Day Off From School!

This Friday, January 28 @ 2 pm join us for a screening of the visually breathtaking Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole, rated PG. This charming story chronicles the adventures of one young owl who dreams of greatness and sets off on a quest to save many of his fellow young owls. Action, excitement and humor await! You don't want to miss the amazing CGI effects and unbeatable surround sound of this film. Snacks will be served and as always, it's FREE! This movie is appropriate for a wide range of ages, though please remember that children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the library.

Calling All Homeschoolers

The Manlius Library is excited to offer our popular library instruction program for homeschoolers once again this spring. It's coming soon so mark your calendars and call the library to secure a spot in one of these great classes (all classes begin at 2 pm):

Dewey Decimal System (ages 8+)
Wednesday, March 2
Searching the Online Catalog (ages 8+)
Wednesday, March 9
Basic Internet Search (ages 10+)
Wednesday, March 16
Library Databases I (ages 12+)
Wednesday, March 23
Library Databases II (ages 12+)
Wednesday, March 30

Parents are welcome to stay and learn! All classes will be held in the Community Room and are taught by Miss Kori, our Children's Librarian. Call 682-6400 to register.

New Release Night

Come in from the cold and wintry weather to enjoy another New Release Night this Wednesday, January 19 @ 6:30 pm. A pack of wolves facing real-world challenges such as relocation and lack of food come together in wildly unpredictable ways in this charming family comedy. Rated PG, Alpha and Omega will delight children and adults alike. As always, we offer the big screen, surround sound, and great snacks for the best price in town--FREE! We'll see you there.

It's a Winner!

Don't miss this great book. The American Library Association recently announced the 2011 Caldecott book award winner. Honoring a book's illustrations, the Caldecott is a prestigious award coveted by children's book authors and illustrators. And this year the winner is . . . A Sick Day for Amos McGee, illustrated by Erin E. Stead and written by Phillip C. Stead. Ms. Stead uses woodblock prints and fine pencil to bring this sweet, simple story to life for readers. Check it out today!

Board Game Bonanza!

Not sure what to do on your child's day off from school? Come to the library, of course! On Monday, January 17, 1-4 pm we are putting out our best board games for free play. Grab your family and friends for an afternoon of enjoyable gaming. We'll have Sorry!, Chutes and Ladders, Battleship, Pictureka!, and many more. You're also welcome to bring your own games from home. Interactive game play benefits children and adults. We look forward to seeing you.