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Just a Little Taste….
If you haven’t seen me around lately, it’s because I’ve been buried in Summer Reading! Yes, it’s coming sooner than you think, and that means tons of special events and prizes are coming your way. Here’s a little preview….
This year’s theme is “Reading is So Delicious!” so we’ll have tons of great food-themed programs and prizes. We’re making cake pops, doing party appetizers, hosting a Hunger Games party, and, back by popular demand, crowning a new Iron Chef! Prizes include candy, cookbooks, gift cards to DQ and Chipotle and tons more. Not all the programs and prizes are food related, so don’t worry if you’re not a foodie! I’ve got plenty of surprises in the works.
Come back soon for all the details! ~Katie
Congrats, Summer Reading Winners
Thanks to everyone who participated in summer reading this summer! I had a great time and I hope you did, too. Here’s a list of this year’s grand prize winners:
Grand Prize Winners:
• $20 Target Gift Card
Corey Kinnane
Molly Cuka
Kristen Kemp
Emma Crabtree
Kayleigh Pivonka
• $15 iTunes Gift Card
Kate England
M.E. Farley
Sasha Slivinski
• $20 Gamestop Gift Card
Katie Schram
Sera Guizzetti
Quinn Hanlon
Robert Szulczewski
• $20 Dairy Queen Gift Card
Stephanie Tipton
• $20 Regal Cinemas Gift Card
Adam Hampton
Elizabeth Cyr
• $20 Tony’s Steamers Gift Card
Robert Vincent
• Two tickets to the Bristol Renaissance Faire
Amelia Morgan
• Two 1-Hour jump passes to Xtreme Trampolines
Jenna Palka
Delaney Doell
25 Hour Ultimate Grand Prize Winners:
• Flip UltraHD Digital Video Camera
Rachel Martin
• Canon PowerShot A3 100IS Digital Camera
Laura DallaCosta
Congrats and see you this fall!
Katie
Summer Reading Finale!
Don’t miss the Summer Reading Grand Finale this Wednesday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Find out if you’re the lucky winner of a grand prize! Kids, teen, and adult prizes will be awarded. You don’t need to be present to win.
Winners will be posted here on Thursday.
Record Your Hours Now!
It’s the last week of summer reading, so remember:
Monday, July 25 is the last day to record your summer reading hours at the library!
Find out if you’re a grand prize winner! Mark your calendar for the Grand Finale, Wednesday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Chain Mail Bracelets
Making chain mail bracelets was challenging but had some great results! Some of you went by the pattern and some did your own thing, but the results were all really cool. Check it out…
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Bubble Graffiti Pix
Thanks everyone who came to make art from paint, bubble wrap, and soap bubbles! Check out our creations…
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The Princess Bride
Come watch “The Princess Bride” tomorrow (that’s Wednesday, July 6) at 2:00 p.m. The beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the nasty Prince Humperdinck, while Westley, her lost love, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts, attempts to save her. No registration required.
Manga Mania
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Alright my manga fans, I haven’t forgotten you! There’s a ton of new manga coming to a library shelf near you, but if you want first dibs, make sure to come to Manga Mania on Tuesday, June 28 at 2:00! You don’t need to sign up, just drop by. We’re watching episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 1, chowing down on Pocky, and you’ll be the first to check out our new manga.
I’ve got the first volumes of Blue Exorcist, Aria, and Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, and continuing books in lots of other series, too, including Tegami Bachi, Kobato, Black Butler, Nabari No Ou, Gakuen Alice, Fruits Basket, and Kimi Ni Todoke.
See you there,
Katie
Awesome update: I just got a huge package of free stuff from Viz! They’re celebrating their 25th anniversary with tons of giveaways including buttons, tote bags, bookmarks, book covers and posters. I’ll have everything at Manga Mania, first come, first served!
The Chicago Swordplay Guild
Thanks for coming out to the library for The Chicago Swordplay Guild!
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Cupcake Castles
We had a great time making cupcake castles on Thursday! Check out these sugary creations…
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Cupcake Castles Rescheduled Due to Power Outage
Our afternoon “Cupcake Castle” program for teens was rescheduled due to the power outage and will happen tomorrow, Thursday June 23, at 2:00 p.m. If you were registered, we automatically signed you up for tomorrow.
The good news is, thanks to the delay, there are still a few spots open for anyone in grade 7-12 to join us! Register now on our website’s “Calendar of Events.”
The Chicago Swordplay Guild
Check out the Chicago Swordplay Guild tonorrow, Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. Find out the history of sword fighting and the knightly traditions surrounding it. See live weapons demonstrations including the medieval longsword, Renaissance rapier, and more! Adults and teens going into grade 7 or above are welcome to attend this event.
We plan to meet outside at the southwest corner of the library grounds, right at Sunnyside and Winfield. But, depending on how much rain we get, it may be in the parking lot or in the library somewhere, so just ask at the front desk and we’ll let you know where to go. See you Thursday!
Marshmallow War!
Our catapult building and marshmallow battle were epic! If you couldn’t make it, check out the pictures…
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Art in Bloom
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Blooming Art program on Tuesday! Check out some of the pictures…
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Come to the Ice Cream Social!
10th Annual Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The most anticipated library event of the year is back! From 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. enjoy ice cream and games, get your face painted and see our strolling stilt-walker. From 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. don’t miss the “See a Juggler! Be a Juggler!” variety show!
Help us travel to the Renaissance at this year’s Ice Cream Social, in honor of our Summer Reading Program, “A Midsummer Knight’s Read.” Dress up as a knight, peasant, or princess, or use your imagination to create your own costume.
Summer Reading Starts Today!
Summer Reading starts today!
“A Midsummer Knight’s Read”
June 6 – July 25
Grades 7-12
Register at the library’s main desk.
Guidelines and Prizes
Summer Events for Teens
Register Now for Summer Events!
You can now register online for all of our summer events for teens using our Calendar of Events. Many programs go with the Summer Reading theme, “A Midsummer Knight’s Read,” including making catapults, floral head garlands, cupcake castles. We’ve got movies, food, crafts, games and more!
Check out the complete program listings after the jump, or click here to register now!
Pick a Prize
I’m putting together everything for this year’s Summer Reading, and it’s time to pick the grand prizes!
I’ve got Regal Cinemas, Target, iTunes and Gamestop gift cards, and to go with our theme “A Midsummer Knight’s Read,” I’m also giving away two passes to the Bristol Renaissance Faire.
If you could pick your prize, what would it be? Keep it in the $20 range, I’ve only got so much cash to go around! Comment me with your ideas or forever hold your peace…
Katie
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