Iron Hill Give 20 event on Sunday, April 18th

5:00-10:00 PM

Iron Hill Brewery will donate 20% of the dinner check to the library for anyone who brings in the attached coupon on April 18th. Why not savor a great meal while funding your favorite place to find books, internet computers (we have free WiFi too!), audiobooks, movies, and events!

Pictures and Video! - Microphone Craft and Sing-along

Today was our Microphone Craft and Sing-along. If you weren't there, take a look and see what you missed. If you were check out the cool pictures and video of the event for snaps of your children. We hope to see you at the next program!

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Pictures and Video! - Lancaster Science Factory Program

Today was our program all about science. Jim from the Lancaster Science Factory came to show us all sorts of neat things. If you were at the event take a look and see if there are any pictures or video of your child. If you weren't there, take a look and see what you missed. We hope to see you at the next program!

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Pictures and Video! - Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event

This past Saturday was our first Kickoff event in Musser Park! We had a very nice time and it was great to see so many of you there to support us. If you were at the event take a look and see if there are any pictures or video of your child. If you weren't there, take a look and see what you missed. We hope to see even more people next year. Comments and suggestions are always welcome!

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Keep the Lancaster Public Library Alive and Strong!

Don't let the government cut funds to libraries!
We want to continue providing the services and materials that you enjoy!
Help us!
Personal contact is needed—notes, emails, visits, and phone calls—with your State Senator, State Representative, and Governor Rendell. Our message remains the same:
1. Libraries are bursting at the seams serving the unemployed, their families, and others most in need. Don’t cut our funding and force us to close our doors for people who most depend on us.
2. Cutting state funding will cost Pennsylvania badly needed federal funds. Federal money pays for shared resources and incentives for local projects. Cuts already proposed could cost Pennsylvania anywhere from $1 million to $3.8 million in federal funding. Level funding will preserve Pennsylvania’s fair share, roughly $5.9 million.

Please send copies of your personal notes, personal letters and emails to:

Governor Ed Rendell
225 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
https://webmail.lancasterlibraries.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=b27f9ed49c004d0d93f7969c31548a28&URL=http%3a%2f%2fsites.state.pa.us%2fPA_Exec%2fGovernor%2fgovmail.html

and

Clare Zales
Commissioner of Libraries
PA Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-1745
mzales@state.pa.us

Libraries seriously rock the free world!
Let's keep it that way!
Always,
Audrey

Summer Reading Program Has Begun!

The Summer Reading Program is open to all children ages 0-18yrs old. Each child has the chance to win prizes while doing fun activities and reading books. The greatest part is...it’s free!

This summers theme is “Be Creative @ Your Library” which is all about Theater, Dance, Music, and Art. The Teen program is called "Express Yourself @ the Library".

Stop by the library to register and pick up your reading log.


Summer Reading Kickoff Party!


Musser Park - June 13 -10am-2pm
Bring a picnic lunch and take in the free entertainment, games, music and fun activities for the whole family.

Rain or Shine.
No Registration Required.






This Month...

CHILDREN

Stringables - Kids can make colorful creations with string and beads of all colors, shapes, and sizes. Monday, June 15 at 10:30 (Ages 4-6)

Art Smart – Learn about famous artists and then try out their styles. We will focus on a new artist at each session. Thursdays, June 18 - July 2 & 16 at 2pm (Ages 6-12)

Science Program – Let your mind get creative and come join the Lancaster Science Factory in their hands on science experiment program. Friday, June 19 at 10:30am. (Ages 6-12)

Jesse and Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary presents "Animal Art Forms"* Featuring live reptiles & audience participation. Learn how reptiles have turned their own personal energy conservation into an art form by managing to hunt/communicate/exist with only 10% of the energy that mammals use. Monday, June 22 at 10:30am. (Ages 6-12)

Puppet Play - The Three Little Fishies and the Big, Bad Shark- Put on a puppet show with this underwater version of the Three Little Pigs! Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. (All Ages)

Microphone Craft & Sing Along – Come make your own microphone and stay to show your stuff in a family oriented sing along! Thursday, June 25 at 10:30am (All Ages)

Family Storytime: Build a family story and then present it for kudos. Thursday, June 25 at 7pm. (All ages)

Lullabies at the Library: Come enjoy a variety of songs made for bedtime and relaxation. Tuesday, June 30 and July 28 at 6:30pm. (Ages 2 & under)



TEENS

Gaming Club—play X-Box 360, Wii, and many board games. June 2, 9, 23 & 30 - July 7, 14 & 28 -August 4, 11 & 25. 3-5pm. (Ages 11-18)

Dungeons & Dragons Club--Do you enjoy adventure games where you get to play a character, search for treasure, and use teamwork to fend off monsters, evil mages, and other creatures? Saturday-June 6 & 20 - July 11 & 25 - August 8 & 22. 1-5pm. (Ages 11-18)

Anime Club--Do you enjoy watching Anime for free? Join the Anime Club where you will watch popular selections by club members projected onto the big screen! Saturday-June 13 - July 18 & August 15 at 2-4pm. (Ages 11-18)

Steel Pan Workshop - Monday, June 15 at 5-7pm (Ages 11-18)

Teen Capoeira Class - Meet Heidi from HeadsUpLancaster and learn the basics of this Brazilian martial art. Thursday, June 18 & July 2 at 6:30pm. (Ages 11-18)
Mimi Shapiro (Altered Books) Book Artist & Poet *"Altered Books"* Explore words and creativity--come prepared to cut, glue, write, color, do collage & more. Start with a book and create a portable art exhibit of your very own! Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm. (Ages 11-18)

Teen Book Club - Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. Please stop by the library or go to http://www.lancaster.lib.pa.us/ to reserve a copy of the book. Saturday, June 27 at 2-4pm. (Ages 11-18)

Steel Pan Concert - Monday, June 29 at 5:30pm. (Ages 11-18)

Registration for all programs will open two weeks prior to the event.

Registration is required for all programs unless noted otherwise.

SAY CHEESE! Your attendance at events sponsored by Lancaster Public Library may be photographed or video recorded. These images may be posted on our website, in our newsletter, by local newspapers or ultimately on the World Wide Web. If you do not wish to have your child’s image published, please notify a member of the Library staff before the event.

I LOVE my Library!

Summer Reading T-Shirts and Tote Bags!

Don't miss your chance to support your library AND get a really cool T-Shirt or Tote Bag!

T-shirts: $6.00 or $7.50 (depends on size and style)
Tote Bags: $7.00

Proceeds support summer programming at Lancaster Public Library.

For more information call 717-396-9313 x124.

Hey Teens ages 11 to 18!
Take my survey, please!

Click Here to take survey

Tough Economic Times

The total loss of state aid for Lancaster County Libraries will be $54,140.

The cut from Lancaster County is slated to be $150,000.

The grand total of loss of government aid could also include municipalities.

End of Summer

This past saturday we had our Teen End of Summer Party. The pictures are up online. We had 54 teens attend the party and we gave over 60 prizes away! Many of the prizes were donated by local businesses like:

Mommalicious & Smilin' Gal
Spyro Gyro
Gallery 141
Rachel's Cafe & Creperie'
Art and Glassworks
The Dude Shop
Treats Creamery
POP! Deluxe
Square One
Senorita Burita
Pottery and Beadworks
Dosie Dough
LaserDome
Barnes & Noble
Lancaster-Hempfield Rotary

Pat's Pizza also donated 10 Large Cheese Pizzas for us to enjoy at the party!

So, if you are at any of these places in the future, please help us thank them for supporting the Lancaster Public Library and the Teen Summer Reading Program.

Worm Race Results

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 was our first worm race here at the library. If you missed it, you missed a very good time. We had a ball racing our worms and are sorry you couldn't be there with us.

Along with the races there awas also the opportunity to sponsor your staff worm.

Thunderhorse by far had the most sponsorship with $9.47 but Norbert came in a close second with $5.53. In total the sponsorship was $30.23.

We offer up and big THANK YOU to everyone for helping us out with your spare pocket change. Every little bit helps. *The money will go towards helping us cover the costs of craft materials, prizes, and other free services we offer to the public like the summer reading programs.

If you were there, you know what happened, but here are the final standings anyway.

Staff Race:

Track #1
Lowly (Karin)
Sprout (Audrey)
Gaia (Mary)
Thunderhorse (Amanda)

Track #2
Willard (Debra)
Norbert (Jennifer)
Baby (Jen)
Hercules (Beth)


Child Races:

Heat #1 (Track 1)
Babyworm
Giggles
Thunder

Heat #2 (Track 2)
Rainbow
Pinky (Tied for 2nd &3rd)
Fred (Tied for 2nd &3rd)

Heat #3 (Track 3)
Wormy
Kane
Duncan

Heat #4 (Track 4)
Freddy
Snappy Larry Bob Jr.
Bob

Heat #5 (Track 5)
Sled
Bob
Wiggle

Heat #6 (Track 1)
Squiggle
Stripe
Abby

Heat #7 (Track 2)
Coco
Tinkerbell
Wormhole

Heat #8 (Track 3)
Pablo
Renaja
Amana

Heat #9 (Track 4)
Rosabell
Camera
Baby

Thanks to all who came and helped to make our worm race so much fun!

May Programs and Events

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays @ 10:30am

May 1: Space
May 8: Mothers
May 15: Ducks
May 22: Toys
May 29: Ocean


Free Comic Book Day @ Your Library!
Saturday May 3rd 9:00am - 5:30am

Sing, Sign and Storytime
Mondays @ 10:30am

May 5
May 12
May 19
May 26

Preschool Playdate
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
May 13 Elephants
May 20 Butterflies
May 27 Indoor Beach Party (Kids come dressed for the event!)

Lapsit Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30am

May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28

Book Fair - to Support Our Childrens Programming
Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Storytimes:
10:00 Keith Weaver - Horton Hatches the Egg (Susquehanna Assoc. for the Blind and Vision Impaired)
11:00 Guest Reader(School District of Lancaster Libraries)
2:00 Barry Kornhauser - Guest Reader(Fulton Opera House)

Music:
12:00 Lancaster Catholic High Jazz Band
1:00 Lancaster Catholic High Jazz Band

Magic:
7:00 Magic with Uncle Yodie - Darrell Yoder(Elizabeth R. Martin Elementary)


Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
Saturday May 10 @ 2pm

Teen Breakfast Book Club (Twilight by Stephanie Meyers)
Saturday May 17th @ 10am

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (T.A.B.)
Tuesday May 20th @ 4:30pm

Family Storytime
Every Third Wednesday @ 6:30 pm

May 21st - Creepy Crawlies

Teen Movie Night (The Kite Runner)
Tuesday May 27th @ 6:30pm



As always, programs are free and most require registration. Please call 717-396-9313 x124 to register.

Barnes and Noble Book Fair

Here's another way to support children's programming!

We're having a book fair again!

Please come visit us

Saturday, May 10, 2008

9:00AM - 11:00PM

Barnes & Noble

Lancaster Red Rose Commons

1700 Fuitville Pike

Lancaster, PA 17601

All you have to do is make a purchase and tell the cashier it is to support the Lancaster Public Library Youth Services Department. They will automatically credit us for the sale! Books, gifts, and even cafe items qualify. There is also a "wishlist" program this year that allows you to buy us a book from our wishlist. The book is donated to us AND we recieve a percentage of the sale!

So come buy a good book, have a cup of coffee, or a delicious piece of cake to show your support of children's programming and enjoy the programs we provide that day. It couldn't be easier than that!

Storytimes:
10:00 Keith Weaver - Horton Hatches the Egg

(Susquehanna Assoc. for the Blind and Vision Impaired)

11:00 Guest Reader
(School District of Lancaster Libraries)

2:00 Barry Kornhauser - Guest Reader
(Fulton Opera House)

Music:

12:00 Lancaster Catholic High Jazz Band

1:00 Lancaster Catholic High Jazz Band

Magic:

7:00 Magic with Uncle Yodie - Darrell Yoder
(Elizabeth R. Martin Elementary)

Download a Reminder .pdf
For More information call 717-396-9313 x124

February - Item of the Month

Construction Paper

We didn't recieve any last time so we're still in need!

We are always in need of such items as:

• Construction Paper (All Colors)
• Glue Sticks
• White Glue (ex. Elmers)
• Packaged Snacks (Goldfish Crackers etc.)
• Bottled Juice

You don't need to wait to donate materials to us!

Please call the Youth Services Department (717) 396-9313 x 124 if you have any questions or would like to donate some other item that is not on this list.

GoodSearch Helps the Library

You can now help the library by using GoodSearch. It's that easy! Just choose "Lancaster Public Library" as your charity and go on searching the internet as you usually would. Each search donates a penny to our library. It may not seem like much, but pennies add up rather quickly.

In Need of Volunteers

It's been a busy month, as I'm ure you've noticed by our long absence and lack of posting. Part of why it's been so busy is our desperate need for volunteers for specific projects.

Right now, we're looking for volunteers to help sort entries and do some database processing (nothing too hard I promise) for the Scholastic Writing Awards. We will be setting up shop in the Study Center from January 2nd through the 18th. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We are anticipating several thousand entries which is an awful lot for only a couple people to handle.

If you'd like to help or have any questions please contact Jennifer Hummel in the Youth Services Department at 717-396-9313 x134 or jhummel@lancaster.lib.pa.us

Item of the Month

The item for October is: 20oz. Plastic Bottles (WITH LIDS)

We know this was the same item as last month, but we are still in dire need. We got quite a few donations be we still need a few more. Don't forget the lids!



We are always in need of such items as:
Construction Paper (All Colors)
Glue Sticks
White Glue (ex. Elmers)
Packaged Snacks (Goldfish Crackers etc.)
Bottled Juice
Please call the Youth Services Department (717) 396-9313 x 124 if you have any questions or would like to donate some other item that is not on this list.

Supply Item of the Month

Want to help your Youth Services Department?

Well here's your chance! Each month we will post an "Item of the Month". Your willingness to donate these materials make it possible to continue offering free children's programming here at the library.



The item for September is:

20oz. Plastic Bottles




We are always in need of such items as:

• Construction Paper (All Colors)
• Glue Sticks
• White Glue (ex. Elmers)
• Packaged Snacks (Goldfish Crackers etc.)
• Bottled Juice

Please call the Youth Services Department (717) 396-9313 x 124 if you have any questions or would like to donate some other item that is not on this list.

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!