What a fabulous first week of summer reading, folks! Over 400 people came to programs this week at the Bethlehem branch and the main library. And lots of hours are coming in as well. I am stoked!

The Balloon Lady was a hoot today. She gave me the fruit basket hat she created. Isn't it fantastic? I wore it all afternoon at the library.

Next week, will be terrific as well. We have storytime at Bethlehem on Monday, storytime at the main library on Tuesday, Babytime at the main library on Thursday, and Didgeridoo Down Under at 2 pm on Friday at the Alexander Central Auditorium.

The fun never ends if you have good reading material! Come see me at the library.

Mel

GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is the beginning of summer reading 2011, One World, Many Stories. Please start logging your time reading now.

Consider reporting your first reading times to me at the library through Facebook, email or a phone call no earlier than Friday, June 24. Best yet? Come see me and get some books, magazines or graphic novels to read - then report! :)

This week at the libraries - Preschool Kickoff at Bethlehem branch on Monday, June 20 at 10 am. Preschool kickoff at the main library, Tuesday, June 21 at 10 am, Teen Night game night on Thursday, June 23 from 5 - 6:45 pm, and finally the big program with The Balloon Lady on Friday, June 24 at the Alexander Central Auditorium beginning at 10 am.

Whew! Should be a rocking week and hope you'll be part of it! Read on! Read on!

Miss Mel

Summer Reading Is On The Way! Sign Up Today!

Hi Everyone!

We have a couple of weeks left to sign up for summer reading at the Alexander County Library. The theme is One World, Many Stories and there will be lots of activities for all ages - birth to 18 years. Check out the library website for more information.

http://alexanderlibrary.org/kids.htm

Studies show that students benefit greatly from keeping their reading skills up over the summer break. Don't fall behind! Join us for a summer of fun at the library!

Mel

My, My, My Sedona!

Hey All!

What a wonderful day in Sedona, Arizona yesterday! My assistant, Miss Debbie, had said she would love to see my face when I spied the red rocks of this beautiful desert town. I bet you could have crammed an elephant in my mouth! It completely takes your breath away.

Today, I am excited to go to my friend's Kindergarten class in Page, Arizona and read to them. Most of her students are Navajo and I feel it will be a fantastic opportunity to talk with them about One World - Many Stories, this year's summer reading theme.

Arizona is one of the states represented in the Collaborative Summer Reading Program that I am out here for. Isn't it neat to think these children have the same theme as us in Alexander County this summer? I am stoked!

Here are a few photos from yesterday. Indeed, a day to remember...

Have a great day!
Mel