Other Programs this week!

A small gremlin struck the blog last Friday, and so we'll be posting the latest clues for our Giant Clue Game as soon as we can! But in the meantime, there is still room in upcoming programs this week, and we invite you to join us:

Tonight, Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. for our "Family Night," "Puzzle it Out." This is a unique and fun family themed cooperative puzzle activity.

Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m., readers are welcome to come to the library and discuss Blue Balliett's popular novel, "Chasing Vermeer."

And, on Friday, find out what disguises have worked for detectives and make your own during our Disguise Workshop at 11:00 a.m.

To register for the programs, just give us a call at 239-2124.

Keep Checking the Scrapbook!

As the summer keeps moving along, don't forget to keep checking our photo scrapbook on our web site. New pictures are being added all the time! Coming soon, we'll be posting pictures from yesterday's "Cats Pajamas" concerts!

http://www.lancaster.lib.pa.us/lcl/cwp/view.asp?a=1165&q=464656

And, the library is soon going to reveal it's new section on YouTube, where you'll be able to download short video clips of library happenings. Keep watching the blog for that link when it happens!

Potter Update: A Free Feast!

Saturday's Harry Potter Feast, happening from 12-1 in the Youth Services Department doesn't require any registration! You're welcome to just stop by and greet fellow Muggles and enjoy a few neat treats!

Potter Countdown: Come to the Feast!

Lancaster Public Library invites all Muggles to a special feast to commemorate the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," on Saturday, July 21st at noon! For those of you who will be up reading the final book starting at 12:01 a.m., here's a chance to fill your stomach with some good food before heading off to dreamland after lunch time.

More details on the feast to come in the next week or so! Call the Youth Services Desk now at 239-2124 for more information or to pre-register.

Commerce Bank Info

Many of you who have signed up for our Summer Reading Program are hard at work filling in all of your points on our purple sheets, as well as the $10 bank account flyer from Commerce Bank!

For those of you who don't know, in order to open a bank account, in addition to the program flyer, ID of some form (birth certificate, social security card) will be required to open an account for each child.

We thank Commerce for partnering with us in this way for the Summer Reading Program, and encourage anyone who hasn't signed up yet to do so now for a chance at this cool offer!

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #7

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #7

#7 The Kidnapper is NOT a man.

The clues so far...

#1 Tools of the trade were involved.

#2 A sale won't help you find the kidnapper.

#3 Paper is important.

#4 The object doesn't have wheels.
#5 Not even kidnappers like moldy books. Ewwww!

#6 The first letter of the kidnappers name is NOT one of the first five letters of the alphabet.

Upcoming programs...

Crack the Code Learn to write secret messages! Tuesday, July 10 at 6:00pm (Age 13 & up)

Nosy Noses Use this fun crime solving tool to sniff out the clues! Wednesday, July 11 at 11:00am (Ages 5 & up)

Shane the Street/Table Magician Shane Holland presents tabletop magic that will have you wondering 'how did he do that?!' Come along if you know some card tricks or would like to learn a new one. Thursday, July 12 at 11:00am (Teen)

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #6

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #6

#6 The first letter of the kidnappers name is NOT one of the first five letters of the alphabet.

The clues so far...

#1 Tools of the trade were involved.
#2 A sale won't help you find the kidnapper.
#3 Paper is important.
#4 The object doesn't have wheels.

#5 Not even kidnappers like moldy books. Ewwww!

Upcoming programs...

There are no programs this week due to the holiday.

The Giant Clue Game...Online!

That's right. The giant clue game has gone online! You now have another way to access the game and you don't even have to leave the comfort of your own home. Gee, we make all this detective stuff look easy don't we?

Click here to check it out!

Summer Reading Pictures

We've finally gotten around to updating the online Scrap Book. Go take a look at the new pictures from Summer Reading 2007. There are more to come soon.

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #5

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #5

#5 Not even kidnappers like moldy books. Ewwww!

The clues so far...
#1 Tools of the trade were involved.
#2 A sale won't help you find the kidnapper.
#3 Paper is important.
#4 The object doesn't have wheels.

Upcoming programs...

Footprint Casting You Never Know… What you leave behind. Come learn the art of footprint casting and add to your forensic knowledge. Tuesday, June 26 at 6:00 pm (Ages 14 & up)

Maryland Science Center Brain Benders Come & learn amazing acts! Balance a lightbulb on your head? Put a straw through a potato without crushing it? No, it's not magic-it's science! Thursday, June 28 at 11:00am. (Age 5-12) **This program is currently full but we are taking a waiting list.**

Mysterious Mummies Come for some revealing details of the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and stay to make your own mummy! Friday, June 29 at 11:00 am (Ages 7 & up) **This program is currently full but we are taking a waiting list.**

Call 717-396-9313 x124 to Register

Write to the Storybook Man!

The Eagles Book Mobile came to visit today. If you would like to write to the Eagles Book Mobile or the Storybook man about your experience at the program today Use the address below...

Eagles Youth Partnership
Amy Tessier
The Novacare Complex
1 Novacare Way
Philadelphis, PA 19145

Potter Mania in Final Month!

With the release of the final Harry Potter just over a month away, Potter mania is spreading to the World Wide Web very quickly.

NBC News has secured an exclusive interview with JK Rowling to be held in July, and the TODAY show has set up an entire area of their web site with Potter information and articles, as well as a chance to submit reasons why you're the biggest Potter fan. Submissions could be eligible for a chance to appear on TV to discuss why you love Potter if your story is great enough!

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/18783376/

And, while looking around Amazon today, it looks like a new "Muggle Counter" has debuted on their main page showing how many orders have been taken for the final book so far! Is your order part of their astounding total, updated hourly?

http://www.amazon.com/

Biscuit Visit Tonight!

Tonight, Biscuit the puppy, a popular character from Children's Books will be making an appearance here at the library. On one of our schedule sheets listing Summer Programs, the time of the program was recorded as 5:00 p.m. This was a typographical error for which we apologize.

The correct time of tonight's program is 6:30 p.m. in the Bates Auditorium.

Who Nabbed the Library Director - Clue #3 & #4

Opppps! We were so busy on friday we didn't have a chance to post the clue!

There are two this week...

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #3 & #4

#3 Paper is important.

#4 The object doesn't have wheels.

The clues so far...

#1 Tools of the trade were involved.

#2 A sale won't help you find the kidnapper.

Upcoming programs...

Jesse Rothacker & Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary Become a reptile detective! Reptiles are the most mysterious creatures on the planet. Meet a dozen or so live reptiles from around the world. Solve some mysteries too! Monday, June 18 at 11:00 am. (Family)

Mysteries of the Mind, ESP Night Extrasensory Perception (ESP) is a term used to describe a form of getting information other than through the five senses (sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing). Come test your abilities…Do you have ESP? You Never Know… Tuesday, June 19 at 6:00 pm (Ages 14 & up)

Fingerprinting Workshop Everyone’s fingerprints are different. Do you have a Whorl, Arch, or a Loop? Don’t know? Come to the fingerprinting workshop to find out and learn how to dust for prints just like in the movies! Wednesday, June 20 at 11:00 am (Ages 7 & up)

Biscuit the Storybook Character The popular dog from the beginner book series will charm young and old at special storytime fun! Wednesday, June 20 at 5:00pm (Tots & Up)

Eagles BookMobile Come and hear the “Storybook Man” read aloud to children and distribute a free, new book to each child. Thursday, June 21 at 11:00 am. (Ages 5-11)

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #2

Who Nabbed the Library Director? - Clue #2

#2 A sale won't help you find the kidnapper.

The clues so far...

#1 Tools of the trade were involved.

Summer in Full Swing

Get a Clue @ Your Library

On June 1st, the Summer Reading Program officially started and the Youth Services Staff has begun to pull their hair out! No, we actually love summer reading but there's just so much to do this year and it never seems like there is enough time to get it all in!! Several of us have been wishing for clones of ourselves already and it's only three days into the summer!

But anyway, we will try to leave periodic reminders here on the blog about the fun things going on including the Giant Clue Game, Prize drawings, website updates, and other cool stuff.

SRP reminders for today are...

Fridays Clue:

1.) Tools of the trade were involved.

Upcoming Programs:

Teen Scavenger Hunt How well do you know the library? Test your detective skills at our library scavenger hunt. Prizes for winning team. Tuesday, June 5 at 6:00 pm (Ages 13 & up) Registration Required.

Mystery of Mars Come join astronomer Charles Chavarr, who has done planetarium
programs for the The North Museum of Natural History & Science as he takes us on a tour with great images and stories to satisfy even the most starry eyed detective. Friday, June 8 at 10:30 am (Ages 6 &up) Registration Required.

Uncovering Mysteries Do you know about the treasure of Oak Island? Did you hear about a town in Pennsylvania that has been on fire since 1962? Learn about some of the mysteries in our state and around the world and see if you can solve them! Tuesday, June 12 at 6:00 pm (Ages 13 & up) Registration Required.

Misc. Information:

• Coupons and other prizes for summer reading will not be awarded until after July 1st.
• Teens may redeem Library Bucks in the teen store begining July 1st.
• Download the Free Movie Calendar

Summer Reading Information

For those looking for preliminary information on our Summer Reading program, you can head to a special section of our web site at:

http://www.lancaster.lib.pa.us/lcl/cwp/view.asp?a=1165&Q=464516&lclNav=

Registrations for this year's programs begins on Friday, June 1st.

Car Seat Recall

For parents of our smallest library users, please be aware of today's announced car seat recall:

http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/10/news/companies/evenflo/index.htm?cnn=yes

1/2 Price Book Values Today!

We neglected to mention our FRIENDS of the Library book sale on the blog for the last couple of days, but the good news is that there is still a chance to cash in on some of the great deals, and today, Wednesday, until 6:00 p.m., you can shop the sale at Overlook Activities Center on Lititz Pike for half price!

An alternative to breakfast...

Check out this unique online comic with some information on the fate of some of cereal's most popular characters...a very clever concept.

www.WebcomicsNation.com/poyorick/botg