Thursday, June 30, 2016

Here are some photos of SRP Week #3!

Gabbi checking in readers.

Alyssa and Sophia shelving some new books.

Ben, Saxon and Cristin waiting for customers.

VISTA Matt helping a reader

Our reader's reward ice cream social was a hit!

We began the ice cream social inside but the
weather improved so we went out!  The next Readers Reward
Ice Cream Social is Thursday, July 28th 1 to 2 pm.

Some Pages getting Teddy R's autograph

Teddy Roosevelt LIVE in Central Park.

Teddy R and his camp.

Cynthia reading some Dr. Suess books.

Saturday, June 25, 2016

NEW event!!


Bring your reading records to the meeting room for check in and verification,the ice cream (or lactose free sherbet) will be served outside on the Division St. patio until 2 pm. Sponsored by the FRIENDS of the Library! 

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Meet President Teddy Roosevelt! 10-4 on June 29th at Central Park- look for his tent!

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our National Parks with Teddy Roosevelt!

President Roosevelt will set up with his tent from 10 am to 4 pm in Central Park. Come meet him and ask questions about his camp, being President, his life and family.  

The Library Pages will be on hand to walk kids up to the park.  

Followed by Teddy Roosevelt Live! on stage at 7 pm.
Co-sponsored by the Northfield Historical Society
and a SEMAC Grant

The theme for June 28 & 30 is Dr. Seuss!

Join us for FUN WITH DR SEUSS on Tuesday and Thursday this week.
Wednesday is Teddy Roosevelt day at Central Park!

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Meet GRANT! He's the summer's first READER OF THE WEEK!

Readers of the Week are drawn from the week's entries on Thursday afternoons.
 Kids can fill out one entry slip for every book they read or is read to them.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Some of the fun at the first week of the summer reading program- READY, set read!

Two of the first BRONZE MEDAL recipients!  They either read 10 hours or completed 10 BINGOS. WOW!
When they read 10 more they will get a SILVER MEDAL, 10 more after that GOLD! Plus reading point tickets.
Justin and Anna performing at Books & Stars

Andrew and Justin singing songs for a special time together!

Origami boxes are pretty cool to make


"Freezie Walk" returns!  But we moved to the shadier side of the library.

Just some of the crowd enjoying Justin Roberts in Central Park

Monday, June 13, 2016

SUMMER READING PROGRAM WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Tuesdays
10-11 am INFANT LAPSIT- a time for infants and their caregivers to enjoy books, songs and fingerplays.  

9 am-3 pm Ready Set Read activities with Matt our VISTA Literacy coach & tutor.  The Library Pages will be there to assist Matt and Kathy with the entire summer reading program. Reading rewards and challenges are available.

6-7:30  TNT Teens (Tuesday Night Teens) in the Library meeting room 6:00-7:30.  We will have food and a workshop featuring the  following topics. We will use the library’s iPads (if you have one please bring it)  FREE! 6th grade and up. Lead by TAB members Begins June 21.

Wednesdays
10-11 am TODDLER RHYME TIME- a time for toddlers and their caregivers to enjoy board books, songs, movement and fingerplays.  

9 am-3 pm Ready Set Read activities with Matt our VISTA Literacy coach & tutor.  The Library Pages will be there to assist Matt and Kathy with the entire summer reading program. Reading rewards and challenges are available.

Books & Stars our weekly series of entertainment in parks around Northfield.  Wednesday evenings June 15- August 3. Click here for schedule. Reading rewards and challenges are available at Booker during Books & Stars.

Thursdays
10-11 am  PRESCHOOL STORYTIMis for children ages 4 and up. Come enjoy picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement.   

9 am-3 pm Ready Set Read activities with Matt our VISTA Literacy coach & tutor.  The Library Pages will be there to assist Matt and Kathy with the entire summer reading program. Reading rewards and challenges are available.

The summer reading program begins June 14 and ends August 18th.