Taste of the Library

The Taste of the Library on Saturday, July 3oth was very successful, attracting patrons of all ages for delicious food, games, face painting, carnival games, bubble play, and a water balloon toss. The Scavenger Hunt was popular, with individuals and families checking out the web site, our online databases, and the library and collections to answer a variety of questions. Eight lucky winners were awarded $50.00 savings bonds.

Super Stacks of Stories

This summer, as part of our "Superheroes - Powered by Books" program, we collected super stacks of stories for Erie Family Health Center in Humboldt Park. The "Reach Out and Read" early literacy program at the center provides each child with a new book at every doctor visit. Doctors and nurses also stress the importance of exposing babies to books, reading to children, and encouraging reading, giving parents tips on promoting literacy at home. All of our superfriends at the library collected enough books to create a stack almost 3o feet high! These books are especially welcome right now, as many children are coming in for back to school physicals. We will continue collecting throught the end of August, so bring your gently used children's books to the box just outside the Children's Room.

Super Stacks of Stories

This summer, as part of our "Superheroes - Powered by Books" program, we collected super stacks of stories for Erie Family Health Center in Humboldt Park. The "Reach Out and Read" early literacy program at the center provides each child with a new book at every doctor visit. Doctors and nurses also stress the importance of exposing babies to books, reading to children, and encouraging reading, giving parents tips on promoting literacy at home. All of our superfriends at the library collected enough books to create a stack almost 3o feet high! These books are especially welcome right now, as many children are coming in for back to school physicals. We will continue collecting throught the end of August, so bring your gently used children's books to the box just outside the Children's Room.

Super Summer Readers

We've had a great time with the 4oo+ summer readers who participated in "Superheroes - Powered by Books!" It's not too late to complete your summer reading challenges - you can come in to the library anytime before Aug. 20th to claim prizes for weekly reading and receive your completion certificate and prize. Be sure to let your teacher know that you participated in summer reading when you go back to school!