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It's That Time of Year To... SEE THE PICTURES EACH WEEK: WEEK 1 - Lynn Meadows Discovery Center WEEK 2 - Reading Bug Magic Show WEEK 3 - Frog Prince Puppet Show & Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!! WEEK 4 - Audubon Zoo Bug Mobile & Joe McGee with MS Nature Museum WEEK 5 - Frog Prince Puppets, Bugs! and Create-A-Bug Contest winners Registration for the 2008 summer reading program begins May 27, at all Jackson-George Regional Library System locations. The reading program for children is designed to help kids discover the pleasure of reading. This year's theme, "Catch the Reading Bug," will let children discover the world of insects and the fun of reading. A full schedule of events will keep kids active and interested in reading all summer long. Catch the Reading Bug summer program brings dozens of free events right to your neighborhood, from songs and story-times to puppet shows, special guests and music. Each branch library will host special programs each week which are completely free. Weekly programs for each of three age groups will include; pre-school storytime, SRP grade-school programs, and a special "Metamorphosis" Teen programs. View and print a full schedule for all branch libraries here! Print/flyer downloads are available here... coloring sheet, Branch info, etc. The highlight program is a visit from Nationally known children’s book illustrator, Chuck Galey, during the last week of July - 7th - 10th. Chuck’s presentation will thrill young bug readers and teach them how to draw the strangest bugs they’ve ever seen. Chuck has been presenting summer reading programs to libraries all over the southeast for over nine years to rave reviews. Other programs include visits from Lynn Meadows with Germ Busters, Reading Bug Magic Show, MS Natural History Museum with Joe McGee, Audubon Zoo's Bugmobile, Puppet Show; The Frog Prince, and Create a Bug Contest and annual Summer Reading party. Most events will feature prizes and give-a-ways. A reading record is filled out for each child who registers. Each time the child visits the library, the books he or she has read will be recorded on their own reading record. Certificates of completion will be presented to those who meet a reading goal of 10 books or more. "Every year more and more children are reached by our programs," said JGRLS Youth Services Coordinator Mary Ann Louviere. "We always have new families moving to our area and we encourage them to get a library card and enjoy the fun and learning activities." When children are free to choose their own reading materials, wonderful things happen. Often children who are resistant to reading books during the school year find a topic of interest and read about things they like over the summer. These free, voluntary reading experiences encourage children to spend increased time with books. Parents of younger children are urged to enroll their preschool children in the Read-To-Me programs and to attend the regular story time activities at the libraries. A wide selection of new picture books are available that parents can select to read to their children. For more information, visit a library near you.
For more information about other events at the library, call your branch library. Libraries Host Special Spooktacular Tales Storytimes The Jackson-George Regional Library System presented the Halloween Show Spooktacular Tales at branch libraries throughout Jackson and George counties. The special Halloween Storytime Shows concluded with refreshments for children and their parents. Spooktacular Tales Videos - WATCH!! Click the picture to watch...(Flash player needed to view these videos from You Tube).
There were 412 attending the East Central programs on Monday. In 4 shows, they had 18 classes (with a total attendance of 412), 392 kids, and the other 20 were teachers and aides.
For more information, call your local branch library: East Central - 588-6263, Gautier - 497-4531, Lucedale - 947-2123, Moss Point - 475-7462, Ocean Springs - 875-1193, Pascagoula - 769-3060, St. Martin - 392-3250, or Vancleave - 826-5857.
Library Program “Between the Lions” Teaches Reading Skills to Children The Pascagoula Public Library will be participating in a nationally recognized literacy program for preschool children. It introduces children to the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS TV series “Between the Lions” in print format. The program will begin on October 3, at 10 a.m., and continue during regular Storytime programs every Wednesday at the library in the story-pit. Children who participate will be given free Between the Lions Cub Cards and Between the Lions Designated Reader cards will be given to parents and care givers. WATCH THE VIDEO AT YOU-TUBE...
The primary sponsor of this project is Entergy and includes Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Mississippi Library Commission, Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs, and Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Mississippi. Between the Lions is an award-winning PBS television series that premiered in April 2000, and is designed to help kids ages 4 to 7 learn to read. Unique among the hundreds of programs aimed at children, this action/animated show is based on a detailed and rigorous literacy curriculum. It was developed in extensive and ongoing consultation with reading professionals. The result is a lively, educational blend of phonics and other teaching methods for kindergarten and first grade students. The TV show’s characters, lion cubs Lionel (age 7) and Leona (age 4) serve as role models for younger viewers. Cleo and Theo are playful, understanding, and literary parents, who eagerly demonstrate the power and pleasure of literacy. The lions are joined by a cast of characters who play specific roles in reinforcing the literacy curriculum. Martha Reader and the Vowelles, a Motown-style vocal group, entertain with a repertoire comprising only vowel sounds. The Vowelles are just one example of how Between the Lions addresses phonics instruction. Cliff Hanger, the star of a continuing adventure series, helps to showcase key words and sounds. For more information, visit the Pascagoula Library at 3214 Pascagoula Street or call 796-3060. Libraries Celebrate Arrival of New Potter Book
See the Slide shows: Sorting, Games, & Quidditch - Staff & Awards Fans of the Harry Potter book series, by author J. K. Rowling, had fun at the special program celebrating the release of the final book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." More than 60 Potter fans from coast libraries attended this system-wide program. Participants were encouraged to dress as a favorite Harry Potter character for the costume contest. Prizes for best costumes were awarded. Other activities were a visit to Diagon Alley, a sorting ceremony, trivia contests, Hogwarts classes, Quidditch matches, and more.
See Week 2 Photos: East Central NASA Visit - Vancleave NASA Photos - St. Martin Photos - Pascagoula NASA Program See Week 3 Photos: St. Martin CSI - Moss Point Police - Pascagoula CSI & Steven Butler Teen Porgram See Author Tim Weeks @ the Library: East Central - Vancleave - Gautier - Moss Point - Pascagoula Week 5 - Blame It On The Wolf @ the Library: Ocean Springs & Pascagoula Also, visit the Annual East Central Worm Race WATCH THE YOU-TUBE VIDEO!
Mystery Machine Contest Week: Lucedale Party - Vancleave Readers - Moss Point Party - Pascagoula Mystery Machines & Party
Are you a Business Owner looking for a way to help your community? Consider a donation to the library's Summer Reading Program. Even though summer reading is finished for the 2006 year, your tax-deductible donation will promote Reading for knowledge and pleasure to children of all ages. We'll use your donation to begin preparations for the programs and incentives offered at each of the eight libraries in 2007. We'll acknowledge your business in all of our Summer Reading publications, including the reading booklets handed out to over 3500 children each year. Contact the Youth Services Coordinator for more information.
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