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Library News for June 9, 2011

Summer Reading Kickoff with Dinosaur George! 

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June 11th at 12:00pm


Learn about dinosaurs and get an up-close look at  real dinosaur bones and fossils! This is the first day to pick up reading logs and start tracking your reading hours!

Space is limited.  We will begin seating at 11:45. 

Adult Summer Reading Event(s)

Registration and Paint-A-Pot: 

June 10 & 11 at 4pm



Terra Cotta Pot
Last Picture Show

Needles, Hooks & Books

Sunday at 2pm

(right after Crochet Club)

Bring your project of choice and discuss The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry

Adult Summer Reading Club

Click here for more information

June 11—August 13

Pick up a reading log starting June 11. Keep track of the books you read, and when you've read 3, bring the log back for a prize! Keep reading to win even more prizes!

Summer Events:

June 10, 4-5:30pm: Pre-Registration Kickoff
June 11, 4-5:30pm:  Kickoff Party
August 13, 4pm: Finale Garden Party

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Tween & Teen Book Review

Write reviews of the Young Adult books you read over the summer for the chance to earn a gift card.
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Tween & Teen Summer Reading (ages 11-18)
Going Global, Staying Connected


    * Pick up a reading log starting June 11th. All logs must be returned by August 13th.
    * Read and rate three books on each log
    * Earn prizes for each completed log
    * Grand prizes go to the tweens or teens who read the most books over the summer.

Kids Summer Reading Club

Click here for more information

June 11th - August 13th


    * Pick up a reading log starting June 11th, and start tracking how many hours you spend reading.
    * Earn prizes at 10, 25, 50, and 100 hour levels. The top readers get grand prizes!
    * Ages 0-10 may participate (11-18 participate in the Teen Summer Reading Club)
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 Videogame

Videogame Wii Tournaments - Ages 8 and up. Thursdays at 6:00pm.

June 23rd: Mario Kart Tournament July 14th: Wii Bowling Tournament
August 11th: Super Smash Bros. Tournament.

Library Special Events

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Get your new library card today! We have new library cards with key tags.  Any existing patron can turn in their current card for a new one free of charge (you will not be able to keep the same number).  New patrons also get a free card.  If your card is lost, the replacement fee is $2, just as it's always been.  Please remember that you will need to complete the card application to replace or update your library card, so bring in your proof of address!

Computer Classes:  Registration is required at least 3 days in advance.  Space is limited.
  • PowerPoint Basics 6/4
  • Computer Basics 6/18
  • Excel Intermediate 7/7
  • PowerPoint Intermediate 7/16
  • Internet Basics 7/23

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BookClub

Wine, Women & Words Book Club: Join the most established reading group at the library. 
June 20:  Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant
July 18:  The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry

  • Crochet Club Starting in June- Every Sunday at 1pm.  (ages 12+)
  • Class:  Sunday, June 12 at 1pm-  All you need is a willingness to try; the library will provide the rest.  We'll have hooks, yarn, and an instructor.

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Needles Hooks and Books:  Sunday, June 12 at 2pm.  Bring your craft of choice and discuss 'The Last Picture Show' by Larry McMurtry
The library has several copies, so grab yours today.
July 10: At-Swim-Two-Birds by Flann O'Brien

This Week's Programs

Friday, June 10:
  • 10am Baby Bookworms Storytime (0-18 mos)
  • 10:45 Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos)
  • 11:30 Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs)
  • 4pm Adult Summer Reading Kick Off
  • Database Scavenger Hunt Begins

Saturday, June 11:

  • 12 noon  Summer Reading Kick Off with Dinosaur George
  • 4pm Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off: Paint a Pot

Sunday, June 12:  

  • 1pm Crochet Club
  • 2pm Needles Hooks and Books:  The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry

Monday, June 13: 

  • 10:45 Monkey in the Middle 
  • 11:15 Dino Time
  • 2pm Magic Tree House Book Club

Tuesday, June 14: 

  • Bow Wow Reading Dogs (by appointment)
  • 6:30 Kinder Crafts
  • 7pm Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, June 15:

  • 1pm Prehistoric Preschoolers
  • 5pm Wacky Science:  UV Bead Bracelets
  • 6pm Arts & Crafts:  Clay and Pine cone Fish

Thursday, June 9:

  • 12:15 Lunchtime English Practice
  • 1pm Kinder Crafts
  • 4pm Elementary Explorers
  • 6pm Chess Club and Family Game Night

 Friday, June 10:

  • 10am Baby Bookworms Storytime (0-18 mos)
  • 10:45 Toddler Storytime (18-36 mos)
  • 11:30 Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs)
  • 12pm Dino Time

Saturday, June 18:

  • 10:30 Computer Basics
  • 11am Storytime
  • 4pm Conversational English

Sunday, June 12:

  • 1pm Crochet Club