Saturday, November 24, 2012
Make the most of pre-game time and halftime by reading and talking about these great books!
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Are you enjoying the football and basketball seasons? Kids across the country sure are! You can be an ALL-STAR parent without missing even one of the season’s big games! And we don’t just mean you’ll be playing and watching and cheering, but you’ll be reading the best books about sports out there. PatchReads and ReadKiddoRead want to get you and your kids talking about some great sports books with the Tailgate Book Club. Follow these steps to make the most of pre-game time, halftime, and all the days in between. Step 1: Pick a book each week based on the ReadKiddoRead Tailgate Book Club List, and have all your friends and their kids read it before game day. Step 2: Gather everyone together for the game. During half-time, put the TV on mute…
Books make great holiday gifts. Give your loved ones these books as stocking stuffers this holiday season.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
When you give a child or a teen a book, you are creating a memory that will last a lifetime. What’s more, reading offers so many options. Are you trying to find a book for an early reader? Choose a picture book or a Great Beginner Read from the list below. Does your grandchild love nonfiction? Take a look at the Great Family Reads section. Has your niece read every book known to man? There are some brand new books on this list that she may not have seen yet. Do you struggle to find just the right book to entice your child to read? These selections are sure kid-pleasers that will meet any interest. The ReadKiddoRead holiday gift list has something for everyone: realistic fiction, science fiction, and nonfiction; animal stories, mythology …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
A new $7.65 million library for Gulf Gate is expected to start construction January 2013 and open April 2014.
A rendering of the new Gulf Gate Library received the green light to proceed to a final design proposal by the county commissioners on Tuesday. The design was created with feedback during open-house meeting style formats for the public to comment on what the new library should feature and what the $7.65 million, two-story library should look like in their neighborhood. The commissioners voted 5-0 to OK the 3-D renderings for Harvard Jolly Architects to produce a final design. The library would be about 28,800 square feet and be built on the center of the current site, according to Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Kalajian, and is anticipated to be open in April 2014. Gulf Gate's first library opened in 1973, doubled the size …
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson. These books are g
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout By John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories By Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and …
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Parker's Books
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Used Book Heaven
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Selby Library
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Bookstore 1 Sarasota
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners.” from James Patterson. These books are great read
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt By Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading By Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) By Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your way …
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Circle Books
478 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL
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Parker's Books
1488 Main St, Sarasota, FL
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Used Book Heaven
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Bookstore 1 Sarasota
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Golden Blackmon
10:53 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012
Huff Post "Kindle Reader" suggests short story collection PRIZE WINNERS by Dale Dapkins. (kindle only) This is the best example of "social science fiction " I've read this year more ›