New Stuff in the Library:

*We're counting down until Summer Reading... it starts on June 4! Are you ready? The teen list will be released this Saturday, June 2. Prize galleries for grades K-5 and 6-9 are up & you can see our Reading is Delicious banner behind the youth desk.
* There's a brand new DVD collection you may have already seen -- it's called "IT'S FUN TO LEARN," and features documentaries and other learning movies. Look for the bright pink labels to the right of the children's desk - you can't miss 'em.
* Our wacky librarians were set loose on the schools of District 112 this week promoting summer reading. We gerbils apologize.
* Since the catalog move to Bibliocommons, we've been working on migrating our great reads bibliographies to Bibliocommons using the list feature - thanks for your patience.
* The flannel board this week is the Three Billy Goats Gruff.
* New 2-Day this week: The Secret World of Arrietty.

* Everyone's favorite storytime lady, Miss Deena, is celebrating thirty years at the Library this week. Congratulations to Miss Deena and thank you for thirty wonderful years! We are so lucky to have you.

Around the Web:
Books & Book Stuff:
* Ten of the weirdest children's authors.
* A peek at the graphic novel art for The Graveyard Book!
* Excerpt from The Kill Order - prequel to The Maze Runner by James Dashner.

Movies:
* Catching Fire now has a director!
* A TEASER POSTER FOR THE ENDER'S GAME MOVIE!

Cool Stuff:
* A new social media site especially for pets - HAMSTERster. Tee hee.
* Did you get to see the solar eclipse last week? Check out some awesome pictures.

Local & Gerbil News
* A new dog park opened in Highland Park!
* Our Pinterest board has seen a lot of action this week --- are you following us?