie. Exciting stuff!

Happy Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Happy September! Did you know it's now officially Library Card Sign-up month? If you don't have one yet, now's the time! Want to know why? Here are a few things you can do:

1. Access the computers (and the printer) at the library.
2. Check out books, movies, music, games, and other materials.
3. Sign up for all kinds of cool FREE programs and volunteer opportunities like Wii Game Time, Pillow Painting, and Decorating Committee.
4. Get personal homework help or do research from the comfort of your home.

Come in, get a card, and find out how you can do all of these things. For more information call us at (631) 979-1600 or visit our home page: http://www.hauppaugelibrary.org/

And for more on what you can do with a library card check out the American Library Association's "52 Ways to use your library card."

Scott Pilgrim Avatar Creator!

Hey fans of Scott Pilgrim! Have you read the whole (awesome!) graphic novel series? Saw the movie? Gotten to the point where you really just wanted to Scott Pilgrim-ize yourself? Welp, I just did. Check it out:

Make your own Scott Pilgrim avatar by clicking here: http://www.scottpilgrimthemovie.com/avatarCreator/

Check out our new YouTube video!

When: August 13, 2010
Where: Hauppauge Public Library (special after-hours program)
Who: Twenty local teens armed with props, face-makeup and books
Accomplices: Several members of the library staff and an acting coach with years of theater experience
What: The end result... a movie promoting the joy of reading.

Click here to see how the characters and action in books can literally come to life! 

Teens' Top Ten- Place your Vote Now!

 Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, sponsored by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association, where teens across America nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! 

Voting is open Aug. 23 through Sept. 17, 2010. Winners will be announced in a webcast at www.ala.org/teenstopten during Teen Read Week, Oct. 17-23. 

Check out the list of nominees and place your vote for your favorite title!

Meet the Author: Aaron Renier!

Exciting news! We've just added a program for tweens and teens (Grades 3-12) ... author/illustrator Aaron Renier will be visiting the Hauppauge Public Library on Friday, September 3rd to promote the release of his new graphic novel, The Unsinkable Walker Bean. Not only will Aaron be telling us all about the cool career of being a writer and artist, he will also be conducting a drawing workshop to show you some of the tricks of the trade! Don't miss this special opportunity! Every participant will receive an 8 x 10 autographed drawing and five lucky participants will win a free copy of Aaron's new book! Sign up today!