Summer is Sizzling!

What are you doing to beat the heat this summer? When you're tired of the beach and you can't stand to look at your computer screen one more second, try one of these suggestions:

1. Visit your local library, where it's cool AND filled with all sorts of adventures to be had (in the form of books to be read and friends to be made)!

2. Help your parents out with gardening, household chores, or making dinner. You may be on vacation but they might not be and I'm sure that they'd appreciate the help!

3. Work on a fun craft, suggested from the following websites:

All Kids Network
Family Fun
Kaboose

Do you have any other suggestions on how to stay busy and not bored this summer? Feel free to share your excellent ideas!

Also, for any of you who haven't yet and still want to sign up for the Summer Reading Program, there's still time! Email me at jamlibkids@gmail.com or visit me at the library.

I love seeing you guys here in the library during the summer. Keep on visiting!

Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program has officially begun! Join us between June 21st and August 11th for books, events, prizes, and ice cream. These are a few of my favorite things!

The Program started off swiftly, with registrations in my email inbox as soon as I turned on my computer. You guys didn't disappoint as, throughout the day, you lined up in front of my desk to be among the first participants to sign up (the first ten got a free bag to tote all of your books)! Registrations are still coming in at a fast pace. If you haven't already, be sure to sign up for this great program. Don't miss out on all of the planned activities...and those that might just happen on a whim!

Be sure to check out the Summer Reading Link on our website if you have any questions.

I look forward to seeing you all in the library!

Great New Picture Books!

There are some great new picture books on our shelves. Some of my recent favorites include:

Captain Small Pig, written by Martin Waddell and illustrated by Susan Varley. This picture book, appropriate for pre-K and up, is a beautifully rendered story all about a magical day out. A perfect start to the summer season.

Mirror Mirror, written by Marilyn Singer and illustrated by Josee Masse, is a book of reversible verse. Classic fairy tales are rewritten and turned upside down in order to show that there are two sides to every story. A truly inventive work for kids in grades 3+.

Bunny Days, by Tao Nyeu, is a trio of hilarious stories, all involving cute cotton-tailed bunnies who get into some unexpected predicaments. Be sure to pay special attention to the wonderful retro illustrations. A real treat for pre-K and up.

Enjoy these and other new picture books on our shelves. Be sure to share your thoughts on my picks and recommend some of your own!

Welcome!

Welcome to the first posting on the Jamestown Philomenian Library’s Kid’s Blog!

I hope that this blog will become an information source for the kids who frequent JPL and those who’ve thought about coming into the library. I’ll be including upcoming special events, new books to check out, old books to catch up on, the Craft of the Week, and general news that should be of interest to you.

Have you heard that the new Rhode Island Children’s Book Award Nominees for 2011 (Rooster Books) are already out? I’ve ordered a copy of all of these fantastic books for you ladies and gentlemen to read and discuss. Feel free to share your thoughts with each other and with me. Here’s the link to the official list: http://www.ri.net/RIEMA/RICBA2011.pdf


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