Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Summer Reading Wrap-up Party!
Join us Saturday, August 1st, from 1:00 to 3:00 for our Summer Reading Wrap-up Party!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Summer Programs 2009
Children’s Department
June and July 2009
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All Children’s programs are held in the Story Hour Room on the second floor in the children’s department unless otherwise specified.
Questions regarding APL’s children’s programming?
Call Children’s Services at 641-2448 or email childrens@and.lib.in.us.
Preschool
Rockin’ Babies. (ages: birth to 18 months)
Babies learn from the moment they are born. What better way to bond with your new baby than through early literacy experiences, nursery rhymes, sign language, sensory play, songs, and the love of books?
Monday 10 am
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · July 6, 13, 20
Toddler Tango. (ages: 18 to 42 months)
Together, you and your toddler will tango into early literacy experiences with books, sensory play, rhymes, art exploration, gross motor experiences, and much more. Of course, play dough will be involved.
Tuesdays 10 am
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · July 7, 14, 21
Reading, Rhythms, and Rhymes. (ages: 3 to 5 years)
Come and be creative as we read and retell stories, learn songs and rhymes, and move to music.
Tuesdays 2 pm
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · July 7, 14, 21
Painters and Printers. (ages: 3 to 5 years)
The world is full of words! Preschoolers and their caregivers will take steps into reading. Activities and games to make children phonologically aware of word parts and words around them.
Wednesdays 10 am
June 3, 10, 17, 24 · July 1, 8, 15, 22
School Age
Global Creativity. (ages: 6-12 years)
Come explore art, music and games from around the world.
Monday 2 pm
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · July 6, 13, 20
Make it and take it. (ages: 6-12 years)
Come and create something new every week.
Wednesdays 2 pm
June 3, 10, 17, 24 · July 1, 8, 15, 22
Super Summer Science (ages: 6-9 years)
Swing into a fun-filled hour of science demonstrations and activities.
Please register by calling 641-2448 or online at www.andersonlibrary.net
Thursdays 10 am
June 4, 11, 18, and 25 · July 2, 9, 16, 23
Family
Movie Mondays (all ages)
Join us every Monday for movies the whole family can enjoy!
Call 641-2448 for titles.
Monday 6:30 pm
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · July 6, 13, 20
Family Fun Nights
Main Library programs held in the Chief Anderson Room at 7 pm
Lapel Branch programs held in the upstairs meeting room at 3 pm
Tuesday July 7
Ryan Demler - Magician
Tuesday July 14
Snakehead Ed – Live animal show
Tuesday July 21
World’s Smallest Giant – Storyteller
Tuesday July 28
Madcap Puppets – Puppet Show
Summer Reading Wrap-up Party
Saturday August 1, more information to come.
Programs courtesy of Friends of the Library
June and July 2009
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All Children’s programs are held in the Story Hour Room on the second floor in the children’s department unless otherwise specified.
Questions regarding APL’s children’s programming?
Call Children’s Services at 641-2448 or email childrens@and.lib.in.us.
Preschool
Rockin’ Babies. (ages: birth to 18 months)
Babies learn from the moment they are born. What better way to bond with your new baby than through early literacy experiences, nursery rhymes, sign language, sensory play, songs, and the love of books?
Monday 10 am
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · July 6, 13, 20
Toddler Tango. (ages: 18 to 42 months)
Together, you and your toddler will tango into early literacy experiences with books, sensory play, rhymes, art exploration, gross motor experiences, and much more. Of course, play dough will be involved.
Tuesdays 10 am
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · July 7, 14, 21
Reading, Rhythms, and Rhymes. (ages: 3 to 5 years)
Come and be creative as we read and retell stories, learn songs and rhymes, and move to music.
Tuesdays 2 pm
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · July 7, 14, 21
Painters and Printers. (ages: 3 to 5 years)
The world is full of words! Preschoolers and their caregivers will take steps into reading. Activities and games to make children phonologically aware of word parts and words around them.
Wednesdays 10 am
June 3, 10, 17, 24 · July 1, 8, 15, 22
School Age
Global Creativity. (ages: 6-12 years)
Come explore art, music and games from around the world.
Monday 2 pm
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · July 6, 13, 20
Make it and take it. (ages: 6-12 years)
Come and create something new every week.
Wednesdays 2 pm
June 3, 10, 17, 24 · July 1, 8, 15, 22
Super Summer Science (ages: 6-9 years)
Swing into a fun-filled hour of science demonstrations and activities.
Please register by calling 641-2448 or online at www.andersonlibrary.net
Thursdays 10 am
June 4, 11, 18, and 25 · July 2, 9, 16, 23
Family
Movie Mondays (all ages)
Join us every Monday for movies the whole family can enjoy!
Call 641-2448 for titles.
Monday 6:30 pm
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · July 6, 13, 20
Family Fun Nights
Main Library programs held in the Chief Anderson Room at 7 pm
Lapel Branch programs held in the upstairs meeting room at 3 pm
Tuesday July 7
Ryan Demler - Magician
Tuesday July 14
Snakehead Ed – Live animal show
Tuesday July 21
World’s Smallest Giant – Storyteller
Tuesday July 28
Madcap Puppets – Puppet Show
Summer Reading Wrap-up Party
Saturday August 1, more information to come.
Programs courtesy of Friends of the Library
Friday, May 15, 2009
Summer Reading 2009
This year's Summer Reading theme is “Be Creative”
Rules
Children’s Summer Reading is open to anyone ages 0-up to going into the 5th grade.
1. Go to any Anderson Public Library location to register (Main Library, Bookmobile, or Lapel Branch) from June 1-July 31.
2. Fill out a Registration card with your name, age, and school.
3. Choose whether you want to measure the number of books you read, or the amount of time (20-minute blocks) you read. If you like longer chapter books, this is for you!
4. Receive your reading log, and incentive, and START READING! Write your titles on your reading log folder, or make a list on any paper you like.
5. Bring your log in to any Anderson Public Library location to receive prizes.
6. Collect your prizes when you've read 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 books (or reading blocks). Prizes available while supplies last. (First come, first served.) You can see samples of prizes for each level at the library.
Be Creative this summer – everybody wins!
Program courtesy of Friends of the Library
Rules
Children’s Summer Reading is open to anyone ages 0-up to going into the 5th grade.
1. Go to any Anderson Public Library location to register (Main Library, Bookmobile, or Lapel Branch) from June 1-July 31.
2. Fill out a Registration card with your name, age, and school.
3. Choose whether you want to measure the number of books you read, or the amount of time (20-minute blocks) you read. If you like longer chapter books, this is for you!
4. Receive your reading log, and incentive, and START READING! Write your titles on your reading log folder, or make a list on any paper you like.
5. Bring your log in to any Anderson Public Library location to receive prizes.
6. Collect your prizes when you've read 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 books (or reading blocks). Prizes available while supplies last. (First come, first served.) You can see samples of prizes for each level at the library.
- Once you have completed the program, no more prizes are awarded (but you can keep reading all summer long!).
- If you lose your reading log, you will receive credit for any books you have already reported to the library, otherwise we’ll give you a new log and you start over from the beginning.
- Come to any of our library programs, and get a ticket for a chance to win a prize. Door prizes will be awarded at all June and July Children’s programs.
Be Creative this summer – everybody wins!
Program courtesy of Friends of the Library
Monday, April 27, 2009
May Children's Programs: May 2009
Wednesday, May 6
4:30 – 6:00
Create-A-Card Make and Take
(Ages 3 to 12)
Come and create a card for a special person in you life.
Materials provided.
Adults must stay with children under 7.
Monday, May 11
4:30 – 5:30
Book! Book! Book!
(Ages 6 to 12)
Come and help us with a reader’s theater skit, a craft, plus some music and movement.
Based on Deborah Bruss’ story about farm animals and their trip to the library.
Don’t be chicken … Come and have fun with us.
Monday, May 18
6:30 p.m.
Movie Monday
(All ages)
Join us for The Tale of Desperaux –
A free movie for the whole family!
Questions? Call 765-641-2448 or
email childrens@and.lib.in.us
4:30 – 6:00
Create-A-Card Make and Take
(Ages 3 to 12)
Come and create a card for a special person in you life.
Materials provided.
Adults must stay with children under 7.
Monday, May 11
4:30 – 5:30
Book! Book! Book!
(Ages 6 to 12)
Come and help us with a reader’s theater skit, a craft, plus some music and movement.
Based on Deborah Bruss’ story about farm animals and their trip to the library.
Don’t be chicken … Come and have fun with us.
Monday, May 18
6:30 p.m.
Movie Monday
(All ages)
Join us for The Tale of Desperaux –
A free movie for the whole family!
Questions? Call 765-641-2448 or
email childrens@and.lib.in.us
Sunday, April 12, 2009
April 12 - 18
Wednesday, April 15th, come join us for after-school Bingo!
Ages 6 to 8 years
Time: 4:30 pm
If you would like to register for Mr. Steve's Super Science Spectacle
Ages 8 to 12 years
this Thursday, April 16th at 4:30,
click here, or call (765) 641 -2448
If you would like to register for the Potty Gala
For families with children ages 18-42 months
this Saturday, April 18th at 11 am,
click here, or call (765) 641-2448)
Ages 6 to 8 years
Time: 4:30 pm
If you would like to register for Mr. Steve's Super Science Spectacle
Ages 8 to 12 years
this Thursday, April 16th at 4:30,
click here, or call (765) 641 -2448
If you would like to register for the Potty Gala
For families with children ages 18-42 months
this Saturday, April 18th at 11 am,
click here, or call (765) 641-2448)
Sunday, April 5, 2009
April 5th - 11th
For this week:
If you would like to register to attend Mr. Steve's Super Science Spectacle on this Thursday, April 9th at 4:30 (for ages 8 to 12 years), click here, or call (765) 641 -2448
If you would like to register to attend Mr. Steve's Super Science Spectacle on this Thursday, April 9th at 4:30 (for ages 8 to 12 years), click here, or call (765) 641 -2448
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Later this month . . .
Later this month:
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
For families with children ages 18-42 months:
Come for some potty training ideas and trade in your diapers for some great incentives!
The "Underwear Boutique" will be open as well.
Click here to register, or call (765) 641-2448.
We request the presence of caregivers at this toddler social event.
Location: Anderson Public Library Story Hour RoomIt's a Potty Gala on Saturday, April 18, 2009!
We will have a potty themed storytime complete with toddler art and activities.Come for some potty training ideas and trade in your diapers for some great incentives!
The "Underwear Boutique" will be open as well.
Click here to register, or call (765) 641-2448.
We request the presence of caregivers at this toddler social event.
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Spring Break!
Come to the library at 4:30 p.m. for a whole week of fun while you are out of school!
Monday, March 30
-- Game Day
-- Play board or card games with your friends!
-- 6 to 12 years
Tuesday, March 31
-- Surprise Crafts
-- Make a craft from items in a bag!
-- 6 to 12 years
Wednesday, April 1
-- BINGO!
-- Play bingo for prizes!
-- 6 to 12 years
Thursday, April 2
-- Mr. Steve's Science Spectacle
-- Come join the science and math fun!
-- Registration is required for Mr. Steve's Science Spectacle.
-- To register call 641-2448, or go online at http://www.and.lib.in.us/
-- 8 to 12 years
Friday, April 3
-- Movie: Scooby Doo and the Goblin King
-- Enjoy a movie with friends!
-- All ages
Monday, March 30
-- Game Day
-- Play board or card games with your friends!
-- 6 to 12 years
Tuesday, March 31
-- Surprise Crafts
-- Make a craft from items in a bag!
-- 6 to 12 years
Wednesday, April 1
-- BINGO!
-- Play bingo for prizes!
-- 6 to 12 years
Thursday, April 2
-- Mr. Steve's Science Spectacle
-- Come join the science and math fun!
-- Registration is required for Mr. Steve's Science Spectacle.
-- To register call 641-2448, or go online at http://www.and.lib.in.us/
-- 8 to 12 years
Friday, April 3
-- Movie: Scooby Doo and the Goblin King
-- Enjoy a movie with friends!
-- All ages
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Check out our calendar!
Here's what's happening in the Children's Department during March and April of 2009:
Family Literacy Night
Families of preschoolers will participate in games and activities that will encourage a lifelong love of reading. There will be free books for each family, a free meal, and door prizes.
Please register, as space is limited. Call 641-2448 or go online at www.and.lib.in.us
Thursday 6 pm March 12
School Age Programs
Cool After School 6 to 8 years
Join us for games and crafts for you!
Junie B. Jones and Ready Freddy Wednesday, March 25 4:30 pm
Bingo! Wednesday, April 15 4:30 pm
Mr. Steve's Super Science Spectacle. He's back! Come join the science and math fun. Dress to get messy.
Please register, as space is limited. Call 641-2448 or go online at www.and.lib.in.us
8-12 yrs. Thursdays 4:30 pm March 12, 19, and 26 April 2, 9, and 16.
Learn fire safety facts with Captain Becky. Parents and caregivers learn about fire safety in the home. The Fire Safety House is on the third floor of the Anderson Public Library.
Register to visit the Fire Safety House - 6:30 –8:00
For more information, call Captain Becky at 648-6624.
PreK – 3rd grades – March 11 and April 8.
Grades - 4-6 – March 18 and April 22.
Spring Breakout! Come at 4:30pm on March 30, (Game Day) March 31, (Surprise Crafts)
Preschool Programs
Busy Babies. Birth to 18 months. Babies learn from the moment they are born. What better way to bond with your new baby than through early literacy experiences, nursery rhymes, sign language, sensory play, songs, and the love of books?
Monday 10 am March 9, 16, 23, and 30. April 6, and 13.
Monday 1 pm March 9, 16, 23, and 30. April 6, and 13.
Toddler Tango. 18 to 42 months. Together, you and your toddler will tango into early literacy experiences with books, sensory play, rhymes, art exploration, gross motor experiences, and much more. Of course, play-dough will be involved.
Tuesdays 10 am March 10, 17, 24 and 31, April 7, and 14.
Thursdays 10 am March 12, 19,and 26, April 2, 9, and 16.
1-2-3: Read with me! 3 to 5 years. Come and enjoy theme related stories, songs, and other activities to help children develop early math and literacy skills. Themes will vary each week.
Tuesdays 2 pm March 10, 17, 24, and 31, April 7, and 14.
Words! Words! Words! 3 to 5 years. The world is full of words! Preschoolers and their caregivers will take steps into reading. Activities and games to make children phonologically aware of word parts and words around them.
Wednesdays 10 am March 11, 18, and 25, April 1, 8, and 15.
All Children’s programs are held in the Story Hour Room on the second floor in the Children’s Department unless otherwise specified.
Questions regarding APL’s children’s programming? Call Children’s Services at 641-2448 or email childrens@and.lib.in.us.
Here's what's happening in the Children's Department during March and April of 2009:
Family Literacy Night
Families of preschoolers will participate in games and activities that will encourage a lifelong love of reading. There will be free books for each family, a free meal, and door prizes.
Please register, as space is limited. Call 641-2448 or go online at www.and.lib.in.us
Thursday 6 pm March 12
School Age Programs
Cool After School 6 to 8 years
Join us for games and crafts for you!
Junie B. Jones and Ready Freddy Wednesday, March 25 4:30 pm
Bingo! Wednesday, April 15 4:30 pm
Mr. Steve's Super Science Spectacle. He's back! Come join the science and math fun. Dress to get messy.
Please register, as space is limited. Call 641-2448 or go online at www.and.lib.in.us
8-12 yrs. Thursdays 4:30 pm March 12, 19, and 26 April 2, 9, and 16.
Learn fire safety facts with Captain Becky. Parents and caregivers learn about fire safety in the home. The Fire Safety House is on the third floor of the Anderson Public Library.
Register to visit the Fire Safety House - 6:30 –8:00
For more information, call Captain Becky at 648-6624.
PreK – 3rd grades – March 11 and April 8.
Grades - 4-6 – March 18 and April 22.
Spring Breakout! Come at 4:30pm on March 30, (Game Day) March 31, (Surprise Crafts)
Preschool Programs
Busy Babies. Birth to 18 months. Babies learn from the moment they are born. What better way to bond with your new baby than through early literacy experiences, nursery rhymes, sign language, sensory play, songs, and the love of books?
Monday 10 am March 9, 16, 23, and 30. April 6, and 13.
Monday 1 pm March 9, 16, 23, and 30. April 6, and 13.
Toddler Tango. 18 to 42 months. Together, you and your toddler will tango into early literacy experiences with books, sensory play, rhymes, art exploration, gross motor experiences, and much more. Of course, play-dough will be involved.
Tuesdays 10 am March 10, 17, 24 and 31, April 7, and 14.
Thursdays 10 am March 12, 19,and 26, April 2, 9, and 16.
1-2-3: Read with me! 3 to 5 years. Come and enjoy theme related stories, songs, and other activities to help children develop early math and literacy skills. Themes will vary each week.
Tuesdays 2 pm March 10, 17, 24, and 31, April 7, and 14.
Words! Words! Words! 3 to 5 years. The world is full of words! Preschoolers and their caregivers will take steps into reading. Activities and games to make children phonologically aware of word parts and words around them.
Wednesdays 10 am March 11, 18, and 25, April 1, 8, and 15.
All Children’s programs are held in the Story Hour Room on the second floor in the Children’s Department unless otherwise specified.
Questions regarding APL’s children’s programming? Call Children’s Services at 641-2448 or email childrens@and.lib.in.us.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Regular weekly programs over for now
Last week was the end of our weekly programs for Fall. Don't worry, there are some more great things coming up, just for the holidays!
Monday Movie Nights continue with The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie on November 24th. Wall-E will be showing on December 8th. Both movies begin at 6:30PM, and the whole family is invited!
Winterfest takes place on Friday, December 5th this year. It's winter fun for everyone with winter crafts! Stop by the Children's Department to make a craft between 4:00 and 5:30PM.
Jingle Jam is Thursday, December 11th. It is from 6:30 to 8:00PM in the Chief Anderson Room. 6:30-7:00PM -- Listen to Christmas stories and sing songs.
7:00-8:00PM -- Make holiday crafts, have refreshments, and visit with Santa Claus.
We look forward to seeing you and yours at one or all of these great programs!
Monday Movie Nights continue with The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie on November 24th. Wall-E will be showing on December 8th. Both movies begin at 6:30PM, and the whole family is invited!
Winterfest takes place on Friday, December 5th this year. It's winter fun for everyone with winter crafts! Stop by the Children's Department to make a craft between 4:00 and 5:30PM.
Jingle Jam is Thursday, December 11th. It is from 6:30 to 8:00PM in the Chief Anderson Room. 6:30-7:00PM -- Listen to Christmas stories and sing songs.
7:00-8:00PM -- Make holiday crafts, have refreshments, and visit with Santa Claus.
We look forward to seeing you and yours at one or all of these great programs!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Our Heroes' Tree
Our Heroes' Tree is beginning to get some ornaments on it!
Have you stopped by to see the tree and consider making an ornament?
People in our community have the ability to create ornaments for their loved ones who have served our country, past or present, in the military. The tree is part of a program called "Our Heroes Tree". During October and November we will display the tree and you may add homemade ornaments to it to honor those who have served for our freedom. The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University is sponsoring this project. There is also an online virtual tree and the ornaments can be uploaded to it! Please feel free to come in and make ornaments using our craft supplies. Then you can hang the ornament on the tree.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Our Heroes Tree
No, it's not quite the holiday season yet, but we have a tree in the Children's Department!
We are asking the public to help us with decorations. The tree is part of a program called "Our Heroes Tree". During the month of October and most of November we will have this tree on display and you may add homemade ornaments to it to honor those who have served for our freedom. The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University is sponsoring this project. Please feel free to make ornaments and bring them in to hang on the tree!
We are asking the public to help us with decorations. The tree is part of a program called "Our Heroes Tree". During the month of October and most of November we will have this tree on display and you may add homemade ornaments to it to honor those who have served for our freedom. The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University is sponsoring this project. Please feel free to make ornaments and bring them in to hang on the tree!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Toddler Topics
If you have a toddler, you know some advice might be in order, just for sanity's sake! We have several toddler-based topics coming up in future programs. These are for families with children ages 18 to 42 months.
"Potty Gala" will be Saturday, September 20, at 10AM in the Delaware Room.
"Car Seat Mambo" will be Saturday, October 18, at 10AM in the Miami Room.
"Turn that 'No' into a 'Yes!'" will be Saturday, November 15, at 10AM in the Miami Room.
Join us for one or all of them. To register call (765)641-2448 or online at www.andersonlibrary.net
"Potty Gala" will be Saturday, September 20, at 10AM in the Delaware Room.
"Car Seat Mambo" will be Saturday, October 18, at 10AM in the Miami Room.
"Turn that 'No' into a 'Yes!'" will be Saturday, November 15, at 10AM in the Miami Room.
Join us for one or all of them. To register call (765)641-2448 or online at www.andersonlibrary.net
Family Literacy Nights
If you were unable to attend our Family Literacy Night on the 11th, you missed a night of fun for the family!
We had around 100 people attend the event. A book was given to each family, thanks to the grants we have received. Everyone was fed a delicious meal of pasta with chicken, a bean salsa with tortilla chips, and a fruit salad. After the meal the families had time for activities, like playdough, reading together, flannelboard activities, and even shaving cream fingerpainting!
The next Literacy Night will be held on Thursday, October 9th, 6 to 7:30PM. Sign up soon, because people from the first night liked it so much they may sign up again!
We had around 100 people attend the event. A book was given to each family, thanks to the grants we have received. Everyone was fed a delicious meal of pasta with chicken, a bean salsa with tortilla chips, and a fruit salad. After the meal the families had time for activities, like playdough, reading together, flannelboard activities, and even shaving cream fingerpainting!
The next Literacy Night will be held on Thursday, October 9th, 6 to 7:30PM. Sign up soon, because people from the first night liked it so much they may sign up again!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Only One Week Left Until Fall Programs Begin!
The Children's staff is pleased to remind you that all our weekly programs begin this coming week!
Monday, September 8th, starts off with our 10AM baby program and our 1PM baby program. That evening, bring the whole family in for Movie Night at 6:30PM! Our feature will be The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep. It is rated PG and runs 111 minutes.
We hope to see you next week!
Monday, September 8th, starts off with our 10AM baby program and our 1PM baby program. That evening, bring the whole family in for Movie Night at 6:30PM! Our feature will be The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep. It is rated PG and runs 111 minutes.
We hope to see you next week!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Upcoming programs
The Children's Services staff is working feverishly planning a great set of programs for Fall!
For children aged birth to five years there will be babies who are busy, toddlers who are doing the tango, and a reading roundup each week! There will also be Family Literacy Nights and Toddler Topics if you just can't get enough of a good thing!
For families, Movie Mondays will return every other week. We have a lot of newer movies that will be shown. Fall Fiesta and Jingle Jam will be in October and December.
Then there is our Cool After School series for children ages 6 to 12 years. This series will be a blast this fall with a program each about Hannah Montana, SpongeBob, Manga, High School Musical, and Scooby Doo! Bring your friends!
All of these programs can be found on our Events Calendar online. You will be able to get a paper copy soon at our Children's desk as well. We look forward to seeing you at a program soon!
For children aged birth to five years there will be babies who are busy, toddlers who are doing the tango, and a reading roundup each week! There will also be Family Literacy Nights and Toddler Topics if you just can't get enough of a good thing!
For families, Movie Mondays will return every other week. We have a lot of newer movies that will be shown. Fall Fiesta and Jingle Jam will be in October and December.
Then there is our Cool After School series for children ages 6 to 12 years. This series will be a blast this fall with a program each about Hannah Montana, SpongeBob, Manga, High School Musical, and Scooby Doo! Bring your friends!
All of these programs can be found on our Events Calendar online. You will be able to get a paper copy soon at our Children's desk as well. We look forward to seeing you at a program soon!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Wigwam
This week Children's staff are at the Wigwam handing out free books, toys, and pencils to children of Anderson Community Schools. This is all happening for the textbook and lunch assistance days. Maybe we will see you there!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Last day to collect prizes for Summer Reading!
Today is the last day to collect your prizes for Summer Reading. So whether you have one prize to collect or five, come on in and visit with us!
Tomorrow evening from 5 to 7PM we will be having a carnival-type party for the end of Summer Reading. We hope you will join us for refreshments, games, and prizes! Wear your green tee shirt if you already have one. We will release our butterfly friends, too.
Tomorrow evening from 5 to 7PM we will be having a carnival-type party for the end of Summer Reading. We hope you will join us for refreshments, games, and prizes! Wear your green tee shirt if you already have one. We will release our butterfly friends, too.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Butterflies galore!
We now have 10 painted lady butterflies! We plan to realease them at our Super Fantastic "Catch the Reading Bug" Party to celebrate everyone's success in the Summer Reading Program. Be sure to come and see them before they're gone!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
We have a new friend!
One of the painted lady butterflies we are raising has come out of its chrysalis! It happened this morning just before the library opened for the day. Be sure to come by soon -- there will be more to come in the next few hours or days!
How time flies!
July is on its way out, but there is still time to read and catch that reading bug! There is one more week to read and collect your prizes. If you don't have your green tee shirt yet, stop in and read just five books to move yourself along to the next level!
Monday, July 21, 2008
At Home with Books calendars
Have you seen our new "At Home with Books" calendars?
They are bright and available now! The reason for the calendars is to get children ready to learn, ready to go to school and succeed, ready for kindergarten! If you have a child who is four years old, and will be attending kindergarten the fall of 2009, come in and pick one up today! We will be more than happy to tell you how to use it.
They are bright and available now! The reason for the calendars is to get children ready to learn, ready to go to school and succeed, ready for kindergarten! If you have a child who is four years old, and will be attending kindergarten the fall of 2009, come in and pick one up today! We will be more than happy to tell you how to use it.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Summer reading numbers are WAY up!
So far this year 1,777 children have signed up for the summer reading program at the Main library. Of those children, 724 have finished the program and are donning their green tee shirts all over town!
Our caterpillars' progress
If you come into the library, be sure to look at the caterpillars. They have stopped eating and are hanging upside down, motionless. They are slowly hardening into chrysalis form now. What a neat thing to watch! Soon they will emerge as butterflies and fly away!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Butterflies in the library!
Have you seen our new butterflies?
The Children's Department just got a new set of caterpillars in a netted caterpillar house. They are busily chomp chomping away at their food and growing every day! Soon they will turn into painted lady butterflies, like the one you see here. These are some reading bugs you can visit every day to see how they grow.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Summer Reading is a Record Breaker!
This year's Summer Reading Program has been a real blast and a record breaker!
We have 1,691 children who have signed up so far. Of those, 521 have already received their green tee shirt by completing the program! That's a lot of green in Anderson!
We have 1,691 children who have signed up so far. Of those, 521 have already received their green tee shirt by completing the program! That's a lot of green in Anderson!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Huge caterpillar
Have you seen the humongous caterpillar in the Children's Department? It has body parts with the names of all the children signed up for our Summer Reading Program. It is growing week by week throughout the summer! Wow, that's one BIG worm!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Welcome to the Children's Department Blog!
We are excited to be able to share with you all the exciting things that happen in the Children's Department on a weekly basis. Be sure to stop by our blog to see what is coming up next @ your library!
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