Filed under: books, children, Events, Libraries, Newark, News | Tags: adults, children, Events, newark Library, tweens
The Newark Library News, that is. The Summer Reading Game has started with a bang!
We had 131 people sign up on the first day! We have games for pre-readers, children, teens, and adults! You can read, or be read to, and win prizes. Our teen Kid Power volunteers are waiting for you to come in and sign up for “Reading is So Delicious!” with them!
In honor of the fact that it is finally summer we have lots of activities for folks to try out. Check out what is happening here by going to our Web site at http://www.aclibrary.org/branches/nwk and clicking on the “Library Events” button.
Just to get you started – this week we posted a great craft to make at home on the Summer Reading Game Blog at http://summereadingame.wordpress.com – awesome bookmarks that I found on the Web.
And, today we have Summer Reading Buddies starting up from 3-5 PM. Teens help elementary school-aged children practice their reading for 1/2 hour at a time. Kathleen Hannon is in charge of this. khannon@aclibrary.org
Tomorrow from 3:30-4:15 PM, we have a craft program for Tweens, ages 9-13; you can create a wire bracelet using Christie Inocencio’s beads, like the one below. She’ll show you how. There is also a Computer Class from 6-7:45 PM for adults, call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20 or email btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org to get in.
Friday from 10:30-10:50 we will have a Music and Movement for Toddlers and Caregivers class, only the first 25 toddlers with caregivers will be allowed in.
And, on Saturday from 2:30-4 the Newark Teen Advisory Group will be meeting. Teens can make new friends as well as make a difference in the community. Join us for food, fun and an honest chat about improving library services for teens. Community service hours can be earned for this event.
Finally, Boswick the Clown will entertain us all from the children’s section of the Newark Library this Saturday, June 16th, starting at 3 PM. Don’t be late if you want to get a good seat!
Did you know the Newark Library has a Facebook page? It’s a great place to find out about upcoming library programs and see photos from our events. Check out the link here: Newark Library and like us on Facebook.
Filed under: children, community, Libraries, Newark, News, teen | Tags: Homework, Homework Express, tutors, vacation
will be closed the week of Thanksgiving for the fall break. Homework Express will resume the following week as normal. Homework Express runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Students grades K-12 may drop-in at Homework Express for homework help from one of our teen tutors. For more information about Homework Express, please call (510) 795-2627.
Filed under: Events, Libraries, Newark, News | Tags: adult programs, computer help, computers
Are you new to using computers? Do you need assistance with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, setting up emails or using Facebook? We now have two teens available on Thursday afternoons from 4-6 pm that are available to help! They are very friendly and have computers set up so that they can help anyone needing assistance. This is a frop-in program so there is no need to register.
Filed under: children, community, Libraries, Newark, News, teen | Tags: Homework Express, teens, Volunteer Opportunities
Homework Express has returned to the Newark Library! It is very busy already and we could use more teen volunteers to help kids with homework questions. If you are a high school student (or a homeschooler at a high school level) and are interested in earning volunteer hours, please contact the Newark Library to get more information about the program. Volunteers work 2 hour shifts, either Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm. You can work one, two or all three days if you like.
Filed under: Libraries, Newark, News | Tags: Hours, Newark, newark Library, schedule change
Just a reminder that as of July 2010, the Newark Library will no longer be open on Sundays.
Our new schedule will be as follows:
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: 1-9 pm
Wednesdays: 10 am – 6 pm
Thursdays: 1-9 pm
Fridays: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays: 10 am – 5 pm
Sundays: Closed
Filed under: children, community, Events, Libraries, Newark, News, senior, teen | Tags: Children's programs, Crafts, magician, music, performers, Programs, summer, Summer Reading Game, Teen programs, ventriloquist
Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. – Christie Inocencio shows us how to craft Sand Art for all ages
Saturday, June 19 at 1 p.m. – Oliver Chin, author visit and story reading, for children
Saturday, June 26 at 2 p.m. – Math/Science Nucleus presents the Wonder of Water
Saturday, July 3 at 2 p.m. – Ashkenazi the Pretty Good performs his brand of rare magic for us
Friday, July 9 from 11-12 Noon – Friday Crafts with Miss Mary, Toilet paper octopi!
Saturday, July10 at 2 p.m. – Christie Inocencio will be using duct tape in a craft for Teens & Tweens
Friday, July 16 from 11-12 Noon – Friday Crafts with Miss Mary, CD or paper plate turtle
Saturday, July 17 at 2 p.m. – Alphabet Rockers, hip-hop and modern music kids show
Friday, July 23 from 11-12 Noon – Friday Crafts with Miss Mary, mini flower pot whales?! Hmmm.
Saturday, July 24 at 2 p.m. – Math/Science Nucleus with Edge of the Bay
Friday, July 30 from 11-12 Noon – Friday Crafts with Miss Mary, Pond crafts (fish, dragonflies or frogs)
Saturday, July 31 at 2 p.m. – Miss Mary leads the little ones in crafts on Pirate Day! Race & scavenger hunt for older kids.
Thursday, August 5 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 Noon – Newark Library Carnival with games and prizes
Friday, August 6 from 11-12 Noon – Friday Crafts with Miss Mary, Beach or surfing crafts
Saturday, August 7 at 2 p.m. – Christie Inocencio has Fun with Foam, let’s make flip-flops!
Friday, August 13 from 11-12 Noon – Friday Crafts with Miss Mary, Mermaids and watercolor resist
Saturday, August 14 at 2 p.m. – Come see Steve Chaney, the ventriloquist and his puppet, Cornelius Crowe.
Saturday, August 21 at 2 p.m. – Math/Science Nucleus shows us some Light Magic
Filed under: books, children, community, Events, Libraries, Newark, News, teen | Tags: books, reading, Summer Reading Game
The Summer Reading Game is almost here! Hard to believe that summer is about to begin. Join us at any of the Alameda County Library branches this summer to play the game. Keep your reading logs and come in to the library to win your prizes. We have lots of great prizes this year, including book bags, books, passes to Lawrence Hall of Science and more!
Game begins June 14th at your local branch.
Filed under: Libraries, Newark, News | Tags: Library hours, Newark, newark Library, schedule change
Just a reminder that as of July 2010, the Newark Library will no longer be open on Sundays.
Our new schedule will be as follows:
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: 1-9 pm
Wednesdays: 10 am – 6 pm
Thursdays: 1-9 pm
Fridays: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturdays: 10 am – 5 pm
Sundays: Closed
Filed under: books, children, News, senior, teen | Tags: books to movies, children's book, entertainment, movies, Teen books
Here’s a new list of rumored books to movies that are supposed to be out in theaters between 2010 and 2012.
Romana and Beezus: July 23, 2010
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia: August 13, 2010
The Invention of Hugo Cabret: December 10, 2010
Freaky Deaky (by Elmore Leonard): 2010/2011
The Historian: 2010/2011
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell: 2010/2011
The Yiddish Policeman’s Union 2010/2011
Thousand Splendid Suns: 2011
The Hunger Games: 2011
The Graveyard Book: 2011
The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society: 2011
The Help: 2011
Incarceron: 2011
Moneyball: 2011
The Host: 2011
Savvy: 2011
Peony in Love: 2012
Mortal Instruments (based on all three novels): 2012
Septimus Heap: Magyk: 2012
Shiver: 2012
Mr. Popper’s Penguins: 2012
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