Library Survivor
Ooga chucka, ooga chucka, ooga ooga ooga chucka... I can hear the beat of the drums, and the natives chanting. They are calling to boys and girls, ages 9-11, who think they have what it takes to survive. Ooga chucka, ooga chucka, ooga ooga ooga chucka. They want to see who has the survival skills to be the True Library Survivors.
Tribal teams will be asked to use their skills to find the materials they need to collect in order to survive. First they will discover where they need to go; then they will have to do whatever is required of them when they get there... To survive, the tribal teams will work together to complete a total of 10 tasks, and points will be awarded based on their accomplishments. Total points will be tallied at the end of the event to determine who are the True Library Survivors!
For those who dare, Library Survivor will take place on Wednesday, August 17th, from 1:00-2:30. Registration is required, and may be done in person, or by email. If necessary, an additional session will be scheduled to accommodate demand. Ooga chucka, ooga chucka, ooga ooga ooga chucka... Are they calling you?
Labels: events/activities for kids
You May Kiss the Bride!
That's right--our Maureen got married on July 3rd! Mr. and Mrs. Graham held their wedding ceremony on the beach at Fred Howard State Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Congratulations to Maureen and Paul!Labels: miscellaneous
Jumpin' Jehosophat!
A Naturalist from the Massabesic Audubon Center was at the library last Friday, and she brought 5 of her little slimey friends with her. No, I'm not being rude, her little slimey friends were frogs! Over 30 children participated in Fabulous Frogs and learned about the life cycle of frogs, what kinds of frogs they can find locally, and how to sound like a frog. They were then divided into groups and were given a frog to identify. The highlight of the morning was watching the Naturalist feed the frogs a tasty meal of crickets. I'd rather have a Twinkee, but hey, that's just me.P.S. What do frogs say after hearing a joke? Git-it git-it!
Labels: events/activities for kids, scrapbooks, summer reading club for kids
Top Secret Undercover Assignment for Teens
We've added a top secret undercover assignment to our teen Summer Reading Quest. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to covertly approach the circulation desk and tell the librarian the secret password. (This can be found in the teen room.) If all goes well, the librarian will hand you a special package to take home and assemble. What's in the package, you ask? Unfortunately, the contents of this package must remain a secret at this time. You'll have to come in to find out...
Labels: events/activities for teens, summer reading club for teens, TeeN RooM News
Wizardly Fun
Last Friday our teens got together to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. The group was split into two teams for a game of Potter trivia, in which "The Witches of Litchfield" defeated "The Frosted Flakes" (that's boys for ya...) 12.5 to 9.5. Wand making was next, as well as a quick course in wand care. Did you know wands should be polished every 2-3 weeks, and should never be used to scratch any part of your body, or to toast marshmallows? Once the wands were finished, everyone kicked back and enjoyed cockroach clusters and pumpkin juice.
Congratulations to Kelly Bois, winner of the Great Harry Potter Give-Away! Kelly took home a copy of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince," courtesy of the Friends of the Library!
Labels: events/activities for teens, summer reading club for teens, TeeN RooM News
DiaL "R" FoR ReaDiNG Weekly Drawing Winner
Congratulations to Laurie Brown, the latest winner in the DiaL "R" FoR ReaDiNG weekly contests. Laurie entered the contest with her review of Dark Horse, by Tami Hoag. Laurie found the story to be "intriguing and exciting to the end," and gave it a Loud and Clear rating. Laurie wins a $20 gift certificate to an area merchant.
Congratulations to Renatta Landrau for insulting a librarian and winning the contest! Yes, you read correctly. Last week was "Insult the Librarian Week" here at Cutler Library. Teens were encouraged to be rude. We posted signs begging for them to let us have it. The trick was the insult had to be in the language of Shakespeare. Hmmm... Don't worry, we made it easy. After all, this isn't homework. We gave the teens a guide to help them along. Well, after being called a "beslubbering hasty-witted maggot-pie," I started having second thoughts about the whole thing. But hey, fun is fun!
Well, it looks like Doreen Harvey sells seashells by the seashore, because she had the winning guess in the contest to win The Mermaid Chair, by Sue Monk Kidd. Doreen's guess of 37 put her in the winner's seat. The actual number of seashells was 39. Kathy Devereaux and Beckie Moore each guessed 40--so close, but alas, they went over.
Camp Wannaread
There was no clear consensus in the Harry Potter mini-poll. Voters were asked to choose their favorite Harry Potter book. Here are the results:
30% HP and the Sorcerer's Stone
30% HP and the Chamber of Secrets
10% HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban
20% HP and the Goblet of Fire
10% HP and the Order of the Phoenix
Last week's Camp Wannaread flip book contest brought in a lot of great entries. We saw flowers growing, marshmellows roasting, and bees buzzing around. The many entries were judged in three age categories based on creativity, presentation, and the ability to follow directions.
Here are the results:
Tyler Grant, age 4, is the winner of the PreK-K category. Drawn in crayon, Bird Flying Around in the Sky features a solitary bird flying happily through a clear blue sky.
Riley Grant, age 7, is the winner of the 1st-3rd grade category. Ralph's Squiggle Adventure, drawn in marker, features a worm traveling under ground beneath a summer landscape.
Molly Connor, age 10, is the winner of the 4th-6th grade category. Rendered in colored pencil and collage, Peek-a-Boo! Nature's Surprise features a mother bird and a hatching egg. When mother sees the egg is cracking, she flies off in search of food. While she is gone the baby bird hatches, winks, and settles back into the egg. Mother bird returns with a worm thinking the baby has yet to hatch.
Congratulations to Tyler, Riley, and Molly!
Last week it was the Ledoux family; this week it's the Goldstein family! Congratulations to Jacob Goldstein, the latest winner in the weekly contests for Teens. Teens were asked to submit gross recipes in order to gain entry in the contest, and Jacob submitted a most disgusting recipe for Head Cheese. If you aren't sure what Head Cheese is, let me assure you it has nothing whatsoever to do with cheese. According to the recipe, you start by cleaning the teeth of a calf's head with a stiff brush, remove the ears, brains, eyes, and snout... Eventually this concoction is poured into a mold, chilled, and cut into slices. Any takers?? Other favorites included "Jellied Moose Nose," and "Fake Snot"--two items certain to be found on Martha Stewart's dining table.
Jacob's mother, Amy Goldstein, was the winner in the Weekly Book Review Drawing. Amy submitted two entries for One For The Money by Janet Evanovich and Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark. The former received a "Loud and Clear" rating, and the later a "Good Connection."
Jacob wins the prize of his choice from the weekly contest offerings, and Amy the gift certificate of her choice from a number of area merchants.
Camp Wannaread
Ann is asking our Teens to get creative and enter the Wizardly Do-hickey Contest. Now, you probably know what a wizard is, but a do-hickey? Well, it's kind of like a thingumabob, or a doodad, or even a gizmo. And this particular do-hickey has magical powers. Or at least it will once you've invented it.
Pick up the basic components of your wizardly do-hickey at the library, take them home, ask them to speak to you, or whatever it is you do to get inspiration. Then embellish the components--that's fancy talk for 'decorate'--give it a name, tell us what it does and how it does it! Bring your invention to the library by August 5th where we'll display them, judge them, and award a prize.
Judy Pancoast was great with the children yesterday. She took the time to meet each child as they came in, and amazingly remembered their names throughout the music filled program. Judy had children singing, screaming, and dancing, all on cue, as they participated in silly songs like "Swimming in Jello" and "One Big Eye." The spotlight was on five-year-old Camryn Wirbal as she made her debut as a backup singer on "Goin' Bug Hunting." Camryn stood on stage with Judy, held the microphone by herself, and came in on cue every time. Look out Brittany! Samantha Walsh, Emma Kuczkowski, and Trevor Famisan "built" sandcastles during Judy's beach song, and Lee Nordyke and Madison Corbeil helped out later with their rock star imitations. One child had so much fun she wanted to call Judy later that night. Lexi Pace told her mother, "Judy said I could call her. I want to call her. Her number is 1877." Her mother thought a letter might be more appropriate, so Judy has fan mail on the way.
"Writing From Camp Wannaread" was made possible through a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire State Library, and donations from the Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, the Cogswell Benevolent Trust, and Wilson Farms. Special thanks to Vice Principal Tom Lecklider, for allowing us to use the LMS cafeteria.
Labels: events/activities for adults, summer reading club for adults
Insulted Librarian Names Winner
Congratulations to Renatta Landrau for insulting a librarian and winning the contest! Yes, you read correctly. Last week was "Insult the Librarian Week" here at Cutler Library. Teens were encouraged to be rude. We posted signs begging for them to let us have it. The trick was the insult had to be in the language of Shakespeare. Hmmm... Don't worry, we made it easy. After all, this isn't homework. We gave the teens a guide to help them along. Well, after being called a "beslubbering hasty-witted maggot-pie," I started having second thoughts about the whole thing. But hey, fun is fun!
Labels: events/activities for teens, summer reading club for teens, TeeN RooM News
Seashell Contest Winner
Well, it looks like Doreen Harvey sells seashells by the seashore, because she had the winning guess in the contest to win The Mermaid Chair, by Sue Monk Kidd. Doreen's guess of 37 put her in the winner's seat. The actual number of seashells was 39. Kathy Devereaux and Beckie Moore each guessed 40--so close, but alas, they went over.
Labels: events/activities for adults, summer reading club for adults
This Week in Summer Reading...
Camp Wannaread
- Fabulous Frogs--The Massabesic Audubon Center showcases these jumpy, slimey, bulging-eyed creatures in a program for children in 1st-6th grade, Tuesday at 10:30. Registration is required.
- "We Want S'More" Ice Cream Party Sign-up--Join us for S'more Sundaes on August 5th at 3p.m. to celebrate the end of the summer reading program. Raffle prizes will be drawn, and final prizes will be handed out after the feast. Register all those in your family who will attend, so that we are sure to have enough ice cream on hand. (And yes, parents, you get ice cream too!)
- Stars of Wonder Contest--Create your own constellation in the shape of a book, a car, a skateboard...you decide. Then write a short legend to go along with it. Entries are due at the library by July 29th. Complete instructions are in your summer reading booklet.
- Name That Droodle--What's a droodle? Good question. Stop in and find out. And while you're here, name the two droodles on hand to entry this weeks drawing.
- Wizardly Do-Hickey Contest--Invent a magical object using the basic components we provide. Entries are due by August 5th, so pick up a kit and get creative!
- Beast of the Week--Identify the Beast of the Week that is guarding the piece of the sleeping spell you'll need to get the treasure out from under the dragon at the end of the summer reading club, and earn bonus points to boot!
- Translate the Sleeping Spell--Each week another piece of the spell is uncovered and hung in the Teen Room, but alas, the spell is in runic. Translate the spell on the back of your Log of Feats to earn bonus points.
- Weekly Prizes--For every week you earn 6 points, with a minimum of 3 coming from reading, you defeat a beast and earn a share of the treasure! If you haven't been collecting your treasure, be sure to see a librarian on your next visit to get caught up.
- All Booked Up Discussion Group--Join the gang and share your thoughts and opinions on Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived, by Ralph Helfer. The group meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the library, and I hear there will special treats and surprises...
- Weekly Book Review Drawing--Enter by filling out a form for any book you complete. Forms can be picked up at the library, or you can use the online form on this blog. Entries must be submitted by Friday. All book reviews are posted on the bulletin board in the upstairs hallway, so be sure to check them out.
Labels: this week
Harry Potter Poll Results
There was no clear consensus in the Harry Potter mini-poll. Voters were asked to choose their favorite Harry Potter book. Here are the results:
30% HP and the Sorcerer's Stone
30% HP and the Chamber of Secrets
10% HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban
20% HP and the Goblet of Fire
10% HP and the Order of the Phoenix
Labels: poll questions
Flippin' Great!
Last week's Camp Wannaread flip book contest brought in a lot of great entries. We saw flowers growing, marshmellows roasting, and bees buzzing around. The many entries were judged in three age categories based on creativity, presentation, and the ability to follow directions.
Here are the results:
Tyler Grant, age 4, is the winner of the PreK-K category. Drawn in crayon, Bird Flying Around in the Sky features a solitary bird flying happily through a clear blue sky.
Riley Grant, age 7, is the winner of the 1st-3rd grade category. Ralph's Squiggle Adventure, drawn in marker, features a worm traveling under ground beneath a summer landscape.
Molly Connor, age 10, is the winner of the 4th-6th grade category. Rendered in colored pencil and collage, Peek-a-Boo! Nature's Surprise features a mother bird and a hatching egg. When mother sees the egg is cracking, she flies off in search of food. While she is gone the baby bird hatches, winks, and settles back into the egg. Mother bird returns with a worm thinking the baby has yet to hatch.
Congratulations to Tyler, Riley, and Molly!
Labels: events/activities for kids, summer reading club for kids
It's a Goldstein Family Sweep!
Last week it was the Ledoux family; this week it's the Goldstein family! Congratulations to Jacob Goldstein, the latest winner in the weekly contests for Teens. Teens were asked to submit gross recipes in order to gain entry in the contest, and Jacob submitted a most disgusting recipe for Head Cheese. If you aren't sure what Head Cheese is, let me assure you it has nothing whatsoever to do with cheese. According to the recipe, you start by cleaning the teeth of a calf's head with a stiff brush, remove the ears, brains, eyes, and snout... Eventually this concoction is poured into a mold, chilled, and cut into slices. Any takers?? Other favorites included "Jellied Moose Nose," and "Fake Snot"--two items certain to be found on Martha Stewart's dining table.
Jacob's mother, Amy Goldstein, was the winner in the Weekly Book Review Drawing. Amy submitted two entries for One For The Money by Janet Evanovich and Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark. The former received a "Loud and Clear" rating, and the later a "Good Connection."
Jacob wins the prize of his choice from the weekly contest offerings, and Amy the gift certificate of her choice from a number of area merchants.
Labels: summer reading clubs for all
This Week in Summer Reading...
Camp Wannaread
- Fly Fishin' Take 'n Make on Tuesday and Thursday. Pick up a kit to make a fish and fly cup game to make at home.
- Stay Put, Stay Dry! on Thursday at 1:30. EMS of Nashua will present this program on staying safe while camping and hiking.
- Don't forget to your Camp Journal to the library so you can Fish for Points!
- It's Insult the Librarian Week! Come in and say something rude to be entered in this week's give-away. The only catch is the insult must be Shakespearian. But not to worry--we have a handy-dandy insult guide at your disposal.
- Harry Potter Party on Friday at 3:00. Celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince with us. Test your knowledge of all things Harry, make your own wand, and enjoy some tasty treats. Register at the library or by email.
- The Great Harry Potter Give-Away on Friday. Enter the drawing to win the latest Potter book to be given away during the Potter Party. You don't have to be present to win.
- Identify the Beast of the Week that is guarding the piece of the sleeping spell you'll need to get the treasure out from under the dragon.
- Translate the Sleeping Spell. Each week a piece of the spell is uncovered and hung in the Teen Room, but alas, the spell is in runic. Translate the spell on the back of your Log of Feats to earn bonus points.
- NoveList Scavenger Hunt. Pick up the list of items you need to find using NoveList online. Take it home, fill in the blanks, and return the list by Friday. Winners receive Book Bucks that can be used at the Friends of the Library Book Sales.
- Don't forget to pick up your weekly prizes each time you earn enough points to defeat a beast!
- She sells seashells by the sea shore. But how many shells does she sell? Answer that question and you could win a copy of Sue Monk Kidd's The Mermaid Chair. Enter this Guessing Contest by Friday. Entry forms and the jar of shells can be found at the Main Desk.
- Enter the Weekly Book Review Drawing by filling out a form for any book you complete. Forms can be picked up at the library, or you can use the online form on this blog. Entries must be submitted by Friday. All book reviews are posted on the bulletin board in the upstairs hallway, so be sure to check them out.
Labels: this week
Wizardly Do-hickey?
Ann is asking our Teens to get creative and enter the Wizardly Do-hickey Contest. Now, you probably know what a wizard is, but a do-hickey? Well, it's kind of like a thingumabob, or a doodad, or even a gizmo. And this particular do-hickey has magical powers. Or at least it will once you've invented it.
Pick up the basic components of your wizardly do-hickey at the library, take them home, ask them to speak to you, or whatever it is you do to get inspiration. Then embellish the components--that's fancy talk for 'decorate'--give it a name, tell us what it does and how it does it! Bring your invention to the library by August 5th where we'll display them, judge them, and award a prize.
Labels: events/activities for teens, summer reading club for teens, TeeN RooM News
Writing From Camp Wannaread
Judy Pancoast was great with the children yesterday. She took the time to meet each child as they came in, and amazingly remembered their names throughout the music filled program. Judy had children singing, screaming, and dancing, all on cue, as they participated in silly songs like "Swimming in Jello" and "One Big Eye." The spotlight was on five-year-old Camryn Wirbal as she made her debut as a backup singer on "Goin' Bug Hunting." Camryn stood on stage with Judy, held the microphone by herself, and came in on cue every time. Look out Brittany! Samantha Walsh, Emma Kuczkowski, and Trevor Famisan "built" sandcastles during Judy's beach song, and Lee Nordyke and Madison Corbeil helped out later with their rock star imitations. One child had so much fun she wanted to call Judy later that night. Lexi Pace told her mother, "Judy said I could call her. I want to call her. Her number is 1877." Her mother thought a letter might be more appropriate, so Judy has fan mail on the way.
"Writing From Camp Wannaread" was made possible through a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire State Library, and donations from the Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, the Cogswell Benevolent Trust, and Wilson Farms. Special thanks to Vice Principal Tom Lecklider, for allowing us to use the LMS cafeteria.
Labels: events/activities for kids, summer reading club for kids
DiaL "R" Weekly Drawing Winner
Congratulations to Bethellen Ledoux! She is the first winner in the DiaL "R" FoR ReaDiNG Weekly Book Review Drawing. (Try saying that 3 times fast.) Bethellen submitted a book review for The Falls by Joyce Carol Oates. She gave it a "Good Connection" rating.
Bethellen can pick up the gift certificate of her choosing at the library. That's right, the gift certificate of her choosing. I decided to let the weekly winners choose from the available gift certificates instead of assigning a particular one each week. That way they can have something they really want. Except for the last winner, of course, who will get whatever is left and be darn happy about it I'm sure.
(By the way, if you were wondering, Bethellen is the mother of Catrina, the winner of the teen contest. However foul play is not suspected at this time. )
Bethellen can pick up the gift certificate of her choosing at the library. That's right, the gift certificate of her choosing. I decided to let the weekly winners choose from the available gift certificates instead of assigning a particular one each week. That way they can have something they really want. Except for the last winner, of course, who will get whatever is left and be darn happy about it I'm sure.
(By the way, if you were wondering, Bethellen is the mother of Catrina, the winner of the teen contest. However foul play is not suspected at this time. )
Labels: events/activities for adults, summer reading club for adults
Griffon Feather Contest Winner
Last week, teens were asked to guess how many griffon feathers we had in a mason jar. First of all, some of you may be wondering what a griffon is. Also spelled griffin or gryphon, a griffon is "a fabulous beast with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion." (Answer.com) This is not to be confused with the breed of dog of Belgian origin, which quite frankly, does not have feathers. Second of all, you may be wondering how we came to have a jar full of this beast's feathers. This is a secret which I cannot divulge. Sorry. Third of all, you may be wondering how many feathers we had. The answer is 258 feathers in browns, blacks, and white. Finally, you are, no doubt, wondering who won the contest. Catrina Ledoux had the winning guess of 250. Congratulations Catrina! You may pick up your prize at the library.
We are entering week three of summer reading. It always amazes me how fast the summer reading clubs zip. The planning and preparation process can seem endless, but the execution is over before you know it. I guess that's because it's just so much fun!
Camp Wannaread This Week:
On my way over to LMS this morning, I picked up a hitchhiker. In this case, the hitchhiker was a large screw, and he'd embedded himself in my rear driver's side tire. When I got out of my car I could hear him making a terrible fuss. And then, of course, I began mine.
You might be wondering what, exactly, this has to do with turles. Well, if my car were a turtle and had an injured rear foot, who would I call? Mary Doane of Project Nature, that's who, because she's just "wild about turtles." And she was whom I was going to see at LMS. Mary entertained a group of about 25 children with music, interesting facts, live turtles, and creative art. The children learned how to tell if a turtle is a tortoise, how to tell a boy from a girl, how to tell a land turtle from an aquatic turtle, and well, a lot more. (I can't really tell you what that "a lot more" is because I was busy watching for AAA to arrive to get rid of my hitchhiker!) Mary answered lots of questions, such as, "Where do your turtles live?" and "Why is it called a red eared slider?" Some questions were easier to answer than others.
Mary finished the program by inviting the children to make a turtle of their own to take home. She showed the children an easy way to make the shell, passed out several different colors of clay, and let them go wild about turtles. About this time, AAA arrived, repaired my turtle, I mean my tire, and we were all on our way.
Special thanks to Vice Principal Tom Lecklider for allowing us to use their facility, and our good friend fJack or making sure we had everything we needed.
The latest book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, will be released at 12:01 a.m. on July 16th. Miss Ann has decided to hold a Harry Potter Party on Friday, July 22nd at 3:00 p.m. in celebration of the release. At the time of this writing, the party is set to include a trivia contest, wand making, and munchies. Registration is required and fans may register for this event in the Teen Room at the library.
The Friends of the Library are also sponsoring "The Great Harry Potter Give-Away." Enter to win a copy of the latest book at the Main Desk. The winner will be announced at the end of the Harry Potter Party. (You do not have to be present to win.) To be fair, we ask that you only enter if you intend to read the book yourself. And, of course, one entry per person.
For Harry Potter fun on the web, take the Wizard's Challenge, enter the Marauder's Map and head on over to the Quidditch Pitch for tryouts, check out the Harry Potter Encyclopedia, or try your hand at a few puzzles and mind games.
Labels: events/activities for teens, summer reading club for teens, TeeN RooM News
This Week in Summer Reading
We are entering week three of summer reading. It always amazes me how fast the summer reading clubs zip. The planning and preparation process can seem endless, but the execution is over before you know it. I guess that's because it's just so much fun!
Camp Wannaread This Week:
- "Flippin' Out" Art Contest. Design and illustrate a flip book depicting a simple nature or camping related picture story. You know what these are--as you flip through the pages the an object seems to move around. It might be a butterfly darting around, or a mosquito having lunch, or, well, use your imagination! All the details are listed in your summer reading booklet. Entries are due by 6:00p.m. on Friday, and willbe judged on creativity, presentation, and your ability to follow directions.
- Singer/songwriter Judy Pancoast performs live at LMS on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. This highly energetic musical program is your chance to sing, laugh, dance, and then take a nap when you get home. Chock full of humor and clever lyrics, Pancoasts performance appeals to young and old alike. All seating in on the floor, so bring something squishy to sit on. You may also bring your friends, cousins, grandparents, whomever you like! "Writing From Camp Wannaread" was made possible through a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire State Library, and donations from the Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, the Cogswell Benevolent Trust, and Wilson Farms.
- Home Sweet Tent. If someone called your house and said they would give you a million dollars if you could set up a tent in 15 minutes, could you do it? How about a campsite? If you answered no, then you should join us on the library lawn on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to find out how it is done. Members of the Litchfield Boy Scouts will be on hand to share their expertise, along with some good old fashion fun.
- Camp Wannaread Tree. Have you made a leaf for the Camp Wannaread tree growing in the library? If you are all answering 'yes,' some of you are fibbing, because I know we do not have 170+ leaves on our tree. All you have to do is pick out a leaf, the bug-rubbing plate of your choice, a crayon, and get rubbing! Then cut out your leaf, write your name on it, and give it to a librarian.
- Camp Wannaread Journals. Do you know where your camp journal is? I hope you answered 'yes' to this one, and you've been diligently filling it in each week, keeping track of all the points you are earning. Don't forget to find a camp recipe, gather items for the scavenger hunt, and write a book review--they are each worth 2 points, and together will earn you another raffle ticket!
- That's Just Gross! What's just gross? Why, all the truly revolting recipes you should be bringing to the library this week! Bring us a yucky, gross, disgusting, or revolting recipe as your entry in this week's contest. The recipes will be put together to form our own revolting recipe book.
- Weekly Book Review Drawing. Write a book review and submit it to the library a) in person, b) via email at cutlerlibrary@adelphia.net, or c) via this blog. Each review gets you a raffle ticket.
- Book Review Alley. All submitted book reviews posted on DiaL "R" bulletin board in the upstairs hallway. Check them out to see what everyone else is reading and what they think about it.
- Novelist Scavenger Hunt. This is an add-on event not found in your summer reading brochure. Stop by the library and pick up your scavenger hunt list and log-in for Novelist. Submit your answers in person, or via email at cutlerlibrary@adelphia.net with the subject line "Scavenger Hunt," for your chance to win Book Bucks to the Friends of the Library book sale. Entries are due Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Labels: this week
We're Just Wild About Turtles
On my way over to LMS this morning, I picked up a hitchhiker. In this case, the hitchhiker was a large screw, and he'd embedded himself in my rear driver's side tire. When I got out of my car I could hear him making a terrible fuss. And then, of course, I began mine.
You might be wondering what, exactly, this has to do with turles. Well, if my car were a turtle and had an injured rear foot, who would I call? Mary Doane of Project Nature, that's who, because she's just "wild about turtles." And she was whom I was going to see at LMS. Mary entertained a group of about 25 children with music, interesting facts, live turtles, and creative art. The children learned how to tell if a turtle is a tortoise, how to tell a boy from a girl, how to tell a land turtle from an aquatic turtle, and well, a lot more. (I can't really tell you what that "a lot more" is because I was busy watching for AAA to arrive to get rid of my hitchhiker!) Mary answered lots of questions, such as, "Where do your turtles live?" and "Why is it called a red eared slider?" Some questions were easier to answer than others.
Mary finished the program by inviting the children to make a turtle of their own to take home. She showed the children an easy way to make the shell, passed out several different colors of clay, and let them go wild about turtles. About this time, AAA arrived, repaired my turtle, I mean my tire, and we were all on our way.
Special thanks to Vice Principal Tom Lecklider for allowing us to use their facility, and our good friend fJack or making sure we had everything we needed.
Labels: events/activities for kids, scrapbooks, summer reading club for kids
It's All About Harry
The latest book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, will be released at 12:01 a.m. on July 16th. Miss Ann has decided to hold a Harry Potter Party on Friday, July 22nd at 3:00 p.m. in celebration of the release. At the time of this writing, the party is set to include a trivia contest, wand making, and munchies. Registration is required and fans may register for this event in the Teen Room at the library.
The Friends of the Library are also sponsoring "The Great Harry Potter Give-Away." Enter to win a copy of the latest book at the Main Desk. The winner will be announced at the end of the Harry Potter Party. (You do not have to be present to win.) To be fair, we ask that you only enter if you intend to read the book yourself. And, of course, one entry per person.
For Harry Potter fun on the web, take the Wizard's Challenge, enter the Marauder's Map and head on over to the Quidditch Pitch for tryouts, check out the Harry Potter Encyclopedia, or try your hand at a few puzzles and mind games.
Labels: events/activities for all, ReC RooM News, TeeN RooM News
DiaL "R" FoR ReaDiNG Weekly Entry Form
Don't have time to drop your weekly entry off at the library? No sweat. Use the form below! (OK, way below...) This is just too easy.
Congratulations to Riley Grant! He is the winner of the "Creepy Crawlies" guessing contest from week one of Camp Wannaread! Riley guessed there were 140 snakes and lizards in our jar. There were actually 144, and Riley had the closest guess without going over. He really knows his snakes and lizards. Riley wins the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and the snakes and lizards from the jar (minus a couple used elsewhere). I hope his mom isn't squeamish...
107 guesses ranged from 4 to 1000. (I always like to see moms and dads let their children make their own guesses, even if it's obviously way off. If junior says 4, then 4 it should be. )
I hope everyone is busy working on their flip books for next week's contest, "Flippin' Out." It should be a fun one!
Labels: events/activities for adults, summer reading club for adults
Creepy Crawlies Contest Winner
Congratulations to Riley Grant! He is the winner of the "Creepy Crawlies" guessing contest from week one of Camp Wannaread! Riley guessed there were 140 snakes and lizards in our jar. There were actually 144, and Riley had the closest guess without going over. He really knows his snakes and lizards. Riley wins the Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and the snakes and lizards from the jar (minus a couple used elsewhere). I hope his mom isn't squeamish...
107 guesses ranged from 4 to 1000. (I always like to see moms and dads let their children make their own guesses, even if it's obviously way off. If junior says 4, then 4 it should be. )
I hope everyone is busy working on their flip books for next week's contest, "Flippin' Out." It should be a fun one!
Labels: events/activities for kids, summer reading club for kids
This Week in Summer Reading
Camp Wannaread
- It's "Make the Librarian Laugh Week"--tell a camp or nature relaed joke to a librarian and win a summer readinig button.
- Read 75 minutes for 6 points.
- Pick up a "Flying Dragons" Take 'n Make packet on Wednesday or Thursday. Create a dragonfly wind hanger at home for 4 points.
- Tune up your voices for the "Campfire Sing-Along" on Thursday at 7p.m. on the library lawn and enjoy a trail-mix snack.
A Summer Reading Quest
- Enter this week's contest by guessing the number of Griffon feathers we've collected in a jar. Closest guess without going over wins!
- Check out this summer reading add-on--the Beast of the Week. Name the weekly beast, who's guarding the sleeping spell, using the resources provided. If you name 4 of the 6 beasts correctly, you earn 6 bonus points. Record your answers on the back of your quest log kept at the Main Desk.
- Blog bonus...Correctly count the number of scales on the dragon in the Teen Room for 6 bonus points. Only those who read this blog are eligible for this bonus! Record your answer on the back of your quest log.
DiaL "R" for ReaDiNG
- Turn in entry forms for this week's $20 gift card to Newbury Comics by 6p.m. on Friday. One book review style entry form came with your packet. Additional forms are available at the library. Forms may be dropped off in person or the content may be emailed to cutlerlibray@adelphia.net.
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"Survery Says..." Results
In "Survey Says," the first weekly contest of A Summer Reading Quest, teens were asked to come up with the most common answer to a variety of questions. Catrina Ledoux, Dominic Pace, and Abby Connor all scored 66 points. Instead of drawing a name to declare a single winner, I decided to give all three prizes. Congratulations! Participants can stop by the library this coming week to see what the number one answers were for each of the questions.
Labels: events/activities for teens, summer reading club for teens, TeeN RooM News
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