Wednesday, September 26, 2012

ZENTANGLE Art at Tween Team, Today at 5pm

"PreTeens"/"Tweens":

Come and hang out with us upstairs in the Young Adult Room today, 5:00-6:00pm, where we'll try our hand (excuse the pun) at "Zentangle Art" (pictured below).  Bring a few friends with you or make new friends here!

  Call 207-0764 to say you'll be here.  See you soon!

Happy Johnny Appleseed Day!

Hello, Library Friends! 

Happy Johnny Appleseed Day!

Don't forget: tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30pm, we're celebrating Mr. Appleseed and his favored fruit at a special storytime and celebration.  Join us for apples galore - and more!  Stories, crafts, games, and apple treats, including a Caramel Apple Bar! 

All ages are invited, but you must pre-register to attend.  Call the library at 207-0764 to say you'll be here!

xoxo,
Miss Katie

Friday, September 14, 2012

It's Friday Craft-ernoon at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library!

Hello, Friends!  Happy Friday Craft-ernoon!

Tomorrow is International Dot Day!  As a former teacher, this book by Peter H. Reynolds is one of my all-time favorites, and its important message is relevant to all ages.  Drop by the library today anytime from 3:00-4:30pm, and create your very own outside-the-box "dot art".  

Ages 3 & up are invited.  Registration is not required - just drop on by, and while you're here, don't forget to check out some books and movies for your weekend!  See you soon!

xoxo,
Miss Katie    

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Scooby Doo Birthday Bash, Today at 5:30pm at Nancy Kay Holmes

Today is Scooby Doo's 43rd birthday, and we're helping him celebrate with a party at the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library! 
 
Join us at 5:30pm as we head outside to the library's backyard for fun games like Ghost Stomp, Scooby Snack Search, Scooby Says, Mummy Wrap, Puppy Chow, and MORE! 
 
All ages are invited.  Pre-Registration is required; please call the library at 207-0764 to say you and your mom, dad, grandparent, or other grown-up will be joining our Scooby Doo Bash!  See you soon!

xoxo,
Miss Katie 


Monday, September 10, 2012

Make Your Bed! Storytime Today at 11:30am

Hello! 

Did you know that tomorrow is National "Make Your Bed" Day?!  Join us this morning at 11:30am for a special storytime about making - and staying in - bed!  All ages are invited and pre-registration is not required.  See you soon!

xoxo,
Miss Katie

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Author Appearance At Special Storytime, Thursday at 5:30pm!

Special Story Time and Author Appearance


Author Jeannine M Luby will read her new
children’s book “Wartz And All” on
Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 PM at
Nancy Kay Holmes Library, Green Ridge.

"Wartz & All" is a story book for children ages 5 to 8. The main character, a frog named Wartz, learns about himself and his friends as they travel along a trail inspired by the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in northeastern Pennsylvania. He learns that his friends like him as he is ... warts and all.

The story will be followed by a special craft:
children can decorate crowns to feel like royalty.
Picture

Copies of Wartz And All will be available for sale at $7.99 plus tax with $2 from each copy sold benefiting the Lackawanna County Library.

Visit WartzAndAll.com
for additional information about the book.
 
Ages 4 & up are invited!  Pre-Registration is required; please call the library at 207-0764 to say you'll be here!