Tracy says:
A love letter to words, to the treasures found in secondhand bookshops, and to finding your way after losing someone or something important. In between wanting to smack Henry upside the head (seriously, dude!), I reveled in the beautiful words and emotions that vibrate from every page.
Tracy
Ally-Saurus & the First Day of School by Rich Torrey
Steph S. says:
Ally LOVES dinosaurs and hopes she will find friends at school who do, too. Ally soon learns that everyone has their own likes and that’s okay. A great story about imagination and being true to yourself while accepting others.
Elmore by Holly Hobbie
Steph S. says:
I absolutely LOVE this book about a porcupine’s ingenuity in making friends.
Alexander Hamilton by Monica Kulling
Brandy T. says:
This is very similar to the popular musical Hamilton, but written so the kiddos can enjoy it. A trendy history lesson!
The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller
Steph S. says:
Francesca must make a decision: Leave her family for the only true love she’s ever known or be a dutiful wife. Heartbreaking and hopeful, this is a love story to cherish again and again!
All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson
Heather says:
I adored this graphic novel! The illustrations are fun and bright, bringing to life the Renaissance Faire and its characters. The story really captures the innocence of being a tween, and how middle school and the real world can test a girl.
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Heather says:
Kids fight back against a strict no-cell-phones rule by using Post-It notes instead. What happens next tests friendships and exposes bullies in a completely satisfying way. The characters are so real and funny! My favorite read of 2017.
You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins
Steph S. says:
Strong characters and a great story.
The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Heather says:
Great for vocab with an emphasis on active verbs. A sweet tale of a girl with a creative mind and a drive to be great. Plus fun illustrations and a cute dog!
Steph S. says:
Being a perfectionist is hard work. Can a regular girl create the most magnificent thing? You’ll have to read it to find out!
Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty
Heather says:
The rhyming beat gives the text a whimsical kind of fun. Ada Twist reminds kids that being curious isn’t a crime. The world is a big place, and it’s okay to ask questions!
Life by Cynthia Rylant
Brandy T. says:
An encouraging book for older children attempting to understand and navigate the murkier waters of life.
From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty
Heather says:
A fascinatingly macabre but beautiful exploration of what it means to die and grieve in societies around the world. Very well-written and entertaining. A must for anyone who adores the cultural unusual.
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Heather says:
This short, quickly moving book packs a wild punch. Mind-blowing nuggets of info given in such a way to understand. Tyson makes you feel so very small yet completely infinite all at once.
The Clairvoyants by Karen Brown
Heather says:
Beautiful poetic writing and unreliable characters combine to create an enjoyable read about a reluctant psychic haunted by her visions. Full of thick tension and
gasp-out-loud moments, plus a satisfying ending.
Be a Friend by Salina Yoon
Tracy says:
I love this one! It has a wonderful simplicity but has some stunningly effective nuances in the illustrations. The mostly red, black, and white pencil drawings with their sepia background are charming and elegant. The text and the illustrations work together perfectly to tell a story encouraging individuality, empathy, and imagination. Pre-readers could even enjoy the story through the pictures alone. A new favorite.
Brandy T. says:
This is a super-cute book about friendship. It has great illustrations and is just a book you want to hug when you finish.
March 20, 2018: Lawn Care & Landscaping
Expired 3/20/18
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
The Bullitt County Public Library (BCPL) is seeking proposals from qualified lawn care and landscaping contractors to provide bids for a 12-month service period to begin April 2018. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location for any or all of the following facilities: Ridgway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library, Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, and the Dorothea Stottman Annex in Hillview. Sealed bids must be received by noon on Tuesday, March 20th.
#TTW18: Libraries Are for Creating…
Get ready to make, create, and experiment!
Our annual Teen Tech Week celebration has arrived. Teen Tech Week is when libraries across the county make time to showcase all of the great technology resources and services that are available to help teens succeed in school and prepare for college and beyond.
#TTW18 Events: March 4th–10th
Anime Gaming Night
Tuesday, March 6th | 4:00–7:00 PM @Mt. Washington
This month’s AGN is all about the tech! Featuring technology and sci-fi themed anime, tech-themed games like RoboCraft on STEAM, our newest 3D pens, and our Raspberry Pi retro gaming console—which was originally created by one of our library teens! Plus, teens will have the opportunity to print projects on our 3D printers and to explore their digital passion projects on library gaming laptops, now loaded with a growing collection of software!
Pop-Up Makerspace
Thursday, March 8th | 4:00–6:00 PM @Lebanon Junction
Drop in to make and create with our 3D printer, Snap Circuits, Brain Flakes, and more! Plus, play and experiment with a variety of software—Happy 3D (3D design), Roblox (game development), Audacity (podcasting), and more!—on our library gaming laptops.
Minecraft Meetup
Thursday, March 8th | 4:00–6:00 PM @Ridgway Memorial
Saturday, March 10th | 1:00–3:00 PM @ Hillview
This month’s meetup with emphasize engineering and creation using the redstone circuitry makerspace map. Plus, gamers can enjoy our Minecraft-themed stop motion kit, our Cubelets robotics kit, indie game development with Roblox, a variety of engineering kits, and more!
Teen Lounge
Tuesday, March 6th | 3:00–6:00 PM @Hillview
Wednesday, March 7th | 3:00–6:00 PM @Hillview
Thursday, March 8th | 3:00–6:00 PM @Hillview
Hang out, geek out, and mess around with library gaming laptops and a variety of technology and engineering tools. Tweens and teens are encouraged to have fun and explore with a variety of tools and supplies we’ll have on hand, but each Teen Lounge day has a theme of its own! Tech Tuesdays feature our 3D printers and pens, Makerspace Wednesdays emphasize a variety of creative and engineering kits, and Thursdays offer a teen-choice movie.
More Suggested Activities & Resources
Online Learning Tools
Treehouse is an online video and interactive learning platform that specializes in teaching people of all ages how to design and develop websites and mobile apps. Tracks include web development, web design, iOs and Android app development, WordPress development and design, game development, and various programming languages, including HTML, JavaScript, PHP, and Ruby. Find out more and request access at https://bcplib.org/treehouse/.
Suggested Reading List
View in catalog | KLU E-book | KLU E-audiobook
The real life story of the race to create the world’s first atomic bomb.
View in catalog | Hoopla E-audiobook | KLU E-book | KLU E-audiobook
A memoir of a Malawian teen who used science books in his village library to piece together a working windmill from scrap metal and spare parts. The windmill brought electricity to his home, effectively saving his family from starvation.
View in catalog | KLU E-book | KLU E-audiobook
In Titus’s world, people connect to the internet via an implant in their brains. During a party on the moon, a hacker breaks into the feed and causes their implants to malfunction. Add a cute girl who lives without the feed, and you get a witty satire of a futuristic dystopia.
View in catalog | KLU E-book
This clever memoir tells the story of two ordinary teens who became world-famous after the video game they created went viral. More than just an inspiring story, Andy and Sophie offer tips and encouragement for all girls interested in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
View in catalog | KLU E-book | KLU E-audiobook
Two evil corporations go to war over a tiny planet, and teenage hacker Kady finds herself on a warship where the AI might be her enemy and the people in charge won’t admit what’s going on.
View in catalog | KLU E-audiobook
Techno-geek Marcus spends his time bypassing the “system,” and he’s good at it. When a major terrorist attack on the city causes the Department of Homeland Security to cease control and set up intrusive surveillance, Marcus decides it’s up to him to take down the government.
View in catalog | KLU E-book | KLU E-audiobook
Set in an ugly dystopian future, Ready Player One tells the story of teenager Wade Watts, a gamer obsessed with a virtual utopia where hidden clues promise fame and fortune for the person smart enough to unlock them.
View in catalog | KLU E-book
A teenage hacker earns money chasing down people who illegally bet on the international virtual game “Warcross.” When she accidentally glitches herself into the game, the game’s creator reaches out to her with an offer she can’t refuse.
More Books + Movies
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March 19, 2018: Internet Access via Leased Lit Fiber
Expired 3/19/18
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERNET ACCESS VIA LEASED LIT FIBER
The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for internal network upgrades at all branches within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2018–19 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at all locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/sl.
March 19, 2018: Network Upgrades
Expired 3/19/18
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: NETWORK UPGRADES
The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for internal network upgrades at all branches within the BCPL system. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2018–19 funding year and are necessary for upgraded internet services at all locations. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/sl.
2/14/18 Digital Only accounts now active
The new Digital Only account registration form is now live on our website. Digital Only accounts will be managed at our LJ location. If you have questions, please ask your manager.
Patrons can find the Digital Only sign-up link on our Borrowing FAQs page. If you are unfamiliar with accessing the Borrowing FAQs page, you (and patrons) can find it under the Check It Out menu, in the sidebar on any of the Check It Out section pages, or via the Get a Library Card link in the How Do I? widget at the bottom of our homepage.
1/30/18 Updates (click for links)
Fine Forgiveness February
Fine Forgiveness February is back from February 1st–29th!
Do you have a pile of library books from years ago stuffed into the back of your closet? Or maybe you checked out a stack of movies, brought them back a week late, and just couldn’t face the overdue fines that racked up while you weren’t paying attention. Please don’t let those things keep you from the Library! Now is your chance to start fresh, with no late fines on your account and no judgment from us.
Every year, we bring you Fine Forgiveness February so that you can start the year off right at BCPL. Throughout the month of February, no new charges will be accrued on overdue items as long as they are checked in before 5:00 PM on Friday, February 20th! We hope this will alleviate some of the worry that may occur throughout the month due to winter weather and road hazards.
Even better, we will also waive any pre-existing fines on your account as long as the items have been returned. If you have overdue items or fines already charged to your account, we WANT to forgive them! So bring all those long overdue items back to your favorite BCPL location, stop by the circulation desk, and request that your fines be waived. As long as your items are returned—no matter how long you’ve had them!—we’ll clear your account.
Psst… Did you know that BCPL no longer charges late fines on youth materials?! This means that borrowers of any age can check out books and audiobooks from our children’s, junior, and YA collections and they will NEVER be charged late fines on those materials—or any fines, so long as the items are returned undamaged. If you have pre-existing overdue charges for youth materials on your account, you can have those charges waived at any time.
All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage
Donna J. says:
A suspenseful page turner!
Trish says:
I loved this book. There are so many twists and turns!
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
Tanya says:
Not what I expected at all, but worth the read. I couldn’t put it down. It was that good and that surprising.
The Widow by Fiona Barton
Tanya says:
Excellent read! It is experienced through the perspective of all characters in the story, plus a plot twist you don’t see coming.