Pam Resech talked about bears and brought real bear skins, bear paws, and bear teeth to the gathering of 50 plus at Kandy Kane park during the first of five summer learning programs. A very real-looking pile of bear skat was admired by all.
Next week we will discover ways to have fun at home with science experiments by Bob Wolff.
Books available at the library.
6/19 Percy Jackson and Fan Fiction What do you know about Percy Jackson?
6/26 More Great Percy Jackson -- assignment: bring BLUE snacks
7/3 Inkheart Jeopardy
7/10 More Great Inkheart -- assignment: bring RED snacks
7/17 Manga and Graphic Novel Day -- Create your own storyboard
7/24 A little Dr. Who Anyone? BLINK and Cos Play with cupcakes decorated by you
Drawings will be held weekly for prizes with the grand finale on July 24.
Registration and page logs are available at the library. Any questions, please ask Sam or Becky.
Prizes will be awarded at the library on July 24 after the Cos play and cupcakes.
We are kicking off the first day of the Summer Learning program with a presentation by Pam Resech from the Mead Wildlife center. She will introduce you to her bear and answer all your questions about the bears in our backyards.
Prizes and handouts will add even more fun to the morning!
Everyone is welcome. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration forms will be available at the park for anyone who did not pre-register.
Summer is fast approaching. Lester Public Library of Arpin will be sponsoring reading programs for all ages and has made arrangements for the following presentations:
June 18th Pamela Resech, George W. Mead Wildlife Area, Dig Into Reading
June 25th Bob Wolff, Science Experiments for Kids
July 2 John Chrystal, Master Instructor, Park Institute, Tae Kwon-Do
July 9 Mary Tooley, Art in a Suitcase Hops Down to Australia
July 16 Robert Metropulos, What Is It? (Birds)
July 23 Karen Wendt, Stories Kids Dig
July 30 Recognition and Awards Ceremony
All presentations will be held on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in Kandy Kane Park Pavilion. Registration for the reading contests and brochures for the presentations should be available by the end of April. We are looking for volunteers to lend a hand during the presentations and to help track the reading programs. If interested, please call the library and let us know. 715-652-2273
Our catalog is now available for view on our website. Just click on the "Catalog" tab above. Library patrons can create an account that allows them to see what they have checked out, what they have on hold and allows them to place a hold on an item. All you need is your library card to create an account.
The Town of Arpin Officials have changed, effective as of April 12 2011. To view the current listing please use the following link:
http://www.arpinpl.org/town-of-arpin-officials.html