FOSTERING CREATIVITY AT THE LIBRARY

Last year The Green Free Library, along with several other libraries in the state, was lucky enough to receive grant money donated by Preschool Connections and their Public Library Resources for Infant & Toddle Programs. They receive their funding through the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries and are supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under provisions of the LST act. With this money the library added several new items to its childrens room to encourage (and entice) young children and their parents to utilzes the library's resources.

Even a year later, children are still enjoying these wonderful new items. Creativity is definitely being fostered and enhanced as you can see by these pictures of a "fort" that was made on the sunporch by an industrious and anonymous little visitor.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

If you are looking for something to do this week-come to The Green Free Library. The library is open Monday (except this Monday)through Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, VHS tapes, CD (music and books), books on audio-cassette and books on Play-aways. Free puplic access Internet service is available with printing capabilities for 10 cents a page. Wi-Fi is also provided free of charge (sorry no printing capabilities.

Special activities this week include:

Story Hour will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. It lasts about 45 minutes, and there are 2 groups. Infants to 3 years old meet in the Children's Room with Kathy to enjoy songs, stories and fun. Pre-schoolers between 3 and 5 years of age meet in the main room in the magazine area with Beve where they will hear stories, do crafts and get a head start on learning to read!

Knitting Club for Adults will meet upstairs in the library on Wednesday afternoon. Plan to begin about 3:00 P.M. and finish up at about 4:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to knit to join this club, instruction and help from Wanda Short, and other club member's is part of the fun. Even if you do know how to knit, come on in and show us your stuff!

Knitting Club for KIDS will meet upstairs in the library on Thursday afternoon between 3:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. If you are looking for something to do after school to keep in out of the cold while you wait for your parents. Stop by and give knitting a try. Needles are provided for any beginners who don't have a pair, or aren't sure they're ready to buy their own, and instruction in the process is available no matter what level knitter you are.

RECENTLY ADDED DVDS

Over the last several weeks The Green Free Library has been fortunate enough to be able to add the following New DVD titles to its growing collection:

Sherlock Holmes


Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Silver Pictures production in association with Wigram Productions, a Guy Ritchie film . This movie was produced by Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey,and Dan Lin. It was directed by Guy Ritchie. It was originally released in theaters on December 25, 2009, and on DVD by Warner Home Video on March 30, 2010.

The screen story was developed by Lionel Wigram and Michael Robert Johnson ; while the screenplay was written by Michael Robert Johnson , Anthony Peckham and Simon Kinberg. It is loosely based on characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Running time is 128 minutes and the MPAA rating is PG13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some startling images and a scene of suggestive material. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Robert Downey, Jr. as Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law as Dr. John Watson
Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler
Mark Strong as Lord Blackwood
Kelly Reilly as Mary Morstan
Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade

For additional information on cast & crew, click here.

Summary from WebPAC: After finally catching serial killer and occult 'sorcerer' Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. After his execution, Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with Watson's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the determined detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic, not to mention the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler.


Where the Wild Things Are


Warner Bros. Pictures presents in asociation with Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, a Playtone/Wild Things production, a Spike Jonze film . This film was produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Maurice Sendak, John Carls andVincent Landay. It was directed by Spike Jonze. The screenplay was written by Spike Jonze & Dave Eggers ; based on the book of the same title written by Maurice Sendak and published in 1963. This motion picture was released in theaters on October 16, 2009, and on DVD by Warner Home Video on March 2, 2010.

Running time is 101 minutes and the MPAA rating is PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Max Records as Max
Catherine Keener as Mom
Mark Ruffalo as the boyfriend
Lauren Ambrose as the voice of KW
Chris Cooper as the voice of Douglas
James Gandolfini as the voice of Carol
Catherine O'Hara as the voice of Judith
Forest Whitaker as the voice of Ira

Click here for additional cast and crew information.

Summary from WebPAC: Max has an active imagination, who will throw a fit if others don't go along with what he wants. Following an incident with his sister Claire and her friends, Max throws a tantrum when his mother pays more attention to her boyfriend than to him - runs away from home. Wearing his wolf costume at the time, Max not only runs away physically, but runs toward a world in his imagination. This world, an ocean away, is inhabited by large wild beasts, including Carol who has the same temperament as Max. Instead of eating Max like they normally would with creatures of his type, the wild things befriend Max after he proclaims himself a king who can magically solve all their problems.


New Moon


Summit Entertainment ; Temple Hill production in association with Mavrick/Imprint and Sunswept Entertainment . This film is produced by Wyck Godfrey and Karen Rosenfelt and directed by Chris Weitz. The screenplay was written by Melissa Rosenberg. It is based on the Young Adult novel of the same title written by Stephenie Meyer. It is the second in a series of four titles in the Twilight saga. (Hint: READ THE BOOKS, they are so much better than the movies.) The motion picture was released in theaters on November 20, 2009, and on DVD by Summit Entertainment March 20, on 2010.

Running time is 130 minutes and the MPAA rating is PG-13 for some violence and action. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen
Rachelle Leevre as Victoria
Billy Burke as Charlie Swan
Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle Cullen
Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen
Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale
Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen
Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale
Anna Kendrick as Jessica
Michael Sheen as Aro
Dakota Fanning as Jane

For additional cast & crew information, click here.

Summary from WebPAC:"The romance between mortal Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. When Edward leaves in an effort to keep Bella safe, she tests fate in increasingly reckless ways in order to glimpse her love once more. But when she's saved from the brink by her friend, Jacob Black, Bella will uncover mysteries of the supernatural world that will put her in more peril than ever before"--


P.S. For the record, I am, always have been, and always will be on TEAM JACOB!


The Vampire’s Assistant


Cirque du Freak : The Vampire's Assistant -Universal Pictures and Relativity Media in association with Donners' Company, a Depth of Field production . This film was produced by Ewan Leslie and Lauren Shuler Donner and directed by Paul Weitz. The screenplay was written by Paul Weitz and Brian Helgeland. It was passed on the series of books by Darren Shan. The motion picture was released in theaters on October 23, 2009, and on DVD by Universal Studios Home Entertainment on February 23, 2010.

Running time is 109 minutes and the MPAA rating is PG-13 for sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

John C. Reilly as Larten Crepsley
Josh Hutcherson as Steve
Chris Massoglia as Darren Shan
Jessica Carlson as Rebecca
Michael Cerveris as Mr. Tiny
Ray Stevenson as Murlaugh
Patrick Fugit as Evra the Snake Boy
Ken Watanabe as Mr. Tall
Salma Hayek as Madame Truska
Orlando Jones as Alexander Ribs
Frankie Faison as Rhamus Twobellies
Willem Dafoe as Gavner Purl
Jane Krakowski as Corma Limbs

For additional information on cast and crew, click here.

Summary from WebPAC: Darren is a regular teenage kid. He and his friend Steve find out about a Freak Show coming to town and get tickets. Steve and Darren think that it is all a joke until a vampire named Larten Crepsley comes on stage with a very poisonous spider that he makes do tricks. Steve tells Larten he would like to join him and become an apprentice.



Crazy Heart


Fox Searchlight Pictures presents an Informant Media/Butchers Run Films production. This film was produced by Robert Duvall ... [et al.] and written for the screen, produced and directed by Scott Cooper. The motion picture was released in theaters on a limited basis between December 2009 and February 2010, and on DVD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on April 20, 2010.

Running time is 112 minutes and the MPAA rating is R for language and brief sexuality. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Jean Craddock
Robert Duvall as Wayne
Colin Farrell as Tommy Sweet

Click here for additional cast & crew listings.

Summary from WebPAC: The powerful story of a country music star's rocky road to redemption. Bad Blake is a boozy, broken-down singer who reaches for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the music. But will Bad's hard-livin' ways and crazy heart cost him his last chance at a comeback?


Avatar


Twentieth Century Fox presents a James Cameron film ; produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau and written and directed by James Cameron. This film was released in theaters on December 18, 2009, and on DVD by 20th Century Fox on April 22, 2010. It won 3 Oscars and had another 28 wins & 53 nominations for other awards.

Running time is 162 minutes (but it goes quickly). The MPAA rating is PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Sam Worthington as Jake Sully
Zoë Saldana as Neytiri
Giovanni Ribisi as Parker Selfridge
Michelle Rodriguez as Trudy Chacon
Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Grace Augustine
Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch
Joel Moore as Norm Spellman

Click here for full cast & crew information.

Summary from the WebPAC: Jake Sully is a former Marine confined to a wheelchair. But despite his broken body, Jake is still a warrior at heart. He is recruited to travel light years to the human outpost on Pandora, where a corporate consortium is mining a rare mineral that is the key to solving Earth's energy crisis. He is given a mission to infiltrate the Na'vi, who have become a major obstacle to mining the precious ore. But a beautiful Na'vi female, Neytiri, saves Jake's life -- which changes everything.


The Young Victoria


Presented by Apparition and GK Films. This film was produced by Graham King, Martin Scorsese, Tim Headington and Sarah Ferguson. It was written by Julian Fellowes and directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. Release date in theaters was on various dates in October & November of 2009 (film festivals) and limited release in December 2009. It was just released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on April 20, 2010.

Running time is 105 minutes for the US version, and the MPAA rating is PG for some mild sensuality, a scene of violence, and brief incidental language and smoking. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Emily Blunt as Queen Victoria
Rupert Friend as Prince Albert
Paul Bettany as Lord Melbourne
Miranda Richardson as Duchess of Kent
Jim Broadbent as King William
Thomas Kretschmann as King Leopold of Belgium
Mark Strong as Sir John Conroy
Jesper Christensen as Baron Stockmar
Harriet Walter as Queen Adelaide

For complete list of cast and crew, click here.

Summary from the WebPAC: Chronicles the life and times of Queen Victoria from her childhood to her early rise to power and the first turbulent years of her rule. Her romantic relationship and eventual marriage to Prince Albert culminates in a royal power struggle which ultimately is the key to her happiness when she comes to the realization that he is someone she can fully trust and believe in.

HAPPY EARTH DAY

Today is the 40^th anniversary of EARTH DAY! Do something nice for your planet. We here at The Green Free Library give out recycled bags for you to carry your library books in. We (on behalf of the Friends) also accept donations of gently used books (hardcover and paperback), VHS tapes & DVDs in their original cases, and audio materials also in their original cases. Some of these items are placed into the library's collection, while others are sold at the annual book sale to help support the library. Donations for this year's sale will be accepted up until June 01, 2010 to give the Friends time to sort and price the items. We also accept donations of said used grocery bags, and of course money in any condition is always appreciated!

 

THE BOOKSALE WILL BE HELD THURSDAY JUNE 10 & FRIDAY JUNE 11 FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL 6:00 PM AND ON Saturday June 12 from 10:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM (THIS IS ALSO THE $2 A BAG DAY FOR SOME BOOKS)

 

The FRIENDS MEMBERS ONLY sale will be held on WEDNESDAY JUNE 9 from 4 PM until 7 PM. MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER.
THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS HAVING A LIBRARY CARD!

NEW BOOKS

 

NEW BOOKS

 

The Green Free Library has added some more new titles for your reading pleasure. Come on in and check one out today! Library hours are: Monday thru Thursday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.

 

NON-FICTION

 

Making Haste from Babylon by Nick Bunker 974.4 BUN

 

FICTION

 

Born Under a Million Shadows by Andrea Bushfield BUS

Diary of a Confessions Queen
by Kathy Carmichael CAR

Caught by Harlan Coben COB

The Burying Place
by Brian Freeman FRE

The Killer
by Tom Hinshelwood HIN

Shattered by Karen Robards ROB

My Abandonment
by Peter Rock ROC

Bite Me (A Love Story) by Christopher Moore MOO

The Creation of Eave by Lynn Cullen CUL

Known to Evil (Leonid McGill) by Walter Mosley MOS

The Inheritance by Simon Tolkien TOL

 

MYSTERY

 

Murder, She Wrote Nashville Noir
by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain MYS FLE

Dead Head (A Dirty Business Mystery)
by Rosemary Harris MYS HAR

Off Track (Superintendent Mike Yeadings Mystery) by Clare Curzon MYS CUR

 

 

SCI-FI

 

Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson) SF BRI

Changes
by Jim Butcher SF BUT

Up Jim River
by Michael Flynn SF FLY

A Mighty Fortress
by David Weber SF WEB

 

LARGE PRINT

 

The Truth about Psychics
by Sylvia Browne LP 133.8 BRO

No Place For a Lady by Maggie Brendan LP BRE

One of Ours
by Willa Cather LP CAT

Shades of Grey
by Jasper Forde LP FOR

Bloodroot
by Amy Greene LP GRE

Deadlock (Return of the Stranger bk.2) by Al & Joanna Lacy LP LAC

Francesca's Kitchen
by Peter Pezzelli LP PEZ

House Rules by Jodi Picoult LP PIC

Thereby Hangs a Tail (A Chet & Bernie Mystery) by Spencer Quinn LP QUI

The Summer Hideaway
(The Lakeshore Chronicles)
by Susan Wiggs LP WIG
 

JUVENILE

 

Warriors: Omen of the Stars Fading Echos by Erin Hunter J HUN

Enchanted Glass
by Diana Wynne Jones J JON

The Birthday Ball by Lois Lowry J LOWFever Crumb by Philip Reeve YA REE

The Celestial Globe (Kronos Chronicles: BK II) by Marie Rutkoski J RUT

An Awfully Beastly Business: The Jungle Vampire by David Sinden, Matthew Morgan & Guy Macdonald J SIN

Drizzle by Kathleen Van Cleve J VAN

The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen J363-7 COL

 

EASY

 

No T Rex in the Library by Toni Buzzeo (illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa E BUZ

FARM by Elisha Cooper E COO

Jump by Scott M. Fischer E FIS

The Best Cat by Valeri Gorbachev E GOR

Easter Babies by Joy N. Hulme (illustrated by Dan Anderson) E HUL

Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan (illustrated by Sophie Blackall) E KHA

Little Rabbit and the Night Mare by Kate & M. Sarah Klise E KLI

Little Rabbit and the Meanest Mother on Earth
by Kate Krise & M. Sarah Krise E KRI

Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story about Remarriage and New Family by Sandra Levins (Illustrated by Bryan Langdo E LEV

Was it the Chocolate Pudding? A Story for Little Kids about Divorce by Sandra Levins (Illustrated by Bryan Langdo E LEV

Crash Bang Donkey by Jill Newton E LEW

I Can be Anything by Jerry Spinelli (illustrated by Jimmy Liao) E SPI

The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood (illustrated by Renata Liwska) E UND

 

HELP IS STILL NEEDED WITH THE SUMMER PROGRAM

Do you have any interests or talents relating to water that you would be willing to share with kids this summer? The Green Free Library is looking for "Presenters" to help with this year's summer reading program-Make a Splash @ Your Library. Perhaps you collect shells, or keep an aquarium? Do you teach boat safety or scuba-diving? Anything relating to water, lakes, oceans, streams, rivers, fish and other freshwater or sea-life would be appreciated. Please contact the library at 570-724-4876 if you think you can help! The summer program will run Wednesdays from June 23^rd through August 4^th and programs are usually scheduled around 10:00 AM.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

If you are looking for something to do this week-come to The Green Free Library. The library is open Monday (except this Monday)through Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, VHS tapes, CD (music and books), books on audio-cassette and books on Play-aways. Free puplic access Internet service is available with printing capabilities for 10 cents a page. Wi-Fi is also provided free of charge (sorry no printing capabilities.

Special activities this week include:

Story Hour will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. It lasts about 45 minutes, and there are 2 groups. Infants to 3 years old meet in the Children's Room with Kathy to enjoy songs, stories and fun. Pre-schoolers between 3 and 5 years of age meet in the main room in the magazine area with Beve where they will hear stories, do crafts and get a head start on learning to read!

Knitting Club for Adults will meet upstairs in the library on Wednesday afternoon. Plan to begin about 3:00 P.M. and finish up at about 4:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to knit to join this club, instruction and help from Wanda Short, and other club member's is part of the fun. Even if you do know how to knit, come on in and show us your stuff!

Knitting Club for KIDS will meet upstairs in the library on Thursday afternoon between 3:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. If you are looking for something to do after school to keep in out of the cold while you wait for your parents. Stop by and give knitting a try. Needles are provided for any beginners who don't have a pair, or aren't sure they're ready to buy their own, and instruction in the process is available no matter what level knitter you are.

PICTURES FROM AUTHOR'S VISIT

Fun was had by all during the author's visit yesterday, at The Green Free Library. Local author, C.F. Lawrenson, of Elkland PA, shared the book entitled Shalock and the Cloud of Bad Dreams, which he wrote and illustrated. He also autographed copies that were available for purchase at the time. If you would like to purchase copies at a later date, send a check or money order for $12.00 plus 6% sales tax and include $2.20 for shipping to:

C.F. Lawrenson
106 West Woodlawn Ave
Elkland, PA 16920

HELP CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

LOCAL AUTHOR VISIT

 

Join us at The Green Free Library on Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 10:15 AM to help celebrate National Library Week. Local author, C.F. Lawrenson, of Elkland PA, will be here to share the book entitled Shalock and the Cloud of Bad Dreams, which he wrote and illustrated. Books will be available for purchase from the author during his visit. The price is $12.00 plus 6% sales tax. If you would like to purchase copies at a later date, send a check or money order and include $2.20 for shipping to:

C.F. Lawrenson
106 West Woodlawn Ave
Elkland, PA 16920

NEW TITLES ADDED

The Green Free Library has added the following new titles to its collection. Stop in soon to check-one out. If a title you are interested in is already checked-out, ask at the circulation desk and the staff will be glad to add you to the hold list and call you when it's your turn! Don't see anything that interests you? Feel free to suggest a purchase by using the feature on the My Millennium page on the Internet, or E-mail the director at greenfreelib@epix.net. Unfortunately due to budget cuts, we can't buy every title requested, but your request will certainly be considered.

 

NON-Fiction

 

The Autism Mom's Survival Guide by Susan Senator 618.9 SEN

Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood
(with Gwen Yearwood & Beth Yearwood Bernard) 641.5975 YEA

This Time Together
by Carol Burnett 921 BUR

A Kingdom Strange
by James Horn 975.6 HOR

 

FICTION

 

Nowhere to Run by C.J. Box BOX

Cat of the Century
by Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown BRO

The Aloha Quilt
by Jennifer Chiaverini CHI

Red Inferno 1945 by Robert Conroy CON

The Walk
by Richard Paul Evans EVA

Something Red by Jennifer Gilmore GIL

The Killing Edge by Heather Graham GRA

31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan HOR

Without Mercy by Lisa Jackson JAC

The Executor by Jesse Kellerman KEL

Deception (An Alex Delaware Novel) by Jonathan Kellerman KEL

The Book of Spies by Gayle Lynds LYN

Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes MAR

Solar by Ian McEwan MCE

Pearl of China by Anchee Min MIN

The Long Way Home by Robin Pilcher PIL

Mrs. Darcy and the Blue-Eyed Stranger by Lee Smith SMI

Ask Alice
by D.J. Taylor TAY

The Tale of the Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb WEB

Anthill by E.O. Wilson WIL

Love in Mid Air by Kim Wright WRI

 

MYSTERY

 

Holly Blues (China Bayles) by Susan Wittig Albert MYS ALB

Liars All (A Brodie Farrell Mystery) by Jo Bannister MYS BAN

The Divine Sacrifice (An Arthurian Mystery) by Tony Hays MYS HAY

Scandal on Rincon Hill (A Sarah Woolson Mystery) by Shirley Tallman MYS TAL

 

SCI-FI

Descent into Dust
by Jacqueline Lepore SF LEP

 

 

LARGE PRINT

 

A Cousin's Challenge (Indiana Cousins Series) by Wanda E. Brunstetter LP BRU (Christian Fiction)

The Sheen on the Silk by Anne Perry LP PER

Rachel's Garden (Pleasant Valley Series) by Marta Perry LP PER (Christian Fiction)

Think Twice (Rosato & Assoc. bk. 13) by Lisa Scottoline LP SCO

 

YOUNG ADULT

 

Center Field
by Robert Lipsyte YA LIP

Toads and Diamonds
by Heather Tomlinson YA TOM

Except the Queen
by Jane Yolen & Midori Snyder YA YOL

 

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

 

If Stones could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge) by Marc Aronson J 942.3 ARO

 

CHILDRENS

Shark VS. Train by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld E BAR

Easy as Pie
by Cari Best (pictures by Melissa Sweet) E BES

Hattie the Bad by Jane Devlin (pictures by Joe Berger) E DEV

Mother's Day Surprise
by Stephen Krensky (illustrated by Kathi Ember) E KRE

Chalk by Bill Thomson E THO

There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog by Jennifer Ward (illustrated by Steve Gray) E WAR

Baby Showers
by Jane Breskin Zalben E ZAL

The Green Free Library has added several new DVDs to its growing collection. DVDs are free to borrow once you have a permanent library card. There is a late fee of $1.00 per DVD per day if the DVD is returned after its generous one week due date. Some people have recently complained about this charge. The solution is simple-either bring back the DVDs on time, or don’t take them out! All DVDs are clearly marked with this policy, and are stamped with the date they are due upon check-out. It is the patron’s responsibility to adhere to this policy, library staff will not call unless the DVD is seriously overdue. That is why we only lend DVDs and VHS tapes to adult cardholders. This is the same policy most public libraries in PA utilize.

Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (older release)


The Weinstein Company ; Isle of Man Film ; UK Film Council and Entertainment Film Distributors presents a VIP 4 Medienfonds Production ; Samuelson Productions ; Moving Pictures Company ; Rising Star Entertainment (wow!) This movie was actually released in theaters in July of 2006. This screenplay was written by Anthony Horowitz, based upon his novel of the same title. It was produced by Marc Samuelson, Peter Samuelson, Steve Christian and Andreas Grosh. It was directed by Geoffrey Sax.

Running time for the DVD is 93 minutes and the MPAA rating is PG for sequences of action violence and some peril. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Sarah Bolger as Sabina Pleasure
Robbie Coltrane as Prime Minister
Stephen Fry as Smithers
Damiean Lewis as Yassen Gregorovich
Ewan McGregor as Ian Rider
Bill Nighy as Alan Blunt
Sophie Okonedo as Mrs. Jones
Alex Pettyfer as Alex Rider
Missi Pyle as Nadia Vole
Mickey Rourke as Darrius Sayle
Andy Serkis as Mr. Grin
Alicia Silverstone as Jack Starbright

For complete list of cast and crew, click here.

Summary from the WebPAC: Alex Rider has been trained since birth for a career as a spy. It's not until his beloved uncle, Ian Rider, dies that Alex learns of his intended purpose in life. At just 14, Alex is not sure he can do all that is required of a super spy. Without much choice he is taken under the wing of Britain's secret intelligence service. The Special Operations Division of the MI6 sends Alex on a mission which could save or cost millions their lives. As Alex embarks on his greatest challenge yet, he learns all is not as it seems. Equipped with super spy training, Alex is prepared to deal with whatever comes his way.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Squeakquel

Beverly Hills, Calif.: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2010]. This movie was originally released in theaters on December 23, 2009. The screenplay was written by Jon Vitti, Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, based on characters created by Ross Bagdasarian. It was directed by Betty Thomas.

Running time for this DVD is 88 minutes and the MPAA rating is PG for some mild rude humor. Parents click here for additional information.




CAST

Jason Lee as Dave
Zach Levi as Toby
David Cross as Ian
Justin Long as the voice of Alvin
Matthew Gray Gubler as the voice of Simon
Jesse McCartney as the voice of Theodore
Anna Faris as the voice voice of Jeanette
Amy Poehler as the voice of Eleanor
Christina Applegate as the voice of Brittany

For a complete list of cast and crew, click here.

Summary from the WebPAC: Chipmunk singing sensations Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are back for an encore in this hilarious 'squeakquel' packed with more action and more nutty fun for the whole family. When a concert mishap lands Dave in the hospital, the Chipmunks take a break from superstardom and enroll in school to fit in with kids their age. But they soon face some stiff competition when they meet the Chipettes, a beautiful, talented trio of chipmunks.

Fantastic Mr. Fox


Twentieth Century Fox presents in association with Indian Paintbrush, Regency Enterprises, American Empirical Pictures. This movie was produced by Allison Abbate, Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson and Scott Rudin directed by Wes Anderson. The screenplay was written by by Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach; based on the book of the same title written by Roald Dahl. The movie was released in theaters on November 25, 2009, and on DVD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on March 23, 2010.

The running time for this movie is 87 minutes and the MPAA rating is PG for action, smoking and slang humor. Parents click here for additional information.


VOICES

George Clooney as Mr. Fox
Meryl Streep as Mrs. Fox
Jason Schwartzman as Ash
Bill Murray as Badger
Owen Wilson as Coach Skip

For complete information on cast and crew, click here.

Summary from WebPAC: Mr. and Mrs. Fox live a happy home life underground with their eccentric son Ash. Mr. Fox works as a journalist, but against the advice of Badger, his attorney, he moves his family into a larger and finer home inside a tree on a hill. The treehouse has an excellent view of the nearby farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Ash becomes hostile when his cousin, Kristofferson, joins the family for an extended stay. Mr. Fox decides to raid the farms, but this leads the farmers to stakeout the treehouse. The farmers try to dig the Fox family out, but they dig even faster. Mr. Fox organizes a tunneling project to burrow under all three farms and steal all the chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.


The Princess and the Frog


Walt Disney Pictures; Walt Disney Animation Studios presents. This movie was produced by Peter Del Vecho and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. The screenplay was written by Ron Clements, John Musker and Rob Edwards, based on the original story by Ron Clements, Greg Erb, John Musker and Jason Oremland. This movie was released in theaters on December 11, 2009, and on DVD on March 16, 2010.

This DVD has a running time of 97 minutes. The MPAA rating is G. Parents click here for additional information.


VOICES

Anika Noni Rose as Tiana
Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen
Keith David as Dr. Facilier
Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis
Jennifer Cody as Charlotte
Jim Cummings as Ray
Peter Bartlett as Lawrence
Jenifer Lewis as Mama Odie
Oprah Winfrey as Eudora
Terrence Howard as James
John Goodman as “Big Daddy” La Bouff

For complete information on cast and crew, click here.

Summary from the WebPAC: New Orleans. Arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana cross paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician. Tiana follows suit when she decides to kiss the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams.

The Blind Side


Alcon Entertainment ; Zucker/Netter Productions. This movie was produced by Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove and Gil Netter. It was written and directed by John Lee Hancock and is based upon the book entitled: The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, by Michael Lewis. It was teleased in theaters on November 20, 2009, and on DVD on March 23, 2010.

The running time for this DVD is 129 minutes and the MPAA rating is PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy
Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy
Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher
Jae Head as S.J. Tuohy
Lily Collins as Collins Tuohy
Ray McKinnon as Coach Burt Cotton
Kim Dickens as Mrs. Boswell
Adriane Lenox as Denise Oher
Kathy Bates as Miss Sue
Catherine Dyer as Mrs. Smith
Andy Stahl as Principal Sandstrom

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Summary from the WebPAC: Michael Oher is a homeless African-American teenager who is from a broken home. Mike is taken in by the Touhy, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, Mike faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome - as both a football player and student. Mike works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.

Brothers


Lionsgate and Relativity Media, LLC present a Sighvatsson Films, Relativity Media, LLC, Michael De Luca Productions, Inc. production, a Jim Sheridan Film. This movie was produced by Ryan Kavanaugh, Sigurjon Sighvatsson and Michael De Luca and directed by Jim Sheridan. The screenplay was written by David Benioff . It was released in theaters on December 4, 2009, and on DVD on March 23, 2010.

This DVD has a running time of 104 minutes and the MPAA rating is R for language and some disturbing violent content. Parents click here for additional information.

CAST

Tobey Maguire as Tommy Cahill
Jake Gyllenhaal as Captain Sam Cahill
Natalie Portman as Grace Cahill
Sam Shepard as Hank Cahill
Mare Winningham as Elsie Cahill

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Summary from WebPAC: Captain Sam Cahill is embarking on his fourth tour of duty, leaving behind his beloved wife and two daughters. When Sam's Blackhawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains of Afghanistan, the worst is presumed, leaving an enormous void in the family. Despite a dark history, Sam's charismatic younger brother steps in to fill the family void.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

If you are looking for something to do this week-come to The Green Free Library. The library is open Monday (except this Monday)through Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, VHS tapes, CD (music and books), books on audio-cassette and books on Play-aways. Free puplic access Internet service is available with printing capabilities for 10 cents a page. Wi-Fi is also provided free of charge (sorry no printing capabilities.

Special activities this week include:

Story Hour will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. It lasts about 45 minutes, and there are 2 groups. Infants to 3 years old meet in the Children's Room with Kathy to enjoy songs, stories and fun. Pre-schoolers between 3 and 5 years of age meet in the main room in the magazine area with Beve where they will hear stories, do crafts and get a head start on learning to read!

Knitting Club for Adults will meet upstairs in the library on Wednesday afternoon. Plan to begin about 3:00 P.M. and finish up at about 4:00 P.M. You do not need to know how to knit to join this club, instruction and help from Wanda Short, and other club member's is part of the fun. Even if you do know how to knit, come on in and show us your stuff!

Knitting Club for KIDS will meet upstairs in the library on Thursday afternoon between 3:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. If you are looking for something to do after school to keep in out of the cold while you wait for your parents. Stop by and give knitting a try. Needles are provided for any beginners who don't have a pair, or aren't sure they're ready to buy their own, and instruction in the process is available no matter what level knitter you are.