Had a great visit at Grandview school this morning. They invited me to tell them about the Summer Reading Program. I got to speak to about 120 kids and they were a great audience!
Thanks for the invitation and thanks for adding to our paper chain!
See you at the library!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Trail Mix Today
2PM today! Barbara Roths, Butler County Extension agent and our own Miss Brianne will present a Trail Mix extravaganza. Stories, games, and mixing of trail mix.
If you have food allergies, let us know!
Trail mix ingredients:
Cheerios, whole grain Goldfish Crackers, Craisins, M&M's.
There is no heat wave at the library! Come to the library and be cool!
See you there!
If you have food allergies, let us know!
Trail mix ingredients:
Cheerios, whole grain Goldfish Crackers, Craisins, M&M's.
There is no heat wave at the library! Come to the library and be cool!
See you there!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Bongo Barry Show a Rousing Success!
Bongo Barry was so much fun! Many thanks go out to the El Dorado Evening Kiwanis for making the show possible. We had a capacity crowd, babies to grandparents. Bongo Barry worked his musical magic on the crowd at one point and turned them and himself into human kazoos, with nothing more than a piece of waxed paper! I am not kidding!
He is posting a recording of the event on his website. Select the "Download Summer Shows" link . Or go here. User name: summer 09. Password:bongob.
Bongo Barry said the crowd was fantastic. I hope you were there!
Tomorrow, Preschool Story Time at 10 and 11.
Next Tuesday, June 23, at 2PM, Trail Mix Adventures, for K- 5th grade.
There is plenty of time left to register for the Summer Reading Program and earn prizes.
See you there!
Still so much fun to be had at the library!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Donate to the Library!
We are now officially on Goodsearch.com. Put Bradford Memorial Library in as your charity, do your search from there and they will donate money to the library! If you shop from any of the businesses on the site, a portion of the purchase also goes to the library! So easy!
If you go to the Pizza Hut at 2423 West Central, in El Dorado, on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays after 4:00 PM, 20% of your purchases go towards the library! Stop by the library and pick up a coupon to take to the West Central Pizza Hut ONLY. Call Pizza Hut at 316-321-2340 for details. Thank you patrons! Thank you Pizza Hut!
If you go to the Pizza Hut at 2423 West Central, in El Dorado, on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays after 4:00 PM, 20% of your purchases go towards the library! Stop by the library and pick up a coupon to take to the West Central Pizza Hut ONLY. Call Pizza Hut at 316-321-2340 for details. Thank you patrons! Thank you Pizza Hut!
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
WEEK TWO
We have two programs today. At 2:00 PM, the K-5th program. The theme today is music. The craft is musical instruments. Brianne is a little under the weather, so Kacee is filling in. Great stories, games and crafts await you!
Then, at 6:30 is the Mad Science program with Cosmic Chris! Mad kitchen science is the theme.
This program is for all ages, but is geared toward the K-5th crowd.
As usual, children under the age of seven must be accompanied by and actively supervised by an adult while in the library.
Enrollment in the Summer Reading Program is steadily growing, 271 have signed up and have read 891 books! Well Done!
Then, at 6:30 is the Mad Science program with Cosmic Chris! Mad kitchen science is the theme.
This program is for all ages, but is geared toward the K-5th crowd.
As usual, children under the age of seven must be accompanied by and actively supervised by an adult while in the library.
Enrollment in the Summer Reading Program is steadily growing, 271 have signed up and have read 891 books! Well Done!
Friday, June 05, 2009
PROGRESS-- WEEK ONE
The first four days have been a whirlwind of activity. The technical problems have been resolved and things are working like they should. 248 have signed up for the Summer Reading Program, and have already read 703 books! Art project is evolving and paper chain is growing!
We are showing the movie, "Bedtime Stories" tomorrow, June 6 at 2PM. in the Clymer room. It is rated PG.
Regular programming begins next week with the K-5th program at 2PM on Tuesday, June 9.
Thursday Preschool Story Time begins at 10 and 11 AM in the Clymer room. This is for 3-5 year-olds, but everyone is welcome.
Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult when in the library.
Tuesday evening at 6:30 Mad Science from Wichita will be here with creative kitchen science.
This is appropriate for elementary age kids, but everyone is welcome!
See you at the library!
We are showing the movie, "Bedtime Stories" tomorrow, June 6 at 2PM. in the Clymer room. It is rated PG.
Regular programming begins next week with the K-5th program at 2PM on Tuesday, June 9.
Thursday Preschool Story Time begins at 10 and 11 AM in the Clymer room. This is for 3-5 year-olds, but everyone is welcome.
Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult when in the library.
Tuesday evening at 6:30 Mad Science from Wichita will be here with creative kitchen science.
This is appropriate for elementary age kids, but everyone is welcome!
See you at the library!
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
DAY ONE IS DONE!
Thanks to everyone who got signed up for the Summer Reading Program, 154 on the first day! What a great start. We also had a really fun first program with "Meet the Instruments" 45 people turned out and we made lots of NOISE.
Thanks to all the musicians who donated their time and talent to make this event a success.
Thanks to Robin from the El Dorado Times for covering the event. We will be watching for the story in the paper. I hope there are lots of pictures. I forgot to bring my camera!
Up next is the movie "Bedtime Stories", rated PG, on Saturday at 2:00 pm., in the Clymer room. Everyone is invited!
Thanks to all the musicians who donated their time and talent to make this event a success.
Thanks to Robin from the El Dorado Times for covering the event. We will be watching for the story in the paper. I hope there are lots of pictures. I forgot to bring my camera!
Up next is the movie "Bedtime Stories", rated PG, on Saturday at 2:00 pm., in the Clymer room. Everyone is invited!
Monday, June 01, 2009
READY...SET...GO!!
In spite of starting the day with technical problems, we are off and running . The reading program website can be accessed from the Library Kids webpage, "Technical Problems" post, or the "SUMMER 2009" tab at the top of the page.
We have been really busy today and lots of kids are already registered and have their accounts activated. As of right this minute, 125 have signed up! The art project is well on its way and the paper chain is growing.
We are getting ready for the first program tonight at 6:30, "Meet the Instruments".
Come on down to the Clymer room and make some NOISE!
We have been really busy today and lots of kids are already registered and have their accounts activated. As of right this minute, 125 have signed up! The art project is well on its way and the paper chain is growing.
We are getting ready for the first program tonight at 6:30, "Meet the Instruments".
Come on down to the Clymer room and make some NOISE!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
TOMORROW IT BEGINS!!
2009 Summer Reading Program, Be Creative @ Your Library, officially begins tomorrow, June 1st! Registration for the reading program, the art project, the paper chain, and special programs, starting with "Meet the Instruments" at 6:30 pm in the Clymer room.
I'll see you at the library!
It's time to READ!!!
I'll see you at the library!
It's time to READ!!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
We are counting down to the beginning of the 2009 Summer Reading Program, "Be Creative @ Your Library". It is for ages birth through those who have finished 5th grade. Registration starts June 1. It will be online again this year. Go to our children's department webpage, "Library Kids" for more details and for a complete schedule of events.
Kids who have finished 6th grade will be in the teen program. There is also an adult program. Call the library 316-321-3363 for more information on those programs.
Our first program is June 1st at 6:30, "Meet the Instruments". Local musicians will be here in the Clymer room with musical instruments to visit with the kids. Kids can hear how the instruments sound and ask the musicians questions. They will even get to try playing some of the instruments! We will begin with a short cartoon about musical instruments. After the cartoon, the kids and musicians can visit.
Don't forget, we Twitter!
READ ON.
The link to register will be on the Bradford Memorial Library webpage, same as last year.
We have lots of fun activities planned and some really great entertainment.
Kids who have finished 6th grade will be in the teen program. There is also an adult program. Call the library 316-321-3363 for more information on those programs.
Our first program is June 1st at 6:30, "Meet the Instruments". Local musicians will be here in the Clymer room with musical instruments to visit with the kids. Kids can hear how the instruments sound and ask the musicians questions. They will even get to try playing some of the instruments! We will begin with a short cartoon about musical instruments. After the cartoon, the kids and musicians can visit.
Don't forget, we Twitter!
READ ON.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Something new has been added!
We are up and tweeting and now, we are also communicating through cyberspace via "Bradford Kids" our new Children's Department webpage! You can go there and download Summer Reading Program information and event calendar We have a Parent/Teacher feature as well. The page will be growing and changing. We welcome comments from you. Please look us up and tell us what you think! And don't forget Twitter!
Read on!
Read on!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Spring Session Almost Over
Thursday, April 30th, is the last day of the Spring 2009 session of Preschool Story Time. We will resume on Thursday, June 11. For the summer session, we will meet at 10:00 and 11:00, on Thurdsays, in the Clymer room.
We had a great time this morning with the firefighters, Tony and Derrick. Derrick put on his gear, boots, pants, coat, red hat and all! They each read a book to the group, and answered questions. They even stayed while the kids made their crafts, a dalmation dog stick puppet and a firefighter's badge.
Thank you to Tony and Derrick and the El Dorado Fire Department for making this morning's story time so special. Robin, from the El Dorado Times newspaper was also at story time, so be watching the papers for pictures!
Next week we will have stories about flowers.
For the month of May, Brianne and I will be busy getting ready for the 2009 Summer Reading program. The theme this year is "Be Creative @ Your Library." More news coming soon!
We have a new children's department website in the works. It will have information for kids and parents. Stay tuned for updates!
Read on!
We had a great time this morning with the firefighters, Tony and Derrick. Derrick put on his gear, boots, pants, coat, red hat and all! They each read a book to the group, and answered questions. They even stayed while the kids made their crafts, a dalmation dog stick puppet and a firefighter's badge.
Thank you to Tony and Derrick and the El Dorado Fire Department for making this morning's story time so special. Robin, from the El Dorado Times newspaper was also at story time, so be watching the papers for pictures!
Next week we will have stories about flowers.
For the month of May, Brianne and I will be busy getting ready for the 2009 Summer Reading program. The theme this year is "Be Creative @ Your Library." More news coming soon!
We have a new children's department website in the works. It will have information for kids and parents. Stay tuned for updates!
Read on!
Monday, April 06, 2009
APRIL - A BUSY MONTH AT THE LIBRARY!
Come in and see our fabulous art show! In honor of the “Week of the Young Child” April 19- 25th, we have art, created by preschool age children, on display in the Children’s Department of the library for the whole month of April. There are over 300 pieces! The work was created by children from First Baptist Day Care, First Baptist Preschool, Educare, 4-year old program and Early Education at Skelly school, El Dorado Headstart, Flinthills Headstart, and our own Preschool Storytime. 
To kick off the week, on Sunday April 19th at 2:00 pm, is Colin O’Brien. He plays banjo, fiddle, guitar, sings and dances! He puts on an energetic, interactive show. It is for kids of all ages! Saturday night, April 18th, he will be performing at the Iron Horse Concert Hall, here in El Dorado.
April 20th, there will be a balloon launch from the park behind the library at 9:30. Mr. Dale (Dale Tower)will be there to add music to the fun.
Later that day, Brianne is showing the movie “BOLT” on our BIG screen in the Clymer room. It is free and open to everyone.
On the 22nd Brianne is presenting a “Go Green” program for Earth Day, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. This program is for K – 5th grade.
Thursday, April 23rd, is a special Preschool Story time. Local firefighters will be our special guests!
Preschool story time is winding down the spring session. We will meet April 9, 16, 23 and 30th. Then, we take the month of May off so we can get ready for summer.
We have had great coverage this spring of our story times by our local paper, The El Dorado Times. Thank you to Robin and Julie. It has been so much fun to read about our story times and see the pictures.
To celebrate National Library Week, April 12-18, it is time for FOOD FOR FINES! Bring a non-perishable item for $1.00 of your current library fines. There is no limit to how much you can bring in. Call for more information 316-321-3363
To kick off the week, on Sunday April 19th at 2:00 pm, is Colin O’Brien. He plays banjo, fiddle, guitar, sings and dances! He puts on an energetic, interactive show. It is for kids of all ages! Saturday night, April 18th, he will be performing at the Iron Horse Concert Hall, here in El Dorado.
April 20th, there will be a balloon launch from the park behind the library at 9:30. Mr. Dale (Dale Tower)will be there to add music to the fun.
Later that day, Brianne is showing the movie “BOLT” on our BIG screen in the Clymer room. It is free and open to everyone.
On the 22nd Brianne is presenting a “Go Green” program for Earth Day, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. This program is for K – 5th grade.
Thursday, April 23rd, is a special Preschool Story time. Local firefighters will be our special guests!
Preschool story time is winding down the spring session. We will meet April 9, 16, 23 and 30th. Then, we take the month of May off so we can get ready for summer.
We have had great coverage this spring of our story times by our local paper, The El Dorado Times. Thank you to Robin and Julie. It has been so much fun to read about our story times and see the pictures.
To celebrate National Library Week, April 12-18, it is time for FOOD FOR FINES! Bring a non-perishable item for $1.00 of your current library fines. There is no limit to how much you can bring in. Call for more information 316-321-3363
Monday, March 09, 2009
William Allen White
It is now possible to vote for your favorite William Allen White book at the library! If you have read at least two of the books from this year's reading list, you can vote. Come to the Children's Department and cast your vote. Voting ends April 14th.
Read on!
Read on!
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Holiday Movie Marathon
During the month of December the library is hosting 6 different movie days. We have shown 2 so far, with a third playing today. The Miracle on 34th Street is showing at 4 pm today. On next Tuesday The Muppet Christmas Carol will be playing at 4pm. I hope to see you there.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
An Afternoon At The Movies
Wednesday, September 24 (an early release day for El Dorado) @ 2 pm the Library is hosting an all ages movie day. Those in attendance will chose to watch either Alvin and the Chipmunks or Good Boy. Both are rated PG. The movie will be shown on the Library's Big Screen. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Fall Preschool Story Times have begun again! This week we all made quilt blocks for our 2008 Preschool Story Time Friendship Quilt. The kids each made two blocks, one to take home and one to put in the quilt. They are beautiful. I am excited to get the blocks put together. The quilt will be on display in the Clymer Room. I will post a picture of it when it is done.
Next week we will not have story time so the Friends of the Library can set up for their Fall Book Sale. It is a GREAT opportunity to buy used books. The regular books are priced at $5.00 a bag. If you join the Friends of the Library at the sale, you will get a nice canvas bag filled with books of your choice, and your Friends membership, all for $20.00. Some other books are individually priced. There are also old videos available. They will be setting up for the sale on Thursday. The sale will be open for business Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Clymer Room, during regular library hours.
The following week, September 25, Preschool Story Time will resume with stories about autumn.
BY THE WAY---If you had your picture taken for the El Dorado Times as a winner of the Summer Reading Program, they were published Friday, August, 29th. We have a few copies for sale at the library at the children's desk, or you can get one at the El Dorado Times office.
We will have a very special guest reader on October 9. More on that later…
In the meantime, READ ON!
Next week we will not have story time so the Friends of the Library can set up for their Fall Book Sale. It is a GREAT opportunity to buy used books. The regular books are priced at $5.00 a bag. If you join the Friends of the Library at the sale, you will get a nice canvas bag filled with books of your choice, and your Friends membership, all for $20.00. Some other books are individually priced. There are also old videos available. They will be setting up for the sale on Thursday. The sale will be open for business Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Clymer Room, during regular library hours.
The following week, September 25, Preschool Story Time will resume with stories about autumn.
BY THE WAY---If you had your picture taken for the El Dorado Times as a winner of the Summer Reading Program, they were published Friday, August, 29th. We have a few copies for sale at the library at the children's desk, or you can get one at the El Dorado Times office.
We will have a very special guest reader on October 9. More on that later…
In the meantime, READ ON!
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
No Programs This Week
Since this is a holiday week there are no programs. We'll be back next week with our regular programming. There is also a Special Program on Wed the 11th @ 6:30 pm. Singer/Songwriter Thad Beach will be preforming. Everyone have a safe Fourth of July.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
School's Out For The Summer!!!!!
So that means the 2008 Bradford Memorial Library Summer Reading Program is about to start. You can begin signing up Monday, June 2nd. We are doing online registration again this year. Once again there will be computers available at the library for signing up and adding books/hours. There will be weekly programs for different age groups starting Tuesday, June 10 as well as special family programs through out the summer. New this year will be three family movie days. We will show a bug themed movie on our BIG screen. Be sure to stop by or call the library with any questions. I hope everyone has a great summer.
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