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Get In the Game Success!
Morrison-Talbott Library would like to thank all the adult and teen volunteers that made Get in the Game such a successful summer reading program. Many adults volunteered to read and facilitate a weekly session for the children. Teen volunteers served as aides to these adults, taking attendance and being an extra pair of hands when needed. All of the children benefited from the generous spirit, time and effort of these people.
112 children attended the Tuesday sessions that included books, crafts and activities. Children ages 9 to12 were entertained by: Izzy from the Grizzlies, a Karate Demonstration, a Dance Revolution Contest and a Balloon Creator at their Get in the Game sessions. 201 children participated in the Reading Club that was a part of the summer reading program. Children were awarded small prizes for each hour read. Children received flags to keep track of their hours. These flags flew in the children's area of the library, giving it a pre Olympic décor. Flags may be taken home the next time you come to the library. The summer reading program ended with a Team Accomplished Party, where Chris McBrien entertained a crowd with his Magic storytelling talent. Get in the Game is over but summer reading is still a fun activity for all to enjoy. There is still time left in your summer to read what you want to and not what is assigned.
Morrison-Talbott Library will be closed for staff training on Tuesday, August 19th.
Going on Vacation?
Head to the library for your Summer Vacation Packet! Vacation Packets are jam-packed with games and ideas to occupy your family as you set off on new adventures.
"Scare up a Good Book" iREAD Poster Contest
The Illinois Library Association and the Illinois Reading Enrichment and Development (iREAD) are sponsoring a Poster Contest to promote teen reading. $1,000 in prize money will be awarded to the statewide winner! All entries will become the property of the Illinois Library Association. Morrison-Talbott Library is accepting posters for this contest. For more information, click here.
Check out our Website of the Week!
Well, August is almost here, but there is still enough time to read one of the 50 Best Ever Summer Holiday Books. Whether you want a sweeping saga like "Shogun" by James Clavell, an overview of historical events such as "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon, or a quirky, one-of-a-kind, sort of Sci-Fi sort of fantasy fun novel like "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger, this is the web page for you. There is something for everyone for great summer reading.
Also, this year is the 100th anniversary of the publication of "Anne of Green Gables". This is a delightful book for all ages, and would make a great summer read!