Fort Loudon Community Library

March/April 2010

Once Upon a Time Story Hour
Fun for all ages!
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10:00 –11:00 a.m.
Stories, Rhymes, Songs, Crafts and Snacks.
Next Story Hour will be April 10.
All story hours feature our new program, “ Music and Movement”. Preschoolers and elementary children, parents too, spend 10 to 15 minutes moving and grooving to music during
storytime with the introduction of safe physical exercises. Continue the fun at home long after
storytime is over!

One Book, Every Young Child
Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Spend some time with your child or children in your life and take part in Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child reading initiative—an important statewide effort that supports sharing and talking about books and stories with children. Featured book for this year:“What a Treasure” by Jane and Will Hillenbrand. Activities include craft and snack.

Blast From the Past!
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
This is a family program for children in Kindergarten through Middle School. All activities are
centered around the time period of the book that’s discussed. Featured book: "Listen Up!" by Monica Kulling. Activities include book discussion, craft and snack. Come to the program and get the book FREE!
Next Blast program will be April 15.
Featured book: Goin’ Someplace Special by Patricia C. McKissack.

Coffee, Tea, and Books!
An American Album Book Discussion
This free program is for adults who like to read and chat about books! Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:30 p.m. we’ll be discussing the book, Where the Heart Still Beats by Carolyn Meyer. So pick up a copy now at the library, read it, and join us for coffee and tea on March 11 to discuss the book! Next book discussion will be April 8.

Who’s Writing Your Story?
We love to read and listen to get a peek inside an author’s world but who’s writing your story? Memories fade and knowledge disappears in just two generations if we don’t record our experiences as a legacy for others. From the smallest and silliest family traditions to the history behind the family heirloom— or the family feud— it all combines to make us who we are and influences who the next generation will become. If you aren’t writing it down, who is?
Whether you’ve never scribbled a line in a crisp, new journal or whether you are already thinking about publishing your own book of recollections, spend sixty minutes with us to get some fresh ideas on how to capture your own story for generations to enjoy. See some examples of what others are doing—on paper and electronically— and explore some published titles to help spark your own ideas.
This discussion led by Fort Loudon resident Yvonne Butts-Mitchell, a career communications professional, wordsmith and tale weaver on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Fort Loudon Library will continue Tuesday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m. Please let the library know if you plan to attend.

Celebrate National Library Week!
April 11– 17, 2010
“Libraries, The Discovery Zone”

2010 Summer Reading Program
Plans are underway!
This year children, teens and adults will be able to register on line from home or at the library!
Children theme: “Make a Splash, Read!”
Teen theme: “Make Waves”
Adult theme: “Water Your Mind”
Watch for more details in the coming months!

Library Hours:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9 to 12 Phone: 369-4704