Pictures from Dinoman Space

 

Starship Adventure

Online registration for the summer reading program, Starship Adventure, begins on June 22nd. Come in that week to collect the information packet and calendar and learn how you can get raffle tickets. We have a lot of cool prizes this year, so start reading and record the number of minutes you read.
Special programs during the summer:
Thursday, June 25 @ 2:30 PM : Dino-man Space
An interactive variety show of Fun!

Saturday, June 27 @ 10:00 AM: Aldrich Astronomical Society presents "Meteorites: Thunderstones from Outer Space"
There will be a slide show and hands-on demonstrations. Door prizes and a chance to win Spacey.

Stop in and see a REAL spacesuit, made by the David Clark Company in Worcester, on loan to us July 16th-24th.

Monday, July 27 @ 2:30 PM : Pumpernickel Puppets
The 3 Billy Goats Gruff/ The Lion and the mouse

Tuesday, August 11: Museum of Science presents: Rockets: There and Back
Learn how rockets work and the challenges of traveling huge distances. Hands-on workshop. Please call after July 27th about show times and reserving tickets.

Thursday, August 13: Summer Picnic sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.

Grand finale with Library Buds

It was our last session with the Library Buds. All of them received certificates and the graduating buds (7th graders) received a journal. The Library Buds program will resume in the Fall. This is a program where children in 4th-7th grades learn about the behind-the-scenes activities in the Children's room. We are looking forward to working with the Buds again in the Fall.

April Vacation Week - April 21-24

We have fun activities planned for the whole vacation week. We are closed on Monday, April 20th for Patriot's Day.
April 21, 2:30 PM - Bilingual story time in English and Hindi. We will read stories, sing songs and recite poems. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
April 22, 2:30 PM - Power point class for kids in Grades 3-7. Sign-up starts April 8th.
April 23, 2:30-4:30 - Fairy Houses with Cheryl Carlson-Perrow for children in grades 1-4. Registration begins April 9th.
April 24, 10-11 AM, Ages 4-6 - Mr. Raindrop Water Cycle Terrarium presented by The Water Department and SELCO
April 24, 2-3 PM, Ages 7-9 - Mr. Raindrop Water Cycle Terrarium presented by The Water Department and SELCO

Library Buds playing Dewey Match

 

National Library Week

The week of April 12-18 is declared as National Library Week. By coincidence, a Boys Scout student has created a Poster Contest as his Community project. The topic for the poster is Why I love the library. You have to submit your poster by April 17th and voting will take place during the Vacation week (April 21st-24th). Winners will be announced on April 24th at 4 PM. So, be creative and design fun posters!

MCBA 2009 WINNER

The Massachusetts Children's Book Award, sponsored by the Salem State College, has been awarded to The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stuart. Four titles have been named Honor Books -
Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix
H.I.V.E by Mark Walden
The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman
Miracle on 49th Street by Mike Lupica
Children across the state read at least five books and vote for their favorite title.