We're Moving!! Sincerly, The Books

Hello fellow peeps!!

A lot of things have been happening here in the Children's Library over the last few days. For starters, we are getting a lot of new books in for the holidays (which are on the display cart next to the toy area... but they are going fast so make sure you come in and make your holiday selections!)

Next, as the saying goes 'out with the old (or damaged) and in with the new!' As we are approaching the New Year we are preparing our Library for the change as all. How do we do this? We read the shelves, we weed the books, and finally we shift the books to make room for the new books that are coming. However this is quite a time consuming process so for the next few days we hope you will cooperate with our transitions.

So just what does reading the shelves mean??

When we read the shelves we make sure that all of the books are in order and that they will be where they are supposed to be when YOU are looking for a book. Because we all know that a book in the wrong place is a lost book. Being lost is no fun. 

What is weeding?

When we weed the shelves we take books off that are damaged, older, or not really what you want to read anymore. We do this for several reason one being that if we didn't pull the damaged books then the quality of books that you check out would not be what we would want for you. Secondly, if we didn't weed the books we would not have enough space to shelve the new books.

What do we do with the books that we weeded?

Well, we try to save as many books as we can. However, sometimes the books are so old and damaged that most of them have to go to the recycling center. However, some can be saved and those we send to the Friends of the Library Bookstore where the books are sold to make money for new books. Then who knows, maybe you were looking for the book that we put down there to complete your series. So you should check out the Bookstore located in the basement of the main Library. 

What does shifting the books mean?

After we read and weed the books there is usually a lot of space left where the old and/or damaged books used to be. So we shift all of the books along the way so that everyone has a new and room-ier home. So, essentially all of the books have moved. If you can't find a book you would like to read, just let us know and we will help you find the books. Fiction books and Everybody reads have been moved so far.


So far we are about half way through the fiction and completely done with the Everybody Reads. Here is a picture of the completed Everybody Reads.

 

Well that's whats going on here. We hope that you are having a great day and have had a good week!!
Next week is THANKSGIVING!! What are you thankful for?
See you soon Peeps!
Lindsey

Wild Wednesday

Hey everyone!
Nikki here!
I have an exciting event everyone needs to mark on their calendars: our annual Breakfast with Santa!
It is going to be December 10, 2011 from 9:30-11:30 in the community room downstairs.  We will have donut holes, milk, juice, and reindeer food! We will also take pictures of the children with Santa! Be sure to come if you can!
I also have an interesting new initiative to share with everyone.  We are starting a campaign to help people with fines bring them down.  It's called Soup for Fines.  Here's how it works: now through December 30, for every one (1) can of soup you donate to the Library, $5.00 will be waved from your overdue balance, up to $50.00.  Interlibrary loan and E-reader fines are ineligible for waiver. All proceeds go to God's Food Pantry.

That's all I have for now!
Until next time!

Upcoming Events!

Hey, I just wanted to update everyone on the events coming up in the Childrens Departement this month. But before I do that, I want to let everyone know that we now have all of our Christmas books out and ready to check out! So come in and check out a few books to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Now for the upcoming events!

On Monday, November 14th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm we will be having our monthly Pride club meeting. This month we will be winterizing our garden and talking about wind power.

On Thursday, Novermber 17th from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm is our American Girl program. There will be a craft, stories and some delicious food. No doll is ever needed to attend and everyone is welcome to come!

Last but not least, we will be having our Dork Diaries Party on Monday, November 21st, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. There will be lots of fun things for everyone to do relating to the Dork Diaries series. So, come in and dork with us!

Thanks,

Raeann!

Fall Garden Party Photos

Hello Everyone!!

Here are some photos from our Fall Garden Party that we had last week. There are more on our facebook page at The Children's Library at the Pulaski County Public Library.
Enjoy!!

Group beginning to form. We had to move inside because the rain and the fall weather hit us hard.

Children participating in our Sack Races. We had several races, a few carpet burns, and a TON of laughs along the night.

Children participating in our Icky Pumpkins. Crushed brains (jello and spaghetti), eyeballs (grapes), and bugs (don't worry. Plastic.) This, as always, was a MAJOR hit. 

One of our Icky Pumpkins. This pumpkin was put together by one of our FABULOUS young patrons.

Pulaski County Extension Horticulture Agent Beth Wilson brought some of her worms (YES the real ones) for the kids to see, touch, and learn about. She also brought a wormy snack for the children. THANKS MS. BETH!!

Pulaski County Extension Horticulture Agent Beth Wilson shows off her wormy friends in her composter.

Some little Ladybugs decided to join the festivities. (Ms. Lori would love...)

Last, but not least, this is US. After a long night of fun with our wonderful patrons and library family.
(R-L Top Row: Raeann (Alice), Lindsey (Red Riding Hood), Ms. Carol (Bumble-bee), Ms. Vicki (Soldier/Woodsmen), Nikki (Owl) R-L Bottom Row: Sonya (Pikachu), Alex, Amber)
Thanks for a fabulous yearly tradition everyone!!

Sickly Friday =(

Hello everyone!!

It has been a very busy week around the library. I hope everyone got to attend our annual Fall Garden Party (which turned out to be inside due to the weather.) We were so glad to have so many of you attend and hope you enjoyed yourselves. I know we all enjoyed all of the costumes and the games.

Ms. Carol has been under the weather this week and unable to do classes due to a frog in her throat. One of our little peeps was very concerned and wanted to know just how big the frog was in her throat. Kids are truly amazing persons.

Speaking of being under the weather, I am sure we all have times when we feel ill or a little sick. For me nothing makes me feel better but some Orange Juice, a nice warm bed, and a good book. So here are some of my favorite books to read when I am feeling a little under the weather…

I Have a Cold. by Grace Maccarone
Itchy, itchy chicken pox by Grace Maccarone
Bear feels sick / Karma Wilson
Clifford the big red dog : tummy trouble / adapted by Josephine Page ; illustrated by Ken Edwards.
Don't you feel well, Sam? / Amy Hest ; illustrated by Anita Jeram.
How do dinosaurs get well soon? / Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Mark Teague.
Llama Llama home with Mama / by Anna Dewdney.
Mommies don't get sick / by Marylin Hafner.
Prudence's get well book / written and illustrated by Alona Frankel.
Rooster can't cock-a-doodle-doo / by Karen Rostoker-Gruber ; pictures by Paul Raatz de Tagyos.
Germs make me sick! / by Melvin Berger ; illustrated by Marylin Hafner.

Before I go I have some quick reminders and updates for you guys.  I hope everyone has a spendiferous weekend and if you get a chance stop by the library for some fun. Saturday is going to be one fun filled busy day here.
At 10:30- Love on a Leash Therapy pets will be here to be read to.
At 11:00- We will be having Tales and Turkeys. After you tell a TALE to a wagging TAIL (That's a lot of Tells. Tales? Tails?) make a beautiful Thanksgiving turkey centerpiece!!
Then at 2 Join us for our Free Family Movie. This month is the sequel to a movie about automobiles. McQueen is in for an adventure with his friend the tow truck.

This week we have plenty of fun as well...
On Monday at 5:30- We will be having our Tween Program on Cartooning and Anime with Logan and Sonya.
On Tuesday we will be having our LEGO club from 3:30 to 6:30 in the Children's Library Depot.
Just a friendly reminder there will be no Storytime Classes on Friday November 11TH!!
Also, in observance of Veteran's Day (THANK YOU to all of our Veterans!!!) the Library will be closed.

Anywho, I hope that everyone is feeling healthy and beautiful!!
Remember to keep feeling healthy you must wash your hands frequently, drink plenty of water, and (as always) eat your vegetables (just as Mom says)!!

Have a WoNdER-filled day!!
Lindsey