It's a Party!

This Wednesday, June 30th, 1-4 pm, join us as we kick off our 2010 Summer Reading program with an outstanding show by Domino the Great (follow this link for more on Domino http://www.dominothegreat.com/) at 1 pm in the Village Auditorium. Following the show, come down to the Coral Reef and be a part of our coral reef mural dedication which will include a reading of the story Amy Beth and Her Mismatched Socks by our beloved storyteller Miss Karen. Then stay for fun crafts and games, cake and punch. All ages are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Teddy Bear Picnic 2010

Some pictures of the end-of-year "Teddy Bear Picnic" story time. Children and their bears had much fun through the week.

Make a Splash @ Manlius Library

Summer reading program registration has begun. Stop by the children's circulation desk to sign up for summer reading. Earn great prizes just for "splashing" into a good book. We've also started signing up for our many popular summer programs. We still have space in quite a few--especially for our patrons entering grades 4-6. We look forward to seeing you soon. Reporting on reading begins the week of June 28th!

Congratulations!

And the winner is . . .

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

by Jeff Kinney

The New York State 3 Apples Book Award was announced recently, with the honor going to the fourth installment in the hot series Diary of a Wimpy Kid. With innovative text and illustrations, these books appeal to a wide range of readers, especially boys. Don't miss the next book, which will be released early November 2010.

2010 Children's Choice Book Awards

Is your child wondering what to read next? The Children's Choices Booklist is a booklist with a twist. Children read and review the books themselves. Sponsored by IRA and the Children's Book Council, the Children's Choice book awards list has been around since 1974. Follow the link below to find this year's titles. Happy reading!

http://www.reading.org/Libraries/Choices/CC_Bookmark_2010.sflb.ashx

To the Water

The week of May 22-28 is National Safe Boating Week. As warm weather approaches, what better time to review the basics of water safety with your family. For a fun video and other tips, visit the website http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/.

Picture Book Bingo

What's so special about picture book bingo? Little hands have an easy time playing this classic game by recognizing favorite picture book characters. During April break, patrons played for over an hour, winning great prizes. And best of all, no one is left out. No bingo? No problem--there's a free book for every player. Join us this summer in July (3rd) and August (6th) for more rounds of picture book bingo.