Public Event
Chesstastic
Sunday December 14, 2014: 1:00pm to
4:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade K - Adult.
Public Event
Chesstastic
Sunday October 19, 2014: 1:00pm to
4:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade K - Adult.
Blog Post
Quiz: How much do you know about the upcoming Awards Celebration on June 3?
by krayla
Take this quiz to see how much you know about the 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Challenge Awards Celebration on June 3!
1. The fabulous children's author who will be present at the event is...
a. Bob Shea
b. Laura Numeroff
c. Lisa Wheeler
d. Lara Zielin
2. Writers who participated in the Challenge will receive...
a. bacon
b. a certificate
c. a commemorative pen
d. a wheelbarrow
3. Everyone interested in kids' library events can pick up...
a. the pace
b. steam
c. the pieces
d. the new summer Jump! brochure
4. There will be a food table with...
a. cookies and water
b. cookies and cream
c. donuts and lemonade
d. Elephant and Piggie
5. The top 9 winners of the Challenge will get...
a. a deflated tire
b. a smelly old sock
c. a pony!
d. a Target gift card
Whew, tough quiz. Let's see how many you got right:
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If you got:
1 correct: You need to study up. Try stopping by the Awards Celebration and then try again!
2-4 correct: Nice! It sounds like you missed a couple things, but you can make up for that by coming to the Awards Celebration in person!
5 correct: Superstar! Show off your amazing quiz-taking skills by coming to the Awards Celebration!
Public Event
Just BABIES! with Denise Owens
Tuesday January 20, 2015: 6:30pm to
7:15pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Babies (3 Months To Pre-Walkers) -No Older Siblings, Please.
Public Event
Just BABIES! with Denise Owens
Tuesday September 23, 2014: 6:30pm to
7:15pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
3 Months - Pre-Walkers, No Older Siblings, Please.
Public Event
Nurturing Baby & You: For Babies to Pre-Walkers
Thursday November 6, 2014: 10:00am to
10:45am
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Children Age 3 Months To Pre-Walkers With Their Adult (No Older Siblings, Please)
Blog Post
Join us for Chesstastic this Sunday at Traverwood!
by eapearce
Whether you are already a talented chess player or you barely know the rules of the game, whether you're retired or still in elementary school, the Chesstastic program is a great way to hone your chess skills, learn more about the game, and meet new people of all ages.
This Sunday will be our last Chesstastic event before the summer (don't worry; they'll resume again in September) so it's a great opportunity to come see what it's all about. Chesstastic goes from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Traverwood branch on Sunday, May 18th, and you can feel free to come for all or any part of the program. Chess sets, as well as refreshments, are provided for the players.
Blog Post
May 5 LAST DAY to enter the 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Challenge!
by krayla
Calling all writers in 3rd-5th grade, today (Monday, May 5) is your last day to submit a story to the 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Challenge! Please make sure you have checked the guidelines, and then either send it by email to youngwrite@aadl.org or drop off a paper copy at the Youth desk Downtown. The story submission mailbox will be closed at midnight tonight. Happy writing!
Blog Post
Six Days Left to Enter the 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Challenge!
by krayla
There are only SIX DAYS left to enter the 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Challenge!
If you think you've already made up your mind, just think of how bored you will be without this challenge. After doing a poll* of kids in the United States, kids report they did the following things instead of entering the 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Challenge:
1. Twiddled their thumbs
2. Stared at the ceiling
3. Ate that gross thing on the floor
4. Flipped a pencil so it became "rubber"
5. Sang car alarm sounds
6. Tried to lick their elbows
But think of all the incredible reasons to enter the SUPER AMAZING SHORT STORY CHALLENGE for which you could possibly receive an INSANELY COOL PRIZE! Here are the top six reasons you should enter the Short Story Challenge**:
1. Writing is fun!
2. You have an entire six days! That's almost a whole week.
3. At the awards celebration you can meet a real professional author!
4. The awards celebration will also have cookies.
5. If you give permission, your story could be published on the AADL website!
6. You could win one of 6 AWESOME prizes!
Visit the Short Story Challenge page for more information, and email youngwrite@aadl.org with submissions or questions!
*this poll was not done using the scientific method, or any reliable sources.
**no puppies were harmed while making this list
Crafts
Star Wars Reads Day Crafts
Saturday October 11, 2014: 12:00pm to
1:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Grades K-5