The Fall Calendar ...

... of Children's Programs is now available. Click on the link to your right or pick one up at the Library. Calendars will be distributed at the schools soon. Hope to see you at a program!!

We're well into August!

But there's still plenty of summer left, so make sure to stop by and check out some books, fill out the reading journals, and just cool off. The last Discovery Hour program is this Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00. We'll read a story, watch a short movie, and eat ice cream! Hope to see you!!

Watch us on YouTube!

Check out our movie A Day in the Life of a Library Page."

Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDKWRXZ2QJg

As you watch it, guess all ten characters portrayed in the movie. Drop off your entry at the library or email springfieldprograms@gmail.com now through September 7. You could win a pair of Sony wireless headphones! This contest is open to Springfield Library patrons only - one entry per person. A winner will be chosen from all correct entries. Watch for hints at the library and on Facebook!

Going to the Fair

Check out one of our books about summer fairs:

Angelina at the Fair by Katharine Holabird
Corgiville Fair by Tasha Tudor
Country Fair by Elisha Cooper
A Fabulous Fair Alphabet by Debra Frasier
Fair! by Ted Lewin
Minerva Louise at the Fair by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Night at the Fair by Donald Crews
And my favorite about a ride that is found at the fair:
Roller Coaster by Marla Frazee

The Magic Man

Tom Joyce, the Magic Man will entertain kids of all ages with comedy and magic Wednesday, July 14 at 10:00 am. Beat the heat or get out fo the rain by attending this fun filled program that is free and open to all.

Make a Fish Ornament!

Kids ages 5 and up are invited to make a fish ornament at the library on Wednesday, July 7 at 10:00 am. Hope to see you!!

Looking for a good book?

Try this website:
www.bookadventure.org/ki/bs/ki_bs_helpfind.asp
You can search for book suggestions that are appropriate for your reading level and taste. If we don't have the book you want to read, ask to get it via Inter Library Loan.