Libby N's blog

Our summer programs have started

  Our first program featuring all kinds of snakes was a big hit.  131 people attended to learn about snakes.  They  were able to touch them and have their photo taken with a large python.  

Next week at 3 PM on Wednesday, we will have a mystery craft program for children ages 5 to 12 years.

Tuesday there will be a Teen Craft program for teens 10 to 15 years.  We'll create beaded bracelets.

Snakes in the Library !

   Snakes in the Library !  Our first summer children's program will feature Thomas Davis and a variety of snakes.  Children will learn about these fascinating animals, see various types and sizes and get to pet some of the snakes.  This program will be on Wednesday June 6 at 3 PM , in the auditorium of the Senior Center next to the Library.  The West University Library is located at 6108 Auden.  Call 713 668-8273 for information.             The summer reading program for children, teens and adults starts Monday June 4.  Create your account online to log in your books or minutes read.  www.hcpl.net

Summer Reading is Coming !

  Mark your calendars.  The Summer Reading Program starts Monday June 4.  Our first program will be  Snakes in the Library on June 6 at 3 PM  , with snake handler Thomas Davis.  This program will be in the auditorium at the Senior Center next door.  We have a terrific schedule of programs planned - a magician, clown, crafts, ferrets and more.  There will also be 3 programs for Teens Only.  The summer events are listed on our website. Printed calendars will be available toward the end of May.

Sumo wrestlers come to WU

  A Sumo wrestler and companion visited West University Library Friday.  The master sumo wrestler demonstrated various moves and taught the young audience some of the basics of his sport.

Games in the Library

    Scrabble and Pictureka games are available for playing at the Library.  Upstairs in the Children's section, you will find the two board games on a top shelf above juvenile fiction.  Families may want to settle at one of the tables and spend a Saturday afternoon playing the games.

Doodle 4 Google

 

Doodle 4 Google is a competition open to K 12 students of U.S.

 schools to create their own Google doodle. Google hosts this program

 each year to encourage and celebrate the creativity of young people.

 

 This year's theme is "If I could travel in time, I'd visit..." Students

 take a blank canvas to harness their curiosity and imagine the past,

 present, and/or future anywhere in the world. Doodles must be postmarked

 by March 20. Click here for a full list of rules and regulations.

 

 National Winner Prizes (one recipient)

    Winning doodle featured on google.com U.S. for the entire day on

 May 18, 2012

    Winning doodle exhibited in the New York Public Library

    A $30,000 college scholarship

Valentines Day

Valentine's Day will be the theme of next week's story time.  We'll read valentine books and create a valentine to take home.  Tuesday story  time is for children - ages 2 to 6 years old - and their caregivers.

Caldecott and Newbery Award Winners

e          The Newbery and Caldecott Award winning books were announced last week.  West University Library has both titles available.  Dead End in Norvelt won the Newbery Award and A Ball for Daisy won the Caldecott Award for best illustrations.  We also have a display of former Caldecott Award winners to check out.

 

Cookie Decorating Program

  40 children had a great time decorating round and square sugar cookies.  Different colors of frosting was offered in addition to a wide variety of colored sprinkles.  Some friends shared sprinkles to spread a variety on their cookies.  It was a nice activity on a chilly winter afternoon. 

 

Princess Party

  31 little princesses joined Princess Susie for some royal magic, a craft, frog toss and sparkly cookies. Everyone wore a paper tiara and helped chant the magic words "Bippity boppity boo" to make magic happen.

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