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the artist series.
Thursday, April 17, 3:30-4:30 PM - Nathan Walker, Floaty Feet author.
Wednesday,
April 23, 10:30-11:30 AM - Science Magic with the Museum of Science
Traveling Labs. 
Tuesday,
April 29, 6:30-8 PM Poetry ALOUD Here - Perform your favorite
poem, as your favorite poet, or read your own poem. For all ages.
A Library for the World's Children
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April Programs |
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For registration call 978-526-2016 or email Sara Collins at scollins@mvlc.org |
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Check the Calendar for dates & times |
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Mother Goose Story TimeApril 9, 16, 30, 2008, 10:30 AM |
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| Mother Goose for infants through 2 years of age, 20 minute program of rhymes, instruments, simple books. | |
Preschool Story TimeApril 8, 15, 29, 2008 at 1:30 PM |
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| Preschool Story Time for 3-5 year olds, 40 minute program of stories and simple craft. | |
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April Programs |
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Please Register 978-526-2016, or email
efitzgerald@mvlc.org
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National Library Week April 13-19
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First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate.
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The winners of the National Library Week Raffle are: Uldis Delviks, William Kiley, Peggy Pates, Stephanie Senecal and Paulette Turco. |
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Manchester Mothers' Club Read-a-thon raised approximately $6,000 for the Children's Room renovations projects. A big thank you to the Mothers' Club and everyone who participated.
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April Poetry Contest Winners |
ages 10 and Under: Sophie Wilson, age 9 For /Rapunzel /and /What I Write About/ ages 11-18-Tie: Bharti Parris for /Woody/, Hannah Sinclair for /Whispering Wind ages 19-100, to John Donlon for /Snowflakes/.
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Tuesday, May 13, 7 PM - next meeting of Pentominoes. |
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(Students in grades 4-7 and their parent(s) Great Books! Good Conversation! Fun People!
Students take turns with each other nominating books. Readers are welcome
to read either or both of that month’s featured books. Families join as
this is a hands on group to continue to share reading with your children
as their interests and reading levels change. Currently meetings includes
two books to pick from each month. We welcome families and will borrow
additional needed copies of the books. Stop by the front desk to check out
a family copy and read one before our next meeting. If interested speak
with Ms. Collins * Name inspired by our recent read, Chasing Vermeer.
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photographer, Terry Walker presents examples of his work and fields
questions from aspiring photographers. Limited to 12 participants. E-mail
Eileen Fitzgerald, YA Librarian to register: efitzgerald@mvlc.org |
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| Please Register, 978-526-2016, or email scollins@mvlc.org |
May is Pet Month @ the Library
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Annual Pet Parade - Saturday, May 3, 2 PM. Please preregister your pet so we have ample kibble-prizes and awards. 978-526-2016. All pets must be leashed or caged. Sunny day only-no rain date. Meet on the front lawn of the library. |
Teen Job Fair - Wednesday, May 21, 3-5 PM or Thursday, May 22, 6-8 PM. |
Summer Volunteen Program - Applications Now Available |
Current season, Summer 2008, Volunteen Application are available on the bulletin board between the Children’s Room and Reference / Young Adult Room. Volunteens are a volunteer opportunity for students who have or will have completed grades 6th -12th by the close of the school year. The commitment is to volunteer for a total of 15 hours over the course of the summer. Orientation will be held for all volunteens in early June with Sara Collins, Youth Services, at the Manchester Public Library. The volunteens often participate in a variety of tasks adjusted by need, interest, and ability. Over the course of a typical summer, the group will provide at total of 150-200 hours of volunteer work assisting with children’s summer programs, making displays, shelving books, photocopying, inputting computer data, etc. The contribution made by the volunteens allows us to have a very busy summer reading program for the hundreds of children who participate in our summer programs. The experience gained by the students fulfills the volunteer requirements of many schools and provides a good beginning at collecting work experience and building a resume for that time. Please contact Sara Collins with any questions, 978 526-2016 or scollins@mvlc.org. The best experiences have been had by students who pick up their own applications, return it (by the end of May, please), and follow through on the process themselves. |
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T@L?K!- Open to all teens, ages 11-18. Members will recommend books, DVDs, programs, and furnishings for the Library. For information contact Sara Collins, Children's Librarian, 978-526-2016, scollins@mvlc.org, or efitzgerald@mvlc.org, Young Adult Librarian. |
Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 PM, next meeting of T@L?K! |
Library Links
KIDS LINKS
| Manchester Memorial School |
| Manchester-Essex Regional High School |
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| Manchester Library's Homework Center Page |
| www.surfnetkids.com/ |
| National Geographic Homework Help |
| The Why Files: http://whyfiles.org/ |
| Crafts for Kids: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/ |
| Book Spot for Kids |
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Book Lists
| 2006 Awards List for Children |
| Meet the Children's Author |
| Horn Book Awards |
| Caldecott Awards |
| Newbery Medal |
Links for Parents
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site |