November 28, 2007 Citizen News Library Column

Planning Ahead

With school projects, company coming over for the holidays, winter vacations, etc., please plan ahead when desiring to visit the library. It is a busy time of year and please bear in mind that we will be closed on the following days: December 23rd, 24th, 25th, and January 1^st. We will close early -- at 5 pm – on December 31^st instead of 8 pm. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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 Two and up will make beautiful beaded snowflake ornaments.

Friday, November 30, Kaya, An American Girl, 4:15-5:15 pm. Children in Grades Three to Five 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.

Weds., Dec. 3rd, Celebrate Hanukkah, 4:15-5 pm. Students in Grades K-Two will learn about the history and traditions of this holiday and enjoy some fun activities.

Tuesday, Dec. 4^th, 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. 5^th, Storytime with Miss Judy, 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.

Fri., Dec. 7^th, Magic Tree House Adventures, 4-4:45 pm. Join Elyse Felicione as students in Grades One to Three explore the time of dinosaurs through fun activities.

Fri., Dec. 7^th, 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. 8^th, Little Women, 2-4 pm. Friends of the Library will sponsor a mother and daughter-themed event including refreshments and door prizes. For girls ages eight and up with their moms.

Monday, Dec. 10^th, Kit—An American Girl, 4:15-5:15 pm. Children in Grades Three to Five will participate in activities related to Kit and will make a mosaic tile hot plate.

Tues., Dec. 11^th, 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. 12^th, 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 at this program geared for children in Grades Two and up.

New Adult DVD’s

Christmas Blessing; The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey.

New Children’s Books

Extreme Dinosaurs by Robert Mash; No Biting by Gretchen Kinnell; In My Backyard by Valarie Giogas.

New Children’s DVD’s

My Friends Tigger and Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas; Go, Diego, Go: Safari Rescue; Dora the Explorer: Save the Mermaids; Santa Clause 3: Escape Clause; The Backyardigans: Super Secret Super Spy; Wonder Pets: Save the Reindeer; The Year Without a Santa Claus; Christmas Story; The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey.

New Adult Books

A Game of Brawl by Bill Felber, When the Man You Love is Ill by Dorree Lynn, Christmas Beginning by Anne Perry, The Gift by Richard Evans, If Democrats Had Any Brains, They’d Be Republicans by Ann Coulter, A Nation of Sheep by Andrew Napolitano, Justice Denied by J.A. Jance, You: Staying Young by Michael Rozien, Fatal Forecast by Michael Tongias, Deadliest Lies by Abraham Foxman, Everlasting by Kathleen Woodiwiss, Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat, Secret History of the War on Cancer by Devra Davis, Double Cross by James Patterson (Large Print edition), Beyond the Mommy Years by Carin Rubenstein,