September 9th Super Tuesday

Come one, come all to be entertained by the Physical Comedy of Henrik Bothe!  Henrik was a big hit last summer during the 2013 Summer Reading Program and he's back to keep the whole family rivited and laughing with his antics, including his famous plate spinning and juggling on top of his six-foot tall unicycle!  You won't want to miss this show!  See him in the Burgess Community Room on September 9th at 6:30 p.m.!

Walk ‘n’ Roll to the Library Week, Sept. 7-13

Make the most of the spectacular September weather and our location on the Fanno Creek Trail by walking, biking, scooting or skating to the library between Sunday September 7th and Saturday September 13th. Visit us at the Children’s or Adult Reference Desks, tell us that you walked or rolled (on human-powered wheels) and get a small prize and a big high five!

Curious about the best route? You can find bike maps at the library or on the city’s website, or use your favorite map app or website to get directions.  And check out the city's self-guided tour of new parks and trail projects for another fun route to take!

Take It Outside!

We've had such a nice summer, I'm just not quite ready to let it go! So even though school is starting soon, I want to offer an opportunity to go back outside (as long as it's not raining too hard!). So on Sunday, September 7 from 1:30 to 3:00, meet us in the Library Gazebo for fun, games, and crafts outside.There will be absolutely no specific craft or game. I will provide the stuff, and you and your kids can provide your imagination. If it does end up raining on us, we'll just move the fun into the Burgess Community Room.

Evan's Picks #8

• DC Super Pets series

Yep! That's it. The entire list. Evan is completely obsessed and enamored with the DC Super Pets series right now. If I listed each individual title, it would be too long of a list for this blog. Tip: What your child is reading doesn't really matter. If she's reading, she's reading! That's what matters. He may choose to read the same book or series over and over again. It may not necessarily be one you would choose. As long as he is still interested, as boring as it may get for you, your child is getting something out of it each time he reads it.

TODAY IS LAST DAY to Claim Summer Reading Prizes!

Don't forget to turn in your summer reading records! TODAY, SUNDAY AUGUST 31st is the LAST DAY to claim your prizes.  Don't miss out on getting your prizes including a discount coupon to Oaks Park and a FREE book of your choice!

STEAM Saturday

Can you tell we're starting to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math here at the library? I like to throw in some STEAM in my story times, and sometimes I test the stuff out with my boys at home. I must say, doing science experiments is one of my favorite ways of spending time with them. Reading Rockets offers quite a list of tip sheets for sharing science with your kids. Check it out!

Book Club Lottery ends Saturday August 30th!

If your child would like to participate in the Kids Book Club for grades 1-3 or Super Readers for grades 4-6, Saturday August 30th is the last day to enter.  Lottery slips are available in the children's room on the first floor of the library.  Names will be pulled via lotto on Saturday afternoon.  All entered names will be contacted regarding their status. 

Coby's Picks #8

Here are Coby's latest favorites:

• Anything by Leslie Patricelli
• Froodle, by Antoinette Portis
• Night Light, by Nicholas Blechman
• Count 123, from My First Touch and Trace series
• Cat Comes Too, by H. J. Hutchins

LAST WEEK to Claim Summer Reading Prizes

Don't forget to turn in your summer reading records!  This is the last week to turn in your records to get your prizes including a discount coupon to Oaks Park and a FREE book of your choice! August 31st is the last day to claim prizes!

August 24 Lego® Construction Zone!

Join us, Sunday, August 24 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. for Lego® Construction Zone!

You already know building with Lego®  bricks is fun. What you might not know is when you build with Lego®  bricks you are using all elements of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This all-ages program is in the Puett Room.