3 exciting programs in September

39 Clues
Check out http://the39clues.scholastic.com/
Scholastic is publishing a series of 10 books written by famous authors, the first one titled "Maze of Bones" by Rick Riordan (author of the popular Percy Jackson series). There will be cards with each book that have hints to track down the 39 clues. Learn more about this series by coming to the Children's Room on Tuesday, September 9th at 7 PM. We will raffle a pack of cards and a copy of the first book and a backpack. You could be the lucky winner! Open to kids between the ages of 8 and 11. Please call to sign up.

MCBA Kickoff
Come to the library on Thursday, September 11th, from 4-5 PM to get the list of books nominated for the Massachusetts Children's Book Award. Read at least 5 books and vote for your favorite book in January. Last year's winner was Rick Riordan. Kids in Grades 4 to 6 are eligible to participate and vote.

Author Mitali Perkins visits the library
Juvenile and Young Adult author Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl, Monsoon Summer, First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover, and First Daughter: White House rules visits the library on Saturday, September 20th. She will talk about her books from 10 AM to 12:30 and, after lunch, (all those who come in the morning can join in the free lunch) will do a Writing workshop. Please call to sign up.

Jordan Jarvi entertains us with her song and dance

Nikita and Ami Shalabh dance to the tune "It's the time to disco"

Grand finale

This is the last week of the Summer Reading Program. Hope you've had as much fun as we did. Here are a few pictures from our Talent show. We were delighted to see that the kids in Shrewsbury are so talented. We will draw the raffles for our prizes on august 11th.
On August 15th, you can come in any time between 10 and 4 to make a rakhi - a wrist band that is a symbol of your love for your siblings and collect your certificate.

Aditi, Prisha, Priyanka and Nishta dazzle everyone with their Bollywood dance.

Derek Johnson doing a head stand as part of his break dance routine