Chess Tournament Registration!

For all of you looking to register for the exciting Chess Tournament hosted by our Children's Department, you have come to the right place! Above you will see a photo of the application. Right click on the picture and choose to either: "open link in new window/tab" or "save linked file as..." Once you have opened the document, simply print, fill it out and bring it in next time you come into Emmet O'Neal!

Bookmania!

Join us in January as we discuss Savvy by Ingrid Law, an intriguing and emotional tale of a girl named Mibs, who is trying to come to terms with the unusual abilities people in her family acquire when they turn thirteen...

Holly Jolly Family Night

Don't miss our next Family Night on December 9th with performing gems Atlantic Coast Theatre!

New & Upcoming Books

There have been and will be some great new releases in the world of children's / teen publishing lately. Here are some of the ones we're most excited about: Recently released-- Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris by R.L. LaFevers Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon by Melissa Anelli (webmistress of The Leaky Cauldron) Charlie Bone and the Shadow by Jenny Nimmo The Illustrated Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett Upcoming: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling Beka Cooper: Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney All of these titles but the last two (which have publication dates that are farther out) are available to reserve online for pickup here at EOL or any Jefferson County library.

Chess Tournament!

Join us January 3rd for another great chess tournament event here at EOL!

Hogwarts 2008 Pictures!

Check out the fun: http://picasaweb.google.com/eolchildrens

Sleepytime Tales

Come wearing your favorite PJ's!

Dig It

Come ready for fun! For Grades 3-6

Bookmania

Join us November 18th 6:00-7:00 p.m. for our discussion of Princess Academy For Grades 4-6. Call 879-0497 to register!

Bookmania

Join us Tuesday, October 21st 6:00-7:00 p.m. for our discussion of

Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire

For Grades 4-6. Call 879-0497 to register!

Spooktacular

Register for 30 minutes of spooky fun!

How do you say "David Wiesner"?

In celebration of National Author's Day (Nov. 1), 
learn how to correctly pronounce the names of children's 
authors and illustrators at TeachingBooks. 
This free guide is made up of hundreds of audio recordings 
of authors and illustrators saying their own names and 
telling brief stories about their names and/or themselves.

Sleepytime Tales

Come wearing your favorite PJ's!

Critter Junction

Join Us For the Critter Craze at Critter Junction!

DINOMAN

Join Us Sept. 9th For An Amazing Family Night On The Lawn!
Dinner at 5:30. Show at 6:00.

Chess Club Press:

Chess Club meets again beginning September 8th. Open to all skill levels, ages 7 and up.

Silly Sinister Cinema Sleepover

Hurry! Hurry! Don't Hesitate!
Join us to celebrate
the word crafting of Roald Dahl:
Our very own Golden Ticket Ball!

SUMMER READING FINALE!

Mark your calendars!

Calling All Chess Bugs!

Attention all Rooks, Pawns, Knights, Queens, Kings (and miscellaneous bugs!):

The Emmet O'Neal Library Chess Tournament will take place on Saturday July 26th, from 12:00 to 4:00pm. The tournament is open to all skill levels, ages 7 and up.






Registration is required. You may register in person at the Children's Department, or print and mail the registration form above. If you wish to fax the registration, our number is: (205) 879-5388.

Ready - Set - Kick Off!

Catch the Reading Bug on May 18th at the Summer Reading Kick Off!

Coming soon to a library shelf near you:

Fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society will soon see the fabulous foursome reunited for a new mission! The Perilous Journey will be released in May! We can't wait!

Are YOU a Superhero?

Calling all Supers: The Emmet O'Neal Library needs YOU (and your super powers) on April 23rd! Avengers Assemble!

Does the slipper fit?

Find out on April 16th at our special life-size puppet presentation of "Cinderella and the Chinese Slipper"!

AHOY MATEYS!

Sail away with us on April 8th! Warm up your voices for sing-along fun!

Bizarre Holidays

By popular demand, I'm posting the link to lists of Bizarre American Holidays for each month of the year. Check it out for yourself, and see what holiday coincides with your birthday or what strange and eccentric holiday you most look forward to this year! Personally I can't wait for June 26th, which is National Chocolate Pudding Day. Yummy! Surf on over to the site from the link above, and feel free to leave us a comment with your favorite bizarre holiday!

ARRR MATEYS!

All Hands On Deck!

Set Sail for an Adventure on the High Seas, March 17th - 21st.

Stow away with us ......... if ye dare!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This week's Dial-A-Story selection was inspired by one of the oldest festivals in Ireland, the King Puck Festival. Listen to our story and enjoy the following link to the festival, located in the town of Killorglin .

Call our DIAL-A-STORY at 445-1166 to hear "King Puck"

Fabulous February Photos!

We had two amazing programs this week at EOL. Our monthly Family Night took place Tuesday evening. We welcomed performer Doug Berky, who entertained the crowd with his comedy, mime, juggling, unicycling, and masks! Then on Wednesday afternoon we had a Fancy Nancy premiere party to celebrate the release of the new book in the series, Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly by Jane O'Connor. The afternoon's activities were simply smashing--that's a fancy word for fun! See pictures of both events below:

ALA announces award winning books!

John Newbery Medal: Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz



Randolph Caldecott Medal: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick


View all the award winners at the American Library Association.

Inheritance Trilogy - Book 3!

Paolini fans take note:

"Brisingr", Book 3 in the Inheritance Trilogy, will be released in September 2008!