Summer Reading Draws to a Close!

Alas, Summer Reading programs and prizes are finished for 2007 . . . but don't cry, there ARE ten days left to get reading logs stamped! That's plenty of time to read some more books, collect a few more scratch cards, and try for another crack at the Book Safe for free books! So far this summer, we've had 2185 readers sign up here at Emmet O'Neal--a new record! Make sure you come by and get your last books checked by August 10th, so that you can get your Summer Reading certificate (and special surprise!) sent to your school; also, save those Reading Logs and show them to your teachers once school starts, so they can be impressed by the reading you did over the summer! In other news, we have an exciting new feature on our website--TumbleBooks, e-books for e-kids. Check it out by navigating to our website, www.eolib.org, then clicking on the link on the front page, or from the children's page. There are lots of fun reading activities you can explore on this site. Check it out today!

July 5th 2007 World's Largest Helium Balloon Sculpture

SLIME TIME!!!!!

We had our ginormously disgusting, stupendously smelly, and amazingly spectacularly fun Slime Time program yesterday! For the 2nd-6th graders, it was a day to remember, and for the same age group, next Thursday will also feature some great activities! Next Thursday at 10:30 is another movie & popcorn, and at 3:30 author and storyteller extraordinaire Carmen Deedy will be here for what is sure to be a fabulous afternoon!

For those who may have missed the shenanigans at Slime Time, here are some of the more memorable moments caught on film:

Summer Chess Club

Join us for chess during Summer Reading! Every Wednesday the Chess Club will meet from 3 until 5 PM in the library meeting room, for ages 7 and up. We will wrap up summer chess with a tournament on July 21st from 9 AM until 4 PM, with registration required. Call 879-0497 for more information.

Summer Reading is Almost Here!

Join us May 20th when we begin Summer Reading, and you can Get a Clue @ Emmet O'Neal Library!

1:00--Kick-Off Parade
1:15--Thomas Hughes Brinkley Memorial Fun Run
1:30-4:00--Carnival

This summer you can become a book detective: come to the library, collect clues and read to solve the mysteries!

After School Special

It's another exciting day at the races and three fantastic fables are headed your way for our After School Special on Wednesday, April 18th. The race between the Tortoise and the Hare is seamlessly woven through the tales of the Lion and the Mouse and the Boy Who Cried Wolf.

Aesop's Fantastic Fables
Wednesday, April 18th
3:30 to 4:15 pm
Ages 3 and up

As the timeless teachings of Aesop leap to the stage, you’ll experience the depth of human drama...the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat...or maybe just have a little home spun, family fun!

Get ready...get set...for "fable-ous" fable fun with this clever, solo "tour-de-farce" created especially for hand puppets, performed by Lee Bryan, a.k.a. "That Puppet Guy."

Family Night Singalong!

It's that time again - another fabulous Family Night at Emmet O'Neal is coming up!

Join us on Tuesday, April 17th for a Sing-a-long with Jim Aycock! To hear a preview of Jim's original children's songs, check out Mixed Up, and for more info on Jim, visit his website!

As always, a tasty dinner is served at 5:30pm, and the fun starts at 6:00!