Tweens and teens in 6th -12th grades can Make Waves @ the library on Thursdays 1:30 – 3 PM, starting June 17 through July 22. Each week there will be fun events, including a Sidewalk Chalk Art Splash, Fun in the Sun Crafts, Storyteller/Naturalist Doc Wild, Life’s a Beach Party, an L-Town Treasure Hunt, and Summer 2010 Water Olympiad Finale! Additionally, the Teen Beach Bum Book Club will meet Friday afternoons on June 25, July 9, July 16, and July 23. Discussion titles are Found by Margaret Haddix Peterson, Keeper by Kathi Appelt, The Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings, and They Came From Below by Blake Nelson. A booklist can be picked up at the library. For more information, call Melanie or Lisa at the library 222-0862. 

This enchanting book comes from the producers of Dragonology and features spectacular artwork that takes the reader on an illustrated tour of Eragon’s homeland.

Following his presentation, Christopher will answer audience questions and autograph books, which will be available for sale at the event.

Thursday, December 17th, After School Program, 3:45-5 PM: Jan Brett’s holiday stories, crafts & snacks for Grades K-5th.

Friday, December 18, Cookie Lovers’ Decorating Class, 4-5 PM for middle and high school ages. Pre-registration required, as space is limited to 15;  call 222-0862 or sign-up at the front desk.

Reader’s Workshop: Novel discussions and related activities, every Wednesday 3:45-4:45 PM for ages 8-12.

Thurs. Nov. 19th,  3:45-5:00 PM. K-5th grade. Come celebrate William Steig’s birthday with us. The author of the original SHREK, we will read stories, write our own, and other activities. Snacks will be provided.

Friday, Nov. 20th, 4-5 PM Young Adult Book Discussion Group will meet in the Teen Room to talk about Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Snacks will be provided.

“Express Yourself @ Your Library” is the teen summer reading theme with workshops taught by various artists on Thursdays, June 18 – July 23, 1:30-3:00 PM. The featured workshops are: June 18- Film making with Sabrina Lee; June 25- Drawing & Painting Techniques with Marie-Antoinette Kelley; July 9- Creative Writing with Christopher Paolini; July 16- Ballroom dance basics with Kerie Hagler; July 23- Photography with Storrs Bishop. These workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. Book discussion groups will be meeting throughout the summer, as well. For more information on the children and teen programs, please call the library at 222-0862.   

Christopher will give a short presentation followed by a book signing and silent auction. Fans of Christopher’s tales of Eragon and Alagaesia may bring their own copies of Brisingr, Eldest and Eragon for Christopher to sign. A limited number of copies of each title will also be available for those who haven’t already purchased the books.

The silent auction will begin following Christopher’s presentation and will include specially inscribed copies of Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr as well as Eragon movies and video games and Vroengard Academy T-shirts. The silent auction will end at 5:00 PM.

Door prizes of Brisingr bags and folders will be given away throughout the afternoon, and refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Library.

Fourteen-year-old Daisy, who is a pot bellied pig, is on her third national tour of libraries with Farmer Minor.  She travels in her own customized van and has appeared on television, been featured in newspapers nationwide and even been invited to the U.S. Capitol.

Can you believe a pig loves books?  Join us on Monday night to take the "Daisy Pledge.

Children of all ages are welcome at this special program, which is sponsored by Mountain Sky Guest Ranch.