November 21, 2007 Citizen News Library Column

 

Holiday Hours

   The library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 21 and all day November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday.  We will re-open with our regular hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Upcoming Adult Programs

      Weds., November 30, Gift Wrapping, 6:30-7:30 pm.  Learn how to wrap presents like a professional including using unusual items to add the finishing touch.

Upcoming Children’s Programs

   Tues., November 27, Little Creators, 10:30-11:15 am.  Led by Katie Stevenson, children ages four and five will make a Thanksgiving buddy to share the holiday spirit with.

   Weds., November 28, Sparkling Snowflake Ornaments, 4:15-5:15 pm.  Children in Grades 2 and up will make beautiful beaded snowflake ornaments.

   Friday, November 30, Kaya, An American Girl, 4:15-5:15 pm.  Children in Grades 3-5 will participate in activities related to Kaya and make a talking stick.

Upcoming Children’s December Programs

   Thursdays, no registration, Storytime, 10:30 am.  Every Thursday with Ms. JoAnn.  Stories, music, and movement for all ages.

   Tuesday, Dec. 4th, Little Creators, 10:30-11:15 am.  Led by Katie Stevenson, children ages four and five will make a snowman and listen to a related story.

   Weds., Dec. 5th, Storytime with Miss Judy, 1-1:30 pm.  For children ages three to five.  This six-week session will take place on Dec. 5, 12, 19 and Jan. 2, 9, and 16.

   Weds., Dec. 5th, Celebrate Hanukkah, 4:15-5 pm.  Students in Grades K-2 will learn about the history and traditions of this holiday and enjoy some fun activities.

   Fri., Dec. 7th, Magic Tree House Adventures, 4:15-5pm.  Join Elyse Felicione as students in Grades 1-3 explore the time of dinosaurs through fun activities.

   Fri., Dec. 7th, The Polar Express, 6:45-7:30 pm.  Families may come and listen to storyteller Joyce Marie Rayno as she makes this holiday classic come alive!

   Sat., Dec. 8th, Little Women, 2-4 pm. 

   Monday, Dec. 10th, Kit—An American Girl, 4:15-5:15 pm.

   Tues., Dec. 11th, Little Creators, 10:30-11:15 am.  Led by Katie Stevenson, children ages four and five will decorate a holiday tree and listen to a related story.

   Weds., Dec. 12th, Make a Gingerbread House, 4:15-5:15 pm.  A reading of Gingerbread Baby will be followed by participants making a gingerbread house.  Parental assistance is encouraged.

New Children’s Books

   River of Wind (Guardians of Ga’hoole) by Kathryn Lasky; The Fran with Four Brains by Jim Benton; Edwin Hubble: Discoverer of Galaxies by Claire Datnow; I.M. Pei by Mary Englar; Grigory Rasputin: Holy Man or Mad Monk by Enid Goldberg; Olivia’s Christmas by Ian Falconer; Thumbelina adapted by Sindy McKay; A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson; No Biting, Louise by Margie Palatini; The Rainforest Grew All Around by Susan Mitchell; Ruby’s Falling Leaves by Rosemary Wells.

New Children’s DVDS

   Meet the Robinsons; Hannah Montana: Life’s What You Make It.

New Adult Books

  Third Degree by Greg Iles, Day of Empire by Amy Chua, The Chase by Clive Cussler, The Blueprint by Christopher Price, Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon, Dark of the Moon by John Sandford, Double Cross by James Patterson, Blue Skies, No Fences by Lynn Cheney, Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks, The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman, Raintree, Haunted by Linda Winstead Jones, From the Heights by D.J. Vaughn, Throw Like a Girl by Jean Thompson

New Adult DVDS

  Hoax, 1408

New Audio Books

  Stone Cold by David Baldacci, Double Cross by James Patterson