Media Contact: Heather O'Connell
Community Relations Coordinator
Lee County Library System
hoconnell@leegov.com  
Voice (239) 461-2924
 

For Immediate Release                      Media Contact: Heather O'Connell

 

FORT MYERS, Fla.,  November 5, 2004 -Where can you share the adventures of the Incredibles, Sponge Bob, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and The Polar Express, without the price of a movie ticket? @your library

 

Family films are coming to Southwest Florida theaters and to the shelves of your local library. So bring home the fun or get a sneak peak of what's on the way, with these selections at the Lee County Library System:

 

In Theaters Now - The Incredibles

If you can't get enough of these characters, let the adventure continue at the Lee County Library System, where you can check out a junior novelization of the movie. Fans can learn more about the heroes' super powers in "The Incredibles, the Essential Guide" with in-depth information on all of the characters. Aspiring heroes will want to check out "The Incredibles: Never Wear A Cape and Other Tips For Supers". Get a new look at the adventure in " Incredibles Amazing 3-D Picture Book" complete with 3-D glasses.

 

Coming Soon to Theaters - The Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie
Fans can soak up the fun with the undersea characters in easy reader books, chapter books, a junior novelization of the film and much more.

 

-Lemony Snicket's " A Series of Unfortuntate Events"
The entire series from "The Bad Begining" to the eleventh installment  "The Grim Grotto" is available @ your library. The film stars Jim Carey and is based on the first three books. South County Regional Library will host a discussion on those titles, December 20. Can't wait? Check out a junior novelization of the film that includes pictures from the movie. Fans may also want to check out the "Unauthorized Biography of Lemony Snicket".

 

-"The Polar Express"
Tom Hanks stars in the movie adaptaion of this award winning children's book as it arrives in theaters next week. Readers can get on the fast track to all the adventure with the original book and these new releases based on the film. "Magic Journey", The Journey Begins", "Trip to the North Pole", a junior novelization of the film. One new book is bound to make bedtime stories more fun. "The Polar Express: The Movie Shadow Book", is an interactive shadow casting bedtime story. Just use a flashlight to project the illustrations onto walls as you read along.

 

"Popular characters and stories make it easier for parents to get their children excited about reading," says Lee County Library System Community Relations Coordinator, Heather O'Connell "so if they loved a movie, encourage them to read the book. Once they've enjoyed a good story, ask your library staff to recommend other books to keep your child interested in reading."

 

If you're unsure about whether a film is right for you and your family, you may want to check out a copy of the book from the library or go online at the library's Internet stations to find out more. Don't forget your Lee County Library System also has popular movies on video and DVD for you and your family to enjoy. 
 

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