Carnegie Library Centennial Open House

This Sunday, December 2, 1021, marks the 100th anniversary of the Carnegie Library building here in El Dorado. In honor of this anniversary there is an open house from 2:30 to 4:30, Sunday, December 2nd, at the Carnegie Library building, 101 S. Star. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bradford Memorial Library and PKHLS Architecture.

Let's go to the Movies!!!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 20, Brianne is showing "Madagascar 3" at 4:00, in the Clymer room. This is open to all ages and is FREE! This movie is rated PG for mild action and rude humor. Run time is 93 minutes. See you there!!!

Thanksgiving Holiday hours

Just a reminder. The library will close at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22. We are closed Thanskgiving day and Friday, November 23. The library will be open for regular hours, 9:00 to 5:00, on Saturday, November 24.

Story Time Time!

Preschool Story Time will begin the Fall session this Thursday, September 6, at 10:00. Preschool Story Time is for kids ages 3-5. It lasts about 30 minutes. Please join us in the Clymer room and bring a friend!

Pictures have been Published

Summer Reading Program pictures are in the Tuesday, August 21, 2012, edition of the El Dorado Times ! Get your copy TODAY!!! YAY!! Congratulations to all of you awesome readers!

ONE WEEK LEFT

There is only one week left in the Summer Reading Program. The last day to turn in your papers is Thurdsay, August 9th. That is also a picture day. If you have finished both June's and July's activity sheets and the star chart, you are eligible to get your picture in the paper! But, you must have it all in by August 9th.
We are taking pictures today as well. The library is open until 8 PM today so there is still time to come in. 
You can pick up prizes you have earned anytime the library is open from now til August 9th.
The drawings for the stars and the dreamcatcher will be on August 10th.

Meet Cagney, the Therapy Dog!!

Cagney, the therapy dog, is retiring. Cagney and her owner, Marsha Todd, want to say farewell in a program,Thursday, August 2, at 4:30 PM, here, at the library. They will show how to prevent dog bites and tell about threapy dogs and what they do. Cagney is a twelve year old golden retriever. Some of you may have met her in a program here at the library about six years ago. The program is primarily for kids from first grade up, but parents are also invited to attend. The program is in the Clymer room and should last about an hour.
Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult while at the library.

DREAM BIG-READ!

Our Summer Reading Program is in full swing. We are over halfway but you can still sign up! There are still ways to earn prizes and lots of programs right through the end of July. Check us out!

KDOT POSTER CONTEST

Get out those pencils, crayons, paints and markers! Kansas Department of Transportation is sponsoring a Poster Contest focusing on Traffic Safety. See our Contest Page for details.

Earth Day - Give a Hoot!

We are celebrating Earth Day today at Preschool Story Time.  Stories, songs and 2 crafts today. See you at 10:00!

Tuesday at the movies- Puss in Boots

The library is showing the movie, Puss in Boots, with Antonio Banderas, at 4:00 this afternoon. Come one, come all and bring a friend or two. All ages are welcome.
 Run time- 91 minutes.
Rated PG for some adventure action and mild rude humor
Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult while at the library.

New Web Address for Children's Department Website.

This is the link to the Children's department website, Library Kids.

 Or, copy and paste this URL http://kids.bradfordlibrary.info/ .

Nothing has changed but the address.
Drop by and see us!

Candy Land at the Library Tomorrow

Tuesday at 4:00, come to the library to play a game of Life-Sized Candy Land! It is for ages 4-11.  Lots of fun and CANDY!!!!
Plan to spend some of this rainy spring break at the library.
Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult while at the library.

Did you attend Skelly or Washington School?

This from the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce newsletter:

Skelly/Washington Schools

Come celebrate six decades of education at Skelly and Washington Schools

Thursday, March 15

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Photos, yearbooks and other historical memorabilia will be on display in the school libraries. Everyone is invited to walk through the buildings, browse the displays and enjoy refreshments in the school libraries.

Early Seuss Birthday

Come to the library today for an early celebration of Dr.Suess's birthday! The birthday celebration is for kids in grade K-5th. Brianne is presenting stories, games and crafts, all with a Seuss theme. Come join the fun and bring a friend!
Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult while at the library.

Farewell to Jan Berenstain

We are sorry to report that another children's author has passed away. Jan Berenstain, who with her husband Stan, wrote the beloved Berenstain Bears books, has died.
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/27/3455071/berenstain-bears-co-creator-jan.html

Mardi Gras!!!

Can't get to New Orleans? Come by the library tomorrow, Tuesday, February 21, from 4:00 to 6:00, and make a Mardi Gras mask!

This make and take event is open to all ages.

Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult while at the library.

January programming begins! Let it Snow!

January programming begins tomorrow, January 10th, at 4PM. Brianne is presenting the elementary program, "Let It Snow!" The program is for kids in grades K-5th. Come to the Clymer room for stories, games and a craft!
Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult.