King of Pop

Michael Jackson 1958-2009

♫ She Was More Like A Beauty Queen From A Movie Scene ♫

Jackson began his musical career at the age of 5 and has been a hit since then. His first solo album was with Epic Records. The album titled ♪ off the Wall ♪ was a big success around the world and the first ever album to release a record breaking 4 No 1 singles in the US. His music will carry on.

♫ People Always Told Me Be Careful Of What You Do ♫

With his awesome moves and great voice Jackson will live on. "Billie Jean" was the second single from his "Thriller" Album and was in the top five on the week of March 5, 1983. This by far is one of my favorite Jackson's songs.

♫ Go On Dance On The Floor In The Round, Baby ♫

Multicultural Picture Books

Will be presented by Sherry York on Wednesday July 15 at noon in the Archive Room. Come view these 2o exceptional picture books by multicultural New Mexicans. Sherry is a retired librarian and author of 6 books for librarians & teachers.

"Ethnic Book Awards: A Directory of Multicultural literature for Young Adults." Come check out this great book after the program.

Pet Lovers

The Ruidoso Public Library

Has room for 6-8 more dogs for our doggie fashion show on July 25th at 10:30a.m. We have two categories in which to enter or you may enter your dog in both categories "best dressed" dog or "swimsuit" dog. Our show this year will be judged by members from the Humane Society. We will also ask them to pick Mr./Ms. Congeniality dog. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category. Applications for entering are in the Children's Department at the library. We need proof of vaccinations and a brief description about your dog and what your dog will be wearing no later than July 1st. A picnic will follow the fashion show.

For more information call the library at 258-3704, Ext. 2004-2005.

Finger Lickin' Good

Yes...the number series continues for all you dedicated fans out there, Janet Evanovich continues her adventure or should i say we get to continue on the hilarious adventure she created for us. It is amazing to know that some of you know the characters by name and have enjoyed seeing the characters develop throughout the books. So here we are ready for "Finger Lickin' Fifteen" it's kind of catchy if you ask me.

So go out and continue with this amazing book or stop by your local libary and put your name on the waiting list.

Check out her Website for more updates and news, and if you cannot wait to get your hands on this book JE has provided a whole chapter for you to read. http://www.evanovich.com/.

Happy Birthday Igor

(born Lomonosov, 17 June 1882; died New York, 6 April 1971)
Russian/international composer who began two of the major strains of contemporary music.

Some of his famous pieces were Fireworks, The Faun and the Shepherdess, and the major ballet Firebird.

Firebird's success led to two more ballets for Diaghilev's Ballets russes: Pétrouchka and Le Sacre du Printemps, both landmarks of twentieth-century music. The Russian element becomes less Romantic and more "objectified."

His famous Ballets are still being played today. We Celebrate to you Igor!

READ to Sadie

Children needing assistance with reading aloud may find the help they need by reading with Sadie, a registered therapy dog.

Sadie will be at the library from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday during June and July. Children between the ages of Kindergarten to fifth grade can sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to Sadie by calling 258-3704 Extension 2004 or 2005.

Sadie is a Keeshond owned by Pamela Skinner of Ruidoso. Sadie is a friendly, smart and sweet dog. She is helpfull and brings joy to us at the library.

So call the number above and reserve a slot or come in and see us at 107 Kansas City Road in Ruidoso.

El Juego del Angel

Carlos Ruiz Zafón es uno de los autores más leídos y reconocidos en todo el mundo. Inicia su carrera literaria en 1993 con El Príncipe de la Niebla (Premio Edebé), a la que siguen El Palacio de la Medianoche, Las Luces de Septiembre (reunidos en el volumen La Trilogía de la Niebla) y Marina. En 2001 se publica su primera novela para adultos, La Sombra del Viento, que pronto se transforma en un fenómeno literario internacional. Con El Juego del Ángel (2008) vuelve al universo del Cementerio de los Libros Olvidados. Sus obras han sido traducidas a más de cuarenta lenguas y han conquistado numerosos premios y millones de lectores en los cinco continentes.

In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man - David Martin - makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the city's underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house are letters hinting at the mysterious death of the previous owner. Like a slow poison, the history of the place seeps into his bones as he struggles with an impossible love. Then David receives a letter from a reclusive French editor, Andreas Corelli, who makes him the offer of a lifetime. He is to write a book with the power to change hearts and minds. In return, he will receive a fortune, perhaps more. But as David begins the work, he realises that there is a connection between this haunting book and the shadows that surround his home. Set in the turbulent 1920s, The Angel's Game takes us back to the gothic universe of the Cemetery of the Forgotten Books, the Sempere and Son bookshop, and the winding streets of Barcelona's old quarter, in a masterful tale about the magic of books and the darkest corners of the human soul.

Artistic Story Starters

As we kick off our first Summer Reading Program for teens, we had a positive turn out. It is very exciting when you join different creative minds and put them to work in one room. The purpose if this activity was to use your creativity. Teens had to study six very famous paintings then describe and write what they felt as they stared at the painting. It was a good way for them to share a bit of their imagination with all of us.

We are still working on our other big "Book and Movie" activity, The Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, We will continue having discussions over the six chapters they are required to read each week. When they complete the book participants will view the movie at Sierra Cinema for a private showing as it hits Theaters on July 15th.