Boo!
As Halloween approaches there are lots of fun things to at Mentor Public Library. Let's go in calendar order.
There is a party at the Reed House on Sunday October 25th. This one requires registration so call the Children's department. There is going to be a magic show, live music, and face painting. You can wear your costume if you like. All ages are welcome. (but you have to register.
On Monday the 26th there will be Pumpkin Painting at the Main branch from 3 to 5 pm. The first ten people to arrive will receive small pumpkins to paint. This program is for tweens and teens.
Also on Monday the 26th there is Spooktacular Stories by the Fire down at the LAke branch. This program is for people in grades K through 6 and again registration is required. Join them for tales and treats and hauntingly good time.
On Tuesday the 27th Pumpkin painting will be happening at the Lake Branch from 3 to 5 pm. The first ten people to arrive will receive small pumpkins to paint. This program is for tweens and teens.
On Wednesday the 28th Headlands is hosting the pumpkin painting program from 3 to 5 pm. The first ten people to arrive will receive small pumpkins to paint. This program is for tweens and teens.
Also on teh 28th the LAke branch will be crafting Skeletons in their Bones program. This prgram is for people grades 2 to 5 and no registration is needed. Just show on up between 4 and 5 pm.
On the 31st. (yes, on actual halloween) Headlands is hosting some Halloween Fun from 2 to 3 pm. People in grades K through 5 are welcome to attend. Wear you costumes and play some games, MAke some crafts.
We love Halloween, don't you?
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Arrrr! Avast ye scurvy dogs!
So as we all know, September 19th is International Talk like a Pirate Day.
Huzzah! So to celebrate there will be a Walk-in Craft (meaning walk in anytime and walk out anytime) of designing your own Jolly Roger (pirate flag you landlubber!). And to make them seaworthy we will have laminating sessions at 3:30, 4, and 4:30.
Here’s a couple examples of what
you could do with a flag.
And if you ‘d like to learn a little more about pirates , you can always check out our pirates books…. Here and Her
Or the Official Talk like a pirate site…. There.
Monday, August 3, 2009
A Few Notes on Dignity From Lynn Hawkins
Here at MPL we are big on kids, as they say. We have a consistently packed house for story times, terrific staff, an outstanding children's collection, and the very best original children's programming in the area—I daresay, in the state. And it is no accident. Dennis Heritage, Children's Services Manager, began his tenure with MPL on August 1, 1983. A Northeast Ohio native, he attended KSU on an Air Force ROTC scholarship, earning his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, as a history major. Dennis's background as a children's services librarian includes experience at Kent Free Library and Kanawha County Public Library in Charleston, West Virginia. He also served as Assistant Head of Circulation at Kent Free Library. On his last date at Kent Free Library, the Director received a petition from 75 parents requesting that he stay at the Kent Free Library.
So why am I writing about this? Mr. Dennis will assume "unemployment with dignity," on November 1, 2009. Dennis finds the term "retirement" distasteful and prefers "unemployment with dignity." In our collective mind here at MPL, the dignity part kind of goes without saying, to wit: Employers of Dennis have noted "his sincere respect for each child, the refreshing dedication to the importance of books in a child's life and the top quality of his story times." A 1988 News Herald article deemed him "quite possibly the most patient man on the face of the earth", as they noted his task was "to teach children good listening habits, increase their vocabulary, and instill in their young minds an understanding of the importance and joys of reading." Some of Dennis's "firsts" at MPL include
1st regular story times for school age children (Book Break)1st evening story times1st story times for 2's (Toddler times)1st on staff Notary Public
He has written a children's book, which he will bring to press soon. He is a master of trivia, as well as an Abraham Lincoln aficionado. Most recently he has begun teaching Children's Literature at Lakeland Community College. On a personal note as his Director, I found him to be unfailingly loyal and dedicated to library services, and to the Mentor community and its children in particular. Through difficult budget years of reduced staffing and services, he was invariably among the very first to volunteer for unattractive shifts and in my six years with MPL I never once heard him complain. As he prepares to move on to realize his dreams to be a published children's author and travel to Europe, we know that Dennis has entertained and touched the lives of countless children over his 26 years with the library. As you are reading this, maybe you are one of them! He deserves a rest!
We will miss Mr. Dennis and hope to have him back for some "guest appearances." We are pleased to proclaim Wednesday, September 16, 2009 as "Mr. Dennis Day," and invite everyone to come by the library for a piece of cake and a farewell chat with Dennis. Dennis will spend the next two months turning the reins over to Amanda Densmore, who has been promoted to the position of Children's Services Manager. We are so pleased to have Amanda accept this position. Amanda is a very talented Reference Librarian at the Main Library and has a background in reference and reader's advisory. She is the author of the Mentor's Reader Blog. Amanda is enjoying her time in Children's Services and looks forward to meeting all of our parents and children! I predict that you will find her to be delightful and enthusiastic.
~Lynn Hawkins, Executive Director
So why am I writing about this? Mr. Dennis will assume "unemployment with dignity," on November 1, 2009. Dennis finds the term "retirement" distasteful and prefers "unemployment with dignity." In our collective mind here at MPL, the dignity part kind of goes without saying, to wit: Employers of Dennis have noted "his sincere respect for each child, the refreshing dedication to the importance of books in a child's life and the top quality of his story times." A 1988 News Herald article deemed him "quite possibly the most patient man on the face of the earth", as they noted his task was "to teach children good listening habits, increase their vocabulary, and instill in their young minds an understanding of the importance and joys of reading." Some of Dennis's "firsts" at MPL include
1st regular story times for school age children (Book Break)1st evening story times1st story times for 2's (Toddler times)1st on staff Notary Public
He has written a children's book, which he will bring to press soon. He is a master of trivia, as well as an Abraham Lincoln aficionado. Most recently he has begun teaching Children's Literature at Lakeland Community College. On a personal note as his Director, I found him to be unfailingly loyal and dedicated to library services, and to the Mentor community and its children in particular. Through difficult budget years of reduced staffing and services, he was invariably among the very first to volunteer for unattractive shifts and in my six years with MPL I never once heard him complain. As he prepares to move on to realize his dreams to be a published children's author and travel to Europe, we know that Dennis has entertained and touched the lives of countless children over his 26 years with the library. As you are reading this, maybe you are one of them! He deserves a rest!
We will miss Mr. Dennis and hope to have him back for some "guest appearances." We are pleased to proclaim Wednesday, September 16, 2009 as "Mr. Dennis Day," and invite everyone to come by the library for a piece of cake and a farewell chat with Dennis. Dennis will spend the next two months turning the reins over to Amanda Densmore, who has been promoted to the position of Children's Services Manager. We are so pleased to have Amanda accept this position. Amanda is a very talented Reference Librarian at the Main Library and has a background in reference and reader's advisory. She is the author of the Mentor's Reader Blog. Amanda is enjoying her time in Children's Services and looks forward to meeting all of our parents and children! I predict that you will find her to be delightful and enthusiastic.
~Lynn Hawkins, Executive Director
Monday, July 13, 2009
BOOM!
Can you knock down all the points bloxes without letting the sheep fall?
I can’t. Keeping those sheep up there is difficult. Any suggestions?
Yes. The Mentor Public Library added a few more games to their ever growing (though slowly growing) collection. Boom Blox Party is for the Nintendo Wii and you get to throw, snap, fire, and other fun actions to knock down blox, beams, and yes, you can fling the characters around. (I know. I checked!)
The nice thing is you can start with the group game right off the bat. Just one little training session and you are set to go. There is a co-op mode and a versus mode for multi player games. I highly recommend Boom Blox party for any party. Rated for Cartoon violence anyone who can hold a Wii remote can manage to have fun with this game.
Put yourself on the holds list for Boom Blox here!
I can’t. Keeping those sheep up there is difficult. Any suggestions?
Yes. The Mentor Public Library added a few more games to their ever growing (though slowly growing) collection. Boom Blox Party is for the Nintendo Wii and you get to throw, snap, fire, and other fun actions to knock down blox, beams, and yes, you can fling the characters around. (I know. I checked!)
The nice thing is you can start with the group game right off the bat. Just one little training session and you are set to go. There is a co-op mode and a versus mode for multi player games. I highly recommend Boom Blox party for any party. Rated for Cartoon violence anyone who can hold a Wii remote can manage to have fun with this game.
Put yourself on the holds list for Boom Blox here!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
With A summer of Creativity starting soon I thought I’d clue you in on what special programs are planned for the first week of Summer Reading.
Music Makin’ @ Main
Tuesday, June 16,
10-10:30 a.m. OR 10:45-11:15 a.m.
A special workshop for preschoolers ages 3-5 with singing, movement and instrument playing!
Registration begins Monday, June 1.
Paws to Read @ Lake
Wednesday, June 17
7-7:30 p.m. OR 7:30-8 p.m.
Read to a gentle dog who is licensed and trained to be a good listener.
Registration begins Wednesday, June 3.
Lunch & a Movie @ Main.
Thursdays at Noon:
June 18, July 2, July 16 & July 30
Bring your lunch & a drink and join us for a feature length movie. Popcorn provided! Children 8 & younger must be accompanied by an adult. It's a Disney movie about a dog. And a cat. And a hamster.
No registration is necessary!
Father’s Day Appreciation @ Headlands
Thursday, June 18, 4-4:45 p.m.
Children of all ages can show dad how much he’s appreciated with some great home made gifts!
Registration begins Monday, June 1.
Hot Off the Presses @ Main
Friday, June 19, 4-5 p.m.
Children ages 7 to 12 years old will create sculptures with newspaper using beads, feathers or paint.
Registration begins Monday, June 1.
Music Makin’ @ Main
Tuesday, June 16,
10-10:30 a.m. OR 10:45-11:15 a.m.
A special workshop for preschoolers ages 3-5 with singing, movement and instrument playing!
Registration begins Monday, June 1.
Paws to Read @ Lake
Wednesday, June 17
7-7:30 p.m. OR 7:30-8 p.m.
Read to a gentle dog who is licensed and trained to be a good listener.
Registration begins Wednesday, June 3.
Lunch & a Movie @ Main.
Thursdays at Noon:
June 18, July 2, July 16 & July 30
Bring your lunch & a drink and join us for a feature length movie. Popcorn provided! Children 8 & younger must be accompanied by an adult. It's a Disney movie about a dog. And a cat. And a hamster.
No registration is necessary!
Father’s Day Appreciation @ Headlands
Thursday, June 18, 4-4:45 p.m.
Children of all ages can show dad how much he’s appreciated with some great home made gifts!
Registration begins Monday, June 1.
Hot Off the Presses @ Main
Friday, June 19, 4-5 p.m.
Children ages 7 to 12 years old will create sculptures with newspaper using beads, feathers or paint.
Registration begins Monday, June 1.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Adventure: the pursuit of life -- Daniel Roy
Now that summer is here, bring on the adventures. Explore the Lagoons, learn how to canoe, play tennis, volleyball, digital art, or Scuba! Yes, all of these adventures and more can be found at the City of Mentor Parks and Recreation. So go and get your adventure on. But if you think it’s just too hot outside to do anything other than sweat perhaps you would like to cool down with one of these adventurous books?
Novels:
Artemis Fowl
Percy Jackson
Alex Rider Series
Graveyard Book
39 clues series
Princess Ben
Hunger Games
How about some books to cause some adventure? Here two great how to books.
The Dangerous Book for Boys
The Daring Book for Girls
Novels:
Artemis Fowl
Percy Jackson
Alex Rider Series
Graveyard Book
39 clues series
Princess Ben
Hunger Games
How about some books to cause some adventure? Here two great how to books.
The Dangerous Book for Boys
The Daring Book for Girls
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Dust off the History Books
Why does it have to be so dull? I mean I sat through all those history class in grade school and high school. Yet, I can’t remember most of it. It’s just so Dusty. So when my sister told me she needed to brush up on her US History (because she just passed the Jeopardy audition.) I was at a loss of where she could go without falling asleep. Then suddenly I had the Answer.
She could Shmoop!
Do you shmoop?
You don’t!!! You haven’t even heard of it!!! My oh my.
Shmoop is US history without the dust. It covers other topics too but the history part…
My favorite section of the history review is the “why should I care?” part. It tells me exactly how those past events shape my life today. The timeline part is great too. Oh, and a test review section! I kinda feel like shmoop said “How can we get Amy to learn her history” and then stuck it up on the net.
She could Shmoop!
Do you shmoop?
You don’t!!! You haven’t even heard of it!!! My oh my.
Shmoop is US history without the dust. It covers other topics too but the history part…
My favorite section of the history review is the “why should I care?” part. It tells me exactly how those past events shape my life today. The timeline part is great too. Oh, and a test review section! I kinda feel like shmoop said “How can we get Amy to learn her history” and then stuck it up on the net.
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