Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Hungering for the Hunger Games?


If you’re like me, you’ve been following every scrap of news on the new Hunger Games movie, based on the book by Suzanne Collins, due out in March. In cruel circumstance, the newest trailer is fantastic, which only reemphasizes how far away March is! (Click here to see it!)

A lot of adults are enjoying this dystopian teen novel featuring an oppressive government that forces each district in a post-apocalyptic America to send a boy and girl tribute to the Hunger Games, a televised spectacle in which the tributes must fight to the death until one victor remains. If you’re waiting on your hold to be ready for the book, or if you’ve already devoured them and want some similar books to read, here are my suggestions!


The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Todd Hewitt is the only boy in a town of men. Ever since the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, everyone can hear what each other thinks. Todd is just a month away from becoming a man, but in the midst of the cacophony, he knows that the town is hiding something from him – something so awful Todd is forced to flee with only his dog, whose simple, loyal voice he hears too. With men from the town in pursuit, the two stumble upon a strange and eerily silent creature: a girl. Who is she? Why wasn’t she killed by the germ like all the females on New World?
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight to survive. If they make it to their 18th birthday, they can’t be harmed—but when every piece of them is wanted by a world gone mad, eighteen seems far, far away.
Feed by M.T. Anderson
For Titus and his friends, it started out like any trip to the moon—a chance to party during spring break. But that was before the hacker caused their feeds to malfunction. And it was before Titus met Violet, who has decided to fight the feed, a continuous internet experience implanted in everyone’s brain.
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
In a futuristic world, teen Nailer scavenges copper wiring from grounded oil tankers for a living, but when he finds a beached clipper ship with a girl in the wreckage, he has to decide if he should strip the ship for its wealth or rescue the girl. Winner of the 2011 Michael Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.


Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
While skipping school one day, technogeek Marcus is caught near the site of a terrorist attack on San Francisco and held by the Department of Homeland Security for six days of intensive interrogation. After his release, he vows to use his skills to fight back against an increasingly frightening system of surveillance.
Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
After an asteroid knocks the moon closer to earth, worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, earthquakes rock the continents, and volcanic ash blocks out the sun. In her journal, Miranda records the events of each desperate day, while she and her family struggle to hold on to their most priceless resource—hope.
Tomorrow, When The War Began by John Marsden
Returning from a camping trip in the Australian bush, Ellie and her six friends are shocked to learn that their country has been invaded and that everyone in their home town has been taken prisoner.


Graceling by Kristin Cashore
In a world where some people are born with extreme and often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa struggles for redemption from her own horrifying Grace, the Grace of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king.
Matched by Ally Condie
All her life, Cassia has never had a choice. The Society dictates everything: when and how to play, where to work, where to live, what to eat and wear, when to die, and most importantly to Cassia as she turns 17, who to marry. When she is Matched with her best friend Xander, things couldn't be more perfect. But why did her neighbor Ky's face show up on her match disk as well?
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
A member of an alien species that takes over the minds of human bodies, “Wanderer” is unable to quiet her human host's consciousness, and her love for a man who is in hiding with a group of human rebels, which forces both possessor and host to become unwilling allies.

Friday, November 18, 2011

We're Crazy for Cookies!

It's true, here at the library we love cookies! You can tell because we have all kinds of cookie-themed programs coming up for lots of different age groups. We hope you share our love of tasty treats! Read on to see what's coming up for your age group. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.


Preschoolers ages 3 1/2 - 6 can sign up to participate in Gingerbread Fun on Wednesday, November 30th from 10:00 - 11:00 am or 1:00 - 2:00 pm (registration begins Friday, November 18th); or Gingerbread Christmas on Tuesday, December 6th from 10:00 - 11:00 am or 1:00 -2:00 pm (registration begins Friday, November 25th). Children will hear gingerbread stories, make a craft, and decorate a gingerbread cookie. Click here to see our calendar of events.


Elementary kids between the ages of 6-10 can sign up to participate in a Cookie Decorating Workshop for Kids on Saturday, December 10th from 2:00 -3:00 pm (registration is now open). There will be enough cookies to eat a few and still have several to bag up and give as gifts - get creative! Click here to see our calendar of events.



Teens ages 11 - 19 can sign up to participate in a Holiday Cookie Decorating party on Thursday, December 15th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm (registration is now open). Kick back and relax with friends as you enjoy punch and cookies while trying your hand at decorating. Click here to see our calendar of events.


And of course we have cookies for grown-ups too! Adults can sign up to participate in Handmade Holidays: Cookie Exchange on Monday, December 5th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm (registration is now open). Get some new holiday cookie recipes by exchanging cookies with friends! What you do: Register (space is limited), give your recipe to Patti (or e-mail to pkovach@brownsburg.lib.in.us), bake 4 dozen cookies (you'll go home with 4 dozen), then bring the cookies, recipe and containers to take home your goodies. Please bring a food donation for the Hendricks County Food Pantry. Refreshments will be provided. Click here to see our calendar of events.

We hope to see you at one of our delicious cookie programs coming up soon! If you have any questions or wish to register by phone, please contact the library at (317)852-3167.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Need Thanksgiving Meal Ideas???

Then check out these books featuring starters, side dishes, main courses, and desserts!

Martha Stewart's New Pies & Tarts
Call Number: 641.8652 STE
Martha's book includes 150 recipes for sweet and savory pies and tarts, all with color photos of course! Try the classic Pumpkin Pie, Apple Butter Hand Pie, Butterscotch Praline Cream Pie, or the Leek and Olive Tart!
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Taste of Home Baking
Call Number: 641.815 TAS
Browse through this collection of over 725 recipes, with photos not just of final products, but also of baking and mixing methods. There's even a chapter dedicated to coffee cakes and sweet rolls-perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast!
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Cooking Light Comfort Food
Call Number: 641.5635 COO
Try your hand at some lighter versions of comfort food classics, such as mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin-cinnamon streusel buns! Features over 200 recipes.
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Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen
Call Number: 641.5975 FOS
If you like Southern cooking, then this is the book for you! Try out the Cheesy Grits Casserole, the Country Ham, the Creamy Potato Salad, and of course the Molasses-Bourbon Pecan Pie!
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Friday, November 11, 2011

Upcoming Adult Programs!

If you are wanting to eat healthier and save money, then one of these upcoming adult programs may be for you. Check them out, along with related books in our library! Click on the image of the book to view more info about it.

Healthy Holiday E
ating
Tuesday, November 15th, 1 pm
Join us as representatives from Brownsburg Meadows New Energy discuss healthier options for cooking your holiday dishes, including what items to avoid, and which ones to include to make them healthier. They will also discuss the benefits of exercise. Register here.








Extreme Couponing in the Real World Workshop
Tuesday, November 15th, 6:30 pm

Briana Carter of BargainBriana.com, helps readers save money while shopping by utilizing effecting couponing methods. You will often see Briana on WTHR on the “Saving Your Money” segment. Want to learn how to do extreme couponing with Briana? Here's your chance and it's FREE! Join us for this couponing workshop where Briana will share her tips and tricks with you, along with some great coupons! There will also be time for questions at the end! Register here.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Animal Tales: In a Nutshell

Kids ages 4-10 who are interested in all the living things around them will love Animal Tales! This great program happens on the first Wednesday of each month. November's session meets tomorrow - Wednesday November 2nd at 4:00. No registration required!

Each month a Hendricks County Parks and Recreation Naturalist will read a story about something that lives right here in Indiana. Usually it's an animal, but this month they're changing it up a little and talking about the life cycle of trees. Come hear the story In a Nutshell by Joseph Anthony and learn about how a tiny acorn can grow into a mighty oak tree. There are usually some interesting things to look at and touch and there's always a fun craft at the end!

For more information about the Hendricks County Parks and Recreation Department and to find out what other programs they have to offer those of all ages, check out their website.