Thursday, May 17, 2012

Step Right Up...

...and sign up for the summer reading program at the library!

Kids of all ages are welcome to participate. The reading part of the program is a do-it-yourself thing where you sign up at the library, get a log sheet, and starting on June 4 you count books or minutes on the log sheet. Once you've filled out the sheet, bring it in to the library and get bags of prizes including certificates for free pizza and free ice cream.

We're also doing lots of cool activities, which you can read more about here. They are open to kids of all ages, and parents/caregivers should read the descriptions and determine the appropriateness of each activity for their children. For example, some activities are just crafts involving gluing stuff together, but other activities require reading and writing. To sign up, call us or email me, or of course please do stop by. I hope to see everyone soon!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Watch for me at school!

It's time for school visits again! I have had the pleasure of visiting Lincoln School, White Heath School, and the Monticello Christian Academy this week. Next week I'll be going to Washington and Monticello Middle School. I will be dropping off flyers in teachers' mailboxes about the summer reading program so be sure to keep an eye out for those!

I have finished all but one of the Rebecca Caudill books and now I'm starting to work on my Bluestems. My two RC favorites were Countdown and Dark Life. The one that irritated me the most was As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth. So far from the Bluestems I liked Guyku and Out of My Mind. What did you think?

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Library Luau

It's Library Luau time again! This year's luau is coming up quickly: it will be on Saturday, May 12 from 2-4 for children of all ages. At the luau, there will be coconut bowling, fishing, painting, hula hooping, a bean bag toss, and advance registration for the summer reading program. There will also be snacks and music. Please sign up for the luau by May 10 if you're interested. Kids who sign up in the library can pick a prize from our treasure box!