October 31,
2007Citizen News Library Column
Upcoming November Programs for Children
Thursdays, Drop-in Storytime,
10:30-11 am. Stories, music and movement
for all ages.
Mon., November 5, Make a
Tues., November 6, Fall Harvest Fun, 1 pm,
Characters come alive in stories about the
season. This is an entertaining show for
families on a day off from school.
Fri., November 9, Magic
Tree House Adventures, 4:15-5 pm.
Join Elyse Felicione as students in Grades 1-3 explore rainforests and
make rain sticks.
Celebrate National Children’s Book Week
with a Visit to the Library, November 12-18
Kindergarten
Library Card Sign-Up Begins November 12-December 14
Tues., November 13, Mother Goose Visits the
Library, 10:30-11:15 am. An interactive program including the classic nursery rhymes and fun
activities for pre-school age children and their caregivers.
Wed., November 14,
Wed., November 14, Nutmeg
Book Discussion, 4:30-5:30 pm.
Students in Grades 4-6 will read Hatching
Magic prior to this program and be ready to participate in a book
discussion led by Susan Schenck.
Fri., November 16,
Tellebration, 6:30-7:30 pm. New
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 November Programs for Adults and Teens
Weds., November 7, Author Visit, 7-7:45 pm, Patricia
D’Ascoli, author of Diary of a Mediocre
Mom will offer a talk for “ordinary moms” infused with humor about the joys
and pitfalls of parenting in a modern world.
Fri.,
November 9, Make a Mini-Photo/Scrapbook Album, 6:30-7:30 pm. Tricia Gauert will assist teens and adults in
completing a memory album perfect for keepsake or gift giving. Bring your favorite photos. A material fee of $15 will be collected at
time of registration.
Sat., November 10, Home Healthcare Tips, 11
am – 2 pm. This program will present
tips and strategies for the elderly and disabled remaining in their own home
vs. entering a nursing home.
Wed., November 14, Page
Turners Book Discussion, 6:45-7:45 pm.
An informal book discussion group with the selection
for this month being The Master Butcher’s
Singing Club by Louise Erdrich.
Thurs., November 15,
Artist Demonstration, Candlewood League of Artists, 1:30-4 pm. Sharon Holm, author and illustrator will
demonstrate her method of producing artwork for publication.
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.
New Adult Books
Fodor’s
London 2007
New Children’s Books
Land of the Silver Apples by Nancy Farmer; Jane
Goodall: Legendary Primatologist by Brenda Haugen; Snowboard Maverick by Matt
Christopher; Mountain Bike Mania by Matt Christopher; Into the Wild by Sarah
Beth Durst; Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday by Megan McDonald; Soupy
Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume; Magic Tree House,
Monday with a Mad Genius by Mary Pope Osborne; The Nixie’s Song by Tony
DiTerlizzi; Hot Hand by Mike Lupica; Long-Arm Quarterback by Matt Christopher;
Ice Magic by Matt Christopher; Wow! School! by Robert
Neubecker; First Grade, Here I Come by Nancy Carlson.
New Children’s DVD’s
It’s a Big, Big World, You Can Do It;
Garfield: Dreams and Schemes; Maggie and the Ferocious Beast: Trick or Treat.