Books Coming to the Big Screen in Winter 2018

Every year there are new movie adaptations of books and 2018 is starting off with some good ones! Read these titles before you see them on the big screen this winter!

The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian - premieres January 19
12 Strong by Doug Stanton - premieres January 19
The Death Cure by James Dashner (The Maze Runner Series) - premieres January 26
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter - premieres  February 9
Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer - premieres February 23
Every Day by David Levinthan - premieres February 23
The War with Grandpa by Robert Kimmel Smith - premieres February 23
Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews - premieres March 2
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle - premieres  March 9
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli - premieres March 16 (Movie title is Love, Simon)
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - premieres March 30

Squirrel Appreciation Day

Believe it or not squirrel appreciation day is January 21st. Why not appreciate these little creatures by reading a book featuring them?

Books for Younger Kids

Ol' Mama Squirrel by David Ezra Stein
The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story by Nancy Rose
Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep by April Pulley Sayre
Squirrels on Skis by Ray J. Hamilton
Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin


Books for Older Kids
Super Turbo vs. The Flying Ninja Squirrels by Kirby Lee
Smarter than Squirrels by Lucy Nolan
Sophie the Squirrel by Lily Small
Little Tails in the Forest by Frédéric Brrémaud


Books for Teens
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Shannon Hale
Rakkety Tam by Brian Jacques
The Fire Within by Chris D'Lacey

Books for Adults
Squirrels at My Window: Life with a Remarkable Gang of Urban Squirrels by Grace Marmor Spruch
Squirrels: The Animal Answer Guide by Richard W. Thorington, Jr., and Katie Ferrell.


Or if you'd rather, check out The Nut Job or The Nut Job 2.


Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day!

MLK Day Books for Children

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Every year on this day we remember the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. There are many wonderful books and biographies about Dr. King. Here is a list of some recommended titles to share with children.

Dream March : Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the March on Washington by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer

I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr. ; paintings by Kadir Nelson.

Love will see you through : Martin Luther King Jr.'s six guiding beliefs (as told by his niece) by Angela Farris Watkins

March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World by Christine King Farris

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport

Martin's Dream Day by Kitty Kelley

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Johnny Ray Moore

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? by Bonnie Bader

Introducing SHARE!

We are so excited to introduce you to our new catalog system called SHARE! We are transitioning from our old system, known to you as RockCat, to SHARE this week! Here's some information for you about this change.

What is SHARE?
The SHARE Consortium is an automation and resource-sharing partnership founded in 2005. The current members are the Lakeshores Library System, Kenosha County Library System, and Arrowhead Library System (that's us!).

Why are we joining SHARE?

• To reduce costs
• To upgrade our circulation and cataloging software 
• To empower you with more control over your library experience

What can I expect?

• More items! Your library card will now be accepted at 28 libraries with a joint collection of 2.15 million items.
• Lower late fines - All adult materials and youth DVDs will accrue a late fine of $0.25 per day and all other children's material will accrue a late fine of $0.10 per day.
• Easier access to digital items - eBooks and eAudio will now be listed in your catalog search results alongside traditional, physical items.
• Text message reminders - If you would like to receive reminders about holds, upcoming due dates, and more over text now you can. You can also receive these notices over email or phone.
• Pay bills online - Don't want to come into the library to pay in cash, no problem! You can pay with a debit or credit card online.
• Favorite Author's Club - Want to be added to the holds list as soon as your favorite author's new book it out? Just sign up for the Favorite Author's Club and you'll holds will automatically be placed for you whenever that author releases a new book.

How do I start using SHARE?

• Visit our website to search the catalog
• Download the BookMyne app to search the catalog, renew items, and more. 
• Remember to use your new PIN number - It's the last four digits of the phone number we have on file for you. You can use this to log into your account and create a new pin if you want. 

Please, stop in or call us at 608-882-2260 if you have any questions about using SHARE.

NEW YEAR"S RESOLUTIONS

Happy New Year!  This week's blog entry is celebrating New Year's resolutions.  Whether you are looking to improve your health, learn a new hobby, or read more in 2018, we have something to help you out.  Take a look at the lists below and get started on your resolution today.

Health/Fitness:
The Diet Detox by Brooke Alpert
Diet Right for Your Personality Type by Jennifer Widerstrom
The Anti Inflammatory Diet Cookbook by Madeline Given
Walking for Fitness by Nina Barough
The Women's Health Fitness Fix by Jen Ator
No Excuses Fitness by Donovan Green

Hobbies:
You Can Knit That by Amy Herzog
Arm Knitting: 30 No-Needle Projects for You and Your Home
Simple Crocheting by Erika Knight
Supersize Crochet by Sarah Shrimpton
Heirloom Wood by Max Bainbridge
Wood Pallet Workshop by Danny Darke
She Sheds by Erika Kotite
Native Plants of the Midwest by Alan Branhagen
Tiny Garden, Huge Harvest by Caleb Warnock
The Well-Tended Perennial Garden by Tracy DiSabato-Aust
How to Make a Quilt by Barbara Weiland Talbert

Reading Challenges:
Alphabet Soup - Read a book for every letter of the alphabet (title or author)
Newbery Awards - Read previous Newbery Medal winners
A Year in Reading - Read 52 books this year
Around the World in Books - Every book you read should take place in a different country.
Back to the Classics - Read some old favorites and works of classic literature
Author Love - Read books by a favorite author that you might have missed
Birth Year Reading Challenge - Read books published in the year you were born
New Format Challenge - Read something in a format unfamiliar to you such as a graphic novel or audiobook



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Winter Picture Books

Winter is officially here! Celebrate the season with your little ones with some of these lovely, recently published, wintery picture books.

Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre
A non-fiction picture book with beautiful photographs showcasing the beauty of snow.


No Two Alike by Keith Baker
Two little red birds fly through a wintery scenes discovering unique elements along the way. This book is great for spotting similarities and differences.

Waiting for Snow by Marsha Diane Arnold
Most of us can relate to that feeling of waiting and waiting for the first snow fall. In this book a group of cute forest animals try their best to make it snow.


Into the Snow by Yuki Kaneko
A young child plays in the snow in this beautifully illustrated book.

When the Moon Comes by Paul Harbridge
A gorgeous new book about a group of kids anxiously awaiting the perfect cold night to play hockey on the frozen lake.


Pablo in the Snow by Teri Sloat
A fully white sheep gets lost while out exploring the snow and must find his way home.

Messy Munchkins

This week, on Friday December 22nd, we are hosting a program called Messy Munchkins! This event is a multi-sensory play group for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We'll have fun (and messy!) activities for kids and adults to explore and play with.

We love to offer opportunities for kids to engage in free sensory play. Young ones are busy learning about their world, which they observe through their senses - seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Sensory play is play that stimulates these senses. It's great for kids to engage in this kind of play because it stimulates their brains which builds nerve connections in the brain's pathways, it helps develop fine and gross motor skills, and it's fun! Play is an important part of childhood - and life!

If you're interested in ways to encourage playfulness in your home or want to learn more about sensory play, check out some of these books.

Picture Books to Share with Kids
Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
Edward Gets Messy by Rita Meade
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell
Mix It Up by Hervé Tullet
A Stick is an Excellent Thing by Marilyn Singer
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis'
I Hear a Pickle and Smell, See, Touch, & Taste it, Too! By Rachel Isadora



Further Reading for Grown-Ups
First Art for Toddlers and Twos: Open-Ended Art Experiences by MaryAnn Kohl
Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children by Lisa Daly
Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers by Miriam Beloglovsky
Raising A Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues by Lindsey Biel, M. A. and Nancy Peske
Time to Create: Hands-on Explorations in Process Art for Young Children by Christie Burnett
The Toddler Brain by Laura A. Jana, M.D.