Rio!

Play the Rio game before you see the movie! (Or now that you've seen the movie--play the game!) Play over 40 action-packed mini games featuring Blu and his crew! Available for PS3, Wii and XBOX 360.

Don't forget, we've got plenty of fantastic books about Rio and Parrots! Be sure to ask your librarian for recommendations :)

Raving Rabbids!

Just in time for Spring! Rayman: Raving Rabbids and Rayman: Raving Rabbids TV Party for the Wii are two great ways to beat April Showers!

Like rabbits? Learn more here.

Tron, and on and on...

Before TRON: Legacy becomes available for DVD and Blu-ray, try your hand at the video game TRON: Evolution, available for PS3, & XBOX 360 and TRON: Evolution Battle Grids Wii.

Can't get enough of the world of TRON? Or just want to see how the whole Legacy began? Why not enjoy the original movie? Rated PG and available on DVD.

When 2011 gives you snow & ice...

...play hockey! EA Sports NHL 11 is available for XBOX 360:
...and NHL 2K11 is available for Wii:

DJ Hero!

Alex, 4th grade, likes DJ Hero for Wii. His favorite thing about the game is scratching and his least favorite part of the game is when there aren't a lot of notes in the board, because it isn't as much fun to play.

His favorite song to play is Paper Planes by M.I.A. and he things, overall, the game is pretty easy.

Tips for people playing the first time: start on beginner and do all the tutorials so you know what to do - they really help!

Madden 11

In the spirit of the Super Bowl XLV, why not try Madden 11 available for PS3, Wii and XBOX 360.

Don't forget to stop by the 'J 796.332's' to read-up about all your favorite teams!

The BIGGS

Anthony, 4th grade, likes The BIGS for Wii. It is a Major League Baseball game that allows you to bat, pitch, and use the nun chuck to play outfield. You can also climb up the walls to rob homeruns (which means, if something is about to be a homerun, you can stop it.) You can also slide with A, or steal bases with Z and the arrow toward whatever base you are trying to steal. You can also get the catcher by pressing both A and B.

The BIGS is pretty much Anthony's favorite game. He would recommend this game to pretty much anyone who likes baseball.

Mario Kart

Ben, 4th grade, likes Mario Kart for Wii, and just played it for the second time ever! He likes Mario and Toad the best, but mostly Mario when he goes in the race car and it goes fast.

He likes all of the tracks equally and would recommend it to someone who likes racing games.

Mario Super Sluggers

Joe, a 5th grader, loves Mario Super Sluggers for Wii because he likes saving home runs.

He also likes to challenge Bowser Jr., who is an evil villain.

The goal of the game is beat Bowser Jr., find teammates, and have fun!

Joe recommends this game to everyone!

Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction!

Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction available for the Wii, XBOX360, and PS3. Also enjoy Graphic Novels, and DVDs.

Snow got you stuck indoors?

Snow got you stuck indoors? Well here are a couple of Wii suggestions to work your brain and body out:

Bakugan Battle Brawlers; collect over 35 Bakugan using 17 Brawlers!

Boom Blox Bash Party; Throw blocks and knock down buildings, what's not to like?

How to Train Your Dragon

Available for XBOX360 and Wii is How to Train Your Dragon. Don't forget to try the How to Train Your Dragon novel series by Cressida Cowell, and also check out the movie on DVD and Blu-ray. As always, ask your librarian for similar material if you just can't get enough dragons!

Toy story 3

Toy Story 3; now out on all three consoles, DVD and Blu-ray!

Want to learn how to draw some of you favorite Toy Story figures? Just try Learn to Draw Toy Story, available now.

Did You Know?

Did you know that we've moved our video game collection to the side wall? Video games can now be found below our Blu-ray collection right next to the Videos and DVDs; they are shelved according to console, Wii, XBOX 360 and PS3. Just come in and ask one of our friendly Librarians to walk you on over to their new location :)

Thanksgiving gaming ideas

Family and friends coming over and you're looking for something to do? Here are some great family gaming suggestions fun for all the aunts, uncles, cousins or ultra-cool grandparents!

Wii Party, Trivial Pursuit, Family Party Fitness Fun, Hasbro Family Game Night 2, Carnival Games.

Lego Harry Potter

Joseph says Lego Harry Potter is the best game he ever played. He loved it so much when he took it out from the library, that he is now going to ask for it for Christmas!

So far the hardest part of Year 1 was learning luminos, which is a spell to light the way, but it was the most satisfying, and also the most fun.

Anyone reads or sees Harry Potter should try out this video game. It goes up to three players, Harry, Ron, and Hermione, so it's good for a group!

Information contributed by Joseph, grade 5.

Mario Galaxy 2

If you're a Mario fan, Mario Galaxy 2 is bigger and better than ever. Fly around from world to world, galaxy to galaxy and let your imagination run free* Makes a great rainy-day game. Available for the Wii console.

Aragorn's Quest

If you're a Lord of the Rings fan, or are merely humbled by The Hobbit, you might like to check out Aragorn's Quest, available for both the Wii and PS3 consoles.



While Lord of The Rings is a huge franchise including movies and games, don't forget it all started with a few books written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Why not check out some of the many works our collection has to offer.

SpongeBob

Everyone's favorite sea sponge is back in SpongeBob's Truth or Square! Rated E for everyone, this makes a great game to play with the family; Available for the Wii and XBOX 360 consoles.

Can't get enough SpongeBob? Don't forget we've got a great collection of SpongeBob books and DVDs also. Stop on by for SpongeBob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom located on our J computers.

Goosebumps

It's not too late to be horrified! Not only do have Goosebumps. HorrorLand for Wii, we've got a whole great collection of Paperbacks, Graphic Novels, and DVDS. Come get your post-Halloween fill today!..If you dare!