Challenge accepted

Have you heard of the 30 Day Book Challenge? It’s easy -- every day for thirty days make a post to Facebook, Twitter, or your social network of choice, and talk about a book you’ve read. It’s a great way to get your friends talking about what they’ve read, too.

Day 1: Favorite book

Day 2: Least favorite book

Day 3: Book that makes you laugh out loud

And so on… more above at the link.
For me, I’d have to say…

Day 1: Ender’s Game – There were a lot of books that could have been here, but this was the first book I read, many years ago, that got me interested in the idea of reading for fun.

Day 2: Pride and Prejudice – apologies to romantics! Truthfully, any 18th or 19th century British novel would fit the bill. The only thing worse than attending a Ball is reading about people attending a Ball!

Day 3: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – one of the few books I’ve reread multiple times. I still laugh at most of the jokes, even when I know they’re coming.

So give it a shot! What books will make your 30 day list?

Mike @ Vacaville

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Look, flashing lights

Did you know that some of your favorite books have been made into movies? In fact, many of them are up for either an Oscar or Golden Globe Award…
For instance, has anyone read or seen any of the following movies?

Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Snow Flower and the Secret by Lisa See
One Day by David Nicholls
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Money Ball by Michael Lewis
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
The Invention by Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Come and check them out almost any time of the day (checking them out online makes them available 24/7). If they are out, you can always place a hold and wait for your title to come in.
 

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What’s your resolution?

With each ringing in of the New Year, many take the opportunity to reflect on the year past, and set goals they’d like to achieve in the 366 days ahead. Losing weight, quitting smoking, or learning a new skill are common goals. But what about the library? Does the library set New Years Resolutions? I like to think so!

In 1998 Solano County voters passed a sales tax measure which provides a 1/8th of a penny to libraries all over Solano County. Because it went into effect in January of 1999, each year in January we like to celebrate the wonderful things we have been able to do in our libraries. We call this celebration Promises Made, Promises Kept. I like to think of Promises Made, Promises Kept as our New Years resolution to you. In June voters will have the opportunity to extend this funding.

My resolution is to increase programming for teens. So while I was super excited to host Humans vs. Zombies in the library last year, this year is going to be even better. I already have ideas for a Valentines Day party, a teen book club, and teen gaming nights. That’s just the new stuff! We’re also going to have more Humans vs. Zombies, Kaplan SAT/ACT practice classes and workshops, and CHP Start Smart programs too. What’s your favorite thing to get from Solano Library - books, DVDs, or maybe Live Homework Help online? What other things should I add to my New Years resolution list?

- Jennifer @ Cordelia

 

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Solano Teen Book Club is Moving!

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Solano Library Teen Book Club (formerly at solanoteens.4rumer.net) is moving. Starting in January, discussions will be at Goodreads. 

The direct link is bit.ly/solanoteens. If you already have a Goodreads account, you can just join the group from that link.  If not, you'll have to set up a (free! quick!) Goodreads account, then join the group.

In January, we're reading books about the winter. You can choose any or all of:

The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean
Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick
Call of the Wild by Jack London

Hope to see you all over at Goodreads.

- Mark @ JFK

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Thinking of going to college? Part 3

Are you struggling with a subject in school?  Homework Help is at SolanoLibrary.com as a resource right from you home or library computer!  Get help from live tutors.   

LearningExpressLibrary is another Solanolibrary.com database is a student or life long learner’s best resource.  Test your self on math skills or language (these are just two topics you can find here).  Or would you like college credit without taking the class?   With life learned experiences, see if a CLEP Test book can help you take a challenge test for college credit.  There are a number of classes you can challenge for life experiences.  Topics you might consider are: Mathematics, Music, History, Foreign Languages, and Sciences.  The CLEP test books can be found on library shelves or at SolanoLibrary.com under Research tab click on Careers and Jobs then click on LearningExpressLibrary – providing CLEP preparation to help you advance. 

Solano County Library and the staff are here to help.  Come on in to find copious wealth of resources ready to help you continue on to college, career or life learning.

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