Meet Rick Riordan!

Rick Riordan is the multi-award-winning author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series for children.

His Percy Jackson series features a twelve-year-old dyslexic boy who discovers he is the modern-day son of a Greek god. The novels draw on Riordan's experience teaching Greek mythology and his interaction with students who have learning differences.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan

The Lightning Thief - Book 1

After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods.

 The Sea of Monsters - Book 2

Demi-god Percy Jackson and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a secret that makes him wonder whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or a cruel joke.

The Titan's Curse - Book 3

When the goddess Artemis disappears while hunting a rare, ancient monster, a group of her followers joins Percy and his friends in an attempt to find and rescue her before the winter solstice, when her influence is needed to sway the Olympian Council regarding the war with the Titans.

The Battle of the Labyrinth - Book 4

When demonic cheerleaders invade his high school, Percy Jackson hurries to Camp Half Blood, from whence he and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth, while the war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near.

If you like Rick Riordan's Greek Mythology novels, you might want to read these books:

 Mythology Links  

Encyclopedia Mythica
GreekMythology.com
KidsPast.com
Timeless Myths
Winged Sandals

               
             

                

May 2008

May 4 - 11 - Children's Department is closed.

May 12 - Children's Department re-opens featuring a new Family Resource Center. 

May 12 - Registration for Preschool Summer Storytimes begins.

May 26 - Library is closed for Memorial Day.

May 27 - "Catch the Reading Bug!" 2008 Summer Reading Program begins. 
             

CATCH THE READING BUG!
Oshkosh Public Library 2008 Summer Reading Program

May 27 - August 30, 2008
Summer Program at the Oshkosh Public Library Ages Pre-School through 12. 

Summer Readers
Catch Randy Peterson in Concert
Grand Opera House, Tuesday, August 12, 2 & 7 p.m.
(sign-up for reading program; read at least 2 weeks to earn a ticket!)

READING PROGRAM
Read or be read to 20 minutes or more each day
(Sign-up in June to finish all 8 weeks; last day to finish is August 30)
Get your reading record in the Children's Room, or
sign-up at the Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh (members only)
Group sign-up (classes, daycares) at Children's Desk.

Reach the goals and receive:
2 weeks:     Ticket for Randy Peterson Concert at the Grand Opera House;
                  State Park Pass
4 weeks:     Hardees food coupon; Timber Rattlers prizes
6 weeks:     Free Book - your choice while supplies last
8 weeks:     Free 2nd Book - while supplies last; Culver's coupon

LUNCH BUNCH    
Wednesdays, 12 - 1 p.m.     Grades 1 - 5.
Bring your lunch; library provides beverage.
Requires pre-registration beginning May 27. 

June 11     Lucky Ladybugs:  Everything ladybug - make a hat and craft;
                listen to stories.
June 18     Crawly Critters:  Bug crafts for the adventurous.
June 25     Night-Flier or Butterfly?  Which are you?  An exciting way to look at
                insects.
July 9        Make a Walking Stick: Insect camouflage for the curious.
July 16      The Worms Crawl In, the Worms Crawl Out
July 23      Insect Olympics 
              

STEPHANIE FEUERSTEIN INSECT PROGRAMS
For those who have completed Kindergarten and older.
Requires pre-registration beginning May 27.

Tuesday, July 15:  "The Monarch's Gift"     10 a.m.
This program about the life cycle and habitat of the Monarch butterfly features Stephanie's new book of the same title (Kathryn Wedge, illustrator).

Thursday, July 24:  "Incredible Insects"     2 p.m.
This interactive, educational, and entertaining program will also include insect specimens (dead, living, and fake) to examine.

TUESDAY FAMILY PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY
Free tickets required from Children's Desk for families, daycare groups, or classes.  Note:  June 24 is for school-aged youngsters and adults.

Comedy Magic of Lou Lepore     June 17, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Be amazed by flying bookworms, mind-reading insects and a daring escape.
Tickets begin June 9.  Dome.

What's the Buzz?  Honey Bees and Beekeeping.     June 24, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Ages K and older with adults.  Tickets begin June 16.  Meeting Room.

Judy Stock Has Caught the Reading Bug     July 8, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Judy shares her love of reading, plays a variety of instruments, and sings fun "bug songs."  Tickets begin June 30. Dome.

Family Time with Fred Turk     July 22, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Enjoy Fred as he brings his banjo, his puppets, and his original humorous songs for people of all ages.  Tickets begin July 14.  Dome.

Wise Guy and His Gal     July 29, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Joe and Miki Wise explore the world of reading through energetic acting, singing, dancing and comedy.  Tickets begin July 21.  Dome.

PROGRAMS AT OTHER LOCATIONS

CRITTERrr Man - Get Buggy with It      Thursday, August 7, 6:30 p.m.
Paine Art Center Gardens, 1410 Algoma Blvd.
Gardens open till 8 p.m. Chris Langenfeld combines his love of nature with singing, storytelling, puppets and humor.  Bring chairs or blankets.  Tickets begin July 14.

Randy Peterson in Concert      Tuesday, August 12, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Grand Opera House, 100 High Avenue.  Tickets only available to Reading Program participants and their "adults" at 2 weeks of reading.

Free Bus Rides to the Library: June 10- Aug. 30, 2008. If you are under 18, show your library card and ride FREE to the Oshkosh Public Library! Route #2 stops closest to the library or get off at the Transit Center. Be sure to get a ticket for a free ride home at the library's check out desk. Buses leave downtown 6:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Questions? Call the Oshkosh Transit System at 232-5340.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Grand Opera House, Paine Art Center and Gardens, Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh, Friends of the Oshkosh Public Library, Hardee's Family Restaurants, The Timber Rattlers, Culver's Frozen Custard, Oshkosh Transit System, the Winnefox Library System, and our valuable volunteers!

To register for programs stop at the Children's Desk or call Oshkosh Public Library Children's Room: 236-5208
www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org