EPPL Youth Services

Last Day of Summer Reading 2010

2010-08-07T09:52:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day of Summer Reading 2010!!! The Listening Station will be open from 10am to 4 pm.

We know that we ran out of t-shirts but we have more on order. The Listeners have been taking your phone numbers and we'll call you when the shirts are ready for pick-up.

We hope you had a great summer with Scare Up a Good Book!

Last week of Summer Reading!

2010-08-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

This is the last week of Summer Reading! The very last day is August 7.

Remember, you can report no more than 3 books a day if you're a Monster Reader and no more than 4 books a day if you're a Friendly Ghost!

And the hours the Listening Station is open is:
Monday-Thursday 10-8
Friday-Saturday 10-4

Good luck! We hope we have to give away a record number of t-shirts this summer!

Sign-up today for August Programs

2010-08-02T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sign-up today for August programs! Stop in at the Youth Services Desk at the Library or call us @ 708-395-1235.

Last day for summer reading sign-ups

2010-07-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day to sign up for Summer Reading!

It's now or never!

August Program sign-ups

2010-07-30T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sign-ups for August programs begins August 2nd since we are closed on Sunday.

Check out the calendar now!

July 31 is last day to sign up for Summer Reading!

2010-07-28T17:41:00.000-07:00

July is drawing to a close.

Remember that this Saturday, July 31, is the last day to sign up for Summer Reading.

After that, there's only one week left of summer reading, so hurry up and read/log those books!

Happy Birthday, E.B. White

2010-07-10T09:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to E.B. White! He was born in 1899 and died October 1, 1985. He is the author of such beloved children's books as:

Trumpet of the Swan
Stuart Little
and of course Charlotte's Web

Happy Birthday, Nancy Farmer!

2010-07-09T08:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Nancy Farmer, born in 1941. She is the author of such children's books as:

A Girl Named Disaster
The Ear, the Eye and the Arm
The House of the Scorpion (which won the Newbery Honor & Printz Honor awards)
The Sea of Trolls triology

Visit her website for more information.

LEGO Display almost over

2010-07-06T10:41:00.000-07:00

Come enjoy our LEGO display while it lasts. Very soon it will be replaced with a new display!

Happy 4th of July!!!!

2010-07-04T08:52:00.000-07:00

Remember that the Library is closed both Sunday, July 4 & Monday, July 5.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July Holiday!

Summer Reading T-shirts are in!

2010-07-03T08:42:00.000-07:00

Well, it's now July and summer reading is halfway through. Where is the time going? We hope you are reading lots of books and enjoying the prizes.

Remember if you haven't signed up yet for summer reading, it's not too late! You may sign up through the end of July. Don't put it off for too long, though. The last day of Summer Reading is August 7!

If you met our reading goal and finished Prize Level #4 early on but didn't get your t-shirt yet, you may now come in and pick them up! T-shirts arrived this week and they look great! Congrats to everyone who has finished already!

Five weeks down, five to go! Keep on reading and enjoy what's left of summer!

Lego Club at the Elmwood Park Library

2010-06-15T17:00:00.000-07:00

Last week we had our very first Lego Club at the Library, and I'd say it was a success. Our theme was monsters, in keeping with the summer reading theme, Scare Up a Good Book.

We had ten kids (and a Mom!) come and design monsters and their victims. Next month our theme will be haunted houses.

Happy Birthday, Laurence Yep!

2010-06-14T17:00:00.000-07:00

Laurence Yep was born in San Francisco on June 14, 1948.

He is a well-known author of children's books, including his Golden Mountain Chronicles. He has won the Newbery Honor as well as many other awards.

Check out what Laurence Yep books we own at the library!

Week #3 of Summer Reading!

2010-06-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Wow! The summer is going by fast! Already two weeks of summer reading have passed us by and over 25 kids are Monster Readers by having reached their goal and put their name on Wall #4.

Don't forget, the Listening/reporting hours are Mon-Thurs 10-8, and Fri-Sat 10-4.

Jason was a little slow with week #2's puzzles, but they are out now, as well as week #3's puzzles. So make sure to pick one up and challenge yourself! Then turn them in at the Listening Station for a prize!

If you still haven't signed up for summer reading, you're not too late. You can still sign-up for through the end of July. So sign-up now and get started reading!

Happy Birthday, Anne Frank!

2010-06-12T13:57:00.000-07:00

Did you know that today is Anne Frank's birthday?

She was born June 12, 1949 and died March 12, 1945.

Learn more about Anne Frank by picking up a book in our biography section.

Scare Up a Good Book!

2010-06-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the start of Summer Reading!

Starting at 10:00 a.m., you can come to the library to start telling us about your books and earn prizes.

So Scare Up a Good Book and be a Monster Reader!

Story Time in the Park @ Triangle Park

2010-06-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Summer is here! It's time to take Drop-in Story Time to the great outdoors.

Join us today for Story Time in the Park. We'll be reading stories and playing games in Triangle Park, located at the intersection of Diversey & 77th.

Bring your sunglasses and get ready for some outdoor fun!

Sign-up today for June's programs!

2010-06-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

Today is the start of sign-ups for June's programs. Stop by or give us a call at 708-395-1235. What are we offering? Take a look at June's calendar.

June Sign-ups start Tuesday!

2010-05-30T09:14:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and we have a lot going on at the library this summer. Story times, science programs, games, and a Circus Boy.

Take a look at our June calendar and make sure you call us starting Tuesday, June 1st to start signing up for June's calendars! 708-395-1235.

Story Time in the Park

2010-05-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Summer is here! It's time to take Drop-in Story Time to the great outdoors.

Story Time in the Park kicks off June 1st in Triangle Park, located at the intersection of Diversey & 77th.

Bring your sunglasses and get ready for some outdoor fun!

Summer Reading is Here!!!!!

2010-05-28T08:50:00.000-07:00

It's been busy month of preparation but we're finally ready to "Scare Up a Good Book!"

Join us for summer reading at the library. Read books, win prizes, and enjoy lots of great programs!

Sign-ups for summer reading have already started, but don't worry, you can still sign-up through July 31st.

The first day of summer reading is June 1st! So start reading those books so we can start giving you prizes!!!

To find out more, check out our Scare Up a Good Book page.

May sign-ups start May 1st!

2010-04-30T07:31:00.001-07:00

The May Calendar is out, and our sign-ups for May programs start tomorrow on May 1st.

We will also be taking sign-ups for our Scales & Tales program that will be starting June 1st.

So stop on in or give us a call and sign-up for May programs!

Happy Earth Day!

2010-04-22T12:00:00.000-07:00

No, not happy birthday, Happy Earth Day!!!

You can help save the Earth by using the library... it's recycling at its best!

Noah's Ark Story Time for Ages 4-8

2010-04-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that tomorrow is Noah's Ark Story Time
@ 4:00 p.m. for Ages 4-8

There is still room so sign-up now!

We'll read stories, have a puppet show, plus a craft!

Paper Models Today!

2010-04-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

Today is our Paper Models program @ 4:00 p.m. for grades 4-6.

Today we are making a Yorkshire Terrier.

There is still room so sign-up now and stop by this afternoon!

National Park Week

2010-04-18T12:05:00.000-07:00

Did you know that this week is National Park Week and that entrance to all 392 National Parks this week is free? Visit the National Park Service for more info.

Did you know that the Library has books on different National Parks?

M is for Majestic: A National Parks Alphabet

Welco me to Yellowstone National P ark

Grand Ca nyon National Park

Or ask us for more!

Ride of Paul Revere

2010-04-17T09:00:00.000-07:00

Today in 1775 was the day that Paul Revere took his ride to warn the people of Boston about the impending British attack.

Read Paul Revere's Ride, located in our poetry section (J 811.3), or pick up a biography of Paul Revere to learn more about this historic day.

Noah's Ark Story Time for Ages 4-8

2010-04-16T12:37:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that Tuesday is Noah's Ark Story Time
@ 4:00 p.m. for Ages 4-8

There is still room so sign-up now!

We'll read stories, have a puppet show, plus a craft!

Brainfuse - Online Tutoring at the Library

2010-04-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the Elmwood Park Library subscribes to a service called Brainfuse? This is a website where you can get online homework help with a trained tutor.

There are also sections for Live Skills Building, a Writing Lab, and Practice Tests.

It's free to use! So try it out at Brainfuse.

Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson!

2010-04-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

Thomas Jefferson was born April 13, 1973. Read more about our 3rd President by checking out a biography from the Elmwood Park Library.

National Drop Everything and Read Day!

2010-04-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

Today is Drop Everything and Read Day!
Also known as R.E.A.D. Day!

So take some time today to just sit with your family and read a good book, and ignore everything else going on. Need a good book to read? Try a book by Beverly Cleary, because it's her birthday today!

For more information about Drop Everything and Read Day, visit the R.E.A.D. website.

Happy Birthday, Beverly Cleary!

2010-04-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Beverly Cleary was born April 12, 1916. She is a beloved, award winning author of books for children, including the Newbery Medal for "Dear Mr. Henshaw." Her stories about Ralph S. Mouse, Henry Huggins, and Ramona Quimby have been made into television shows and movies. The newest to hit the screen will be "Beezus and Ramona," coming to theaters July 23, 2010. Visit her website for more information about her and her books.

Check out books by Beverly Cleary at the Elmwood Park Library or read some biographies about her!

Join Us For National Library Week - April 11-17

2010-04-09T12:18:00.001-07:00

National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate. This year’s honorary chair is the 2009 Newberry Medal winner, Neil Gaiman.

National Library Week began in the mid 1950s when research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions, and musical instruments. This concerned both the ALA and the American Book Publishers and because of this concern, they founded the National Book Committee, a nonprofit citizens organization. The committee’s goals ranged from “encouraging people to read in their increasing leisure time” to “improving incomes and health” and “developing strong and happy family life.”

These ideas spawned the creation of National Library Week in 1957. With the cooperation of ALA and help from the Advertising Council, the very first National Library Week was held in 1958 with the theme “Wake Up and Read!” The ALA took over full sponsorship in 1974 when the National Book Committee disbanded.

WE WANT YOU TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK WITH US!
APRIL 11-17

The Youth Services Department will be featuring a display of the YS Staff’s favorite books! Come check out Jason, Miss Carol, Miss Irene, Kimmi and Patty’s favorite books. And make sure to join us for our regularly scheduled programs for kids and teens along with our special book discussion of “Three Cups of Tea”! For a listing of all our programs check out the online calendar HERE or check out our youth services blog HERE and young adult services blog HERE

National Poetry Month

2010-04-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

Did you know that April is National Poetry month?

Check out some poetry books @ J 811 in our non-fiction section.

Some famous authors for children's poetry are:

Jack Prelutsky, whose outrageously funny poetry, has written many award winning and popular poetry books.

Shel Silverstein's extraordinary books were filled with unforgettable characters, along with a realistic mix of sadness and hilarity.
Douglas Florian has a talent for turning plain old language into outrageously entertaining verse.

After reading some poetry, try your own hand at writing your own verse! Check out How to write, recite and delight in all kinds of poetry or other books on how to write your own poetry.

Happy Birthday, Buddha!

2010-04-08T20:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the day celebrated in many countries for the birth of Guatama Buddha, spiritual leader and founder of Buddhism.

Read about the life of Buddha with Life of Buddha or Buddha, Father of Buddhism.

Or learn more about Buddhism with Buddha in your backpack, ev eryd ay Buddhism for teens or My Buddhist Year.

Want something a little lighter? Read this comic series about the life of Buddha, or read YA novel Buddha Boy.

Happy Birthday, Trina Schart Hyman!

2010-04-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

Trina Schart Hyman was born April 8, 1916. She was a wonderful illustrator of childrens books, and won the Caldecott Medal for "Little Red Riding Hood." Click here to find more books by Trina in the Elmwood Park Library.

Happy Birthday, Trina!

Birdie Story Time on Monday, April 12

2010-04-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that you can still sign-up for Miss Irene's Birdie Story Time for Monday, April 12 @ 4:00 p.m.

She'll have birdie stories, songs and craft for ages 4-8.

"Three Cups of Tea" Book Discussion

2010-04-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

Have you been reading the Young Reader's edition of "Three Cups of Tea?" You have a week left to finish it up so you can join us for our book discussion on April 15th @ 4:00 p.m.

Tonight! - Dave Herzog's Marionettes

2010-04-06T08:01:00.000-07:00

Dave Herzog's Marionettes are tonight!!!!!

Come and enjoy his show, "The Furry Follies!"

There is still plenty of room, so sign up now!

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T12:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter

The Library is Closed Today

Happy Birthday, Maya Angelou!

2010-04-04T09:00:00.000-07:00

Did you know that it's Maya Angelou's birthday today? She was born April 4, 1928. She is an American poet, writer, and civil rights activist.

Read about Maya Angelou by checking out some biographies in our biography section under J / Biog / Angelou, Maya. Or visit her own website.

Enjoy some of the poetry and picture books that Maya Angelou has written for kids:

Life Doesn't Frighten Me - Visionary artwork accompanies a poem that celebrates courage, strength, and fearlessness.

My Painted House - A south African girl describes her pet chicken, painting special designs on her house, dressing up for school, and her mischievous brother.

Soul Looks Back in Wonder - Artwork and poems by such writers as Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Askia Toure portray the creativity, strength, and beauty of their African American heritage.

Dave Herzog's Marionettes

2010-04-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

Dave Herzog arrives on Tuesday night @ 7:00 with his wonderful marionette puppets.

There is still plenty of room so sign up now!

Sign-ups for April start today!

2010-04-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

All April programs have been cancelled!

April Fools!

Sign-ups start today for all of April's programs. Come in and sign-up or call us at 708-395-1235.

Happy April!

Join Us For National Library Week - April 11-17

2010-03-31T08:45:00.001-07:00

Come on in this National Library Week (April 11-17) and check out Jason, Miss Carol, Miss Irene, Kim, and Patty's favorite books on display!

Today in History

2010-03-30T11:59:00.000-07:00

Did you know that today is the anniversary of the adoption of the 15th Amendment? It was officially adopted on March 30, 1870 and it officially stated that "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." Though, unfortunately, this only applied to women.

Find out more about the Constitution in our non-fiction section @ J 342.029 or @ J 342.73
Did you know that today in 1867 the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7 million? Find out more about the state of Alaska in our non-fiction section @ J 979.8
Did you know that today is Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh's birthday in 1853? Find out more about him @ J 759.9492 or in the biography section @ J Biog Gogh, Vincent Van

Dave Herzog's Marionettes

2010-03-30T08:44:00.000-07:00

A week from today we will have Dave Herzog's Marionette show, Furry Follies, at the library. We are bring Dave back due to popular demand. We have had him and his marionettes several times, and he always puts on a great show! Don't miss it!

Tuesday, April 6th @ 7:00-8:00 p.m.

You must sign-up for this program, so please call us or visit us starting April 1st to sign-up.

Three Cups of Tea Book Discussion

2010-03-30T08:42:00.001-07:00

Have you been reading "Three Cups of Tea" along with everyone else in Elmwood Park? Well, if you have, come join us on April 15th for our book discussion of the young readers edition of "Three Cups of Tea." It is open to both students and adults.

April 15th @ 4:00-5:00

Want more information about the book, visit author Greg Mortenson's webiste.
Or find out more information about his charity organization, Pennies For Peace.

Sign-up for April's programs!

2010-03-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that the first of the month is the start of sign-ups for that month's programs. April's sign-ups start April 1st! Come in to the library or call us at 708-395-1235.

Check us out on Myspace!!

2008-10-20T11:01:00.000-07:00

Check out our Young Adult Section on Myspace!!
www.myspace.com/epplteen