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.

New Year's Holiday Hours

The library will be open regular Saturday hours, 9:00 - 5:00, on New Year's Eve. We will be closed Monday, January 2. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Tuedsay, January 3.   HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Shrek-Be the Movie!

Thursday, December 29, at 1:00p.m., the Library presents ----SHREK- an interactive movie experience!
All ages are welcome to come to the Clymer room and be a part of the action. Sing the songs, cheer, boo, make some noise! Bring a friend!
Brianne will be your guide on this SHREKtastic trip. 
The movie is rated PG for mild language and some crude humor. Run time is 90 minutes.
Children under the age of seven must be with an adult while at the library.

Make and Take- Today!

Today from 4-6 in the Clymer room, you can make a color scratch ornament and take it with you! This is open to all ages. Stop by the Clymer room and make your ornament. It is free!

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

We will close today, November 23rd at 1:00PM. We will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. The library will reopen Saturday, November 26th at 9:00 AM.

Don't forget, you can manage your library account from home on the library's website. You can see what you have checked out, due dates, and any fines you might have. You can also place holds and renew items checked out on your account.
If you don't know how to do this, come in to the library and we will be glad to show you how!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Summer Change Up

We are in the process of redesigning our Summer Reading Program for the elementary and preschool kids. Next summer, 2012, it will no longer be done on the computer. 

Do you have any suggestions for changes you would like to see in the program?

Comment here or email to yservice@eldoks.com.

Family Story Time

Brianne presents Family Story Time for kids ages six and under, at 7:00 PM, Tuedsay, November 22. She will share books about the Farm. Great opportunity for a special time with your child before the hubub of the holidays. Come in your pajamas if you want to!
Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult while at the library.

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers -Tomorrow at Preschool Story Time

Tomorrow at Preschool Story Time we are participating in Kansas Reads to Preschoolers when we read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Kansas author Bill Martin, Jr.! Preschool Story Time is for kids aged 3 to 5 years and their parent or caregiver.
We meet in the Clymer room for 30 minutes with songs, stories and a craft! See you there!

Earthquake in Oklahoma! Shake, Rattle and Roll!

Did any of you feel the earthquake late Saturday night! I did! I was in Oklahoma and it was pretty exciting. I had never been in a earthquake before and was suprised by how much noise there was! It sounded like really loud, rumbling thunder.

I made this list of books about earthquakes that we have in the Children's Department. Come in and check one out!

Book Sale / Bake Sale

Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th, the Friends of the Bradford Memorial Library are holding a Book Sale and a Bake sale. Friday hours, 9-5, Saturday hours 9-2, in the Clymer room, on the lower level of the library.

Books, DVD's , CD's videos and more, all going for $5.00 a bag. What a DEAL! See you there!

Family Story Time tonight

Tonight's theme is "Black and White and Read all Over", referring to stories about black and white animals. The fun starts at 7:00 pm and is open to kids aged 6 and under. You can even come in your pajamas! Join Brianne in the Clymer room for this fun program.
Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult while in the library.

Hugo, the Movie

Have you read "The Invention of Hugo Cabret", by Brian Selznick, yet? There is still time to get it read before the movie comes out in late November.  Don't be intimidated by the thickness of the book, it won't take as long to read as you might think. Much of the story is told in illustration, in fact, it won a Caldecott award in 2008 for the illustrations. The 3-D movie is called "Hugo" and is directed by Martin Scorsese.  I am excited to see this movie.
Brian Selznick nas a new book out now, "Wonderstruck", in the same heavily illustrated format. I haven't read it yet, but it is sitting on the table at home waiting for me. New book, new movie, YAY!