The 2009 Summer Reading Program has concluded.
The last day to exchange points for prizes is Saturday, August 15.
Secret Agent Lab
Mosaic Message Artwork
I Spy Workshop
History Mysteries
Writing Graphic Novels
Bedtime Stories (PG), 99 minutes
Skeeter Bronson, a hotel handyman, finds his life changed forever when
the magical bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to
mysteriously come true. He attempts to take advantage of the miracle by
incorporating his own aspirations into the tales but it's the kids'
unexpected contributions that turn Skeeter's life upside down.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG), 91 minutes
A pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua named Chloe finds herself
accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico without a day spa
anywhere in sight. Alone for the first time in her spoiled life, she
must rely on some unexpected new friends - including an amorous pup
named Papi - to lend her a paw and help her to find her way on their
incredible journey back home.
BOLT (PG), animated, 96 min.
Bolt is well-heeled canine who is the star of his own action TV show.
One day he is accidentally separated from his co-star whom he still
believes to be in grave danger. Out in the real world, he seeks his way
back to rescue her and not only finds some great friends, but finds out
who he really is.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (G), 100 min.
As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of
being separated from one another as they head off to college. To send
them off properly, they, along with the rest of the Wildcats, stage a
spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their
future.
Hotel for Dogs (PG), 100 minutes
Based on Lois Duncan's novel, the story revolves around two orphaned
teenagers who decide to turn an abandoned building into a safe haven for
stray dogs.
Igor (PG), animated, 87 minutes
Igor is a hunchbacked lab assistant who has big dreams of becoming a mad
scientist himself and winning the first place prize at the annual Evil
Science fair in this comedy.
Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa (PG), animated, 89 min.
The gang of animals from the New York Zoo manages to leave Madagascar
only to land in the wilderness of Africa. There, Alex meets the rest of
his family but has trouble reconnecting with them and the other animals
on the reserve. Meanwhile, Melman, Gloria, Marty as well as the
penguins and King Julian are along for this wildly fun adventure.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG), 87 minutes
Paul Blart is a mild-mannered, dutiful father who works as a security
guard in a New Jersey mall. He has always wanted to be a cop but has
remained stuck in his current job. One day when a gang of organized
criminals place the mall under siege and take hostages, Paul remains
inside and tries to thwart the group to hilarious result in this comedy.
Star Wars Clone Wars (PG)
This animated adventure takes place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack
of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Clone
Wars are raging and when Jabba the Hutt's son is taken by a group of
renegades, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi depart in search of
answers and meet up with such villains as Count Dooku, General Grievous
and Asajj Ventress.
Tale of Despereaux (G) animated 93 minutes
Little Despereaux the mouse is born tiny, wheezy and with comically
oversized ears and is very different from his family. His love for a
princess leads him on adventures into the dark and dangerous world of
the rat kingdom in the dungeons of the castle in this film based on Kate
DiCamillo's book.
WALL-E (G), animated, 97 minutes
Travel to the year 2700 and meet WALL-E who is a robot still spending
every day, alone on Earth, doing his daily chores. His existence is
shockingly altered when a sleek robot named EVE is dropped off on Earth
to check on the planet. Without much dialogue, the movie speaks volumes
to people (and robots) about how we live.
