SUMMER EDITION MAY-AUGUST 2018 BPL CONNECTION INFORM EDUCATE ENTERTAIN It's that time again! Come in or register online for BPL's Summer Reading Program. Entertainment for all ages! WHAT IS THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM? t h r o u g h t h e a g e s READING THEME EVENTS Did you know that reading over the The Collaborative Summer Library During the months of June and July each summer helps kids retain more of what Program decides the theme for our SRP of our locations, and some of our they learned the previous school year, programs. With representation from community partners, host special events and helps them be better prepared for each of the 50 states, they design that are geared toward the current the coming school year? programs and offer tips on how libraries theme. This year's theme: Libraries Rock! Plus, reading (at any age) can inform can best promote reading and provide and entertain while engaging your mind. entertainment for their patrons. HOW DO I REGISTER? Well, there are two ways that you can sign up to participate in our Summer Reading Programs. Here they are: 1. Go online. Visit: https://bossierlibrary.readsquared.com for direct access to our online registration. Or, visit: www.bossierlibrary.org and click on "Register for SRP Here" located on our homepage. 2. Stop in at any of our 7 branches (locations and contact information listed on the back. You'll be asked to fill out some basic information and you're ready to start reading and earning prizes! Page 02: What is SRP? Pages 05-10: What's Happening? IN THIS ISSUE: Page 03: Coming Soon Page 11: The Sponsors: A Special Thank You Page 04: Tom's Review Page 12: Locations & Holiday Closures 02 COMING SOON RELEASE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, SO CHECK IN WITH YOUR LOCAL BRANCH TO PLACE HOLDS ON THESE ITEMS AND MORE! MAY 12 Strong starring Chris Hemsworth & Michael Shannon - DVD, drama, based on true events, war 01 Nostalgia starring Jon Hamm & Ellen Burstyn - DVD, drama, loss, memories Peter Rabbit starring James Corden & Domhnall Gleeson - DVD, Beatrix Potter's characters, children's, comedy Winchester starring Helen Mirren & Sarah Snook - DVD, based on real people, horror Black Panther starring Chadwick Boseman & Michael B. Jordan - DVD, Marvel comics, action, drama 15 Tin Man by Sarah Winman - Fiction, growing up, love, loss, friendship The 15:17 to Paris starring Jenna Fischer & Judy Greer - DVD, drama, thriller 22 Game Night starring Jason Bateman & Rachel McAdams - DVD, comedy, mystery Star of the North by D.B. John - Fiction, thriller, suspense, spies & politics, espionage 29 Annihilation starring Natalie Portman & Oscar Isaac - DVD, based on book, SciFi, thriller JUNE Devil's Gate starring Milo Ventimiglia & Shawn Ashmore - DVD, horror, SciFi, thriller 05 Freak Show starring Alex Lawther & Bette Midler - DVD, comedy, drama Gringo starring David Oyelowo & Charlize Theron - DVD, action, comedy, drama Strange Stars: David Bowie, Pop Music, & the Decade Sci-Fi Exploded by Jason Heller - Non-Fiction, history & criticism, humor & entertainment There There by Tommy Orange - Fiction, Native American, cultural heritage, political A Wrinkle in Time starring Chris Pine & Oprah Winfrey - DVD, based on book, SciFi/fantasy, mystery The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir - Fiction, family life, evangelical upbringing, reality TV 12 The Strangers: Prey at Night starring Christina Hendricks & Bailey Madison - DVD, horror, thriller Flower starring Zoey Deutch & Kathryn Hahn - DVD, comedy, drama 19 Pacific Rim: Uprising starring John Boyega & Scott Eastwood - DVD, action, adventure, SciFi, fantasy A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman - Fiction, mystery, female independence, 26 historical JULY 03 Baby's First Felony: A Cecil Younger Investigation (Book 7) by John Straley - Fiction, mystery, kidnapping, private investigation, humor 10 The Con Artist by Fred Van Lente - Fiction, mystery, comic book style Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik - Fiction, fairytale retold, fantasy Kill the Farm Boy by Kevin Hearne & Delilah S. Dawson - Fiction, humor, fantasy, magic 17 We're Doom. What Now? Essays on War and Climate Change by Roy Scranton - Non-Fiction, politics, commentary & opinion Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras - Fiction, family life, Hispanic, friendship, 31 coming of age Chariot on the Mountain by Jack Ford - Biographical, based on true events, historical AUGUST 07 Ticker: The Quest to Create an Artificial Heart by Mimi Swartz - Non-Fiction, medical, history, scientists 03 Tom's Review The Kings of the Wyld: Book 1 by Nicholas Eames This book is a terrific start to a new fantasy series. Kings of the Wyld is also Nicholas Eames' first novel. Nineteen years ago, the five members of "Saga" (the name of their Band) were the most famous, admired, respected, and feared band of mercenaries in this world. Bards sang songs of them, the ladies loved them, and the children wanted to to be them. Their fame derived from the heroic battles fought in the Heartwyld. The Heartwyld is the prominent forest in this world, and it's filled with all kinds of wicked stuff: unbelievably ugly creatures that want to kill you, ghosts and spirits, and everyday evil people who want to take your money; even the plant life is out to get you in this place, and...there be dragons! Saga had battled them all and had come out the victor. But, as I've said, that was nineteen years ago... If this band were to get back together now, it would be like the Beatles getting together back in the late seventies. Except the Beatles never battled monsters or hunted down evil people. Well, one day Gabriel, who had been the front-man for Saga, shows up at Clay Cooper's front door begging a favor. Clay Cooper is our main protagonist, and the story is told from his perspective. As it turns out, Gabriel's daughter, Rose, is being held hostage in a fort surrounded by over one- hundred thousand creatures from the Heartwyld. Gabriel wants to get Saga back together again to free her. An impossible quest that no one in their right mind would undertake... Except for Saga. It would be just like the good ol' days! This book is full of humor, but it also has heart-stopping suspense and genuine emotion. Nicholas Eames has written characters so acutely and multi-dimensional that we care for each one, even the side characters that show up outside of the five-man Saga crew. Of course, there are the characters that you love to hate, like Saga's ex-promoter (every Band has to have a promoter), and this character is as real to us as the good guys; even though he is worm poop. So, overall I had more fun reading this book than I have had in a long time. I hope you will have as much fun as I did. Enjoy! -Tom 04 WHAT'S HAPPENING? COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS TWILIGHT TALKIES ADULTING 101 @ R.,W. NORTON ART GALLERY @ REMINGTON COLLEGE (All Ages - Family Event) (Ages 17 - 23ish) Fridays @ 8:00pm Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 8:00pm BOOKS & BREW (LOCATIONS VARY) May 11 - Toy Story (more events on Saturday, May 12) May 8, 15, 22, & 29 (Ages 18+) June 15 - 101 Dalmatians June 5, 12, 19, & 26 4th Fridays @ 6:30pm July 6 - Annie (original) August 3 - Frozen Goal Setting & Self Worth May 25 September 7 - Cinderella Home & Car Basics June 22 Personal Finance July 27 *Arrive early to enjoy a meal from the assembled food Higher Education Preparedness August 31 trucks and to enjoy a craft! Civic Engagement *Book Topic selections made at Workforce Preparedness previous month's club meeting. Check How the Library Saves You Money out our website for current topics and Personal Safety meeting locations! *Space is limited! Admittance is on a first come, first served basis. BOSSIER SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY'S FAMILY FARMER'S MARKET CONCERT: CARNIVAL OF THE @ PIERRE BOSSIER MALL ANIMALS (All Ages - Family Event) @ RIVERVIEW THEATER Saturdays @ 9:00am (All Ages - Family Event) Sunday, May 6 The Librarians will be in on 4:00 - 5:00pm the following dates: May 12 Join us for a craft before the June 9 performance! July 12 August 11 GEEK'D CON @ SHREVEPORT CONVENTION THE MUSICAL LEGACY OF BOSSIER CENTER PARISH (All Ages - Family Event) @ BOSSIER COUNCIL ON AGING Friday - Sunday (Ages 60+) August 17-19 Friday, June 8 10:00 - 11:00am *Keep an eye on our website to confirm "door opening" times! We're excited to see your Join History Center's Pam Carlisle for her best cosplay so join us and don't forget to talk on the music of our parish. take pics! 05 AULDS BRANCH STORY TIME FAMILY GARDEN COME-&-GO (Ages 0-5) (All Ages) RELAXATION ROOM Tuesdays @ 10:00am Wednesdays @ 10:00am (Ages 18+) Thursdays @ 9:00am - 7:00pm June 5-July 24 June 6 - July 25 *no program July 3 *no program July 4 June 14 July 12 Special Guests: Get hands on experience June 5 - Story with a Sheriff with our summer garden. Visit and relax for as long as June 19 - Little You Yoga Come prepared to get dirty! you like. Enjoy soothing music, join in the jigsaw puzzle, or any of our other provided relaxing activities. BOOK CLUB TEEN SRP Snacks provided. (Ages 18+) (Ages 13-18) Tuesdays @ 11:00am Wednesdays @ 3:00pm May 8 - Miss Jane by Brad June 6 & 20 CHILDREN'S SRP Watson July 11 & 25 (Ages 6-12) June 12 - The Education of Fridays @ 2:00pm Dixie Dupree by Donna Everhart Hang out with friends while July 10 - The Book that Matters enjoying board games, June 6 - July 27 Most by Ann Hood crafts, line dancing, and (of *no program July 6 August 14 - The Mark of the course) snacks! King by Jocelyn Green Special Guests: June 15 - Hampstead Stage Company (ALL AGES) June 22 - Little You Yoga June 29