Lot of great new titles at WMTL!

This month we have so many new titles here at the library.  Take a look at just a few that are waiting on the shelf for you to come and check them out!!

Adventures of Beanboy by Lisa Harkrader

Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood

The Drop by Jeff Ross

The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

Mr. Hynde is Out of His Mind! by Dan Gutman

Zeke Bartholomew: Superspy by Jason Pinter



Fans of The Hunger Games-meet Gregor the Overlander!

If you loved The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, then you should know that she has another series that you might be interested in reading.  Gregor the Overlander is a story of a boy who falls into a dark world called Underland, a strange place that exists under the streets of Manhattan.  While trying to find his way home, Gregor discovers that there is a prophecy that involves him in the shaky future of this world.  Will this quest to help the world of Underland help him to understand the many questions that he has about his own life?  Read this series to find out!

Gregor the Overlander Series
by Suzanne Collins:

Gregor the Overlander
Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods
Gregor and the Marks of Secret
Gregor and the Code of Claw

In response to questions about Origami Yoda and Darth Paper.........straight from Tom Angleberger's blog!

The directions for Darth Paper can be found @http://origamiyoda.wordpress.com/2011/01/20/and-the-sequel-is-darth-paper-strikes-back-starwars-kidlit/

Team Peeta or Team Gale? The Hunger Games-don't worry-NO Spoilers!!

Ok, so I can now say that I am officially hooked on Suzanne Collins' series, The Hunger Games.  I read the first book in one sitting since I just couldn't put it down.  Catching Fire took a little longer since the only version that I could get was the audiobook.  With the movie coming out in March, there are no books to be found on the library shelves!  Everyone is reading this series.  When I am reading a book I tend to visualize the characters and what they look like.  Have you seen the trailer for The Hunger Games movie?  Do you think the right actors were picked for the parts?  I think that Josh Hutcherson is a perfect fit for Peeta.  I remember him from the Bridge to Terabithia movie as well as Zathura, which are also books that were made into movies.  It also seem that the actress picked to play Katniss is a good choice as well, but I will know for sure once I see the movie.

Maybe I am a bit late in the game to be excited over this series, but I finally have Mockingjay in my hand and have to say that I hesitate to begin reading it since I know that I will miss the characters when the story comes to an end.  Please enjoy The Hunger Games movie trailer below and feel free to say what you think!

If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid........

If you just finished reading Jeff Kinney's Cabin Fever, the latest book in the Wimpy Kid Series, and are looking for something just as hilarious, then you must meet Big Nate!

Here's an excerpt from one of Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate books: (click on it to make it larger)

WMTL has several titles in this series.  They are listed below.

Big Nate on a Roll
Big Nate Out Loud
Big Nate: Strikes Again
Big Nate from the Top
Big Nate: In a Class by Himself

Stop in to browse and check one out!

Just some good quotes about reading!

You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.”
― Paul Sweeney

There's nothing wrong with reading a book you love over and over. When you do, the words get inside you, become a part of you, in a way that words in a book you've read only once can't.”
― Gail Carson Levine, Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly.

“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”
― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."

— Groucho Marx

“Reader's Bill of Rights


1. The right to not read


2. The right to skip pages


3. The right to not finish


4. The right to reread


5. The right to read anything


6. The right to escapism


7. The right to read anywhere


8. The right to browse


9. The right to read out loud


10. The right to not defend your tastes”
― Daniel Pennac

Happy December!

We are in the middle of December and getting closer to that holiday break time.  It's cold outside and what doesn't sound nicer than curling up with a good story and a hot cup of cocoa?  To help ward off cabin fever, come in and check out some of these new titles in the Children's Room at WMTL:

This first title in the Canterwood Crest series is sure to interest horse lovers.

Can't get enough of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series?  This new title provides secrets and histories that are uncovered for the first time!

This title will not only be loved by horror fans, but is also quite high on the author's "Creep-O-Meter."  For a spine-tingling tale, check this one out!

Jeff Ross's new title in the Orca Sports Series will excite snowboarders with its treacherous adventure through a blizzard.

As always, feel free to call us at the Children's Services Desk in order to put these titles or any others on hold.  We can be reached at 973-728-2823.  Happy Reading! :)