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Fall is in the Air! 

Stop – Drop – & Roll!!  Great safety actions to know and remember.  Firefighter Simmons made a special visit to Rhyme time and Story time during October’s Fire Prevention week.  Our young participants had the opportunity to listen to four  books read to us by our guest.  We then practiced the Stop, Drop and Roll procedure and the low belly crawl across the floor.  I even got in on some of this action.  Good for us all to practice! Of course, the little ones were much quicker at this (Good for them!).

Jennifer also demonstrated what Firefighters may look like when they are wearing all their safety gear.  Fantastic opportunity to see the transformation from Jennifer as a real person to Firefighter Simmons.  I am glad these young readers were able to experience this.  It was a little scary, but I do think it helps to know that under all that safety gear is a really nice person there to help us should we ever need them.  Thanks Jen!

 The “Boo Bash” Halloween party is planned for Oct. 29^th between 5 and 7 pm.  Wear your costume.  We will have a photo booth set up to take your photo, a couple of games to play, pumpkin craft, snack, stories & plenty of spooktacular fun!  This is a come and go kind of program.  I am looking forward to some ghouls and goblins as well a princesses and heroes showing up, especially if they bring a smile!

Wild Wednesday is back November 18^th with “Be A-Maize-D”.  This is an after school program from 3:30 to 5 pm and is most suited for the K-5^th graders, all are welcome. 

I am excited to see what is A-Maize-ing in Iowa.  I really do like having the ISU Extension office here presenting programs.  We always have fun and learn a thing or two. 

December may bring a special visitor. He seems to like long beards and red suits.  Keep an eye on the Library’s calendar for upcoming events.  December makes me think of snow!  Maybe even snowball forts.  Many good things up and coming. 

I hope to see you soon.  Make sure you bring your sunny smiles. 

 Vonnie

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This and That

School is back in session and the library is quieter during the daytime hours.  It takes some adjustment!  

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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

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Flying Monkeys, Magic and more!

Summer superhero activities continue at the library.  Our reading programs are filled with something for every one. 

Dan Wardell”s “Reading Road Trip” brought plenty of excitement and energy.  He told great stories, even one that had flying monkeys! I get pretty excited at catching flying monkeys!    Dan reminded us that eating right, exercise, and reading are healthy habits that we are to practice everyday.  We had a "Dantastic" time.

Some of the highlights from Children’s programs include , “Super ME to the Rescue”. This event focused on being yourself and using you own unique talents to be the best "you" possible.

Music by Mr. S & The Sandbox Band offered kids opportunities to touch, hear, and see a wide variety of musical instruments.

The” Super Hero Respect” program encouraged the use of imagination and reading.  

Magician Rick Brammer’s magic show inspired us to pick up a book and learn his secrets.  He had some great balloons to share too.

Rhyme Time and Story time continue on Thursday mornings.  These are always great fun.  Rhyme time is at 9:30 am for the 0-2 year olds and Story time follows at 10 am for the 2-5 year olds.  As you see below, SuperHeroes often share these mornings with me. 

This is a wonderful summer to join in the fun at the library.

  

I hope to see you soon

Vonnie

 “Furry Friends”, an exotic petting zoo is coming to the library on July 22^nd @ 9:30 and 12:30.  Mark your calendars!