End of Summer Party This Friday

Our summer reading program is coming to a close and will officially end on Friday, August 24.  So, it is time to celebrate another great summer!  This Friday, August 17 from 3-5pm we will be having a party.  Come make some homemade ice cream in a bag and enjoy some snacks.  Everyone is welcome to participate, no registration required.

 

Dream Catcher

Join us tomorrow, July 19 at 4:00pm to make your own dream catcher out of cardboard, yarn, beads and feathers.  Then hang it above your bed for fewer bad dreams.  All ages welcome, but younger children may need assistance. 

 

Magic

We’re kicking of the summer reading program with a great magic show.  Join us on Monday, July 9 at 3:30 and be awed by the magic of Ted Burzynski.  Please register if you are planning to attend so we can get an idea of how many people will be there.

 

Summer Reading

Summer is here!  It’s time for warm weather, outdoor fun, and the summer reading program at the library.

At the Highland Branch Library we have a reading program for every age.

Kids (Ages 3-11) can earn weekly prizes for reading for three hours.  They can read alone, be read to, or listen to an audiobook.

Teens (Ages 12-18) can earn weekly prizes and be entered in a monthly raffle for their reading time.

Adults can read and write short reviews for a chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card.  There will be smaller prizes for runners up.

The programs begin Thursday, July 5 and end Friday, August 24.   Come in to the library to pick up reading logs or forms and get reading.

Chickens

We had a wonderful time with the chickens.  The children and teens had the opportunity to feed them cheerios by hand, learned about the different breeds, and saw some really fresh eggs.  Thank you, Ceola, for sharing your chickens with us.

Chickens

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to own a chicken or just want to see one up close?  Here’s your chance.  On Monday, April 2 at 2:30 there will be a chicken visiting the library.  You’ll have a chance to pet her, ask questions, and more.  We will also have an art activity to enjoy.  It’s fun for the whole family.  Hope to see you there!

Winter Wonderland

Looking for something to do with your children during break? 

 

Join us on Wednesday, December 28 at 2:00 for our Winter Wonderland program.  Jan Daitz, who does the Bug Village and Fairy House program during the summer, will be here to help you create a winter wonderland  out of bark, shells, clay, pine cones, and more.  Registration is required, so please plan ahead for this one.  Hope to see you there!

Telling Tales

Are you a child or teen who loves to write?  November is National Novel Writing Month and we are having a series of writing programs at the Highland Branch.  Each Wednesday, starting November 2, we’ll have some writing activities for children and teens to do.  At the end of the month we’ll collect them into a book and have a publishing party.  Hope to see you there!

Monday, September 26

This coming Monday is a great day to visit the library.  First for kids and families at 2:30, we’ll be honoring Banned Books Week by creating our own protest posters celebrating our freedom to read.  Then in the evening we have two programs for adults.  At 6:00 pm you can learn how to make a terrarium and at 7:00 pm you can join our book discussion group to discuss Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague by Geraldine Brooks.  Choose one or come to all three!

Update:  If you missed our terrarium program, here is the beautiful terrarium he made for us:

We also have some terrarium books on display that you can check out to find out more about how to make your own.

Homework Help

Attention Parents:

 A new school year is starting, which means after-school activities are starting, too.  If your child could use a little extra help with homework or is looking for some fun things to do after school, you can’t miss this information session.  On Thursday, September 8 at 5:30 you can meet our literacy aide and hear about our Homework Helpers program and other after-school activities.  Come discover all of the great programs and services Highland Branch has to offer after school.