Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Children's Update: West Columbia

Look out for summer reading club! We have lots of events planned for June. Snake-eyed Willie and Cat Claw Rose will be stopping by the library. We’ve got a variety show, Texas Three Step: The Good, the Bad and the Funny, happening. We’ve got special treats for teens with the creation of a Teen Book Club and the Cell Phone Challenge.

I spoke at West Columbia Elementary during their awards ceremonies. I told each grade about all the fun events we have planned for this summer.

Melissa, branch manager

Children's Update: Sweeny

We’re gearing up for summer reading club! We’ve been decorating the library and talking to people about our events for all ages. We’re going to be offering a Toddler Time before our weekly preschool storytimes. We’re even starting a Teen Book Club this summer. Simple Simon’s has agreed to sponsor the club by providing the pizza. Thank you to Simple Simon’s!

Lots of students from Sweeny Elementary have toured the library. We read a story to them and told them all about the programs planned for the summer. We can’t wait to see them come back to sign up for the summer reading club.

Leslie, branch manager

Children's Update: Pearland

Here comes summer reading! We’re putting the finishing touches on our decorations, and we’ll kick everything off with a visit from Snake-eyed Willie.

One of our shelvers was accepted to film school. Congratulations!

Regina, children's assistant

Children's Update: Manvel

Summer reading club is coming! We’re prepared and ready for all the children in Manvel to come to the terrific events we have planned.

I was asked to participate in Children’s Book Week at E.C. Mason Elementary. They had guest readers coming throughout the day, and I was lucky enough to get to read to two classes of second graders. I even got to put a star up on the Wall of Fame.

Geri, children's librarian

Children's Update: Lake Jackson

Look out for summer reading club! We have programs scheduled every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Our reference librarian, Cindy, is looking forward the Artist Trading Card Craft for Teens that she has planned.

I have visited with groups of students from three elementary schools in anticipation of summer reading. We are ready for them to participate this summer.

The City of Lake Jackson bought the library two plump leather chairs. We’ve placed them near the front doors where they look great. They have already gotten lots of use. Thank you to the City for this purchase!

Susan, children's librarian

Children's Update: Danbury

We’re gearing up for summer reading club! As part of our summer celebrations, we’ll be having reptiles in the library, hot dogs and crafts throughout June.

In addition to all the summer reading fun, the library will have three new laptop computers with wireless Internet access for public usage. The computers and wireless access are provided by the Danbury Rotary Club. Thank you, Danbury Rotary!

Kandy, branch manager

Children's Update: Clute

Here comes summer reading! We have lots of fun events planned this summer. The Official Hasbro MONOPOLY Tournament for Teens is June 20.

With the help of the librarian from Polk Elementary, I recorded my summer reading club presentation. It was then shown at two other elementary schools.

The City of Clute purchased the staff’s summer reading club T-shirts which we will be wearing all summer long. Thanks to the City!

During the summer, day cares who wish to attend preschool storytime are encouraged to call the library first. We can arrange a special early storytime just for your group.

Carolyn, branch manager

Children's Update: Brazoria

The hermit crabs are coming back to the library! We can’t wait for everyone to come say “hi” to our favorite summer creatures. Along with the hermit crabs, we’ll also have all kinds of Texas decorations and a June bride display.

Summer reading club arrives June 8! We have events scheduled every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday through August 15, so you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself at the library.

We’re kicking summer off with our variety show, Texas Three Step: The Good, the Bad and the Funny. We’ll also have live animals, rope making, and fun science and math. Learn to line dance or eat grub from a cattle drive.

I visited Career Day at Wild Peach Elementary. I spoke to kindergarteners, first graders and second graders about how I became a children’s specialist. I read a book to each class and told them about summer reading club, too.

Jo, children's specialist

Children's Update: Angleton

Summer reading club is coming! Kids Kraft will be held each Monday. Performers will be here every Tuesday, and a school-aged theme craft will happen every Wednesday. We’ll show family movies on Thursdays. We have teen movies scheduled every Friday. Some of our special performers in June include Ruby Lewis, Julian Franklin and Ronald McDonald.

Schools have been visiting the library in anticipation of summer reading club. Hundreds of children have toured the library and learned about all of our exciting summer events.

Our talented staff made our hand-crafted decorations, and they look fabulous!

Emma Lou, children's specialist