Flutterby Bits

The Summer Reading Program, “Every Hero Has a Story”, is over for this summer. 

Grand Prize winners names were drawn and notified.  All event extras (displays and

such) taken apart and  put away, but our Heros are out there in abundance!!!

Readers are everywhere!!

I find it heartwarming when readers of all ages are excited to share information about something that they have recently read.  Our youngest readers bubble over with information. 

Rhyme Time and Story Time continue throughout the summer on Thursday mornings.  Rhyme Time at 9:30 am and is most suited for 0-2 year olds and their caregivers.  Story Time is at 10 am and is geared for 2-5 year olds.  We welcome all who want to join us. 

HERO Bingo for all ages is the follow up challenge for the summer.  For every HERO card completed, your name is put into a drawing for a free book! 

Fall programming is in the planning stage.  We are going to be able to work with the ISU Extension again this year.  I am pleased and excited about all the great fun and programming that comes with these girls.  Our first scheduled event, “Geology Rocks!” is on Wednesday afternoon September 16.  This will be an afterschool program.  Learning, along with fun, go hand in hand with programs presented by the ISU Extension.   Watch our website for more information.

Summer is slipping past very quickly.  I think it is all the extra “Super Hero” activity surrounding me.  I have been swept up by powerful energy all summer.  Keep reading!

Hope to see you soon,

Vonnie

Flutterby Bits

Noodles, Forts, Wii and Flying!

There is never a dull Moment! 

I had a great time Monday evening with flying noodles and the ISU Extension Office “Health Hearty Snacks” program.

The ISU Extension office has been presenting “Adventures in Nature” programming on the second Monday evening of the month in the Community Room.

The last one was on “Health Hearty Snacks”.  It involved plenty of eye opening information on portion control, snack/sugar content and the unusual activity of flinging a wet noodle!  (Food Fight!)  It was not the norm per program….but you never know. 

It has been a great experience to be teaming up with these women.  The programs are open to children of all ages, but the activities are geared to those in grades K-5.  The next program is March 9^th at 6 pm.  There won’t be any noodles, but eagles will be the topic!

Friday Feb 20, from 5-7 PM, after hours, we will have Family Fort night.  Bring the blankets, sheets, and pillows to build your own family fort.  I’ve never had the experience of having my own fort in the library!  Not many can say that they have.  Now will be your chance!

Wii Games in the Community Room are on Feb 23 from 1-4 pm.  This is on a no school Monday, and all ages are welcome.  Form teams, have mini-tournaments and bring your friends.  I had the opportunity to try Wii dancing one afternoon – what a sight!  It is great fun and demands plenty of energy.

Flying?  Sure.  The summer reading program is in the works.  “Every Hero has a Story” is the theme this summer.  We are all heroes, flying or not.   Plenty of fantastic programming is planned for Summer 2015.  (Dan Wardell will be here to see us!) Watch for further information.

I am more than a little excited! 

Noodles, games, flying & forts can all be found at the Library. 

Check it during “Love your Library month!”

See you soon

Vonnie

Adventures In Nature: Health Hearty Snacks!

The Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach will join the Independence Public Library again on February 9th, 2015 at 6:00 PM for another Adventures In Nature Program, Health Hearty Snacks! Just like other Adventures In Nature programs, there is no fee or registration required, and Health Hearty Snacks is open to all ages (but is best suited for children in kindergarten through 5th grade). Alexia Hamlett will be here to teach us about portion control and to have a food fight. See you there!

Adventures in Nature: Animal Trackers

Learn about tracking animals at the IPL. Alexia Hamlett from the Buchanan County ISU Extention and Outreach will be at the Independence Public Library on January 12th for Adventures in Nature: Animal Trackers. The program is open to children of all ages, but is best suited for those in K-3 grades. There's no registration needed, just come ready to explore.

Flutterby Bits

 Seasons Greetings!

Flying Reindeer?  What makes Reindeer Fly?  I've been curious about that. 

The Library had our Make n’ Take with Santa program on the 13^th of December; this is where some pretty good answers to the flying question were found.  I ask several of the attendees what they thought.  There were many great suggestions like magic, dust, Santa, reindeer food and Christmas spirit.  All great thoughts. 

I also wanted to know what Santa’s favorite cookie might be, and there were many good thoughts on this question, too.  The most popular answer was good old chocolate chip, of course.  Other popular ideas included chocolate, frosted cutout cookies with sprinkles, and hot cookies.  I did get a reliable hint that Santa has a sweet tooth for all cookies but has a special spot for molasses ginger cookies.  I think this grand fellow likes a tasty snack just like the rest of us. 

We had a wonderful time Saturday and hope you were able to join the fun.  Santa and Mrs. Claus were here to chat with all.  There were three crafts to be made.  We really had a nice turn out and plenty of huge smiles! (My favorite!)

However you celebrate the Holidays, I sincerely hope that they are filled with health, family, the spirit of Christmas, and maybe a good book!

  

See you soon!

Vonnie

Children’s Services 

PS:  Remember January Children’s Programming

Story time on Wednesday Mornings @ 9:30 for the 2-5 year olds

Rhyme time on Thursday Mornings @ 9:30 for the 0-2 year olds

And “Animal Trackers” with the Extension office on Monday Jan 12^th @ 6:30

Adventures in Nature is Back!

Join Alexia Hamlett for another great Adventures in Nature program. "Our Feathered Friends" will teach us about a wide variety of birds and the foods they eat. This program is free and open to the public of all ages, although it is best suited for children in K-3 grades. No registration is required, come ready to have fun learning (and making a craft.)

Adventures in Nature!

Join Ashley Sherrets from the Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach Office for the Leaf and Plant Expedition Program. Children will go on an outdoor nature walk, and learn about the leaves and how they get their fantastic fall colors. The program is open to children of all ages, but is best suited for those in kindergarten through third grade. The Leaf and Plant Expedition starts at 6:00 PM on October 13th. No registration is needed, so meet us at the library and bring a friend!