Thursday, September 9, 2010

Chambersburg Reads 2010

Chambersburg Reads to Inspire Service kicks off Monday, September 13 (National Literacy Day), 7:00 p.m. at Franklin Firehouse, with "Rising Stars: Celebrate Community Volunteerism". Join me there to hear award-winning motivational speaker Kathy Silks. You may know her from WITF, one of the organizers of the local "Reading Rainbow" programs of the 1990s. She is terrific! We will also present awards to 11 deserving local community volunteers and get a glimpse of their personal inspirational stories.

This event is being sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Franklin Fire Company, RSVP Capital Region, and the Chambersburg Reads Partners.
The next scheduled event is a Mural Painting Workshop at Grove Family Library on Saturday morning, September 25. Marti Yeager of Fayettville is the instructor. Please reserve your spot by September 20. (click website link below)
For more information on the calendar of events, recommended reading, organizations that need volunteers, and our sponsors visit Chambersburg Reads website . Chambersburg Reads is a two-month regional community reading program for Franklin and Fulton Counties.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Ft. Loudon Community Library May and June 2010

Coffee, Tea, and Books!
An American Album Book Discussion
This free program is for adults who like to read and chat about books! Thursday, May 13, 2010, 6:30 p.m. we’ll be discussing the book, Cast Two Shadows by Ann Rinaldi. So pick up a copy now at the library, read it, and join us for coffee and tea on May 13th to discuss the book! This will be our last book discussion till fall!

Cake Bingo
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Price of admission is a cake or a copy of your favorite recipe. Donations are always welcomed. Door prizes and refreshments.

Franklin County Library Week
May 23-29, 2010
Fun for the whole family!
Come celebrate Franklin County Library Week!

New Books & DVDs
Many new books and DVDs have been arriving at the Fort Loudon Library. Look for them throughout the library. The following list is just a sampling of what has been received.

Adult Fiction:
Under the Cajun Moon by Mindy Starns Clark
To Love Again by Dody Myers
Lucid Intervals by Stuart Woods
The Killing Edge by Heather Graham
The 9th Judgment by James Patterson
The Shadow by Mary Higgins Clark

Adult Non-Fiction
Tea with Hezbollab by Ted Dekker
Finding Grace by Donna VanLiere

Juvenile Fiction:
Stormy Weather by Debi Gliori
Mine, All Mine! By Claire Hawcock
Looking Like Me by Walter Dean Myers

DVDs
The Widows Might
Love Takes Wing
Route 30
The Blind Side

Make a Splash—Read!
2010 Summer Reading Program

This year children, teens and adults will be able to register on line from home or at the library or anywhere you have access to a computer!
Registration begins June 1st!
After you register start reading some great books then log in the books you’ve read into the
computer beginning June 14th!
Don’t have a computer, just come to the library and use ours. We’ll help you!

Children theme: “Make a Splash, Read!”
Teen theme: “Make Waves”
Adult theme: “Water Your Mind”
So sign on and set your sail for the Fort Loudon Library this summer!
Children will explore the world of water and water fun through stories, songs, games, crafts and other activities about oceans, rivers, lakes, and pools and creatures that live there.
The Summer Reading Program is open to young people, 0-12 years of age, teens and adults, with programs, prize drawings, story hours and more.
The programs are FREE and open to children with all abilities.
For an ocean of fun, programs are on:
Tuesdays—Family Fun
Thursdays—Make and Take Crafts
Saturdays—Story Hour
First activity begins on Tuesday, June 22.
Look for a complete copy of all the activities to be handed out at school and at the library in May.
A schedule of Teen and Adult activities will also be available.
We hope you and your family will enjoy looking at books and reading together and that you discover the treasures of your library.


Blast From the Past! will start up again in the fall.

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

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Coyle Free Library

COYLE FREE LIBRARY YOUTH ROOM
http://coylekidsnews.blogspot.com
May 2010

Infant/Toddler Laptime: No programs in May—begins again June 23.
Pre-school Storytime: No programs in May—begins again June 25.
After-school Fun Club: 5 – 6 pm
Ages 6 – 8 : Tues. May 4 & 18
Ages 9 – 12: Tues. May 25

American Girls Club: Ages 8 – 12. Tues. May 11 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Family programs: 2:00 pm—all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Sat. May 15: Family Game Day
Kindly Canines: Ages 6 – 12--Come & read to a registered therapy dog.
Sat. May 1: 11 am – 12 noon
Please pre-register for all Youth Room programs (except Infant/Toddler Laptime and Family programs) either in person, by calling 717-709-0303, or by email at coylekids@gmail.com.

Monday, March 8, 2010

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

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Coyle Teen Activities

February and March





February 27th, 2 - 4 pm
Disco Karaoke Extravaganza

Put on your best white leisure suit and
sing the night away.



March 13th, 2 - 4 pm
Casino Royale
Will luck be your lady this night? Come
play some classic casino games for fun
(fake money will be used).

Coyle Free Library Youth Room

March & April 2010

Infant/Toddler Laptime: Every Tues. & Wed. at 10:00 am.
Spring Session begins March 16 through April 28 (except for March 30 & 31.)
Music, stories & rhymes for ages 0 -3 with a caregiver. No pre-registration is needed.

Pre-school Storytime: Every Thurs. at 1:30 pm and Fri. at 10:00 am.
Spring Session begins March 18 through April 30 (except for April 1 & 2.)
Stories, rhymes & a craft for ages 3 – 5.

After-school Fun Club: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Ages 6 – 8--Tues. March 2, March 16, April 6 & April 20.
Ages 9 – 12—Wed. March 23 & April 27.

American Girls Club: Ages 8 – 12. Tues.
March 9 & April 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.

Family programs: 2:00 pm—all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Sat. March 20: Family Movie Matinee
Sat. April 17: Family Game Day

Kindly Canines: Ages 6 – 12--Come & read to a registered therapy dog.
11 am – 12 noon—Sat. March 6 & April 10.

Please pre-register for all Youth Room programs (except Infant/Toddler Laptime and Family programs) either in person, by calling 717-709-0303, or by email at coylekids@gmail.com.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Ft. Loudon Library Jan/Feb 2010

Once Upon a Time Story Hour
Fun for all ages!
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 10:00 –11:00 a.m.
Stories, Rhymes, Songs, Crafts and Snacks.
Next Story Hour will be March 6.

I’m Moving @ the Library!
January brings a new program to our library!
Music and Movement! Preschoolers and
elementary children, parents too, will be moving and grooving during our Once Upon a Time Story Hour each month. The program supplements the 10 to 15 minutes of moving to music during storytime with the introduction of safe physical
exercises to do at home and materials to enable
parents to continue fun, music-related activities long after storytime is over.

Blast From the Past!
Thursday, January 21, 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 for January is Molly Bannaky by Alice McGill. Activities include book discussion, craft and snack. Come to the program and get the book FREE!
Next Blast program will be February 18.
Featured book: Reaching For the Moon by Buzz Aldrin.

Coffee, Tea, and Books!
An American Album Book Discussion
This free program is for adults who like to read and chat about books! Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:30 p.m. The books are quick reads, mostly historical fiction, so they won’t take too much of your time. So join us at the Fort Loudon Library for coffee and tea and discuss the book A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly. Pick out a book to start reading for our discussion on March 11.

We Love Our Patrons Day!
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9 to 12 noon.

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 will be led by Fort Loudon resident Yvonne Butts-Mitchell, a communications professional, wordsmith and tale weaver on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Fort Loudon Library beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please let the library know if you plan to attend.

2010 Summer Reading Program
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!

Thank You!
Thanks to your many donations we are having our vintage love seat and chair re-upholstered by Barb’s Upholstery.


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

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Fort Loudon Library January 2010

Once Upon a Time Story Hour
Saturday, January 9, 10:00 a.m.
Fun for all ages!
Stories, Rhymes, Songs, Crafts and Snacks!
(Next Story Hour; February 6, 2010)

American Album Book Discussion
Coffee, Tea and Books!
Thursday, January 14, 6:30 p.m.
(Next Book Discussion; February 11, 2010)

Blast From the Past!
Thursday, January 21, 6:30 p.m.
For families with children in Kindergarten and Middle School.
Book discussion, craft and snack.
Each family will receive a free copy of the featured book.
(Next Blast From the Past!; February 18, 2010)

We Love Our Patrons Day
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9 a.m. to 12.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Besore Library Family Programming

Weekly Programs

Mother Goose on the Loose
Ages: Birth-3
Help your child
develop a strong foundation for early literacy with rhymes, songs, movement, and easy picture books.

Fridays
10:00-10:30 a.m.
or
11:00– 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time
Ages: 3-5

Discover new concepts using books, finger plays, rhymes, and activities!
Mondays 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 a.m.


Chess Club
Grades: K-12

Mr. Marconi teaches the
strategies and tactics
involved in chess.
Mondays 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Monthly Programs

Read to Dogs
Grades: K-6

Practice reading to a licensed
therapy dog from the Kindly
Canines volunteer group.
Contact the library to register.

Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15

American Girls Club
Ages: 8-12
Play games, make crafts, and eat food from different periods in American history. Call or visit the library to find out which girl we're focusing on this month.

Saturdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24

Family Nights

Family Game Night
Board games for people of all ages. Snacks will be provided.
Thursday, January 14
6:00– 7:00 p.m.

Valentine Book BINGO
Play BINGO, and win books! Snacks, guest callers, and a
special round of Valentine BINGO will make this program fun for all ages.
Thursday, February 11
6:00– 7:00 p.m.

Reader’s Theater
Children and adults will get an
opportunity to try acting in simple plays. Costumes, scripts, and props provided.
No talent necessary!
Thursday, March 11
6:00– 7:00 p.m.

Family Movie Night
Join us for a special showing of Disney’s Earth this Earth Day.
Length: 90 min. Rated: G
Thursday, April 22
6:00– 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Grove Family Library Children's Programming

Grove Family Library
Jan. 6 through Feb.

Storytimes (Ages 3-5):
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am
Wednesdays 1-2 pm
Fridays 10:00-11:00am

Laptime (Ages under 3):
Tuesdays
10:00-10:30 and 11:00-11:30 am