Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Summer Reading Program Survey...

Yes, I know it isn't even Spring yet, but I am already in the midst of planning this year's Summer Reading Program! Please take a moment to complete a short (10-questions) survey based on your past experiences with our Summer Reading Program here at the Upton Town Library.

CLICK HERE to complete the survey!

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback!

newest dvds...

Brand-new DVD's in the Children's Area this week ...


and coming next week:
Beverly Hills Chihuahua!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

This week's events ...

Thank you to everyone who attended our special events this week! More than 200 people showed up to see Big Joe on Tuesday morning, and were very generous in their support of the Friends of the Upton Town Library!

On Wednesday afternoon, we learned about our environment, many problems it is facing, and what we can do to help, from 9-year-old Carrick McCullough and his dad, Colin. Here is a link to the handout they provided, and a link to their website: http://www.ourrenewablenation.org/

Here is a link to some Websites for Students, all relating to the environment.
[This list appeared in ALA's February 15, 2009 edition of Booklist.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

New Books & Movies!

New this week in the Children's Area ...

Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea





You Can Do It! by Tony Dungy



Sourpuss and Sweetie Pie by Norton Juster & Chris Raschka


Book-and-CD sets:

Max's Words by Kate Banks


The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County by Janice Harrington


DVDs:


Space Buddies

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

February StoryTime Themes

Well, yesterday was Groundhog's Day and sure enough, Punxsutawney Phil saw his little shadow, so we're in for another six-weeks of Winter!

For cold-weather storytime themes, here's what's in store for the pre-school crowd on Thursdays this month:


Penguins!





Happy Valentine's Day!




Polar Bears are cool!





Winter is for the birds!!



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Pre-School StoryTime is held every Thursday at 10:30am and 1:30pm in the Upton Town Library. Due to the limited space in the Children's Area, and for craft-planning purposes, we do ask that parents pre-register for this program, on a monthly basis.
(Please specify either morning or afternoon session.)

Happy Reading!

Upcoming Events . . .

The Upton Town Library is offering 2 FREE Family Events during February School Vacation week!

Tuesday, February 17th:

Big Joe the Storyteller

will be performing at Nipmuc HS Auditorium at 10:30am
This program promises to be entertaining for all ages, so invite some friends and join the fun! Check out his website to learn more about BigJoe: http://bigjoe.com

Sponsored by the Friends of the Upton Town Library

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Wednesday, February 18th: Memorial School Media Center -- 1:00pm

Our Renewable Nation: A Cross-Country Eco-Video Project

Learn more about this exciting environmental project during a presentation by Sutton resident Colin McCullough and his 9-year old son Carrick.


Please visit their website for more info:
http://www.ourrenewablenation.org/