Library Bug Squad

Don't panic, we don't have an infestation situation...at least not YET. 

Get your wings and antennae ready for Monday, July 25th. The Ladybug Girl will be at the Centerville Library from 4-5pm and 7-8pm, and the library will be positively crawling with costumes!  Insect-inspired crafts and games will round out the evening and, as always, there will be photo opportunities with Ladybug Girl herself. 

In this particular installment, Lulu (accompanied by her droopy-eared beagle side-kick, Bingo) tries to boss her friends around and instead ends up finding out that cooperation can be fun.  Ladybug Girl is a great example of how dressing up and playing outside can go hand-in hand for little adventurers. 

Schooooooooooooool's OUT. FOR. SUMMER!

Okay, almost out.  As you know by now I can't resist a catchy song lyric as a blog title.  Plus, it gets me in the spirit for my favorite event of the year: Summer Reading Club.  I love the smell of sunscreen that wafts through the building as kids stop in after a trip to the pool, and the pride on their faces when they turn in a list of what they've been reading.

This year our theme is all about heroes, of the local and super variety.  We'll be having crafts and programs throughout the summer centered around all things SUPER.  Kids get prizes just for signing up and we have a number of raffles and contests to keep them motivated.  One of the best ways you can prevent summer learning loss in your school-aged children is to make sure they are reading over the summer. 

If you have a baby or toddler, they can participate in the fun too!  In addition to an getting activity sheet full of early literacy tips, songs, and games you can play with your little one, you can also win free board books.  Join us starting June 6th!