Reading for the Record!

WE DID IT! We broke the record! On Thursday, October 8, we were part of a nationwide annual early literacy event, Read for the Record. Our goal for Lancaster County was 2,500 children who heard this year’s book the Very Hungry Caterpillar. We had 2,529. Last year we had 2,347. That is so exciting! I wonder how many we can read to next year?

Emma Lou

Emma Lou is the newest member of the staff! “Who is Emma Lou?” You ask. Well she is the scarecrow the children and their families made last night during the Family Story Time. She is sitting on the bench in the Young Adult section of our library. She is busy reading her favorite story about scarecrows. The next time you are in the library, stop over and say “Howdy” to Emma Lou. She may even have a special coloring book for you to take home. But please do not touch. She is a sensitive scarecrow.

Scarecrows!

Scarecrows! Fall decorating would not be complete without pumpkins, colored corn and scarecrows. That is why our next family story time theme is scarecrows. We will be having a fun story or two about scarecrows and some fun coloring pages. But instead of each child making an individual project, we are going to be making a group project. It is going to be one large stuffed scarecrow that will sit in the children’s area. Plus Miss Shelley will be making a special scarecrow treat. It should be a lot of fun. It will be on Thursday, October 15. If you wish to join us, stop in or call the library. Spaces are limited!