February Break Activities Planned

Looking for something to do over the February break?  We have activities planned for everyone!

Mon. Feb. 20th - 10:00am - Movie Morning - "Mr. Popper's Penguins"

   Tom Popper is a successful businessman who's clueless when it comes to the really important things in his life.  When he inherits six adorable penguins his life suddenly turns upside down.  Starring Jim Carrey, "Mr. Popper's Penguins" is a cool blast of fun for all ages.  No registration is required for this program and kids are invited to bring along a snack.

Tues. Feb. 21st - 2:00pm - "Mardi Gras Fun"

   For ages 6 & up.  Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us!  Play a few games, make some crafts and have lots of fun.  Registration is required for this program.

Wed. Feb. 22nd - 2:00pm - Games Afternoon

   For ages 6 & up.  Stephan Bonzo owner of the Game Gamut will be joining us to talk a bit about the history of board games and then show us how to play a few of his favorites.

Thurs. Feb. 23rd - 10:30am - Family Story Time

   For ages 3 to 6.  Come join the staff of the Fishers Run KinderCare for a few stories, a craft and a snack.  Registration is required for this program.  

Fri. Feb. 24th - All Day - Paws for Reading

   For kids in Kindergarten & up.  Our furry reading buddies will be stopping by to share some reading time with us.  Registration is required for this program.

2012's Children & Teen Award Winning Books

The American Library Association announced the top books, video and audiobooks of 2011 for children and young adults at its Midwinter Meeting in Dallas on Friday, Jan. 20th.

The winner of the 2012 John Newbery Medal, for the most outstanding contribution for children's literature, is Dead End in Norvelt written by Jack Gantos.  Two Honor Books were also named: Inside Out and Back Again written by Thanhha Lai and  Breaking Stalin's Nose written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin.

The winner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children is A Ball for Daisy written and illustrated by Chris Raschka.  Three Honor Books were also named: Blackout written and illustrated by John Rocco, Grandpa Green written and illustrated by Lane Smith and Me...Jane written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell.

The winner of the 2012 Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults is Where Things Come Back written by Daniel Handler.  Four Honor Books were also named: Why We Broke Up written by Daniel Handler, The Returning written by Christine Hinwood, Jasper Jones written by Craig Silvey and The Scorpio Races written by Maggie Stiefvater.

A complete list of all the awards given can be found here.

Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival Design Contest

The Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival is looking for artwork for their 2012 TBF program cover and 2013 TBF T-shirts.

Details and contest rules can be found here.  Deadline for the program cover design contest is Feb. 29th.  Deadline for the T-shirt design contest is Apr. 22nd.

This year's Teen Book Festival is Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 - 5:00 at Nazareth College.  Details on the Festival can be found at the TBF homepage.

And be sure to check out Carly Reads, the official blog of the TBF.

Winter/Spring Story Time Sessions

Happy 2012 to you all!  Now that the holidays are behind us and things are getting back to normal, it's time to get back into the Story Time routine.  

Registration for Preschool Story Times for children ages 3 to 5 will begin on Mon. Jan. 23rd and will run through Feb. 3rd.  Classes will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10:15 - 10:45 and afternoons from 1:00 - 1:30.  The classes begin on Feb. 7th and run for twelve weeks.

Mother Goose Time for babies 0-18 months will be held on Monday mornings at 10:30am and begins on Feb. 6th.  These are drop-in sessions, no registration is required.

Toddler Time for little ones 18-36 months will be held on Thursday and Friday mornings from 10:30 to 10:50am.  These sessions begin on Mar. 1st.  These are also drop-in sessions, no registration is required.

Christmas Break Activities

We have a lot of fun things planned for the December school break.  Check it out:

Tues. Dec. 27th - 10:00am - Movie Morning - "The Smurfs"
     Chased out of their village by the evil wizard Gargamel, the tiny blue Smurfs tumble from their magical world into ours.  Can the Smurfs find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down?  Join us and find out.


Wed. Dec. 28th - 2:00pm - "Fancy Nancy Party" 
     For ages 5 and up.  Come dressed in your finest attire for a program of crafts, games and delectable refreshments.  Registration is required for this program.

Thurs. Dec. 28th - 2:00pm - "Lego Afternoon"
     For ages 6 and up.  Join us for an hour of building fun.  We'll provide the Legos, you provide the creativity.  Registration is required for this program.

Fri. Dec. 30th - 11:00am - "Family Story Time"
     For ages 3 to 6.  Come enjoy a program of winter stories, songs and rhymes.

Teen Read Week 2011

Calling all teens, Oct. 16th - 22nd is YOUR week, Teen Read Week.  The American Library Association is inviting you to participate in a variety of ways:

• Meet Jay Asher, 2011 Teen Read Week Spokesperson!
• Learn more about Gareth Hinds, the artist who created the artwork for Teen Read Week this year.
• Tune in on Monday to see who won the Teens' Top Ten this year.  The winners will be announced at a video presentation at www.ala.org.teenstopten.
• Enter the Teen Read Week photo contest.  The contest is open through Oct. 31! Teens 13-18 can create a photo representing their favorite book and win signed books or an e-reader loaded with teen titles, courtesy Penguin Books for Young Readers! The contest will be judged by Jay Asher, 2011 Teen Read Week spokesperson.
• Vote for next year's Teen Read Week theme! Voting will open at www.ala.org/teenread and YALSA's Facebook page starting on Sunday. The options are: Devour a Book @ your library; It Came from the Library!; and It Was a Dark and Stormy Night @ your library. The vote will be online all through TRW.  The winning theme will be announced in early November.
•  And of course, don't forget to READ!

Time to Nominate Your Favorite Book!

It's that time again, time to nominate YOUR favorite book for the New York State 3 Apples Book Award.  Did you read something great over the summer?  Is there a book that you're telling all your friends about?  Is there a special book that you want Mom or Dad to read to you over and over again?  Then nominate it!  This is your chance to let everyone in New York state to know what it is.

Kids ages 3 to 8, PreK-Gr.2 can nominate their favorite book for the Young Reader's Choice Award.  Kids aged 8-12, in grades 3-6 can nominate for the Children's Choice Award and kids can nominate for the Teen Choice Award.

Nominations will be accepted at the library until Oct. 29th.  The top 15 books in each category will be announced in November and will become the ballot for next year's awards.  Voting for the winner from each of the lists will be held in April 2012 and the winners will be announced  in May.

Stop in and nominate your favorite today!