Noteworthy News
Quiet on the Set
We invite you to get involved, have some fun, and even make some noise as libraries are transformed into movie sets for dozens of entertaining short films.
"Quiet on the Set" is a brand new initiative designed to tap into images and experiences that people associate with their public libraries. Think of it as electronic storytelling.
Don’t worry if you don't have experience developing a short film; workshops will be held at some of the metro libraries. You may also participate by joining a team lead by area filmmakers.
Registration is now open.
Space is limited.
Summer Reading --Be Creative @ Your Library
It's important for kids to keep reading throughout the summer. Not only is reading a great way to relax on a summer day at the cabin, the beach, or just in the backyard at home or inside on a rainy day, it’s the way to maintain and build reading skills for a strong start at school in the fall.
For more information and to see a schedule of fun events,
visit the Summer Reading Headquarters.
Camp Read-A-Lot
A summer reading program for teachers and media specialists.
Read Books | Post Reviews | Discuss with Peers | Hear Great Speakers | Have Fun
Booklists
Grades 2-3
Grades 4-5
Grades 6-9
Grades 10-12
Camp Day:
Tuesday, August 11 for grades 2-5
Wednesday, August 12 for grades 6-12
Como Park Lakeside Pavilion in St Paul
Speakers:
Anita Silvey and Alison McGhee
New for 2009:
- Virtual Camp for those unable to attend Camp Day
- Camp for middle and high school educators
- Technology training session for the Ning
Cheap Chick Does Libraries
| If you are trying to cut costs, there's one place to look: your local library. There are so many opportunities to take advantage of at the library other than just books. The Cheap Chick Erin Schneider has more details. |
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com |
Connecting Parents, Kids & Books
Children's interest in reading for fun drops significantly at age 8.
Because parents have the greatest influence over their children's reading habits Family Read
offers numerous opportunities for parents to connect with their children and books.
Find out more about Family Read events.
Museum Adventure Pass, Presented by Macy's
The Adventure Continues, 2008-2009 series
The new program starts on Thursday, September 4, welcoming three new organizations: the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, the Minnesota Streetcar Museum, and the Raptor Center at the U of M.
Art that inspires and engages, hands-on science that excites and educates, history that brings early Minnesota alive,
plants and animals from here and around the world—
all of these and more are waiting
for you at your metro public library.
Just use your library card to receive a Museum Adventure Pass presented by Macy’s. Each pass is for two or four free admissions, depending on location, to one of these exciting cultural destinations.
| Don't miss this enlightening look at three of the subscription databases offered at all MELSA libraries, featuring Hennepin County Librarian David Lane. Watch the video online |  |
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