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Library System hosts Black History Month programs for families in February
Branches of the Jackson-George Regional Library System will host several programs celebrating Black History Month in February. The Ina Thompson Moss Point Library will offer a special storytime with Crafts & Stories on Wednesday, February 15, at 10 a.m. Preschool age children and parents are invited. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the library. For more information call 475-7462. On Thursday, February 16, the Pascagoula Public Library will host Multicultural Celebrations with Musaic Performing Arts and Leah Rollins at 6 p.m. Families, children and teens are invited for an interactive experience with music and movement. Leah Rollins leads students from Musaic to join with the audience in musical expression. The Pascagoula library is located at 3214 Pascagoula St. For more information, call 769-3060. A second Multi-Cultural Celebrations program will be held at the Ocean Springs Municipal Library on Thursday, February 23, at 6 p.m. Ms. Rollins will lead families, children and teens in artistic expression with music and movement with her students from Musaic. The Ocean Springs library is located at 525 Dewey Avenue behind City Hall. For more information, call 875-1193. On Monday, February 20, the Ina Thompson Moss Point Library will host On the Hunt for Black History scavenger hunt for teens at 4 p.m. Teens may work in groups or individually to find clues, books, and more to earn prizes. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. The library is located at 4119 Bellview Street. Call 475-7462 for more information. Students age 5 to 17 are invited to celebrate Black History Month with their voices at Lift Every Voice: Expression Session at the Pascagoula Public Library on Tuesday, February 29, at 6 p.m. Kids can give creative expressions of their interpretation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech done so in the following art forms: Vocal Performances; Poetry (spoken word); Speeches; Instrumental performance; Dance; or Monologue (theatrical/skits). Students must register for auditions on February 23, from 4 to 6:30 pm and on February 24, from 2:30 to 4 pm. Call 769-3060, ext. 234, for more information. On Tuesday, February 28, the Ina Thompson Moss Point Library will host the Moss Point High School Jazz Band with a free concert at 6 p.m. The band, directed by Anton Rayburn, will play old favorites that all will enjoy. The Friends group will provide refreshments. Libraries Host "Peppermint Parade" Programs for Kids The Jackson-George Regional Library System will present special "Peppermint Parade: Song and Dance Revue" storytime shows at branch libraries throughout Jackson and George counties.
JGRLS Peppermint Parade 2011
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JGRLS sponsored Summer Reading Programs for 2011 Check out the latest photos from the branches: Week 1: Gautier | East Central | Moss Point | Pascagoula | St. Martin | Vancleave. Week 2: Ocean Springs | Gautier | Moss Point | Pascagoula Week 3: Lucedale | East Central | Ocean Springs | Pascagoula Week 4: Gautier Teens | East Central | East Central Teens | Moss Point | Vancleave Animal Tales: Gautier | Lucedale | Ocean Springs | Pascagoula | St. Martin Week 5: Vancleave Teens | Vancleave Adults | Vancleave | St. Martin Last Week: Gautier Teens | Gautier Kids | East Central | Moss Point | St. Martin Registration for the 2011 summer reading program continues 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, "One World Many Stories" will let children explore other cultures around the globe and enjoy the fun of reading. A full schedule of events will keep grade school kids active and interested in reading all summer long. All summer programs bring dozens of free events right to your neighborhood; puppets, story-times, special guests and so much more - guaranteed to entertain young and old alike. Each branch library hosts special programs each week which are completely free. Weekly programs for each of three age groups will include; pre-school storytime, grade-school programs, and special travel themed "You Are Here..." Teen programs. "Every year more and more children are reached by our programs," said JGRLS Youth Services Coordinator Bethany Carlisle. "We always have families moving to our area and we encourage them to get a library card and enjoy the fun and learning activities. This year, we are expecting larger than normal attendance at our programs because more families are vacationing near home." 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. 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. Libraries Host Legend of Santa Gator for Kids The Jackson-George Regional Library System will present "The Legend of Santa Gator" puppet shows at branch libraries in December. These free shows are open to families with children of all ages and offer puppets, stories, songs, and lots of laughs. Kids are welcome to bring a special bedtime pal or dress for the Holidays.
JGRLS Youth Services presents "Santa Gator" from Rex Bridges on Vimeo. Libraries Host Monster Crew Revue Programs for Kids The Jackson-George Regional Library System will present a special Halloween Monster Crew Revue Show at branch libraries throughout Jackson and George counties - Oct. 25 through Oct. 28. The Halloween shows will conclude with refreshments for children and their parents. Monster Revue at JGRLS from JGRLS on Vimeo. Changes for Storytime at Moss Point Moss Point Library starts Saturday Family Storytime Families looking for something to do with their kids or grand kids on Saturdays can now visit the library for Saturday Family Storytime at the Ina Thompson Moss Point Library starting September 11 at 2 p.m. The library will offer families a great time with stories for kids and video gaming for those a little bit older. Families can come and have a fun time together. Other Saturday Family Storytime events are scheduled every other Saturday; September 25, October 9, and 23. During some of the programs, children will be able to create special art projects, play games, see finger puppet plays, and hear stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Ina Thompson Moss Point Library is located at 4119 Bellview Street. For more information, call 475-7462. Make a Splash at Your Library 2010 Summer Fun See Week 1 slide shows: East Central | Lucedale | Moss Point | Pascagoula See week 2 Hurricane Hunter Videos here... See photos from "Splash" week 3 - Ocean Springs DMR || | || East Central || | || Moss Point See Author Tim Weeks week 4 - Lucedale||| | || East Central||| | || St Martin ||| | || Pascagoula See Photos from Week 5 - NOAA Fisheries | | |Splash Puppet Show Pascagoula Library reading program contest winners on display The Pascagoula Public Library held the final Summer Reading program for the year and announced the winner of the Sea Serpent Sculpture Contest. The winning entries will be on display through the end of July.
Winners were, left to right, Ariana Orozco - funniest, Carly Martinez Dry - Best Fits Library Theme, America Orozco - Prettiest, Mikayla Sanders - Most Unusual, Miyakal Sanders - Smallest, and Casandra de La Cruz Orozco - Strangest. Pictured in the back are Pascagoula library youth services assistants Rose Guice and Sara Couch. Other winners not shown were: Most Original – Silver the Mullet by Bundle of Love Day-care, and Biggest - Jackson & Luke Pemberton.  Libraries Storytime Schedules
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 jsut getting started 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. 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. See pictures of 2009 Summer Reading Programs here: 2009 summer reading program is complete 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, "Get Creative @ Your Library," let children find new creative talents and explore the fun of reading at all eight locations. For more information and for your child's reading record, visit your branch library today or call your library. Week 1: Ocean Springs | St. Martin | Gautier | Moss Point | Pascagoula Week 2: Lucedale | East Central | Vancleave | Moss Point | Pascagoula Still MORE Photos: East Central | Ocean Springs | Moss Point Bubba the Cowboy Prince: Moss Point | Pascagoula | Gautier | Ocean Springs | Storyteller Visits: Lucedale | East Central | Vancleave | Moss Point | Pascagoula | Gautier You-Tube Videos: Dianne de Las Casas 1 | Dianne 2 | Cowboy Drama | Sculpture Contest Each branch library hosts 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 "Express Yourself" Teen programs. Libraries offer Electronic Version of World Book Jackson-George Regional Library System now has opened a digital, web-based version of World Book Encyclopedia on the library's website (see main page). The new collection was just revised from a previous version and now has more features and is available for all registered library card holders in the two county system.
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SEE THE PICTURES FROM THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMS: 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 WEEK 6 - Illustrator Chuck Galey Visits and Create-A-Bug Contest winners The highlight program was a visit from Nationally known children’s book illustrator, Chuck Galey, during the last week of July - 7th - 10th. Chuck’s presentation thrilled young bug readers and showed 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 included 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. 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 VISIT TEENCENTRAL for homework help and reference tools for students of all ages. |
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