This week at the library:
December 15 Official start of the winter reading program Slide into a good book
Kids can sign up and receive a reading log to complete by January 31. Finishers can pick out a free book to keep! Finishers are also eligible for a Baby Steps Coupon.
Volunteers needed December 15-January 15!
We just completed installation of a new Express Check-Out machine at the circulation desk to allow people to check out their own materials. We need volunteers to encourage people and show how to use the machine for the first time. The training will take approximately 5 minutes! Call Bonnie Henriksen to sign up for a shift.
Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy a bit early!.
Monday, December 22nd 3:30 pm Recreate the Planets.
Kids grades 3-6 can create 2-dimensional scale models of the planets in our solar system under the direction of Dr. Aaron Wenger.
Tuesday, December 30th 6:00 pm Search the Stars - What's out there?
Stargazing, and other hands-on outdoor activities for kids led by Dr. Wenger, plus an indoor discussion about the possibility of UFO's and life on other planets. Warm up with hot cocoa and a snack.
Encourage kids' creativity!
Monday, December 22 1-2:30 "Who Am I" Book it!
Illustrate and write a book that is all about you. Creativity Tank artists will provide art materials and guide families in illustration, collage and writing.
Monday, December 29th 5:30-7:30 "Got Game?"
Make your own game pieces and game bag. Work with fabric, thread and paint to create a game for you and your family to play!
Pre-registration required – call 326-8823 to pre-register
Encouraging Democracy
Tuesday, December 23 at 5:15 Local E-Democracy kick-off meeting
The E- democracy project provides a way for people to discuss local issues online using email. It encourages civil and thoughtful discussion about what is happening at the local level.
Northern Community Internet Project and the Library invite everyone interested in starting a local E-democracy discussion to a kick-off meeting.
More information about E-Democracy is at http://www.e-democracy.org/ More information about the Northern Community Internet Project is at http://www.northerncommunityinternet.org/
Teen Events
Saturday, December 27, 2:00 to 3:30 Anime Movie: InuYasha Season 1
Tuesday, December 30 4:00-5:00 Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Stop in to the Teen Universe before December 30th to enter this month's contest.
ECFE Book Times resume Mondays 9:30 & 10:30 January 5
Storytimes for Preschoolers and their caregivers with games or crafts afterwards.
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