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Movies at the Library

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We have recently attained a license to show movies at the library thanks to a donation from the Lonsdale SnoWizards!  We are making the most of it by creating three monthly movie events to appeal to everyone.  We may add more events as we go along.  If you have ideas of what you would like to see, please let us know!

MONTHLY EVENTS

Family Matinee Saturday
Films for kids and parents to enjoy, G- or PG-rated
Third Saturday at 11:00 am

Classic Movie Afternoon
Movies from Hollywood’s golden age
First Monday at 1:00 pm

Teen Movie Club
Fun films just for teens, PG-13 rated
Third Thursday at 4:00 pm

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Thank you, Snowizards!

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Big thanks to the Lonsdale Snowizards Snowmobile Club for their generous donation to our children’s programming.  We will soon have a new kids’ size craft table and chairs to enhance our storytimes, hands-on science and other fun activities for young people.  Also, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming movie programs, since the Snowizards sponsored a public performance license, alllowing us to legally show all sorts of movies for kids and adults, alike!

Halloween Party

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We broke our attendance record with this year’s Halloween Party.  Over 100 people dropped by to show off their awesome costumes, play some games, do some crafts, romp through an enchanted forest and eat some candy.  Thanks to everyone who helped make it a special day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hands-On Science!

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Parents of pre-schoolers, don’t forget that we have Hands-On Science the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am.  Kids can play, explore and not even realize that they’re learning along the way.  September 5th will be a cooking theme and October 3rd we will learn about fall.

Summer Reading Wrap-Up

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Well, that’s it.   Summer Reading 2018 is complete.  Here are some final numbers.

Kids signed up: 307
Kids who finished all four levels: 91 (
Ages of participants: 2 months – 17 years
Programs offered in these six weeks (including storytimes): 28
Total attendance at those programs: 786

We want to thank everyone who made it great.

Subway, who donated lots of cookies and kids’ meals.  You made many kids happy!

Casey’s, who donated yummy ice cream treats.  You, too, made kids happy!

Mackenthun’s, who donated all of the pizzas and drinks for the opening day pizza party.  You made kids and grown-ups happy!

The Lonsdale Lions who cooked and served all those pizzas.  You made everybody happy!

Ron Kadrlik, whose music made our ice cream social a success!

The Domácí Czech Dancers, who taught us about traditional Czech and Slovak dances!

Jim Jayes,  whose humor and magic delighted all ages!

Jim Gerholdt of Remarkable Reptiles, who shared his knowledge and his scaly friends!

 

Siama and Dallas, who shared the songs and stories of the Congo, causing us all great joy!

To every parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, babysitter, older sibling, daycare provider and friend who brought a kid into the library.  We couldn’t do it without you!

And finally to all 307 kids and young people who signed up and participated.  Thank you for reading,  playing, learning, creating and building our future one book at a time!  See you next year and keep on reading. 

Libraries Rock Week Six

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This is it!  The last week of summer reading program 2018 is here!  Get your reading logs in by 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 21st to claim your prizes!

Monday, July 9, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move

We will make our own harmonicas and then learn to dance the electric slide.  Best suited for ages 6-10.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes

Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts.  Best suited for ages 3-6.

Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens

Our final craft will be scarves and/or bracelets from old t-shirts.  We have some t-shirts, but if you have an old shirt to cut up, feel free to bring it.  Best suited for ages 11-15.

Saturday, 11:00-12:00: Ice Cream Social

Enjoy free ice cream and music from local musician Ron Kadrlik!  And if we get 100 kids to finish the summer reading program you can bring your water pistols and soak the library’s staff.

Drop-in Craft

Drop by whenever the library is open and make punk rocks .  Best suited for ages 4-12.

Handouts

Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.

 

Libraries Rock! week five

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Two weeks to go!  We have passed 300 registrations!  But we still need 80 more kids to finish if you want to see your library staff get soaked.

Monday, July 9, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move

Join us as we make uli ulis, a Hawaiian percussion instrument.  Best suited for ages 6-10.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes

Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts.  Best suited for ages 3-6.

Wednesday July 11, 10:30-11:00: Hands-On Science

It’s time for our monthly science for toddlers.  This month we explore water science.  Best suited for ages 2-5.

Wednesday, July 11, 1:00-2:00: The Magic of Jim Jayes

A totally interactive program  of magic and comedy and a little puppetry.  Fun for all ages!

Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens

This week we will be making dessert sushi.  Best suited for ages 11-15.

Drop-in Craft

Drop by whenever the library is open and make decorative sheet music letters.  Best suited for ages 4-12.

Handouts

Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.