You made a BIG splash!

Congratulations to Manlius Library young readers for your overwhelming success in our 2010 summer reading program. We had over 700 children participate in the program. They read 14,900 books and a total of 145,624 minutes (some record books read, others time read)!! Miss Kori and Miss Emily, along with all of our wonderful library staff, commend your efforts at continuing to read through the summer, and we hope you develop a love of reading that lasts forever. Make sure to visit us throughout the school year for pleasure reading, research projects, games, stories, fun programs, and more. We're already looking forward to next summer, too.

A Magical Ending

Sad, but true, dear patrons of the Manlius library: Our 2010 Summer Reading Program is coming to end. The last day to report for prizes is Saturday, August 14. You have made a HUGE splash this summer. Way to go! To celebrate, come see the always-entertaining Ron Cain and his Magical Underwater Adventure Friday, August 13 @ 1 pm. The show will be in the Manlius Village Auditorium. No registration is necessary but come early for the best seat. We'll see you there.

Splash into Science!

Have you ever wondered how you can make the biggest splash in the pool? Why stones skip on the top of water? Or what determines how deep you sink in the water when you zoom off the end of a water slide? Find the answers to these and other fascinating water science facts next Tuesday, August 10 @ 3 pm when we'll be hosting an exciting presentation by the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology. This 45-minute presentation is appropriate for school-age children. No registration is required but seating is limited.

This program is supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Acts Fund awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Crafty Kids

During our Summer Reading Program, patrons have been enjoying craft classes each week. We have two classes on Thursdays--one for patrons entering grades K-3 and one for those entering grades 4-6. They have made some fabulous creations--from Chinese lanterns to rainbow fish to sea-rific paper plate aquariums. Click the photo for a visual sampling of some of the classes. With three weeks to go, we're looking forward to more of this "craftacular" summer!

It's No Joke!

Last week, patrons entering grades 5-8 were treated to four days of drawing fun with cartoonist Jim Brenneman of Artboy Design (artboyalpha.blogspot.com/). During the four-day class, prospective cartoonists spent a lot of time working on technique, creating their own stories and designs, and discussing the field of cartoon art with Mr. Brenneman. Look out Diary of a Wimp Kid, the next best seller may be coming out of Manlius! Click the photo for more pictures from the program.

Frottage Fish

Young artists at the Manlius Library amazed friends and family last week with their textured aquatic creations. Art educator, Jamie Sedal, led the classes in using a variety of items to create textured fish, which the children then assembled into an aquarium scene. Splashy! Click the photo for more pictures.

What a Party!

Wednesday, June 30th, patrons young and old gathered for a fantastic start to our 2010 Summer Reading Program. Domino the Great entertained the crowd at 1 pm, followed by a touching reading of Amy Beth and Her Mismatched Socks by Miss Karen and dedication of our coral reef mural, donated in memory of Amy Rothenberg Fazzio. These pictures tell it all. Enjoy!