Book review

Violet Raines almost got struck by lightning

An exciting story of eleven-year-old Violet Raines who is loyal and hilarious. She is the best friend any girl could have but her troubles with new prissy Melissa begin soon. Violet knows that Melissa wants to pry Lottie away from her but will Melissa succeed? Violet is not the only one who is coming to the fish fry. Guess who else is? Melissa. Is Melissa Gold going to barge into everything? Will a lightning bolt change Violet’s life forever?

The book was almost real! Violet's voice grabbed me from the very first page until the very last page. Danette Haworth is an author with an enormous vocabulary. She uses words like “taradiddle”. Violet’s story is a classic tale of best friends, every girl should read. I have read the book twice already.
Nishta Krishnan

2009 Newbery and Caldecott awards announced

The House in the Night written by Susan Marie Swanson and illustrated by Beth Krommes has won the Caldecott award.



The Graveyard book by Neil Gaiman has won the Newbery award.

Chinese New Year on Jan 26

 

Come to the children's room to make these crafts.

Abe Lincoln's birthday

 

Come to the Children's room and make crafts to commemorate Lincoln's birthday on Thursday, Feb 12th, between 10 and 4.

Poem by Nishta Krishnan

Thank you, Nishta Krishnan for submitting a very timely poem!

I built a snowman tall and strong,
one cold and bitter day.
He stood outside my window sill,
and waited for me to come out and play.

The snowman was my favorite friend,
He’d whisper in my ear,
wink his eye, and tip his hat
whenever I was near.

He had coal, black eyes and a carrot nose,
bright pink scarf and mittens the color of rose.
He had a smile for everyone. FLASH!
You should strike a pose!

He was there, the lively fellow;
He never used to bellow,
Then heat came and he did melt,
but his absence will always be felt.

Kids enjoying the Hero Hunt

 

 

 

Valentines for Vets

 

The wonderful kids who belong to Brownie troop number 30423 are helping us with the Valentines for Vets program this year. You can see the fabulous posters they have created all around the library. Come in to the Children's room and create valentines to send to the troops.