Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief

I love it when I can see a book. I like to sit back and see all the things they've changed inorder to make it fit in a two hour time frame.

If you haven't read the Lightning thief maybe this will get ya started...

"It's the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson's Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they're not happy: Zeus' lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother. As Percy finds himself caught between angry and battling gods, he and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy's mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves." Written by 20th Century Fox

See the Trailer >> Read the Book

Need Some Money for College?

College Goal Sunday

January 31st

2pm - 5pm

SouthShore Regional Library

Applying for college financial aid means filling out complicated applications. Attend College Goal Sunday for free assistance completing your financial aid application and start off on the right track toward paying for college! We will raffle 2 - $525 scholarships at this event. You only need to fill out the FASFA to qualify. This is a great way for high school seniors to get a start on paying for college.

Teen Talent Show @ SouthShore Regional Library

Think you've got an unusual, unique, or highly-skilled talent? Want to perform in front of people for a chance to win cash? Sign up for our Teen Talent Show! Single and group (up to 5 people) acts are welcome. Any type of talent accepted for judging... just keep it clean and under 5 minutes. Registration will be limited ot a maximum of 20 acts, so get your name in early. If you just want to watch the show, spectators are more than welcome.

Prizes:
1st Place: $100.00
2nd Place: $50.00
3rd Place: $25.00

Registration forms are located on the Teen Book Display @ SouthShore Regional Library. We will hold the Teen Talent Show at SouthShore Regional Library on January 16th, 2010 @ 3:30pm. Program sponsored by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.

Anime Club at 78th Street Community Library

When: Wednesday, November the 18th, at 4PM.

Where: 78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road, Tampa.

What: Anime Club!

Yes, boys and girls! The 78th Street Community Libary now has an anime club! Join us for our second meeting on Wednesday the 18th at 4. If you like anime, this is the place for you!

ASTRO BOY!

You may have already seen the movie, but, did you read the book?

Before Astro boy made it to the 'bit screen,' it was in your library as a Graphic Novel.

Not sure if the movie will be worth you time? Check out an Astro Boy DVD or Graphic Novel from your library. If there none on the shelf, place it on hold, have it sent to your library with your name on it.

Watch the trailer         Read the books

Show your stuff in Teenz Ink!

Do you write short stories? Want to win some great prizes? Enter our third annual Teenz Ink short story writing contest and try your best to impress our judges!

Prizes will be awarded to a winner and a runner-up in two categories: Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12). Grand prize is a $100 gift card and the runner-up prize is a $50 gift card.

Details & Entry Form

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Library

How's that for a Thrilling Saturday night?!??!

Around 60 people zombies of all ages gathered at the North Tampa Library on Saturday to Thrill the World.  Some dance instruction and warm-ups led by Natalie Jackson of the Kuumba Dancers prepped everybody for the main event... joining with thousands other dancers at  400+ events in 42 countries in the annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's “Thriller.”  And at 8:30 our time ("after midnight" GMT), it began...