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
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