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Lines from the Library (June 2003)
By Frankie Shaw With the summer holidays upon us, it is timely to mention, now that school's out and bored kids are kicking their heels with nothing to do, how easy it is for them to flip on a movie and escape into fantasy land. Nothing wrong with that, in moderation, but fantasy viewed to excess, particularly violent fantasy can affect emotionally vulnerable children. We need to keep them busy; we need to keep their minds active and informed; we need to make them help out with chores and to help out in the community; it keeps them out of trouble and helps them to see that they are needed and that they can contribute in a worthwhile way. They need to develop hobbies in which they can lose themselves; what better hobby than a love of reading? This brings me to the point of my little introduction, and where the library can fit in. Our summer student is all set to host a new Summer StoryTime. Each Friday morning from 10.00-11.00 am., there will be lots to do for the 3-5 year old age group - sensational stories, cool crafts and fabulous fun. We are taking bookings now, so please give us a call to register your little one. For the older kids there is the Reading Club. This year the theme is 20,000 Reads Under the Sea, so dive into the library this summer and get ready to read! Pick up a reading log during the 1st week in July and report back at your own pace to collect your prizes. This programme is for all ages and is kindly sponsored by the TD Bank. It's a fun way to develop a lifelong habit which will enrich your child's life and create opportunities for a lifetime. We are also considering a reading group, where readers can each take turns in reading aloud a book which is geared for their age group. This will develop confidence with the written word and extend vocabulary skills. Please let us know if you would like to sign up for this group - a new venture here. Mr Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has arrived! New books added to our shelves since the last Lines Non-Fiction Biddulph, Steve. More Secrets of Happy Children; how to put love into action and raise strong, confident and loving children. Bryson, Bill. A Short History of Nearly Everything. Canadian Used Car Guide 2003. All the prices. Canfield, Jack Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul. Clark, John. The Money is the Gravy; finding the career that nourishes you. Diamond, Darryl. Buying Time; trading your savings for income and lifestyle in your prime retirement years. Dubrow, Terry. Acne Cure. Ingram, Heather. Risking It All; my student, my lover, my story. McQueen, Rod. Can't Buy Me Love; how Martha Billes made Canadian Tire Hers. Pybus, Cassandra. Woman Who Walked to Russia. Toland, John. Rising Sun; the decline and fall of the Japanese Empire. Wiseman, Barbara. Queen Bees and Wannabees; helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends. Fiction Booth, Stephen. Blood on the Tongue. Morrell, David. The Protector Swift, Graham. The Light of Day. Tsukiyama, Gail. Dreaming Water. Have a wonderful summer! Frankie. You can read more about the Puslinch Library by going to A Puslinch Diary. You can read previous Lines from the Library here: May 2003 March 2003 February 2003 January 2003 November 2002 October 2002 September 2002 August 2002 June 2002 May 2002 April 2002 February 2002 November 2001 October 2001 August 2001 July 2001 June 2001 May 2001 April 2001 |