Archive for February, 2008

Think Warm, Beat the Cold

Fight back against the recent snap of cold weather with some warm thoughts. Like planning a vacation to a warmer climate by checking out the 2008 editions of travel guides like Fodor’s and Let’s Go.

  • Belize (917.282)
  • Bermuda (917.299)
  • California (917.9404)
  • Caribbean (917.2904)
  • Florida (917.5904)
  • Hawaii (919.69)
  • Mexico (917.2)
  • New Mexico (917.89)

    All of these items can be reserved by calling either library (McGraw: 336-6060 & Evans: 336-6062) or by using the online catalog.

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    2008 Oscars This Sunday

    The 80th Annual Academy Awards will take place this Sunday so be sure to check out all of the nominees at the library to catch up on any you may have missed. Here are the nominees for Best Picture:

  • Atonement (coming soon)
  • Juno (coming in April)
  • Michael Clayton (now available)
  • No Country For Old Men (coming in March)
  • There Will Be Blood (coming in April)

    More nominees that are available at the library can be found below. All of these items can be reserved by calling either library (McGraw: 336-6060 & Evans: 336-6062) or by using the online catalog.

  • Across the Universe (Best Costume Design)
  • American Gangster (Best Supporting Actrss – Ruby Dee)
  • The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Best Supporting Actor – Casey Affleck)
  • Away From Her (Best Actress – Julie Christie)
  • The Bourne Ultimatum (Best Editing)
  • Eastern Promises (Best Actor – Viggo Mortensen)
  • Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Best Actress – Cate Blanchett)
  • Gone Baby Gone (Best Supporting Actress – Amy Ryan)
  • In the Valley of Elah (Best Actor Tommy – Lee Jones)
  • La Vie En Rose (Best Actress – Marion Cotillard)
  • Once (Best Original Song)
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (Best Visual Effects)
  • Ratatouille (Best Animated Film)
  • Transformers (Best Visual Effects)
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    New Stuff For February 2008

    We’ve got a lot of new items on the shelves, so feel free to peruse the lists below.

    New Books

    New DVDs

    New Music CDs

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    Book Preview From Teen Advisory Board

    The Irondequoit Public Library Teen Advisory Board has completed their first book preview. A book preview is like a movie preview, but for a book. Check out the preview for Missing Abby, by Lee Weatherly. Then read the book! It’s available at both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library.

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