
Perth-Andover library update
Published Saturday July 19th, 2008


Library Manager
Summer Reading Programs!! The slogan for 2008 is "See What's Bubbling @ Your Library"! We will be learning about science through books, games, crafts, experiments and other fun activities. This provincial program is FREE! It's never too late to REGISTER! Our summer student, Patricia Smith will hold programs for the following age groups on the days/dates listed. Preschooler's: Fridays at 10:30 am, School-age: Thursdays at 1:00 pm.
Babies in the Library: Tammie will hold a program based on the science summer reading club theme on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. (July 23 and Aug. 6 and 20. July 23 we will learn about sounds as we play drums on some pie plates! On Aug. 6 we will experiment with bubbles and balloons. On Aug. 20 we will end the summer by making plaster castings of baby's hand/foot (parent's choice) or do prints with paint.
Costume Party on Wednesday, July 16 from 1:30-2:30. Come dressed scary or silly and enjoy the fun, games, stories, and snacks!
Tutoring: If you are interested in having your child tutored, you can contact Carol Godbout at 273-2585. This is not a program the Library is offering, but she will meet the student here for tutoring. You need to make your arrangements with Carol.
NEW BOOKS
Adult fiction: Mercy by Jean Brashear, Coming Undone by Susan Andersen, Death Lands: Ritual Chill by James Axler, Deep Storm by Lincoln Child (LP), Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver, Fearless by Diana Palmer, and Sail by James Patterson. Christian: Dark Star: Confessions of a Rock Idol by Creston Mapes, Theodora's Baby by Penny CullifordProper Pursuit by Lynn Austin, Clear Blue Sky by FP Lione, and Tristan's Gap by Nancy Rue.
Adult non-fiction: Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Breathnach.
Easy Reads: Say Cheese by Nancy Levinson, Go, Diego, Go: Diego's Buzzing Bee Adventure by Alison Inches and NBA Reader: Fast Forwards by Paul Ladewski.
Juvenile chapter books: Fiction: Guardians of GA'Hoole: Exile by Kathryn Lasky, Go Girl: Sister Spirit by Thalia Kalkipsaksis, and Chasing Yesterday #3 Truth by Robin Wasserman.
Summer hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.; Thursday: noon to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.




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