Brownell Library events for June 08

Adult Programming

Mon. 6/2, 7:30pm - VT Astronomical Society Program -Exoplanets and

Extraterrestrial Life - Astronomers are finding more and more places in other galaxies where life could exist. Al Bourdreau will discuss a scientific and very accessible treatment of extraterrestrial life using astronomical observations and various concepts which explore for signs of life.

Tues. 6/10, 9am-1pm – LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF INSERVICE

Tues. 6/17, 7pm - Library Trustees Meeting

Wed. 6/18 – Adult Summer Reading Program “Pollinate Your Mind” begins! Continues through August.

Fri. 6/20, 6:30pm – Adult Movie: Cloverfield – This 2008 Sci-Fi film combines a first person camera view with a storyline that plays as a homage to 1950s “giant monster on the loose” movies. Yup, it's got bugs - big ones. The MPAA rated this film PG-13.

Wed. 6/25, 3:30-5:15pm – You are cordially invited: Anne of Green Gables Centennial High Tea worthy of Anne Shirley and author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Wear your puffed sleeves! Let’s read aloud our favorite chapters, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables June 13, 1908. We’re inviting the author to return from the “other side” and hope she’ll make an appearance. Reading & treats followed by:

Wed. 6/25, 5:30-8:45pm – Movie: Anne of Green Gables – An Emmy-winning Canadian film, starring Megan Follows and Colleen Dewhurst.Sat. 6/28, 1pm - Computer Tips, Tricks and Maintenance. Learn to tame your pesky PC! Ron & Ann Lewis, owners of Computer Care, will share their 12 years of PC taming knowledge with you. Learn the what and how of basic maintenance; Troubleshooting Techniques; Internet Security; Data Protection and more. Appropriate for users of all abilities. Notes/Outline included.

Brownell Library - June 2008 - Youth Programs

Thu. 6/5, 3-4pm – Teen Advisory Board – High school students plan events for teens at the library. New members welcome!

Fri. 6/6 & 20, 10-10:30am - Drop-In Story Time for Kids – Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers are welcome to come listen to Picture Book Stories and have fun with Finger Plays and Action Rhymes. No registration required.

Sat. 6/7, 10-11am – Read to Clyde and Sara – Young readers get lots of attention and even some licks when Clyde, a Maltese, and Sara, a Chocolate Lab, come in to listen to kids read stories. For Gr. K-5. Sign up at 878-6956.

Thu. 6/12, 3-4pm – High School Book Lust Pizza Club – Bring a book you have recently read to show the group. All high schoolers welcome.

Fri. 6/13 & 27, 10-10:45am - Songs and Stories with Matthew – Matthew Witten performs songs about our world and tells funny tales. All ages.

Fri. 6/13, 6:30-8:30pm – Teen Movie: “Arachnophobia” – A doctor who’s deathly afraid of spiders moves his family to a town where the disgusting arachnids are attacking people! Rated PG-13. Free popcorn & soda. Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board.

“Catch the Reading Bug” – 2008 Summer Reading Program

Calling all Busy Brownell Bees! Fly on over to Brownell Library to bug out all summer with us. You can beat the heat in air-conditioned comfort as you search for the perfect book, from our collection of thousands. Each week we offer a variety of fascinating programs for kids of all ages.

Registration begins June 18. Each child receives a “Catch the Reading Bug” Reading Record and a Doodle Bug Kit! Every time you bring in your Reading Record, we’ll count the books you read or listen to, give you a special sticker, and add your books to our group total. Watch our Buggy Book Count grow high up along the wall in the library. For all ages, including pre-readers.

Programs underlined require registration in advance. Space is limited for some programs. Starting Wed. June 18, come to the library (preferred) or call 878-6956. We’ll return calls as soon as possible. New this year: parents unable to attend registration on June 18 may ask another parent to bring in their requests for programs. (Please, only one additional family’s registration per parent.)

“Catch the Reading Bug” T-Shirts will be sold for $3.50 starting June 18. Limited number available: Child’s Small (6-8), Medium (10-12) or Large (14-16). Checks payable to: The Friends of Brownell Library. Sorry, no advance orders.

All Summer – Adopt a Beanie Pet – Want a cool pet of your own? Adopt one of our cute critters for a week. Keep a daily journal to share with us. Sign up at Youth Desk. For kids entering Gr. 2 up.

Wed. 6/18, 9am-9pm – Registration begins for “Metamorphosis,” the Summer Reading Program for teens! For all Middle School & High School students!

Wed. 6/18, 3:30-4:30pm – Middle School Book Lovers Club – Come chat with Kat about whatever book you’re reading right now and munch on snacks.

Thu 6/19, 2-3pm – Read to Dieter, Therapy Dog – Dieter is a loveable Golden Lab who will listen to kids read. For Gr. K-5.

Thu. 6/19, 3-4pm – Training for Reading Mentors – Teens who want to pair up with Reading Buddies will meet to learn how to choose books with kids and how to encourage them to read. Reading Buddies will meet on Mondays 2-3pm starting in June 23. For students entering Gr. 9-12.

Mon. 6/23 & 6/30, 2-3pm – Reading Buddies - Kids in Gr. K-5 read to Teen Mentors. Sign up in advance.

Mon. 6/23, 7-8pm – The Ugly Bug Ball – Meet your friends at the Ugly Bug Ball! Clap, stomp, and sing along with Tom Stamp to songs you know and songs you don’t. Bee sure to come, it’s fun for everyone! For kids ages 5 and up. Register in advance.

Wed. 6/25, 2-3pm – Chess for Kids – Join the Chess Lovers from our Teen Advisory Board for an hour of play. We provide the chess sets & you provide the strategy. More sessions will follow in July. For Gr. 4-8. Sign up at Youth Desk.

Wed. 6/25, 3:30-5:15pm – Anne of Green Gables Centennial High Tea and 5:30-8:45pm – Movie: Anne of Green Gables – see above. For all ages!

Fri. 6/27, 6:30-8:30pm – Family Movie: “A Bug’s Life” – An ant named Flik hires warrior bugs to defend his colony from a horde of grasshoppers. Rated G. Hosted by Teen Advisory Board.

Mon. 6/30, 1-2pm – NECI’s Tasty Reads: Strawberries – The Student Chefs from NECI prepare mouth-watering strawberry shortcakes and read some berry good books. For kids entering Gr. K & up.