The Children's Room @ MPL

Administrator — Sat, 22 May 2010 16:27:20 +0000

Make a Splash at Your Library this summer!

Summer Reading Club Starts June 7!

An ocean of fun awaits children of the Meadville area this summer as the Children’s Room Summer Reading Club hits full throttle starting June 7th and steams along until August 6th. Henry Cole is the featured illustrator this year. His exuberant cartoon style has graced such books as “The Worrywarts,” about a trio of timid adventurers; “Bad Boys,” a tale of wolves in disguise and “Mooseltoe,” a Christmas story about a moose who has to find a substitute Christmas tree.All craft activities will have a water theme: Beneath the Sea; Drip, Drip, Drip; Pool Party; Pirate Treasure; By the Sea; Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Each arts & crafts program will be divided into two activities- one for younger children and one for older elementary-aged children.

The annual pet show on July 10th in Diamond Park is cosponsored by Dad’s Products.

The summer program is open to children from toddlers to those leaving 6th grade. Incentives, activities and plenty to read will make the nine week program sail by quickly.

To participate, a child must be a member of one of Crawford County’s libraries. Preschoolers and summer visitors will receive a summer card. A special “water log” will be issued to record each reader’s and listener’s progress through summer reading pleasure and prizes.

For every library book read, children will get a stamp on their water log. Preschoolers must listen to two books to get a stamp. For every four stamps, a prize may be selected from the display case. When 12 stamps have been collected, participants qualify for two chances to win one of the Grand Prizes. The drawing for the prizes will be during our Summer Reading Club Party scheduled at 10 a.m. on August 6th.

Checkup for Young Readers

Administrator — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:35:50 +0000

Be Creative @ Your Library

Administrator — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:49:15 +0000

“Be Creative @ Your Library”, this summer, in the Children’s Room and explore the arts, music, dance writing, books and puppetry. This year’s Summer Reading club begins June 8^th and lasts until August 7^th.The artwork for this year’s theme was created by a master of illustration mayhem and frivolity, David Catrow. His familiar works of art can be seen in books such as “Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon” and “Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs”.

The summer program is open to children from toddlers to those leaving 6^th grade. Incentives, activities and concerts will make this an inspiring nine weeks for the whole family.

This year’s reading club will also bring out the budding artist in children. All activities will have a “Creative “ theme, and special programs will include the annual pet show on July 11^th which is cosponsored by Dad’s Products, a concert by Rachel Sumner on July 27, and a performance by Digeridoo Down Under on August 14.

Each arts & crafts program will be divided into two activities- one for younger children and one for older elementary aged children.

To participate, a child must be a member of one of Crawford County’s libraries. Preschoolers and summer visitors will receive a summer card. A special notebook will be issued to record each reader’s and listener’s progress through summer reading pleasure and prizes.

For every library book read, children will get a stamp on their notebook. Preschoolers must listen to two books to get a stamp. For every four stamps, a prize may be selected from the display case. When 12 stamps have been collected, participants qualify for two chances to win one of the Grand Prizes. The drawing for the prizes will be during our Summer Reading Club Party scheduled at 10 am on August 7^th.

“Be Creative @ Your Library” Upcoming Events

June 8 Start of Summer Reading Club 2:00 pm

June 16 Arts & Crafts – Dramatic Puppets 2:00 pm

June 23 Arts & Crafts – Masked Marvels 2:00 pm

June 30 Arts & Crafts – Clever Collages 2:00 pm

July 11 Pet Show in Diamond Park 10:00am

July 14 Arts & Crafts – Crafty Crafts 2:00 pm

July 21 Arts & Crafts – Make Some Music 2:00 pm

July 27 Rachel Sumner Concert 10:00 am

July 28 Arts & Crafts – Write It Out 2:00 pm

August 7 End of Summer Party 10:00 am

August 15 Digeridoo Down Under Concert 1:45 pm

The Children’s Rom Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Meadville Public Library.

Follow the Bouncy Balls

Administrator — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:19:47 +0000

January 2009

Administrator — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:48:58 +0000

Legos!

Lego models by Karmyn Kedzierski