Summer Reading Program Kick-Off and Other Library News
LOCAL LIBRARY ANNUAL SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PROGRAM
Sign-up for the eight-week Summer Reading Program starts June 1 at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and Blue Ridge Summit Library. The program runs from June 13 through August 6 and is open to infants through adults.
Our theme this year is “One World, Many Stories” and features crafts from around the world, special programs and prizes. A kick-off “carnival” will be held on Saturday, June 18, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and will include a moon bounce, face painting, games and prizes. Food vendors and Antietam Dairy’s ice cream will be available for purchase.
Mr. Jim Rule, a popular song writer, story teller, and performer, is schedule to appear at the kick-off from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mr. Rule has performed to audiences in North America and Europe and his songs are heard on radio and television. He urges children and adults to sing and dance along with him to popular versions of “The Gingerbread Girl” and more.
Throughout the eight-week program, weekly crafts are offered for children ages 4-12. Crafts are scheduled to be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Alexander Hamilton Library. You must be registered in the program and sign up for weekly crafts to participate, as space is limited. Prizes will also be awarded in the children’s program for reading at least one age-appropriate book per week. Random drawings will be held weekly for teens and adults who complete their weekly goals.
Crafts will be offered on Saturdays at Blue Ridge Summit Library. Crafts are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.
Special Programs during the summer at Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library
Floyd Stokes author
A visit from the energetic author and storyteller, Mr. Floyd Stokes will be on June 8 at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Stokes provides positive and interactive messages to encourage children to read. Mr. Stokes has appeared at the library in the past as “Superreader.”
Culler Magic
Local magician Frank Culler of Culler Magic, will wow children and adults alike with magic tricks and balloon sculpting July 23 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Culler has performed his high energy magic show throughout Maryland, northern Virginia and central Pennsylvania since 1989.
Sign Language Class
Mary Jo Palmer will once again visit the library on June 22 from 5-6:30 p.m. to offer a Beginning Sign Language class. Ms. Palmer has been teaching sign language classes for years, both privately and in public schools and libraries. The class is open to children and adults age 10 and up. Please sign up for this class at the library or by phone.
Computer Class
Computer classes will be held on July 7, 2011. Beginning Internet will be offered from 2:30-3:30. Internet Marketing will be offered from 3:30-4:30. This class will offer information on eBay, blogging and webpages. Please sign up for this class at the library or by phone.
Hours of operation at Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library
are as follows: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The library is closed Sunday and Monday. Beginning July 2 the hours of operation on Saturday will be 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. through Labor Day.
Blue Ridge Summit Library hours are as follows: Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The library is closed on Friday and Sunday.
Some current bestsellers available at the library include: Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris, 10th Anniversary, by James Patterson, Buried Prey, by John Sandford, The Jefferson Key, by Steve Berry, The Sixth Man, by David Baldacci; In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larson; Bossypants, by Tina Fey
and If You Ask Me, by Betty White.
For more information about the library or any of the library programs, call the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library at 717-762-3335, the Blue Ridge Summit Library at 717-794-2240.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library (Feb. 25, 2011)--
Family Place Care and Share
An interactive program for parents and children from birth to age three is coming to the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library starting March 11.
The Care and Share program is every Friday from March 11 through April 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library, 45 E. Main St. It features interative play, creative arts, playtime and reading. There will be resource professionals who are experts in fields relating to small children who will present programs and chat with parents.
The program gives parents the opportunity to play and interact with their children and network with other parents and professionals.
There is no charge, but signup is recommended by stopping by the library or calling 717-762-3335.
Free Computer Classes
The library is hosting free computer classes March 3. The Introduction to Using the Internet is from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Job Searching and Resume Writing is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The classes are open to the public, but signup is limited. Stop by the library or call to reserve a spot in either one or both classes.
Friends of the Library Booksale
The semi-annual Friends of the Library Booksale is from April 16 through 30. Books and videos are priced from 25 cents to one dollar the week of April 16 through 23. From April 26 through 30 is the $3.00 bag sale.
Visit the library for other programs including pre-school reading time every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and baby and toddler laptime every Friday at 10 a.m. There are internet computers for patrons' and the publics' use.
For more information about the library programs, call 717-762-3335.
Family Place Care and Share
An interactive program for parents and children from birth to age three is coming to the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library starting March 11.
The Care and Share program is every Friday from March 11 through April 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library, 45 E. Main St. It features interative play, creative arts, playtime and reading. There will be resource professionals who are experts in fields relating to small children who will present programs and chat with parents.
The program gives parents the opportunity to play and interact with their children and network with other parents and professionals.
There is no charge, but signup is recommended by stopping by the library or calling 717-762-3335.
Free Computer Classes
The library is hosting free computer classes March 3. The Introduction to Using the Internet is from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Job Searching and Resume Writing is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The classes are open to the public, but signup is limited. Stop by the library or call to reserve a spot in either one or both classes.
Friends of the Library Booksale
The semi-annual Friends of the Library Booksale is from April 16 through 30. Books and videos are priced from 25 cents to one dollar the week of April 16 through 23. From April 26 through 30 is the $3.00 bag sale.
Visit the library for other programs including pre-school reading time every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and baby and toddler laptime every Friday at 10 a.m. There are internet computers for patrons' and the publics' use.
For more information about the library programs, call 717-762-3335.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Library fundraising help keep programs going
Oct. 28, 2010
Fundraising is not a word most people like to hear, but to keep your local libraries operating, it’s a necessity. The annual fundraising campaign is ongoing at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library to help offset the almost 30 percent decrease in funding from the state in the past two years.
Fundraising letters were sent out to over 12,000 patrons early this fall and so far, about $12,000 has been returned, said Dinah Shockey, director of Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and the Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. Although the libraries are part of the Franklin County Library System, neither the Waynesboro or Blue Ridge Summit libraries benefit from the county’s fundraising campaigns.
Because of the budget cuts, the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library was forced to cut their hours and close on Mondays. “We hope to extend our hours and reopen on Mondays if we can build up our funding,” said Shockey.
Besides the thousands of books, DVDs, VHSs and books on tape, the internet computers are very popular. “We have many patrons who depend on the library for our internet computers to fill out resumes, job applications or just keep in touch with friends and relatives through email. It would really benefit our patrons to be able to extend our hours so they can utilize this service,” Shockey said.
Repairs and maintenance to the almost 200-year-old historic downtown facility also eats up a large portion of the budget, said Shockey.
To help with the on-going costs of both libraries and keep books and programs flowing, patrons are urged to contribute what they can to the once-a-year campaign, said Shockey.
Computer classes
Free computer classes are offered to patrons at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library Thursday, Nov. 4. Computer Basics is from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; Internet Basics from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Social Networking from 1 to 2 p.m. To sign-up, stop by the library or call 717-762-3335.
Book clubs
Two books clubs that meet at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library always welcome new members.
The Waynesboro College Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. and the Bas Bleu Book Club, or Blue Stockings, meet the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.
Next meeting for the College Club is Nov. 18 as the library is closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The Bas Bleu Club meets Nov. 20. Both clubs are currently reading “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson.
Children’s activities
Story time for preschool children meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. There is a lap time for babies and toddlers every Friday at 10 a.m. The story times give both children and parents the opportunity to interact and network with each other and enjoy snacks!
Thanksgiving craft
Children ages three to 12 can sign-up for the Thanksgiving Scarecrow craft on Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Signup at the library or call for more information.
Delivery for shut-ins
If you know someone who can’t get out or is in a nursing home, the library offers free delivery service. Staff will pick out books the patron requests and the books are delivered free to the residence. For more information, call the library at 717-762-3335.
New books
New books available the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library include: “Obama’s Wars” by Bob Woodward, “Pinheads and Patriots” by Bill O’Reilly, “Bloody Crimes” by James L. Swanson, “Earth (The Book)” by Jon Stewart and others, “The Reversal” by Michael Connelly, “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Larsson, “Don’t Blink” by James Patterson, “Painted Ladies” by Robert Parker, “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett, and “Legacy” by Danielle Steel.
A few new children’s and youth books are: “Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg” by Gail Levine, “Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie” by Herman Parish, “Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise” by Kate DiCamillo, “Nini Lost and Found” by Anita Lobel, “Miss Brooks Loves Books” by Barbara Bollner, “Yuck” by James Stevenson, “Father of Rain” by Lily King, and Neil Sedaka’s “Waking Up is Hard to Do.”
Library closings
The busy holiday season is almost here and both the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and the Blue Ridge Summit Free Library are scheduled to be closed some days to give the staff time to enjoy the holidays and help with budget constraints.
Both libraries will be closed the following days: Veterans Day Nov. 11.
Both libraries will also be closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 25 thru Nov. 29, and for Christmas, Dec. 23 through 27.
Both libraries are closed December 31 thru Jan. 3.
For more information, call the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library at 717-762-3335 or stop by at 45 E. Main St., Waynesboro.
See you @ the library!
Library Staff
Fundraising is not a word most people like to hear, but to keep your local libraries operating, it’s a necessity. The annual fundraising campaign is ongoing at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library to help offset the almost 30 percent decrease in funding from the state in the past two years.
Fundraising letters were sent out to over 12,000 patrons early this fall and so far, about $12,000 has been returned, said Dinah Shockey, director of Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and the Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. Although the libraries are part of the Franklin County Library System, neither the Waynesboro or Blue Ridge Summit libraries benefit from the county’s fundraising campaigns.
Because of the budget cuts, the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library was forced to cut their hours and close on Mondays. “We hope to extend our hours and reopen on Mondays if we can build up our funding,” said Shockey.
Besides the thousands of books, DVDs, VHSs and books on tape, the internet computers are very popular. “We have many patrons who depend on the library for our internet computers to fill out resumes, job applications or just keep in touch with friends and relatives through email. It would really benefit our patrons to be able to extend our hours so they can utilize this service,” Shockey said.
Repairs and maintenance to the almost 200-year-old historic downtown facility also eats up a large portion of the budget, said Shockey.
To help with the on-going costs of both libraries and keep books and programs flowing, patrons are urged to contribute what they can to the once-a-year campaign, said Shockey.
Computer classes
Free computer classes are offered to patrons at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library Thursday, Nov. 4. Computer Basics is from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; Internet Basics from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Social Networking from 1 to 2 p.m. To sign-up, stop by the library or call 717-762-3335.
Book clubs
Two books clubs that meet at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library always welcome new members.
The Waynesboro College Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. and the Bas Bleu Book Club, or Blue Stockings, meet the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.
Next meeting for the College Club is Nov. 18 as the library is closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The Bas Bleu Club meets Nov. 20. Both clubs are currently reading “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson.
Children’s activities
Story time for preschool children meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. There is a lap time for babies and toddlers every Friday at 10 a.m. The story times give both children and parents the opportunity to interact and network with each other and enjoy snacks!
Thanksgiving craft
Children ages three to 12 can sign-up for the Thanksgiving Scarecrow craft on Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Signup at the library or call for more information.
Delivery for shut-ins
If you know someone who can’t get out or is in a nursing home, the library offers free delivery service. Staff will pick out books the patron requests and the books are delivered free to the residence. For more information, call the library at 717-762-3335.
New books
New books available the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library include: “Obama’s Wars” by Bob Woodward, “Pinheads and Patriots” by Bill O’Reilly, “Bloody Crimes” by James L. Swanson, “Earth (The Book)” by Jon Stewart and others, “The Reversal” by Michael Connelly, “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Larsson, “Don’t Blink” by James Patterson, “Painted Ladies” by Robert Parker, “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett, and “Legacy” by Danielle Steel.
A few new children’s and youth books are: “Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg” by Gail Levine, “Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie” by Herman Parish, “Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise” by Kate DiCamillo, “Nini Lost and Found” by Anita Lobel, “Miss Brooks Loves Books” by Barbara Bollner, “Yuck” by James Stevenson, “Father of Rain” by Lily King, and Neil Sedaka’s “Waking Up is Hard to Do.”
Library closings
The busy holiday season is almost here and both the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library and the Blue Ridge Summit Free Library are scheduled to be closed some days to give the staff time to enjoy the holidays and help with budget constraints.
Both libraries will be closed the following days: Veterans Day Nov. 11.
Both libraries will also be closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 25 thru Nov. 29, and for Christmas, Dec. 23 through 27.
Both libraries are closed December 31 thru Jan. 3.
For more information, call the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library at 717-762-3335 or stop by at 45 E. Main St., Waynesboro.
See you @ the library!
Library Staff
Library News for June 2010
Library Bookworm for June 2010
Make a Spash-READ! is the theme of this year’s summer reading program at the library. We are having reading programs for children, teens and adults this year. We have already had many patrons sign up for the program and you can sign up until June 30, 2010.
Last year was one of our most successful summers ever for reading in Waynesboro and Blue Ridge Summit. This year we hope to equal or exceed last year’s numbers. Alexander Hamilton is having many activities for children. We will be having weekly crafts on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Library. On Wednesday and Friday mornings we will have story time. We also have special programming during June, July and August. During craft time kids can make an octopus, an aquarium, a shark hat and many other exciting things. Blue Ridge Summit will be having a weekly story time and craft on Saturdays at 11:00 AM. Sign up for crafts and some special events is required. Call the library for more information.
Kids will have weekly prizes as they meet their summer reading goals, and adults and teens will participate in weekly prize drawing for all of the generous items we have received from local businesses. We will be publishing a list of sponsors at the end of the summer. If you would like to contribute to the Summer Reading Program, please call the library. All help is appreciated.
At this busy time of the year make sure you find time to visit the library and browse the new books we are receiving daily. We have many new books, audio CDs and DVDs for your enjoyment.
On June 17, we will be having computer classes at the library starting at 10:00 AM. Sign up is required. We have classes on Computer Basics, Internet Basics, and Internet Fun. Stop by and sign up for these informative classes.
During these tough financial times, the Library’s mission remains the same; “To enrich the lives of the citizens of the greater Waynesboro area by providing free access to materials, information, programs and services through well-maintained collections, qualified staff, up-to-date technology, and partnerships with other libraries.” This mission is especially important during the summer months. Children need to continue to read over the summer to maintain their reading level. By utilizing the benefits of summer reading programs offered at our libraries, children can enhance their reading skills during the crucial developmental years and beyond.
Children without access to books can borrow them from the public library at no cost and continue reading all summer long and by developing strong reading skills, children open the door to additional learning that can benefit them throughout their life.
Library Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00-5:00
Wednesday: 9:00-7:00
Thursday: 9:00-5:00
Friday: 9:00-5:00
Saturday: 9:00-1:00 (Starting July 3rd)
New Books at the Library this month include:
Fiction
The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, by Stieg Larsson
Dead in the Family, by Charlaine Harris
61 Hours, by Lee Child
Innocent, by Scott Turow
Heart of the Matter, by Emily Griffin
Non-Fiction
Spoken from the Heart, by Laura Bush
The Big Short, by Michael Lewis
The Last Stand, by Nathaniel Philbrick
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
The Pacific, by Hugh Ambrose
New Children’s Books
Angelina and the Royal Wedding, by Katharine Holabird
Bug Zoo, by Nick Baker
Dancing Feet, by Lindsey Craig
Very Fairy Princess, by Julie Andrews
The Battle of the Labyrinth, by Rick Riordan
See you at the Library
Make a Spash-READ! is the theme of this year’s summer reading program at the library. We are having reading programs for children, teens and adults this year. We have already had many patrons sign up for the program and you can sign up until June 30, 2010.
Last year was one of our most successful summers ever for reading in Waynesboro and Blue Ridge Summit. This year we hope to equal or exceed last year’s numbers. Alexander Hamilton is having many activities for children. We will be having weekly crafts on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Library. On Wednesday and Friday mornings we will have story time. We also have special programming during June, July and August. During craft time kids can make an octopus, an aquarium, a shark hat and many other exciting things. Blue Ridge Summit will be having a weekly story time and craft on Saturdays at 11:00 AM. Sign up for crafts and some special events is required. Call the library for more information.
Kids will have weekly prizes as they meet their summer reading goals, and adults and teens will participate in weekly prize drawing for all of the generous items we have received from local businesses. We will be publishing a list of sponsors at the end of the summer. If you would like to contribute to the Summer Reading Program, please call the library. All help is appreciated.
At this busy time of the year make sure you find time to visit the library and browse the new books we are receiving daily. We have many new books, audio CDs and DVDs for your enjoyment.
On June 17, we will be having computer classes at the library starting at 10:00 AM. Sign up is required. We have classes on Computer Basics, Internet Basics, and Internet Fun. Stop by and sign up for these informative classes.
During these tough financial times, the Library’s mission remains the same; “To enrich the lives of the citizens of the greater Waynesboro area by providing free access to materials, information, programs and services through well-maintained collections, qualified staff, up-to-date technology, and partnerships with other libraries.” This mission is especially important during the summer months. Children need to continue to read over the summer to maintain their reading level. By utilizing the benefits of summer reading programs offered at our libraries, children can enhance their reading skills during the crucial developmental years and beyond.
Children without access to books can borrow them from the public library at no cost and continue reading all summer long and by developing strong reading skills, children open the door to additional learning that can benefit them throughout their life.
Library Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00-5:00
Wednesday: 9:00-7:00
Thursday: 9:00-5:00
Friday: 9:00-5:00
Saturday: 9:00-1:00 (Starting July 3rd)
New Books at the Library this month include:
Fiction
The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, by Stieg Larsson
Dead in the Family, by Charlaine Harris
61 Hours, by Lee Child
Innocent, by Scott Turow
Heart of the Matter, by Emily Griffin
Non-Fiction
Spoken from the Heart, by Laura Bush
The Big Short, by Michael Lewis
The Last Stand, by Nathaniel Philbrick
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
The Pacific, by Hugh Ambrose
New Children’s Books
Angelina and the Royal Wedding, by Katharine Holabird
Bug Zoo, by Nick Baker
Dancing Feet, by Lindsey Craig
Very Fairy Princess, by Julie Andrews
The Battle of the Labyrinth, by Rick Riordan
See you at the Library
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