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June 27, 2007
Summer of 7
You know what's coming. It's the summer of Harry Potter VII.
Harry Potter is on his way! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is released on July 21st. Go wild with Harry! Join these Library celebrations.
Harry Potter 101
Tuesday, July 17 or Wednesday, July 18 from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Grades 3 to 6
A Harry Potter game night where children will get a chance to take their O.W.L.s (Ordinary Wizarding Levels) and win prizes.
Register at 655-1234 x117
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie showing
Thursday, July 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Ages 13 and up; younger children may attend if a parent accompanies them and remains in the building. Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images. 157 minutes. Free tickets distributed 15 minutes before theshowing.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Midnight Launch
Friday, July 20 at 11:45 p.m. to Saturday, July 21 at 1 a.m.
Every child to be accompanied by an adult
Count down to the arrival of the final Harry Potter book with us. Want to purchase a copy from Barretts that night? Call us to be added to the list. Want to reserve a Library copy? We can do that as well. Patrons with available library reserves may pick up their copies at the midnight launch or during regular library hours beginning Saturday, July 21. All purchase pre-orders that are not picked up that night will be returned to Barrett Bookstore.
Harry Potter VII Fanatics Bookgroup
Grades 4 and up
Friday, July 27 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Calling Harry Potter crazed readers! For all fans who have completed the final book in less than a week. Register at 655-1234 x117.
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Musician Dave Fry
Want Fry with that? Dave Fry, that is.
Guitarist and vocalist Dave Fry will perform for children ages 3 and up on Thursday, July 12th at 11 a.m.
The performer will engage the audience with folk, rock, and bluegrass tunes. His casual style brings classic songs such as "Peanut Butter and Jelly," "The Cat Came Back," and other fun-loving tunes to life.
Free tickets distributed 15 minutes before the performance.
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Summer Reading - our favorite hobby
Wow! Over 400 kids have already signed up for summer reading. Are you one of them? Celebrate free reading. Immerse in favorites, new and old. In a phrase, join summer reading. DON'T FORGET: Summer reading is for babies, children, teens, and adults. You've got a pulse? We've got a summer reading program for you.
Our clubs include:
Pre-Readers: Read-to-Me Club
Read 15 books to your child this summer and receive a fun sand toy and a nautical tote bag.
Independent Readers: Summer Reading Club
Join on our website and log books online after you read or listen to them. Read 10 books this summer and receive a squishy pen, a fold up frisbee, and invitation to an evening with author Dan Greenburg at the Darien Library.
More info on Adult Summer Reading / Teen Summer Reading
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Nutmeg Book Group: Escaping the Giant Wave
Thursday, July 12 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Grades 4 to 6
Pizza and drinks will be served.
Call 655-1234 x117 to register.
Join us for a discussion of Escaping the Giant Wave, a 2008 Nutmeg Book Award nominee.
Book Description: On a trip to the Oregon coastline, a dream vacation quickly turns into a nightmare for Kyle and his family. Kyle will have to use his wits if he and his sister are to survive an earthquake, a tsunami, and a hotel fire.
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Scrapbooking for Kids
If you've been at the craft store lately, you know scrapbooking is the latest phenomenon (And why not, with all those little pieces of paper, stickers, and special scissors with which to illustrate our memories). Join us for this parent and child scrapbooking workshop as you use paper and glue to preserve your memories.
Wednesday, July 25 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Grades 3 to 5 and a parent
Register for the scrapbooking programs in the Children's Room or by calling 655-1234 x117.
The book and materials will be provided. Students will be called prior to the class regarding the types of photos and keepsakes to bring.
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Storytime!
Ready to fall on the floor laughing? Look no further than our summer storytimes, continuing throughout July. You needn't register for any of our summer storytimes, and each storytime is 30 minutes long. Below is a brief list of summer storytimes.
Tuesdays, June 26 - August 7th
9:30 to 10 a.m.
Giggles and Rhymes storytime for pre-walkers up to 15 months with caregiver
Tuesdays, June 26 - August 7th
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Born to Read storytime for walkers up to 24 months with caregiver
Tuesdays, June 26 - August 7th
4:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Bookworms storytime for ages 5 and 6 (caregiver remains in the building)
Tuesdays, June 26 - August 7th (not July 17)
6:30 to 7 p.m.
Sleepytime Stories for ages 3 to 5 with caregiver in the building
Wednesdays, June 27 - August 8th
9:30 to 10 a.m.
Side by Side storytime for 2 year-olds with a caregiver
Wednesdays, June 27 - August 8th
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Totally Preschool storytime for 3 and 4 year olds (caregiver remains in the building)
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BookMANIA!
Thursdays in July from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Ages 7 to 9
For the young children who have made leprechaun purses, constructed kites, or journeyed to foreign lands, I'm sure you'll rejoice in our book activity program. BookMANIA! takes place every Thursday in July. Share a story, and then enjoy activities or crafts. Snacks provided. Registration is not required.
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June 24, 2007
Hot Information for Parents of Preschoolers
I'm writing from the American Library Association annual conference in Washington, D.C. where innovative, and just plain common sense ideas, are so thick in the air I don't notice it's muggy muggy. Deciding what to share with everyone back home is harder than deciding between rainbow sprinkles and chocolate ones, but I think, for now, I'm going to pick some highlights from the Brooklyn Public Library's presentation about babies and reading. Here's my quick facts.
1. 50% of a child's I.Q. develops before they reach 5 (so these are important years - so important I feel I should run home and do a storytime just to build a few more brain synapses for y'all this weekend).
2. It is ABSOLUTELY a good idea to read, sing, and speak to your baby - shut off your computer and go read right now. And keep doing it. Literacy moments can't start too young.
3. Don't worry if reading time doesn't go exactly as planned. Of course we all know nothing involving children is a perfect script. But don't get discouraged if your child wanders off, throws, or tries to eat the book. All normal. Try instead to bring the child's attention back to you and your book with questions like - Noah, what is the caterpillar eating? Or, Charlotte, what animals are at the zoo?
4. You can read more about the importance of sharing learning with your child under 5 at the Brooklyn Public Library site.
And if you're wondering, well, how can the Darien Library help me and my 'under 5' - don't fret. We have a variety of storytimes specially developed for preschoolers of various ages, all of which start this coming week. No need to register, just come. Times and dates here.
See you back at the Library real soon... (So far, I've shared this information with my Ethiopian and my Punjabi cabmen, both with tiny baby girls (Big congrats, there!)) And don't forget - read to your baby!
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June 18, 2007
Summer Reading Clubs
Our Summer Reading Clubs start today! This summer, our theme is Jump Into a New Hobby at the Darien Library!
Pre-Readers: Read-to-Me Club
Join in the Children's Room and receive a reading record to keep track of books.
10 books=sand toys
15 books=nautical tote bag
Independent Readers in Elementary School: Summer Reading Club
Join on our website and log books online after you read or listen to them.
5 books=squishy pen
10 books=fold up frisbee and invitation to an evening with author Dan Greenburg at the Darien Library
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June 11, 2007
Shakespeare on the Sound Storyteller
For those of you who enjoyed - or missed - Dan Kelly, our Shakespeare on the Sound storyteller, here's a quick pic peek. He wowed an all ages audience with stories from A Comedy of Errors. Hope you enjoyed!
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