"An Evening with Neil Gaiman: LIVE" kicks off National Library Week
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As Honorary Chair of National Library
Week, Gaiman, the 2009 Newbery Medal winner for "The Graveyard Book," will
speak to his lifelong love of libraries and the role they play in a democratic
society by supporting intellectual freedom and privacy. Library lovers and
Gaiman readers are encouraged to join in the live event on April 12 from 6 to 8 PM via UStream.tv. Viewers will need a 1 Mbps Internet connection and Flash
player.
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Greetings!
April is a busy month in the library world. Since 1958, libraries across the
country have observed National Library Week during the second week of April. It
is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and
librarians and to promote library use and support. Look for these highlights during
the week:
Monday, April 12- "The
State of America's Libraries" report will be released.
Monday, April 12- "An Evening with Neil Gaiman: LIVE"
Tuesday, April 13- National Library Workers Day
Wednesday, April 14- First
annual National Bookmobile Day
Wednesday, April 14- ALA's Office for
Intellectual Freedom will release the "Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2009"
list. You can view the list on the Banned Books Week website. |
Use Your Library Card @ 13 Libraries
Did you know that your library card is a COMMON BORROWER card? You can use your Amherst Town Library card at twelve other libraries in the GMILCS (pronounced "gee-milks") consortium.
Bedford Public Library
Danforth
Library (New England College)
Derry Public Library
Goffstown Public Library
Hooksett Public Library
Kelley Library in Salem
Manchester City Library
Manchester
West Side Community Library
Merrimack Public Library
Shapiro
Library (Southern New Hampshire University)Teti Library (New Hampshire Institute of Art)
Wadleigh Memorial Library in
Milford
All GMILCS libraries maintain different
lending policies and some restrictions do apply. If you are looking for something specific, it is always a good idea to check the individual libraries for specific information before you
visit. Contact information and policies are available online at www.gmilcs.org. |
April Vacation Activities
Don't miss all that we have planned for April vacation!
Royal Pins for Teens & Tweens- April 26, 3-4pm
Create your very own pin using play cards, felt, beads and sequins. Registration is required.
 Eating Up Poetry- April 27, 3-4:15pm
In honor of National Poetry Month, join us for a poetry reading/eating. Kids will get a chance to listen to a variety of poems, make a few easy snacks and then eat their tasty creations! Registration is required. Please inform the librarian of any allergies when you sign up for the program. This program is for children in grades 2-4.
John Root- April 28, 3-4pm
This program invites children to flex their bodies, voices and imaginations. John plays a variety of instruments and the children will help create and enact new verses to familiar music and movement songs. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Book Bunch- April 29, 3:45-4:45pm
This book club is for children ages 5-8. We get together and share a read aloud or two and then we do a craft. It's tons of fun! No registration is required.
Toddler Dance Party- April 30, 10-10:30am
Join us for some singing and dancing as DJ Miss Jennie spins a selection of fun kiddie CDs. There will be plenty egg shakers, little instruments, bubbles and scarves to get silly with as well as cookies and juice for treats. |
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Remember, the library is a happening place and your library card is your ticket to free books,
magazines, music, movies, Internet access, enriching programs and much more! If you missed one of our earlier issues you can view it here. As always, please feel free to contact us if you have suggestions for improving this newsletter or questions about any of our library services.
Sincerely,
Amherst Town Library
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