Entries Tagged as ‘summer reading’

07/28/2009

Summer Reading Program Ends Soon

Have you picked up all your prizes that you earned through the Summer Reading Program?
The program ends this Friday, July 31.  Make sure you come in by 6 pm on Friday to claim your prizes.
It has been a great summer.  We always enjoy bringing you the Summer Reading Program and hope you enjoyed it too.

07/27/2009

Chalk Art for Teens

Express yourself!
Can you accomplish what this artist does?  Come, give it a try.

It’s time to show off your artistic talent with chalk.  Yound adults in grades 6 and higher are invited to come and decorate our sidewalk with chalk art.
We have tons of chalk!  So please join us at 3 pm on Wednesday, July 30.
This [...]

07/26/2009

Painting Time!

Bring out the artist within you with fun finger painting.  It’s part of our Smart Start storytime on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:30 am.
Wear your paint shirt and be creative!
And, speaking of painting, have you read Ain’t Gonna Paint No More?

It was illustrated by David Catrow who also provided all of the artwork for this [...]

07/20/2009

ADZOOKS!!!

What would summer be without a puppet show?
The puppet show is always a favorite of the children who participate in the Summer Reading program.
This year, we welcome back Adzook’s Puppets and “The Imagination of Puppetry.” Throw yourself into a world where anything can be a puppet.
The puppet show will take place on Thursday, July [...]

07/20/2009

Teen Movie Time!

What has been the most popular teen book series at the library this year?
Here’s a clue.  It’s spelled — T-W-I-L-I-G-H-T!!!!
And we are showing the movie here at Grabill on Thursday, July 23, at 3 pm.
So come!  Bring a friend!  We will supply the popcorn.

07/14/2009

Say “Wheee!” for Wii

This Saturday, there will be a Wii Game Tournament for children up to grade 5 at the Main Library.
Do you need to practice your Mario Kart skills before the big tournament?  Come to the Grabill Library on Friday, July 17, from 3-4 pm to practice.  We have everything you need to give it a try.
Young [...]

07/05/2009

Interactive Storytelling

As part of our regular Smart Start storytime, we will do some interactive storytelling.  All children up to grade 5 are invited to become part of the story as Fat Cat, The Enormous Turnip, or What a Wonderful Life are presented.
Please join us on Wednesday, July 8, at 10:30 am to participate in the fun.