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Mommy and Me / Movers and Shakers Cancellations

Posted Monday, May 17th, 2010

We will not have mommy and me story time on May 31, 2010. Due to the library being closed in observance of Memorial Day.

We will not have movers and shakers story time on June 7, 2010.

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April Mission Recognition

Posted Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Sarah Harnetiaux

Sarah held a sock hop for her tenth birthday, January 22, 2010, asking in lieu of gifts for donations to the Make a Wish Foundation in memory of her best friend’s little brother, who passed away two years ago of cancer. She raised $553 for the organization, of which $32 was part of her own money she received for Christmas. She also donated some of her own money to the Red Cross for the Haiti earthquake victims. Sarah is always generous with money she receives to help others. She also enjoys volunteering for her church.

Julia-May Campbell, Lydia Brandon, Emma Ernst

Julia-May, Lydia, and Emma heard about the earthquake and devastation in Haiti and decided they wanted to help. Their idea was to raise money through the school to assist the victims. They talked to one of the teachers, Mrs. Droste, and the principal, Mrs. Lutle, to see if it was all right. They then called the American Red Cross, Continue Reading

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25th Anniversary of School Library Month

Posted Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

This April, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will observe the 25th anniversary of School Library Month (SLM).

School Library Month is celebrated in conjunction with National Library Week (April 12–18). Every April school librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their schools and local communities celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student’s educational career. The 2010 theme is “Communities thrive @ your library.”

AASL officials and local and national dignitaries held a proclamation ceremony April 1, 1985, on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol, where a senator from Continue Reading

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National Library Week

Posted Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

National Library Week will be observed April 11–17, 2010, with the theme “Communities thrive @ your library®.”

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries—school, public, academic, and special—participate. Continue Reading

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Earth Day Story Time

Posted Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

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Christine from the Sierra Club will be here on April 12 at 10 a.m. in the KidsSpace. In the mean time CLICK HERE for some fun Earth Day activities.

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Family Movie Night

Posted Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

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Bring the whole family to this G-PG–rated new release. Meeting date is Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at 6 p.m. Snacks are provided. This month’s movie is Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Please register at 618-433-2881.

To Greg Heffley, middle school is the dumbest idea ever invented. It’s a place rigged with hundreds of social land mines, not the least of which are morons, wedgies, swirlies, bullies, lunchtime banishment to the cafeteria floor— Continue Reading

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Stories With Steph

Posted Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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Storyteller Stephanie Munson will entertain children with stories and songs at our downtown location on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10 a.m. To register call 462-0677, ext. 2837. Don’t forget to put this one on your calendar!

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After-School Craft

Posted Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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Kids, come join us for After-School Craft at Hayner Public Library downtown KidsSpace. The craft will be for children ages 5–10 years of age. The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2010. To register for this program call 462-0677, ext. 2837.