November 17, 2013

Greetings! 

This past week we had two big fund raising events to support this important program: the annual Barnes & Noble Book Fair, and the Swain Association's "Laps for Library & Playground" run/walk events.

There was a way for 'everyone - everywhere' to participate in the Book Fair.

 

Shoppers could purchase books and other items in their local stores, or online. Swain sponsored a special evening of activities at the Promenade Shops location on Tuesday, including book signings by authors Brian Biggs (author and illustrator of the Everything Goes series, Roscoe Riley Rules series, Brownie and Pearl books and many more) and Amy Ignatow  (she had her latest book in the Popularity Paper series, Love and Other Fiascos). 

 

The Swain community also supported its faculty by purchasing books identified by each teacher on a 'wish list' - this is always a great way to supplement books in each classroom.

 

Click here for more images from the Book Fair.

Laps for Library & Playground

Cool temperatures could not diminish the fun and excitement of the fourth "Laps" walk/run fund raiser.  

 

The Preschool and Prekindergarten students kicked things off with their event in The McCann Center. They were excited to be 'running to get more books in the library'.  

 

Then the Kindergarten-8th graders took to the front lawn for their events. Enthusiasm was high as they covered the large course. 

 

In addition to supporting the library, some of the funds will be earmarked for future playground improvements.  

 

See all the photos here (many thanks to Julia Getty for capturing all of the action), as well as get details on how you can still make a donation to support this great effort!

 

Thanks to all of the volunteers who made this event a big success!

 

How much do you know about the Umansky Library?

 

The Umansky Library was built in 1996 as part of the Kindergarten-1st grade hallway wing addition. To honor his college roommate and longtime friend, the late Charles Umansky, former Swain Board president and alumni parent James Nallo gave a sizeable gift to underwrite the construction. Mr. Nallo has often spoken of how much his good friend valued education and that he was proud to be a teacher himself.

The library's catalog is available from home by visiting http://swain.follettdestiny.com  or using the "Destiny Quest" App

There is a Parent Collection as well as a Global Studies Resource Collection, purchased with funds from the Borgenicht Foundation.

All Preschool - 6th grade students have library class once a week; 7th and 8th graders have library as a club, once a week for a quarter.

And here's what's new in the library!

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Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103