May 2006
It's that time of year again: circulation will come to a close on June 2nd, just a few weeks from now. Please make sure that all books have been returned to the library so we can prepare for our doing an inventory in July.
Materials needed for classroom use by the staff can, of course, be retained past June 2nd. Please let the library volunteers know that you are keeping them past the due date so that we don't spend time sending you unnecessary dunning notices.
Thank you to those who purchased books for the library at the Paddlewheeler in April. The books have been processed and are on our shelves with the donation recognized by the beautiful bookplate designed by Paul O. Zelinsky. We have two "mystery" donations. If you are the Helen or the Henry who bought a book for us, please come to the library and identify yourself so your full name can be put on the bookplate.
The close of the school library's circulation should not signal the end of regular recreational reading for your child. There are several programs to encourage summer reading. One program is sponsored by Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and Target. They are inviting youngsters aged 5 through 15 to track their reading hours online for a chance to win a Target gift card. You can register for this program any time between May 1 and August 11th at http://www.rif.org/summer/default.mspx Children will also find activities, games, and ways to participate in the RIF Reading Planet Club.
Our Brooklyn Heights branch library is open every day but Sunday. Hours vary, but they are currently open from 10 am to 6 pm, MWF and 1 pm to 8 pm on Tuesdays, 1 pm to 6 pm on Thursdays, and 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. The branch will have a Kid's Day Celebration on Thursday, June 8th, so those of you with little ones at home, consider joining the fun. From 1 to 2 pm, a musician will play Calipso/soca, reggae/ska in the 1st floor auditorium. From 2 to 3 pm, a clown will entertain in the Children's Room on the 2nd floor. There will be clowning, games, face painting, balloons, a raffle and lots of fun. Most important of all, from 3 to 4 pm, the 2006 Summer Reading Program will kick off with gifts for all children who sign up! That will take place in the Children's Room also. Direct any questions about this event to Delia Caron, Children's Librarian at the branch.
Parents who don't live near this branch of Brooklyn Public Library should check their local branch for date and time of their Summer Reading Program launch. Reading is like any other skill...use it or lose it. Don't put your child at a disadvantage by allowing the skills learned all year to be lost. Make sure that reading is part of every day's activities.
Ann Kranis
Posted on: May 18, 2006
