New BLOG Site!
We are thrilled to announce that we have completely updated the Library website and have moved to a new location. This means my BLOG address has changed. Please look for I READ TO KIDS at
www.bettendorflibrary.com/youth-services/miss-tamis-blog
Take a look at all the library has to offer once you have made your way through my BLOG. It is still a work in progress, so check often!
FROM PAGE TO STAGE IN 2010
2010 will be a great year to see children's theatre in Bettendorf! Our FROM PAGE TO STAGE programming brings national theatre productions of children's literature to families FREE of charge. We are very fortunate this year to have the opportunity to host two productions.
Saturday, February 27 - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
THE PIGEON PARTY! Based on three books by Mo Willems about a notorius pigeon, this musical offering is brought to us by Big Wooden Horse Theatre. Children will delight in the story that combines components from Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late and Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. This production is sponsored by ALCOA and the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.
Saturday, March 20 - 10 a.m and 1 p.m.
JIGSAW JONES AND THE CASE OF THE CLASS CLOWN another musical production this one based on the book of the same name by James Preller. The National Touring Theatre, ArtsPower will be performing this selection. Jigsaw Jones is a self-proclaimed detective - the best in his school. When a class clown starts pulling pranks, Jigsaw and his friend are determined to discover the trickster's identity. Sponsored by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.
Both shows will be held at the Bettendorf High School Auditorium. No tickets or reservations are required. Make plans to bring the whole family for a FREE top-notch program. For more information contact the Youth Services Desk at 344-4175.
The 2008 Winter Reading Program, BLAST OFF for Reading Adventures! begins on Monday, January 12. Children ages 3-12 register to keep track of the reading they do at home. Those that meet set reading goals receive a reading award and certificate. The program ends on Saturday, February 21. All logs must be returned by the 21st to be
guaranteed an award. Pick up your logs for children not reading on their own, beginning readers and older readers. Be sure to check out the activities and displays in the youth department that bring outer space to you!
I'll be out and about in the community again on Saturday, December 13 at the CASI Family Festival. The event is from 9 a.m -4 p.m. and admission is FREE! You can have your picture or your pet's picture taken with Santa for $5, there will be gifts and baked goods for sale and many other FREE activities for all ages. I'll be there with some Make and Take Crafts at noon.
Don't miss the Choral Concert and Annual Candlelight Memory Tree Lighting at 3:30. For more information contact CASI at 563-386-7477.
