Holiday Crafts

As you know, we'll be doing some fun holiday crafts with kids here in the library, but why stop there? We have lots of books for you to check out if you are still in a crafty mood. For example, in the kids' nonfiction, we have Gifts Kids Can Make and More Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make.

You could also check out Family Fun (the magazine or the website, seen here) or Pack-o-Fun (website here) for great holiday ideas that will involve the whole family. I'm always looking through them for ideas for stuff to do in the library.

After Thanksgiving, we will also be offering take-and-make crafts to take home and do. So stop by the library and pick up a few craft packs and books!

Calling Manga Fans

I have expanded our Teen Graphic Novel section to include every volume of Fullmetal Alchemist I could get my hands on. This expansion prompted a young man in my Teen Book Club to declare, "Kristen, you are the Chuck Norris of librarians." That made me feel good. I kick butt!

I read the first volume and it turns out that I liked it quite a bit more than some of the other manga series I've read. It starts out right away with a couple of likable, complex main characters and a storyline I found easy to follow. This may seem basic, but I have found them lacking in many manga series I've encountered thus far (Ranma 1/2 and Azumanga Daioh occur to me as examples).

Anyway, I am thinking about adding another manga series, maybe One Piece? If you're a manga fan, weigh in on this please.

Pokemon Party & More

Join us this Saturday for a Pokemon Party at 2:30 p.m. for kids of all ages! Kids will be able to make and paint a clay model of their very own Pokemon character. They will also make a Pokemon card for their character. Everyone is encouraged to bring Pokemon cards or games to play or trade.

We're also going to have a Christmas storytime and craft on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. for kids ages 3+. This will be a great way to pass the time before the parade starts at 11:30 a.m. The kids will hear Christmas stories and make CD ice ponds and Christmas cards. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up beforehand!

And, in January we'll be having a CRAFT EXPLOSION here at the library, so stay tuned for more details on that.