The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The countdown to the second installment of the Hunger Games movies, Catching Fire, has begun! The new movie will be released November 22nd. For more photos from the movie, check out IMDB. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire website has tons of cool features too, including portraits of the main characters and a breakdown of Capital Couture, the crazy fashion that you read about in the novels and saw come to life in the first movie.

If you haven’t read any of the Hunger Games books yet, don’t worry. We have tons of copies available for checkout. Click on the titles below to find a book at your closest branch.

Change the world by being yourself!

If you are a fan of comedian and actress Amy Poehler, you will want to check out her awesome Youtube endeavor, The Smart Girl Channel.

The channel’s motto is “change the world by being yourself!”. It is dedicated to inspiring young women to feel comfortable with who they are, and it also educates teens about people from all over the world who have overcome obstacles or achieved great success. You will  find links to Amy’s favorite Youtube videos and a playlist of cat-themed music as an entertainment bonus.

“Here at Smart Girls, we believe that the cultivation of the authentic self is very important. We also believe that guidance is helpful as we try to find our way to ourselves. We hope to be of help in the exploration and discovery process.

This is where you might learn about something you would like to experience. You might learn about a woman you’d like to emulate. You might learn a new perspective or an unfamiliar custom or a new way to talk to yourself about something.

It is our hope that you will learn more about your truest self.”

–The Smart Girls Channel

Cherry Blossom Festival returns

Former cosplay winners

The 2013 Cherry Blossom Festival–highlighting traditional and modern Japanese culture–will take place this Sunday, May 19th from noon to 5:00 PM at the Main Library.  The festival is hosted by Fort Wayne Sister Cities international, the Japanese American Association of Indiana, and the Fort Wayne Dance Collective.

All kinds of stuff will be happening, including:

• Anime drawing contest
• Cosplay contest
• Music performances
• Martial arts demos
• Tea ceremony
• Bonsai
• Minyo dancing
• Karaoke
• Children’s activities

Activities and performances are free of charge.  Refreshments, manga, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. You won’t want to miss it!

CLICK HERE to view or print the complete schedule.

Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness opens this Friday in theaters, and it is sure to be a summer blockbuster. If you haven’t seen the latest trailer, watch this video to see what it is all about.

Whether you are new or familiar with the movies, television series, or books, the library has resources for you. Search our online catalog for materials, or ask someone at your local branch where these items might be.

Do you want additional videos, detailed information about the television series, or the location of the nearest Star Trek Convention? Check out http://www.startrek.com.

New Fiction

Welcome to Fort Wayne, Kenny Chesney!

If you are a country music fan but can’t go to the big Concert this Thursday at the War Memorial Coliseum, you can always check out his albums at the library! Here are links to his newest two.

New Fantasy