Area teens and tweens have the chance to win a trip to WWE®’s SummerSlam in Los Angeles this summer by taking part in the SummerSlam Reading Jam. Liberal Memorial Library is part of a pilot project sponsored by World Wrestling Entertainment® and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Starting June 24, Liberal Memorial Library will give out posters featuring WWE Superstars Rey Mysterio®, Evan Bourne™, Beth Phoenix™ and Eve™ to the first 25 patrons between ages 10 and 18 who check out two books. Posters, each of which are numbered, are available until July 16 or as long as supplies last.
On July 17, WWEkids.com will post the winning and alternate numbers from the numbered posters. Teens or tweens with posters with winning and alternate numbers must take their poster to their librarian at Liberal Memorial Library to confirm they’ve won or are an alternate. Two grand prize winners will win airfare to Los Angeles for two, two nights’ hotel, two tickets to the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view event and $200 spending money. Ten first prize winners will win copies of the WWE Encyclopedia. Contact Paulina at Liberal Memorial Library to learn more about the program.
The program is designed by WWE and YALSA to encourage teens and tweens to read for fun throughout the summer. One good starting place is YALSA’s Teens’ Top Ten, in which teens select their favorite ten books of the past year. The twenty-five nominees for the 2009 Teens’ Top Ten can be downloaded at www.ala.org/teenstopten and teens can vote for their favorites from the nomination list beginning Aug. 24. WWE and YALSA also partner to offer the WrestleMania Reading Challenge each fall, in which teens are challenged to read a book a week for ten weeks and can win prizes as a reward.
“Today’s teens and tweens have less and less free time, and there are increasingly more activities to for them to take part in during what little leisure time they have, said Sarah Debraski, YALSA president. “It’s important to encourage teens to set aside some time to read for fun. Having an incentive, such as the SummerSlam Reading Jam, is a fun way to encourage them to do so."
Parents and caregivers of teens are encouraged to make time for their teens to read at home. Some ideas:
Visit the public or school library with your teen to attend a program or to check out books.
Set aside time each night for the family to read.
Give books or magazine subscriptions to your teen as a gift or reward.
Share your favorite book with your teen.
Surf the Internet with your teen to learn about new books or authors. A good place to start is www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists .
Join a book discussion group at the school or public library.
YALSA and WWE’s SummerSlam Reading Jam takes place June 24 to July 16. To find out more about the SummerSlam Reading Jam, the Teens’ Top Ten, or the WrestleMania Reading Challenge, contact your library at 626-0180.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Book and Movie Series
Come join us in July for Richard Yates Revolutionary Road.
We will be discussing the novel on Thursday, July 9 at 7:00pm.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library. For more info, stop by, comment!, or call 626-0180.
We hope to see you at the library!
We will be discussing the novel on Thursday, July 9 at 7:00pm.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library. For more info, stop by, comment!, or call 626-0180.
We hope to see you at the library!
Library and Lunch
Over the noon hour, grab your lunch and join us for a book discussion.
The July selection is Alan Bennett's The Uncommon Reader.
Come join us on Tuesday, July 14 at noon. Drop by the library to checkout copies of the book. If you have any questions or want more infocontact the library at 626-0180.
Hope to see you there!
The July selection is Alan Bennett's The Uncommon Reader.
Come join us on Tuesday, July 14 at noon. Drop by the library to checkout copies of the book. If you have any questions or want more infocontact the library at 626-0180.
Hope to see you there!
A Very Beginners Computer Class
On Tuesday, July 21 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class. There's a limit of four individuals per class so call or stop by the library to sign up.
On Wednesday, July 22 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class in Spanish for those who speak minimal or no English and wish to learn the basics of computer use. There is a limit of four individuals.
Most importantly, bring questions with you! We can cover whatever you want to learn. All classes will start off with the basics of logging into a computer, how to use a mouse, create an email account, and create and send email.If you're comfortable with how that works, we can go further and play around with discovering news mediums online, how to online shop, and make online payments. It's all up to you!
Stop by or call the library at (620) 626-0180 to reserve your spot!!!
On Wednesday, July 22 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class in Spanish for those who speak minimal or no English and wish to learn the basics of computer use. There is a limit of four individuals.
Most importantly, bring questions with you! We can cover whatever you want to learn. All classes will start off with the basics of logging into a computer, how to use a mouse, create an email account, and create and send email.If you're comfortable with how that works, we can go further and play around with discovering news mediums online, how to online shop, and make online payments. It's all up to you!
Stop by or call the library at (620) 626-0180 to reserve your spot!!!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Teen Summer Reading Sign Up
EXPRESS YOURSELF SUMMER READING PROGRAM @ MEMORIAL LIBRARY
For kids entering seventh through twelfth grade
Sign up May 26 – May 30 [we'll take stragglers! ;)]
Program dates: June 1 – July 3
The program is FREE of charge and offers…
· a chance to earn a tee shirt
· fun activities for teens in photography, journalism, music, and more. In addition,
· an opportunity to showcase your unique skills in our ‘We’ve Got Talent Show’.
Questions? Phone Paulina or David or Carol! at 626-0180.
For kids entering seventh through twelfth grade
Sign up May 26 – May 30 [we'll take stragglers! ;)]
Program dates: June 1 – July 3
The program is FREE of charge and offers…
· a chance to earn a tee shirt
· fun activities for teens in photography, journalism, music, and more. In addition,
· an opportunity to showcase your unique skills in our ‘We’ve Got Talent Show’.
Questions? Phone Paulina or David or Carol! at 626-0180.
A Very Beginners Computer Class
On Tuesday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class. There's a limit of four individuals per class so call or stop by the library to sign up.
On Wednesday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class in Spanish for those who speak minimal or no English and wish to learn the basics of computer use. There is a limit of four individuals.
Most importantly, bring questions with you! We can cover whatever you want to learn. All classes will start off with the basics of logging into a computer, how to use a mouse, create an email account, and create and send email.If you're comfortable with how that works, we can go further and play around with discovering news mediums online, how to online shop, and make online payments. It's all up to you!Stop by or call the library at (620) 626-0180 to reserve your spot!!!
On Wednesday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class in Spanish for those who speak minimal or no English and wish to learn the basics of computer use. There is a limit of four individuals.
Most importantly, bring questions with you! We can cover whatever you want to learn. All classes will start off with the basics of logging into a computer, how to use a mouse, create an email account, and create and send email.If you're comfortable with how that works, we can go further and play around with discovering news mediums online, how to online shop, and make online payments. It's all up to you!Stop by or call the library at (620) 626-0180 to reserve your spot!!!
Library and Lunch
Over the noon hour, grab your lunch and join us for a book discussion.
The June selection is May Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrow's The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
Come join us on Tuesday, June 9 at noon.
Drop by the library to checkout copies of the book. If you have any questions or want more info
contact the library at 626-0180.
Hope to see you there!
The June selection is May Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrow's The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
Come join us on Tuesday, June 9 at noon.
Drop by the library to checkout copies of the book. If you have any questions or want more info
contact the library at 626-0180.
Hope to see you there!
Book and Movie Series
Come join us in June for Dan Brown's The DaVinci Code.
We will be discussing the novel on Thursday, June 4 at 7:00pm.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.
For more info, stop by, comment!, or call 626-0180.
We hope to see you at the library!
We will be discussing the novel on Thursday, June 4 at 7:00pm.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.
For more info, stop by, comment!, or call 626-0180.
We hope to see you at the library!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Summer Reading is Coming!!!
Get ready for Be Creative @ Your Library. Our summer reading program is geared to children birth through entering the sixth grade. There are age group divisions which get together weekly. Sign up begins May 26 through 30. The program runs from June 1 to July 3. Set a reading goal and work toward a tee shirt. There are also lots of special activities throughout the five weeks, including a chance to showcase your special talent at our We've Got Talent Show. 
For teens -- kids entering seventh through twelfth grade, there is Express Yourself @ Your Library. Special activities are planned in the areas of journalism, photography, music, and more. Don't miss the chance to take part in our We've Got Talent show.
After School Club Wraps up for school year
Youngsters who came to our April After School Club were treated to a Party with Pigeon. We read some of the popular pigeon titles and discussed the author. Kids had fun answering out loud to the pigeon's many requests during each story. The snack was hot dogs, chips, and lemonade. The hot dogs were, of course, in honor of Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. Numerous craft and activity sheets were available to work on. The most popular were the pigeon and duckling stick puppets which the children used to act out their own stories.
After School Club will be on break until school starts again. Our August meeting will be Tuesday afternoon, August 25, at 4 p.m. when we will feature Hank the Cowdog. If you are in kindergarten through fourth grade in August, come join the fun. At this time, no reservation is needed.
After School Club will be on break until school starts again. Our August meeting will be Tuesday afternoon, August 25, at 4 p.m. when we will feature Hank the Cowdog. If you are in kindergarten through fourth grade in August, come join the fun. At this time, no reservation is needed.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Kid Gaming
Come jazz and show-off some moves with Dance Dance Revolution on Thursday, May 14 between 4:00pm and 6:00pm at the library!
We hope to see you there!!!
We hope to see you there!!!
A Very Beginners Computer Class
On Tuesday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class. There's a limit of four individuals per class so call or stop by the library to sign up.
On Wednesday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class in Spanish for those who speak minimal or no English and wish to learn the basics of computer use. There is a limit of four individuals.
Most importantly, bring questions with you! We can cover whatever you want to learn. All classes will start off with the basics of logging into a computer, how to use a mouse, create an email account, and create and send email.If you're comfortable with how that works, we can go further and play around with discovering news mediums online, how to online shop, and make online payments. It's all up to you!Stop by or call the library at (620) 626-0180 to reserve your spot!!!
On Wednesday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class in Spanish for those who speak minimal or no English and wish to learn the basics of computer use. There is a limit of four individuals.
Most importantly, bring questions with you! We can cover whatever you want to learn. All classes will start off with the basics of logging into a computer, how to use a mouse, create an email account, and create and send email.If you're comfortable with how that works, we can go further and play around with discovering news mediums online, how to online shop, and make online payments. It's all up to you!Stop by or call the library at (620) 626-0180 to reserve your spot!!!
Library and Lunch
Over the noon hour, grab your lunch and join us for a book discussion.
The May selection is Mary Higgins Clark's Just Take My Heart.
Come join us on Tuesday, May 12 at noon.
Drop by the library to checkout copies of the book. If you have any questions or want more info contact the library at 626-0180.
Hope to see you there!
The May selection is Mary Higgins Clark's Just Take My Heart.
Come join us on Tuesday, May 12 at noon.
Drop by the library to checkout copies of the book. If you have any questions or want more info contact the library at 626-0180.
Hope to see you there!
Book and Movie Series
Come join us in May for Nicholas Sparks' Nights in Rodanthe.
We will be discussing the novel on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00pm.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.
For more info, stop by, comment!, or call 626-0180.
We hope to see you at the library!
We will be discussing the novel on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00pm.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.
For more info, stop by, comment!, or call 626-0180.
We hope to see you at the library!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
After School Club
Please note: After School Club will not meet in March, but will resume in April with
PARTY WITH PIGEON on Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00 until 5:15. If you are in kindergarten through the fourth grade, join us for a time of stories, author information, and crafts all centered around Mo Willems' lovable pigeon.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
February After School Club to feature Henry & Mudge
Youngsters kindergarten through the fourth grade are invited to the February 24 meeting of the After School Club for some fun adventures with Henry and Mudge. Hear stories, do some related crafts, and just have a good time! The group meets from 4:00 to 5:15.
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