>Children’s Book Week is Coming!

>Children’s Book Week, May 2nd through May 8th, is the national celebration of books and reading for youth.

Since 1919, Children’s Book Week has been celebrated countrywide with author & illustrator appearances, parties, storytelling, and other book-related events in schools, libraries, bookstores, clubs — anywhere where kids and books connect.

We are celebrating all week long with these events:

It’s the Rocky Horror Shrek Show!: Monday 5/2 @ 4PM

When one is at the movies the polite thing is to be quiet but here you are encouraged to talk!
Join us as we watch the first Shrek complete with subtitles and props!
Recite your favorite parts, sing the songs and enjoy an ogre sized afternoon!

Library Scavenger Hunt: Tuesday 5/3 (all day)
Can you find all of the things on the list? Complete the hunt for special prizes!

Stop, Drop and Craft!!: Wednesday, May 4th at 4PM

Join as we welcome special guest, local author and illustrator Amy Ignatow! Amy is the author of The Popularity Papers and will do a drawing and comics workshop as well as discuss her book.

Game Day and Comic Book Swap!: Friday 5/6 @3PM

Get ready for Free Comic Book Day (the first Saturday in May) by swapping comics with your library friends, play the Wii or join us for board games. Bring your own systems to play while you wait!

Please get your parent’s permission to bring your system!

We will have storytimes all week:

Monday 5/2 @10AM: Preschool Playschool for ages 2-5
Tuesday 5/3 @ 10:30 AM:  Bibs-n-Books for ages infant through 3
Wednesday 5/4 @6:30 PM: Sleepytime Tales for the whole family
Thursday 5/5 @ 10:30 AM: Wee Reads for ages 3-5

Book discussion group:
Thursday 5/5 @ 4:00 PM
Book Bunch is a book discussion group for the youngest readers. Children ages 4-7 are invited to read and create a craft based on familiar and new picture books. New readers and crafters are always welcome!

Stop by for one or more of these events!

>December Things at the Lansdowne Public Library

>Good Afternoon Library Friends,

The countdown has begun!
Thanksgiving is days away and that can only mean one thing: December holidays!
No matter what you celebrate one cannot helped be touched by fun holiday books, yearly specials, and the season to be giving.
Join us this December for some great events!

Book Things:
Countdown December holidays with help from our blog! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or any I haven’t mentioned we have a book for you!
Check out our blog in which we share books ideas, trivia and activities:
LPL Children and Youth Services Blog. http://www.lplcysd.blogspot.com/

Did you know about our book clubs for kids?
Every Thursday beginning at 4PM, children ages 4-7 are invited to join the Book Bunch!
Read and create a craft based on familiar and new picture books.

For ‘tweens (ages 7-10) join us for TBC, Tween Book Club!
This month we are exploring the Great Bard: Sixty Second Shakespeare!
We are pleased to share Masterpuppet Theater and introduce young readers to the works of Shakespeare!
Stop in after Monday, November 29th for a booklist.
The group meets Monday, December 13th at 4PM

Library Events:
Crafternoon!
Sunday, December 19th at 1:30PM
It’s hip to be square!
Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we piece together the donated squares for Warm up America! Crocheters and Knitters are invited to make squares or help sew them together.
Don’t knit or crochet? You can still help!
Light refreshments will be served.
Stop by the library for yarn and copies of the pattern

Library Notice
Please note the following closures:
November
Wednesday, November 24, closing at 6 pm
Thursday, November 25, closed
Friday, November 26, closed
Saturday, November 27, open regular hours, 10 to 4
Sunday, November 28, open regular hours, 1 to 4

December
Friday, December 24, closed
Saturday, December 25, closed
Sunday, December 26, closed

Special Wee Read Events:
Polskie Bajki (Polish Tales)
Thursday, December 2nd, beginning at 10:30 AM
Witajcie! Join Miss Margaret as she and Miss Rachee presents a bilingual storyhour

Wee Read with special guest reader: Mayor Jayne!
Thursday, December 9th, beginning at 10:30AM
We are pleased to welcome Major Jayne of Lansdowne as our Guest Reader!
She will share some of her favorite seasonal stories!

Musician Caryn Lin!
Thursday, December 16th beginning at 10:30
Musician Caryn Lin will Rock us with a mix of classical and rock using an electric violin!
No registration is required

Science Explorers!!
Thursday, December 23rd beginning at 10:30
Join us this month for a Science themed storyhour!
No registration is required

It’s The Rocky Horror Shrek Show!
Monday, December 27th beginning at 12P
When one is at the movies the polite thing is to be quiet but here you are encouraged to talk!
Join us as we watch the first Shrek complete with subtitles and props!
Recite your favorite parts, sing the songs and enjoy an ogre sized afternoon.
Don’t stop here!
The fun continues as we show the fourth film, Shrek Forever After immediately after

Countdown to Noon:
Thursday, December 30th beginning at 11:30 AM
Join us for the third annual Countdown to Noon as we ring in the ‘noon’ year with a bang!
All ages are welcome, children please bring your grown ups!

Teens:
Teens are invited to join our Writers Group, now meeting EVERY Thursday from 6:00 to 7PM.
Teens aged 12 and up are invited to bring their creative works to share.
No registration is required however please contact Miss Amanda with questions or if you need copies of your work made.

Have You Heard?

Are you a Facebook user? The library has a fan page! Visit us on Facebook and like us!! (http://www.facebook.com/lansdownelibrary)

We are also on Twitter! Follow our tweets at Lanspublibrary! (http://twitter.com/Lanspublibrary)

Don’t stop there…we blog!

Check out our Youth Programming blog: http://lplcysd.blogspot.com/ or our Teen Blog: I Blog, You Blog: http://lplyouthblogblog.blogspot.com/

As Always:
Please call or e-mail with any questions or comments.
If you like what you have read, forward to a friend!
If you don’t like what you’ve read, please let us know!
If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply to this e-mail. (If you’ve asked and are still on the list, my apologies!)
If you are getting duplicate messages, please let me know.

Thank you all for your support,
-r

>October Things at the Lansdowne Public Library

>Greetings Library Friends,

September squeaked by so quickly that I need a moment to catch my breath!
Woosah!
As I pause, I am reminded that the library is not just my job but a small part in a wonderful community. I feel lucky and privileged to be a part of this community and am happy that I am able to provide a service and that you all allow me a bit of freedom to continue traditional programming as well as some non-traditional things!
Thank you and I am looking forward to a wonderful autumn!

DCLS Library Things:
We are pleased to offer e-books!
Along with downloadable audio books, DCLS now offers downloadable e-books. Read on your computer or transfer to an eBook device (not compatible with the Kindle or iPad)

Is homework a struggle?
Not sure WHAT the answers should be?
Put your minds at ease with our FREE homework help service!
Get free homework help online via our Live Homework Help tutoring service. Live Homework Help connects students in grades K through 12th, introductory college level and adult learners to expert tutors in math, science, social studies, and English. Funding for this service is provided by Delaware County Council.
Access this service through the link at bottom of the Lansdowne Public Library home page!

Meet Sarah Blake, Author of The Postmistress: Come to the first annual Delaware County Library System Adult Author Luncheon on Tuesday October 19, at the Springhaven Club in Wallingford. The event starts at noon.
Tickets are $25 and available at your library’s circulation desk!
(Direct questions to DCLS, 610-891-8622.)
Lansdowne Library Things:

Join us Monday, November 8th beginning at 7:30 PM for a presentation by the National Park Service : “From Out The Fiery Furnace” How the Hopewell stove changed the life of one woman. A play written and directed by Christine Emmert.

Edie Shean-Hammond, Superintendent of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, brings this one-act performance to the Lansdowne Public Library. Actress Barbara Hannevig tells stories of life in the 19th century at Hopewell Village. She brings to life several characters of the 19th century including runaway slaves, “fallen” women, indentured servants, orphaned children and others.

Admission is free. For more information contact: 267-207-0393 or 610-623-0239

What’s New for Fall?
Infant Storytime with Theresa Dykes is back!

Join us for books, music, fingerplays, rhymes and puppets.
Tuesdays October 5, 12, 19, 26 beginning at 10:30 am

Witajcie!
Join us Thursday, October 7th at 10:30 AM for Polskie Bajki (Polish Tales)
Miss Margaret will be our special guest for a bilingual storyhour!

Comic Book Creators Club!
Join Mike from Slamtastic Parties as he presents an 8 week program to break down the comic book making process into easy to follow steps.

Each week is broken down into two parts, the first covering the comic book process, and the next covering basic drawing skills.
Wednesdays @ 4P , for ages 8 and up

Afternoon Movie Matinee: Friday, October 22nd @ 4:00
Join us for “How To Train Your Dragon”!
Ages 3 and up.

Family Room Notice:
With the exception of Comic Book Creators Club there will be NO Family Room programs or activities Wednesday, October 6th.
The week of October 24th through October 28th there will be no Family Room programs EXCEPT for Infant Storytime with Theresa Dykes, Comic Book Creators Club and Teen Writers.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Teens and Tweens:
Our Teen Writers Group still meets every Thursday from 5-6 PM and will now be run by Miss Amanda. All writers aged 12 and up are welcome to join us.
Please note: If copies of your work need to be made, please e-mail ahead of our scheduled start time.

TBC: Tween Book Club meets Monday, October 11th at 4PM
Join us for a look at Ancient Egypt!

Anime/Manga: Can’t get enough Anime and Manga? Stop by Monday October 18th at 4 PM to watch some Anime, read some Manga or perhaps battle with Pokemon!

Stay tuned….
We are working on some wonderful programs for late fall/winter! Keep an eye out for fabulous programs and events designed with ALL ages in mind!

Have You Heard?
Are you a Facebook user? The library has a fan page! Visit us on Facebook and like us!!
www.facebook.com/lansdownelibrary
We are also on Twitter! Follow our tweets at Lanspublibrary!
www.twitter.com/lanspublibrary
Don’t stop there…we blog!
Check out our Youth Programming blog: www.lplyouth.blogspot.com

As Always:
Please call or e-mail with any questions or comments.
If you like what you have read, forward to a friend!
If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply to this e-mail.
If you are getting duplicate messages, please let me know.
Thank you for all of your support!

-r

>Dive into a Great Book!

>Summer Reading Updates and information!

Good Day Library Friends!

Surf’s up @ Your Library!
The countdown to summer begins now!

We are excited to present 2010’s Summer Reading Program which officially begins Monday June 14th! Join us for our kickoff with Piccarillo Scienctelling Wednesday, June 16th beginning at 6:30 PM!
The kickoff continues Thursday with Segal Puppets on Thursday, June 17th beginning at 10:45AM!

This summer we have two programs: Make a Splash! @ Your Library (for children infants through entering grade 5) or Make Waves @ Your Library (for children entering grades 6-12). We are excited about the activities planned as well as some changes we have made to the program!

For all ages and readers:
Reporting MUST be done online in order to be entered for the grand prize drawing.
Please see Miss Rachée with any questions.
Prizes will be announced at a later date.

Changes this year:
Pre-Readers (infant through entering kindergarten)
We have activity books available for you.
Getting Started
On the reading log you will find 8 activity squares for each week. Complete the 8 squares in any order you would like, checking them off as you go, and return to the summer reading desk to receive your fun reward. You may report only once a week. Parents and children can work together to complete the activities. Parents may read to their children, or if the child is beginning to read, the child may read to the parent.

Activities
Visit the Library and Check Out a Book: Spend some time at the library where you can complete other activities from the log and get into the habit of borrowing books regularly.

Read for 20 Minutes: Read to/with your child for 20 minutes a day. You may want to break this up during the day. Read before or after meals, at naptime or bedtime, or when you visit the library. Make sure you read some library books!

Share Rhymes and Songs: Share nursery rhymes or action rhymes in the guide with your child. Emphasize the rhymes. Spend some time singing with your child. Singing songs is a good way to help your child hear the syllables in words. Check out some music books and CDs.

Enjoy One or More Ready to Read Activities: Experiment with one or more of the suggested Ready to Read Activities for your Baby, Talker, Preschooler, or Kindergartner. Think of these activities as building blocks. You can use any of the suggested activities that you feel would benefit your child.

Sticker and Prize: When you’ve completed a week’s worth of activities, return to the Summer Reading Desk for your prize!

Readers: (children entering grades 1-5)
We have an activity book for you!
Getting Started
On the reading log you will find 8 activity squares for each week. Complete the 8 squares in any order you would like, checking them off as you go, and return to the summer reading desk to receive your fun reward. You may report only once a week but may report online as often as you would like! Parents and children can work together to complete the activities. Parents may read to their children, or if the child is beginning to read, the child may read to the parent.

Activities
Visit the Library and Check out a Book: Spend some time at the library where you can complete other activities from the log and get into the habit of borrowing books regularly.

Read for 20 Minutes: Read for 20 minutes a day. You may want to break this up throughout the day. You may read anything you like – books, magazines, newspapers, comic books, etc. Make sure you check out and read some library books!

Choose one from YOU PICK Activity List: Visit our web site: (www.lansdownepubliclibrary.com) to see the list. Choose one activity to complete each week – you may choose the same activity or try a new one each week

Sticker and Prize: When you’ve completed a week’s worth of activities, return to the Summer Reading Desk for your prize! Also, fill out a slip to be entered to win the GRAND PRIZE

Teens: (children entering grades 6-12)
Using the game board, have the librarian stamp your card each time you complete a square.
Complete activities and receive a reward for every 5, up to 35.
Complete the entire board for an extra entry into the Lansdowne Public Library grand prize drawings. Please note; one board per participant.
Record the titles of books you’ve read online. Completed activities can be written on the board.
Ask at the desk for treasure hunts, scavenger hunts and help finding different kinds of books.
YOU MUST ENTER INFORMATION ONLINE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE COUNTYWIDE AND GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS!
Visit the link through our website for more information (www.lansdownepubliclibrary.com)

Reporting MUST be done online in order to be entered for the grand prize drawing during our closing party.
The grand prizes will be announced at a later date.

Have You Heard?

Are you a Facebook user?
The library has a fan page! Click here to see our page and become a fan!
We are also on Twitter! Follow our tweets at Lanspublibrary!

As Always:

Please call with any questions or comments.
If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply to this e-mail.
If you are getting duplicate messages, please let me know.
If you like what you have read, forward to a friend!

Thank you all for your support,
-r