The Bookworm
Spring 2010 Edition

From the Librarian

Happy Anniversary to Us! It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in the newly renovated library for one year! That’s right; we reopened on March 16, 2009 after a four month renovation. In the past year we:
had 53,256 visitors come through our doors
gave out 1,803 new library cards
checked out 76,024 items
accommodated 4,292 computer users

We would not have been able to serve you without the 3,134 hours our 30 + volunteers gave.  I’m looking forward to many years to come.

With much appreciation,
Mary Beth Long
Librarian  

Flea Market

We will be holding our 3^rd annual Spring Flea Market, including a book sale and bake sale on Saturday, April 24 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Vendor spaces are available for $15. The library is also looking for donations of saleable items in good condition and individually wrapped baked goods to benefit the library at the sale. The library has a limited number of foil baking pans available for use. Baked goods may be dropped off the day before (Friday) from 10 am -2 pm or early Saturday morning. To make arrangements to donate flea market items to our sale contact Karen Bosco at 717-487-8042 or krnbosco@yahoo.com. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available.  The rain date is Saturday, May 1^st.

 For more information or to reserve a space, stop by the library or call 938-5599.

Friends Corner

Thank you to everyone who either donated or bought books at our March book sale.  We had our most successful sale since we reopened the library a year ago.  While we always have a selection of books for sale in our lobby, our next big sale will begin on June 5^th and run through the 12^th.  As always, we welcome donations of good quality books.

Afghan Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Cathy Marone, the winner of a beautiful afghan which was handmade and being shown by our volunteer, Anna Mae Taylor.

Book Discussion Group

-The discussion group meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm.

April 20^th      Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin
May 18^th      Mary by Janis Cooke Newman
June 15^th     Sarah's Key by Tatiana DeRosnay

Upcoming Events for Children and Teens

 April 15 at 5:30 teens and tweens are invited to celebrate National Library Week by decorating the Young Adult book area. Snacks will be served. For ages 10 to 18.

 April 20 at 4:30 girls in grades 1 to 5 are invited to the American Girl Book Discussion. This month we will be talking about the best friends in the series. Bring your doll along for snacks and a craft.

 May 18 at 4:30 the American Girl Book Discussion group will take a look back at past months’ and decide who were our favorite books and dolls. For girls in grades 1 to 5. Bring your doll along for snacks and a craft.

 May 20 at 5:30 it’s time for a dance party! Teens and tweens come and play Just Dance on the Wii. For ages 10 to 18. Snacks will be served.

2010 Book Sale Dates

June 5-12
September 11-18
December 4-11

A Look Ahead to Summer Reading Club 2010

Get ready for Summer Reading Club beginning in June!  This year’s theme is “Make a Splash” and the library will be focusing on all things water-related.   We have already planned a variety of great programs and activities for both children and young adults.  Here is a sampling of events that you can look forward to this summer @ your library

-            Teen kick off the summer with sidewalk chalk advertising and root beer floats

-          The 6^th Annual Worm Race

-          The always popular t-shirt machine

-          Wii Wednesdays

-          Teens and tweens tie-dye

-          Drop-in crafts

-          Teen murder mystery party

-          York County Library System Splash Fest! at Codorus State Park

-          Storytimes on Fridays

-          Dave Rojahn returns

-          Steppin’ Woofs dancing dogs

Look for more details next month.

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