Sunday, June 27, 2010

Summer Reading Events for June 28-July 2

Tuesday, June 29 Splish Splash Storytime @ 10:30 am--Down by the Pond: There will be stories, songs, and rhymes all about frogs, fish, and ducks for preschool age children. For the craft, we will be making scratch art turtles. Teens on Tuesday @ 2:00 pm--Percy Jackson Movie: Watch the movie based on the fantastic series the day it comes out on DVD. This program is for children in grades 5 and up. Family Night @ 6:30 pm--Family Movie Night: Join us for a movie at the library! Popcorn and pop will be provided. Wednesday, June 30 Afternoon Adventures @ 1:30 pm--Create a Boat: This week we will make a seaworthy boat out of a balloon and a Styrofoam plate. This program is for children in grades 1-4.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Summer Reading Fun!

Summer Reading is in full swing here at the library and we have had a lot of fun so far. There have been record turnouts at storytime and huge numbers for our family events. Here are some photos of all the fun we are having this summer. If you want to see more pictures from our summer programs, you can visit our Flickr page.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Summer Reading Events for June 21-25

Tuesday, June 22 Splish Splash Storytime @ 10:30 am--Rain, Rain, Rain: There will be stories, songs and rhymes all about rain (and maybe even snow!) for preschool age children. We will be making a rainbow to take home. Teens on Tuesday @ 2:00 pm--Pizza and Books: Come enjoy an afternoon snack and talk about new books you have enjoyed and books you are looking forward to reading. This program is for children in grades 5 and up. Family Night @ 6:30 pm--Mad Scientist: Is it magic or is it science? Prepare to be amazed as Mad Science of Iowa brings their own unique blend of theater and science to the library. Wednesday, June 23 Afternoon Adventures @ 1:30 pm--Create a Terrarium: We will talk about and read about plants and then make a terrarium out of a pop bottle. This program is for children in grades 1-4.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Summer Reading Events for June 14-18

Tuesday, June 15 Splish Splash Storytime @ 10:30 am--Fish, Fish, Fish: There will be fish stories, songs, and rhymes for preschool age children. We will also be making our own sparkly fish to take home. Teens on Tuesday @ 2:00 pm--Drinkable Creations: Concoct your own unique soda or water based drink. Try several different flavor combinations until you find the tastiest one. This program is for children in grades 5 and up. Family Night @ 6:30 pm--Show and Tell with the Blank Park Zoo: Some of the animals from the Blank Park Zoo are coming to visit the library! Get a chance to see (and touch!) some very WILD animals. Wednesday, June 16 Afternoon Adventures @ 1:30 pm--Bubble Mania: We will learn about how to make the best bubble solution and create our own bubble makers. This program is for children in grades 1-4.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Teen Kick Off Event

Chalk the Walk and Root Beer Floats @ the Solon Public Library When: 2:00-3:00 pm Where: the library sidewalk Who: 5th Graders and up What: Decorating the sidewalk for the Summer Reading Kick Off Party With: Ice Cold Root Beer Floats

Monday, June 7, 2010

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Summer Reading Kick Off Party at the Solon Public Library Thursday, June 10 5:00-6:30 pm Come for food, crafts, and fun. Pick up your reading logs to get an early start on earning prizes!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Pick Up Your Garage Sale Maps Today!

The City Wide Garage Sale is this Saturday, so make sure to come to the library and pick up a map today. Maps show where all 80 garage sales are taking place and also list what items will be available at each sale. Pick up yours and start planning today! Maps are also available to print off from our library website.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Do You Like Free Books?

We still have hundreds of books left over from the huge Friends of the Library book sale last weekend. Right now they are available FREE FOR THE TAKING!!! The books are located in the library lobby as soon as you walk in. Bring a bag or a box or a truck and take as many as you can carry. There are books and videos all available for free until Friday, June 4 so come and get them while you can!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Guest Reviewer Zach

Title: Fablehaven Author: Brandon Mull Summary: When Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents' estate, they discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures and that a battle between good and evil is looming. Zach Says: Fablehaven is a book about 2 siblings (Kendra and Seth) going to their grandma & grandpa's house and learning that they live on a magical preserve. I would recommend this book to people who like mythical creatures and action in a book.