Spike Jonze’s film adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are hit number one in box office sales in its first weekend and is still going strong. We are celebrating the book that inspired the movie with a Wild Rumpus at the libraries. Join us for these fun events. Check the kid’s program page for dates and times (and other upcoming events), check out a copy of the book and Let the Wild Rumpus Start!
See Curious George at the South Hill Library this Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. as part of our series of family movies.
Curious George - Returning from Africa, museum guide Ted picks up a stowaway–a monkey named George, who quickly finds his way into all kinds of trouble. Based on the well-known children’s books, this animated movie features the voices of Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore. Rated G.
South Hill’s series of family movies continues on the following dates with the following movies:
Nov. 14, 2009: The Parent Trap (1961)
Dec. 12, 2009: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jan. 23, 2010: WALL-E
Feb. 6, 2010: The Muppet Movie
March 6, 2010: Surf’s Up
For more information call 444-5385.
Do you need a books to get you started on your summer reading or maybe a book or two so you can finish your 15 books for summer reading? Here are some great suggestions:
Picture Books:
Carl’s Summer Vacation by Alexandra Day
Summer Beat by Betsy Franco
Summer is Summer by Phillis Gershator
Chapter Books:
My One Hundred Adventures by Polly Horvath
Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning by Danette Haworth
Summerhouse Time by Eilleen Spinelli
If none of these pique your interest then ask our awesome youth services librarians - they know their books and love to share ideas!
Remember to turn in your reading log by the end of summer to get your free paperback book and pass to MOBIUS Kids!
Join Musician Dennis Craig at the South Hill Library Tuesday, June 30 @ 6:30 PM! He will lead kids in fun songs and activities to celebrate Summer! Summer goes better with a song!
Suitable for younger kids; presented in connection with the library’s Summer Reading program.
For more information about Summer Reading, including a full schedule of programs and signup information, visit our Summer Reading Website or call 444-5331.
If you’re downtown for Hoopfest and in between games then stop in the Downtown Library at 11:00 am for a great concert by Jenks. This kid’s music band has a lot of appeal for adults as well and the lead singer, Corey Jenkins is also a fabulous juggler! This is a great way to get off the streets and take a break from basketball. The way kids jump while dancing to this band is almost like going up for a jump shot.
Hi! It’s Miss Monica from the South Hill Library. I just wanted to remind everyone that there will be no Storytimes on Thursday May 14th because the library will be closed for Staff Day.
The ALA book Award winners were announced this morning! here’s a quick rundown:
Caldecott Award:
The House In the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes, written by Susan Marie Swanson.
Corretta Scott King Award:
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, by Kadir Nelson
Newberry Award:
The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman
For information on the honored books click on the link for each award. You will be taken to the library’s web page for that particular award.
Hi guys! It’s Monica, the Youth Services Librarian at the South Hill Library. I just wanted to remind everyone that the new Storytime schedules for South Hill and Shadle don’t begin until January 1st 2009. Until December 31st we continue to have storytime at South Hill and Shadle on Thursdays and Fridays; Toddler Time at 10:00 AM and Preschool at 10:30. On January 1st South Hill will have Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 (Toddler) and 10:30 (Preschool). Shadle will have Storytimes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 (Toddler) and 10:30 (Preschool).
Please see our Storytime schedule for information on Storytimes at our other branches.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Library by listening to stories about turkeys and then building a turkey to take home. Click here to find out when it will happen at a library near you.
Come to the Downtown Library tomorrow Oct 18 at 11:00am in the children’s area to hear some monster stories and then build you own monster.
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