Celebrate 150 years of WV
Exploring Jackie Robinson
The movie 42, in theaters now, is getting rave reviews. It helps that the source material is so powerful - Jackie Robinson, first African American player in major league baseball. If that movie sparks your imagination and you want to learn more about Jackie, or more about other inspiring sports stars, check out our Exploring Jackie Robinson reading map. It's your gateway to all things Jackie Robinson in the KCPL collection!
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This book has it all - a Da Vinci Code-style conspiracy, secret societies, presidents in danger, and librarians! (Well, archivists, but close enough.) Beecher White is back (after The Inner Circle), and so are the ghosts of presidential assassins past. Someone is re-creating the scenes made famous by John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald - is the current president next? Readers will absolutely not be able to put this fast-paced thriller about Beltway intrigue down.
In honor of last Sunday's Mother's Day, let's celebrate those mothers who are...less than perfect. In Slummy Mummy, Lucy Sweeney is a disorganized stay at home mom to three boys. The hip, London lifestyle she and her husband had before kids has turned into endless piles of laundry and unsuccessful potty training. Then she meets the father of a classmate and starts a harmless fantasy about him...but is it really harmless? Hilarious and spot-on, this is a must-read for fans of Bridget Jones and Sophie Kinsella.
(DVD) James Cameron directs this stunning Cirque du Soleil performance. It's a simple story about a girl who goes on an adventure, but she is surrounded by Cirque du Soleil performers doing amazing acrobatics, water stunts, trampolining, trapeze work... You'll get sucked into the story and marvel at the physical strength of the performers and the imagination of the creators. If you missed Cirque du Soleil when they came to town (or if you saw them and you want more), check this DVD out.
