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Children's Department

“Back to School” Greetings to all Kids Unlimited and their families and friends…

It has been a BUSY and FUN summer at Spencer Public Library! 254 children, 3 yrs. to 6th grade signed up as FAMILY or INDEPENDENT READERS for our “Catch the Reading Bug!” summer reading program. 76 children attended “Stories & More” ICN programs sponsored by IPTV and the State Library of Iowa, and nearly 350 Moms, Dads, and kids attended three Family Fun Nights at the library. WOW!

And…the family fun isn’t over quite yet.

Dan Wardell, host of the IPTV Kids Clubhouse, is bringing the IPTV Summer Reading Road Trip to Spencer Public Library, Monday, August 4, at 9 & 10 AM. He will read an original story and kids will receive a souvenir water bottle as part of IPTV’s second annual Summer Reading Road Trip which features story times at 60 Iowa Libraries across the state.

F.Y.I…

The 2008 summer reading program, for Children 3 yrs. – 6th gr., will end Friday, August 1st. All “Catch the Reading Bug!” book logs must be turned in at the library, by 5:00 PM on August 1, 2008, to qualify for a prize and reading achievement certificate. Prizes and achievement certificates will be awarded at “Catch the Reading Bug!” parties on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. FAMILY READERS are invited to a party at 10:30 AM at the library. INDEPENDENT READERS are invited to a party at 2:30 PM at the library. If you are unable to attend a party, you may come in and get your prize and certificate any time after that. THANK-YOU to everyone who participated in “Catch the Reading Bug!”

Spencer Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. However, the online catalog and account access will be available as always. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Young Adult Department

What’s going on in August?

Free Movie for Teens! Friday, August 1^st, 3:00 pm. Free snacks and pop. Movie TBA. Grades 6-12.

Teen Summer Reading Program Party Saturday, August 2^nd, 1:00 pm. Movie and prizes.

Tween Book Club Monday, August 4^th, 2:00-4:00 pm. in the Round Room at the library. Snack provided. Don’t forget your book! Grades 3-5.

Tween Book Club Tuesday, August 12^th, 2:00-4:00 pm. Watch the newly released movie Nim’s Island!

Guitar Hero Tournament Saturday, August 23^rd, 1:00 pm. Sign up anytime! You must also check in at least 15 min. before the scheduled start of the tournament on the 23^rd. Prizes for the winners!

Make sure that you stop by the YA section and check out the many, many new books that are sitting on the shelves. If you have trouble finding things, just ask one of our staff members and we’ll be glad to help you find what you’re looking for. I know things are still a bit of a mess right now, but they are slowly improving. When I get everything moved around it will be MUCH easier for you to find your favorite books. Trust me.

30 Minutes in the Life…

10:05 Can you print out the lists of characters from these six soap operas for me, and can you make them all fit on one page?

10:12 Can you print out a biography of Ryan Seacrest? Don’t you think he’s cute??

10:15 Who is the co-host of E! News? (guess who?)

10:29 For some reason the new Robert Ludlum book shows up 13 times on the catalog list even though we only have the one copy. Huh.

10:33 I have an assignment to find out about the history of infant massage in Africa.

--What??

I know, my teacher is crazy.

[abridged from “Love the Liberry” blog]