News in Youth Services

The popular "Read to a Dog" sessions are back in February and March!

The first session begins this Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 4:00 p.m. You must be registered to participate.

Children ages 6-12 will experience reading aloud to a certified therepy dog! This is a wonderful opportunity to build a special bond with a dog, improve confidence and sharpen reading skills. Bring one of your favorite books with you or read one of ours!

In-person registration is required. Come to the Ask Me Desk to sign up for a 15-minute session. Check the online calendar for additional opportunities to Read to a Dog in February and March.

The nominees for the 2013 Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award have been announced!
Voting on the 2012 nominees ends February 28th. The winner of the 2012 Caudill Award will be announced in March.

The annual award, also known as the Illinois' Children's Choice Award, is given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students in grades four through eight in participating Illinois schools.

The Library's Adult Book Discussion on Youth Literature selects from the nominated titles for its monthly discussions (and discusses them on the group's Goodreads site). If you are interested in participating, visit the group at http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/45615.Adult_Discussion_on_Youth_Literature

Labels: history, outreach, Programs

On Saturday, January 14, I attended the karate demonstration with sensei Dave Johnson presenting the lessons. He brought several of his current students and then the students who attended practiced with the same group. It was really fun. I look forward to new faces enjoying this program on Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 AM.

Liz Larimer
Youth Services Assistant

Labels: "winter reading", karate, Programs

Is your child interested in taking karate classes but is not too sure that he or she would enjoy them? Come in to Youth Services and sign up for our free karate demo classes this Saturday.
Learn basic stances and moves from a professional karate instructor! Hi-Ya!
See you here!

Saturday 1/14/2012
Ages 4-8 from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 9 -12 from 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Saturday 2/11/2012
Ages 4-8 from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 9 -12 from 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Labels: "winter reading", karate, Programs

Winter Reading...Kick it Up READ!
Sign up now for the Winter Reading Program. Jan 2-Feb. 29.

Family Movie, Saturday Jan. 7, 2:30...Kung Fu Panda 2
Drop in, bring a friend to see Po at his best.

Wa-ka-doodle Wednesday, Jan 11, 4:30-6:30
Crafty Kids can make a one of a kind craft, drop in to share your creativity!

Saturday Jan. 14 10:30(ages 4-8 & 11:15(ages 9-12) Karate Demo
Register now to view basic karate stances and moves, parents are welcome!

Labels: In Youth Services/Ask Me Desk

Kick it Up, READ! Our martial arts theme for winter reading has been a hit so far this January. We are on day 3 and our bulletin board is already starting to get covered with the name tags of all of the kids who have signed up so far. All children ages birth to grade 6 are invited to participate in the 2012 Winter Reading Program. Here's how it works:
1. Come into the library and sign up for winter reading at the "Ask Me" desk upstairs in the Youth Services Department.
2. Fill out a name tag to be stapled to the bulletin board.
3. READ!
4. For every 15 minutes that you read, color in a character on your game board.
5. Check in when you hit a milestone at 3, 6 or 9 hours to claim your prizes!

We can't wait to see you here!

Labels: "winter reading", Programs