Next Adult Summer Reading Drawing Tomorrow

Kids and adults,
if you're reading you might as well get some prizes!

Next Adult Prize Bag drawing is tomorrow, July 31st.
Be sure to turn in your review slip for 1 of 3 books you've read,
and to enter your name in the drawing.

Kids, be sure to bring in your sheets.
Remember every 8 hours = a prize
16 hours = a T-shirt
and you can still get prizes for every 8 hours after that.
Plus, keep racking in hours to get that end of summer party!

Kids Movie Matinee

Kids, come in and cool off while watching
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Tomorrow, Wed. July 29th
@ 12 pm


Bring lunch, a snack, and whatever you need to be comfortable.

Finger Painting @ 2 pm
Artsy Smarty @ 3:30 pm

Some Like it Hot

See Marilyn Monroe on the big screen in
Some Like it Hot
Tuesday, July 28th
3 & 6 pm

Free movie. Free air conditioning.

Robin Bady * A Great Success!

25 kids came to the library this morning to see Storyteller Robin Bady. They sang old songs and new songs, danced with Robin and had a lot of fun. Afterward the kids got to line up and strum a little tune on Robin's guitar Cassie. Thank You to Robin and everyone who came out!

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library Need Volunteers
(and are always looking for new members)
Call the library at 841-4651 or email waterville@midyork.org
and we'll put you in touch with the co-presidents
Michelle Roback and Laurie Reeder

Book Sale:
Set up Aug. 2 1st
Staff: Aug. 24th - Sept 1 (except weekends)
Help by taking a shift to set up and/or sell books and keep that tables stocked.

Carnival
Sat. Aug 8th
Help run games, hand out tickets and prizes, etc.
Have a blast watching the kids and listening to live music while you're at the library.

Storyteller Coming 7/24

Mark Your Calendar!
THIS FRIDAY, July 24th
@ 11 am
Storyteller Robin Bady
Watch and listen as stories come to life in fantastic ways!
Also,
join us before @ 10:15 am for a short story, craft, and games for
Story Hour with Amanda (kids 1-5)
or Kids Club with Jill (kids 6-11)

Thanks Kingsley and the Shacklebolts

Thanks to the band and everyone who came out to enjoy "Kingsley and the Shacklebolts" last Saturday during the Field Days.

It turned out to be a great day to be in the park with some music and crafts!

Join us tomorrow for more great entertainment:
the Classic Film
"West Side Story"
@ 3 or 6 pm

Harry Potter Concert

Don't forget:

Harry Potter band
Kingsley and the Shacklebolts
tomorrow, Sat. July 18th
@ 2 pm in the Village Green

*Non-stop, pouring rain location at the library

Library Lines 7/17

Congratulations to Mary Blunt, the first winner of the series of Adult Summer Reading prize drawings. There are 3 loaded book bags left to be won this summer, and here's how: read 3 books (audiobooks included), fill out a short review sheet for 1, submit it and enter your name into the drawing, and keep going until Aug. 21st. Review sheets are at the library and on the website at www.midyork.org/waterville.

Don't forget the "Old Folks Story Swap" when people of all ages can hear stories of stealing cannons, horses in local bars, and more. The next meeings are Friday, July 24th and Aug. 14th @ 4:30 pm. Refreshments are on us, you bring the stories. Also, stop in Tuesdays, at 3 or 6 pm for our Classic Film Series. The next film is "Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe.

Check out the sound of the Monk Rowe Duo with John Hutson Friday, July 31st at 7 pm for FREE. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy "6 Decades of Top 10 Hits" in the beautiful library gardens. In the case of rain, the performance will be in the library program room, and a free ticket will be required. Space is limited, so pick up your tickets today at the library, or call 841-4651 to reserve them.

Early Literacy Program

The Bookworms Early Literacy Program is a free program designed for 2 1/2 - 4 year old children to introduce them to letters, shapes and colors to help them prepare to read. We will do crafts, read books and interact with other children.

Bookworms will be held on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Starts September 14th, 2009. Sign up soon!

Last year The Bookworms read over 1150 books from September - May.



If you are interested in joining our Bookworms Program please contact Amanda Briggs at 841-4651 or ABriggs@midyork.org

First Adult Summer Reading Prize Drawing Friday!

Have you read 3 books yet this summer?
If so, be sure to enter the drawing for Adult Summer Reading!

Adults who read 3 books, write a review for 1, and submit their name to the prize drawing
have 4 chances to win a loaded Waterville book bag this summer.
Book bag prizes include local artwork, gift certificates, books and other goodies.
Review sheets are available in the library and online at
http://www.midyork.org/waterville/LibraryEvents.htm

Prize Drawing Dates are:
July 17th, July 31st, August 14th, and August 24th at the Book Sale.

Artsy Smartsy

Every Wednesday in July kids come to the library and try different painting styles. This week they did learned about Pop Art and made some great Pop Art pictures to bring home.
In the coming weeks we'll be doing Pointillism, Cubism & Watercolor.

Beginning August 3rd the Artsy Smartsy Class will have an Art Show with their favorite pieces. So be sure to stop in and support our budding artists.

Classic Movie Series

The Waterville Public Library will be showing classic movies every Tuesday all summer long.

Showings will be at 3pm & 6pm.


July 14th - Wizard of Oz
July 21st - West Side Story
July 28th - Some Like It Hot
August 4th - The Sound of Music
August 11th - Vertigo

Harry Potter Band - Kingsley & The Shaklebolts

The Waterville Public Library presents....

A Concert In The Park

Band

Kingsley & the Shaklebolts

Saturday, July 18th @ 2pm
on the Village Green in Waterville

For all ages

Kingsley and the Shaklebolts is a rock/punk band based out of Cicero, NY.
They write and sing songs about Harry Potter.

Monk Rowe @ the library

Musician Monk Rowe will be performing
the top ten hits from the last 6 decades here at the library.

Friday, July 31st @ 7pm
in the program room @ the library

Seating is limited so stop by the library to pick up your free tickets or call us to reserve them.

Utica Zoo Mobile A Success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to see the Zoo Mobile. About 70 people came out to see a scorpion, opossum, a snake and an alligator. Here are some pictures from last night.

Don't forget to check out our Summer Reading Program and all of the exciting events going on all summer long!