Who's Your Favorite Super Hero?

Paul Merklein

Be One...
Thursday, August 15th
Hey kids! Summer reading season has been in full swing since June 22 and you have been digging in and exploring your super hero reader powers since then. As of now, we're just over the half-way mark to the back-to-school finish line so prepare to start celebrating your accomplishments!

Meet Paul Merklein @ 2:00 p.m.
Join us in the library Community Room for a family program led by our guest super artist. Combining dynamic art, comedy and audience participation, the "Amazing Artist" and "Magic Marker Wizard" will draw famous faces, including super heroes… and people right from the audience! Who will he draw next? Be there and be brave! Click to register.

Meet Paul Merklein @ 3:30 p.m.
If you are a tween or teen, or a parent with an interest in helping your artistic tween or teen kid explore their interest in drawing, join us in this afternoon program. Our guest instructor will no doubt inspire students to use their imaginations, discover their super powers, and have fun drawing! Click to register.

Cool Video... Cool Merklein...

Tuesday Film Night : Read All About It

Overcoming...
Join us at 6:30 p.m. in the library Community Room on Tuesday, July 30, for July's film night.

The Plot
Based on a real-life story, the film opens as Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three sons begin their winter tourist vacation in Thailand. On the morning of December 26th, a terrifying roar rises up from the center of the earth, and, without warning, a towering wave pushes in from the sea and rips through the hotel. The unexpected 2004 tsunami killed approximately 240,000 in 14 countries; the film tells the story of one family’s harrowing struggle to survive. Rated PG13.

Further Reading and Viewing
Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala
The author's debut book recounts her experiences as a survivor of the 2004 tsunami that killed her parents, husband, and two young sons in Sri Lanka.

Wave Destruction : the Stories of Four Families and History's Deadliest Tsunami by Erich Krauss
A compelling account of four native Thai families in the village of Nam Khem, devastated by the 2004 tsunami. The author arrived as a relief worker 12 days after the final wave struck.

The Wave : In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean by Susan Casey
Less about tsunamis and more about the ever-popular topic of nature's extremes. The author explores rogue-wave connections to commerce, science, and sport.

The Raging Sea : the Powerful Account of the Worst Tsunami in U.S. History by Dennis M. Powers
A 1964 Alaskan earthquake sent four gigantic waves to Crescent City, CA. The author recounts the effects of the only destructive tsunami to hit the U.S.

Japan's Killer Quake (Documentary Video)
An in-depth examination of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

From the NOAA: Tsunami Teacher Basics
This NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) video describes the science of a tsunami; depicts wave impact; and includes first-person accounts of lives affected.

Essential Graphic Novels

The World According to DC
Saddle up graphic novel fans : here's a quick list of previous and latest additions to our adult and young adult graphic novel collections. Even if you are new to the genre, enjoy any of these titles, from superhero tales to cutting edge stories. Happy summer!

Saga of the Swamp Thing : Book 1 -- Fables Vol. 1 : Legends in Exile -- Batman : The Killing Joke -- All-Star Superman -- Kingdom Come -- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen -- Batman : Earth One -- Green Lantern : Rebirth -- American Vampire, Vol. 1 -- Blackest Night

Final Crisis -- JLA, Vol 1 -- Identity Crisis -- Batman : Hush -- Joker -- The Flash : Rebirth -- Superman Earth One, Vols. 1 & 2 -- Planetary, Vol 1.

Love Indie Films?

Say Hello to IndieFlix!
The East Hampton Public Library launched IndieFlix today.

What's IndieFlix? This online streaming movie service offers you free access to award-winning shorts, feature films, and documentaries. You can choose from a range of titles, including films from major festivals such as Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, and more.

Why IndieFlix? The service allows us to offer films you might not otherwise have easy access to and which we might not otherwise be able to buy in physical format. The service complements our DVD and Blu-ray collections.

What You Need to Use IndieFlix
Watch movies on any Internet-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet with a web browser. Also available on Roku, xBox game console, and Apple TV via Apple devices. You'll also need your trusty East Hampton Public Library card. Use your card and the "Create New Account" click in the upper right hand corner.

Finding the Right Film for You
Once you have established your free account, you can browse films, "Channel surf", or use a variety of "Mood Filters" including genre, film length, or rating. Rating classes are All Ages, 13+, and 17+.

Parent Alert! Since IndieFlix films are not rated by the MPAA, you will be asked to acknowledge the following warning "Be advised that films on IndieFlix have not been rated by the MPAA and may contain offensive language, scenes of violence, and sexual situations." As always, choose for yourself or for your child, just as you would for video content in our DVD and Blu-ray collections.

Who Are You? Who? Who?

A Different Kind of Tree
Summer can be a great time to introduce your kids to family history or to tackle a more adult version of a long-deferred genealogy project.

Building the Tree With Your Kids
Enjoy some great advice on how to incorporate easy-fun family history activities into your summer routine, offered by Maureen Taylor at genealogy.com. How-to and fiction books for junior genealogists include:

Basic Genealogy for Kids by Bonnie Hinman
Design Your Family Tree by Amie Jane Leavitt
How to Research Your Ancestry by Tamra Orr
Using Technology to Find Your Family History by Tammy Gagne
Climb the Family Tree, Jesse Bear by Nancy White Carlstrom
Fancy Nancy : My Family History by Jane O'Connor
Seven Brave Women by Betsy Hearne

Jump-Start Services on the Web : Pick and Choose
Quick list and as is always the case with any web-based service, read before you click:

Geni : Free Family Tree builder.
Census Finder : A directory of free census records.
1940 Census Records : 1940 census records released by the US National Archives April 2, 2012 and brought online through a partnership with Archives.com.
Cyndi's List : A list of pointer links to genealogical research sites online.
Ellis Island Immigration : Electronic archive of passenger lists from Ellis Island's immigration records; free with registration.
Family Search : A free service from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Heritage Quest : Search U.S. federal censuses, family and local histories, and primary-source documents.
Roots Web : Self-described as the oldest and largest free genealogy site; supported by Ancestry.com.