Friday, February 27, 2009
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Help the La Vista Public Library celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday on Monday, March 2nd. Children can listen to a Dr. Seuss story, make a craft, have cookies and juice, and enter to win prizes. A special Dr. Seuss movie will be shown from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided during the movie.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Library News
New Drop-Off Site for Library BooksDo you live on the East side of town and need to return library books but the library is not on your travel route? Are you out running errands and you'll be driving on 84th street? You can now drop off your library books at the front desk of the Community Center, 8116 Park View Blvd. any time the Center is open.
Annual Report
During fiscal year 2008 a record number of people came to the La Vista Library. We had a total of 95474 visitors, up over 3,400 from last year. Patrons checked out 125,208 items, up by over 8,900. The Library also received a large number of donated items this past year. Over 9,000 magazines, DVDs, audio books, music CDs, fiction and non-fiction titles were received. Thank you to the citizens of La Vista for your generous support of the Library.
Tax Time
Tax time is fast approaching and the Library carries a large assortment of both state and federal tax forms. There is also a reproducible book for photocopying any tax form you might need. On the Library website you will find a list of several helpful tax websites.
Teen Volunteers
Teen volunteers will be needed again this summer. The sign up deadline to be a teen volunteer is April 30th. There are a limited number of slots available so be sure to sign up early at the Circulation Desk!
We are Blogging!
A Blog is "a website where entries are written in chronological order and commonly displayed in reverse chronological order" according to Wikipedia. Visit our library blog at http://lavistalibrary.blogspot.com and leave us your feedback!
Upcoming Events and Programs
The Library offers a wide variety of special events and regular programs for adults, teens, and children of all ages. Below is a list of upcoming and ongoing events. Visit the Library's website at www.cityoflavista.org/library to get the details on any of these activities or call the Library at 537.3900.
- Spring craft programs for children preschool through fifth grade
- Storytime programs - Lapsit, Toddler, Preschool
- Teen Tech Week
- Family Game Nights and Family Movie Nights
- Special Preschool Movie Event
- 4th and 5th Grade Book Club
- Read Across America Activities
- Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
- Spring Break Special Events
- Summer Reading Program Kickoff - June 3
In addition to the 877 large print books available at the Library, there is now a specialized software program available on a computer in the reference area to assist the visually impaired. when activated, Zoom Text will magnify whatever program or website the user access. Library personnel have had the magnification as high as 28 times the original size. Other features of the software include a voice function that will "read" the text to you and a typing function that will say the letter or character on the keys as you type and then the completed word. If you or someone you know could benefit from this software program, please contact the Library for more information.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff, June 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
"Be Creative @ Your Library"
"Be Creative @ Your Library"
Friday, January 23, 2009
Library Activities for February and March
Winter/Spring Storytime
Our Preschool Storytime will start on Monday, January 26. Toddler Storytime will start on Monday, February 2nd, and Lapsit will start on Thursday, February 5th. Winter/Spring storytime will end May 1st. Registration is now available. Space is full for Monday sessions.
Craft Days
Craft Days are after school from 3:30-4:15 for school aged children in first through fifth grade. Craft days will be held on February 11th and March 11th. Registration is not required.
Preschool/Toddler Craft Days
Winter craft days for children two years old to five years old will be on February 6th and March 5th from 1:00-1:30. A parent or adult (age 18 or older) is required to participate with their child/children during craft time. Registration is not required.
Family Game Night
Family Game Night will be held on February 19th and March 19th from 6:30-7:30. On February 19th, we will play Family Bingo and be giving away many prizes. In March, the library will provide several different board games, card games, and puzzles for families to play, however feel free to bring your own games. Snacks will be provided and registration is not required.
Family Movie Event
Family Movie Events are for the entire family! The event will be held on February 23rd and March 23rd from 6:30-8:30. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring their pillows and/or blankets, and relax in the library. Snacks are provided and registration is not required.
Preschool Special Movie Event
Children seven and under are invited to watch a movie at the library. This event will be on February 11th and March 11th from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Registration is not required and snacks will be provided.
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
The 4th and 5th Grade Book Club will meet on February 8th and March 8th from 1:15-2:00. If you are interested in joining the book club, contact Jodi Tangeman at 537-3900 or e-mail her at jtangeman@lavistamail.mccneb.edu.
Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
On Monday, March 2nd, the library will be celebrating Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. More information will be available soon!
Our Preschool Storytime will start on Monday, January 26. Toddler Storytime will start on Monday, February 2nd, and Lapsit will start on Thursday, February 5th. Winter/Spring storytime will end May 1st. Registration is now available. Space is full for Monday sessions.
Craft Days
Craft Days are after school from 3:30-4:15 for school aged children in first through fifth grade. Craft days will be held on February 11th and March 11th. Registration is not required.
Preschool/Toddler Craft Days
Winter craft days for children two years old to five years old will be on February 6th and March 5th from 1:00-1:30. A parent or adult (age 18 or older) is required to participate with their child/children during craft time. Registration is not required.
Family Game Night
Family Game Night will be held on February 19th and March 19th from 6:30-7:30. On February 19th, we will play Family Bingo and be giving away many prizes. In March, the library will provide several different board games, card games, and puzzles for families to play, however feel free to bring your own games. Snacks will be provided and registration is not required.
Family Movie Event
Family Movie Events are for the entire family! The event will be held on February 23rd and March 23rd from 6:30-8:30. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring their pillows and/or blankets, and relax in the library. Snacks are provided and registration is not required.
Preschool Special Movie Event
Children seven and under are invited to watch a movie at the library. This event will be on February 11th and March 11th from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Registration is not required and snacks will be provided.
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
The 4th and 5th Grade Book Club will meet on February 8th and March 8th from 1:15-2:00. If you are interested in joining the book club, contact Jodi Tangeman at 537-3900 or e-mail her at jtangeman@lavistamail.mccneb.edu.
Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
On Monday, March 2nd, the library will be celebrating Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. More information will be available soon!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Library News
Library Activities for January and February
Winter/Spring Storytime
Our Preschool Storytime will start on Monday, January 26th. Toddler Storytime will start on Monday, February 2nd, and Lapsit will start on Thursday, February 5th. Winter/Spring storytime will end May 1st. Registration is now available.
Library Time
Library Time is where parents can bring their children, infants to five year old children not in kindergarten, to the library to play in the storytime room. The library will have a variety of toys, games, coloring sheets, and puzzles available. Parents must stay with their children and library staff will be available to assist parents. The dates for Library Time are Monday, January 5th from 1:30-2:00, Thursday, January 8th from 11:30-12:00, Tuesday, January 13th from 2:15-2:45, and Friday, January 16th from 10:00-10:30. Registration is not required.
Craft Days
Craft Days are after school from 3:30-4:15 for school aged children in first through fifth grade. Craft days will be held on January 14th and February 11th. Registration is not required.
Preschool/Toddler Craft Days
Winter craft days for children two years old to five years old will be on January 6th from 11:00-11:30 and January 9th from 1:00-1:30. A parent or adult (age 18 or older) is required to participate with their child/children during craft time. Registration is not required.
Family Game Night
Family Game Night will be held on January 22nd and February 19th from 6:30-7:30. The library will provide several different board games for the families to play, however feel free to bring your own games. Snacks will be provided and registration is not required.
Family Movie Event
Family Movie Events are for the entire family! The event will be held on Sunday, January 25th from 2:00-4:00. Starting in February, the movies will be shown on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring their pillows and/or blankets, and relax in the library. Snacks are provided and registration is not required.
Preschool Special Movie Event
Children seven and under are invited to watch a movie at the library. This event will be on January 28th and February 11th from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Registration is not required and snacks will be provided.
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
The 4th and 5th Grade Book Club will meet on January 25th from 1:15-1:45. We will also meet in February, March, and April. If you are interested in joining the book, contact Jodi Tangeman at jtangeman@lavistamail.mccneb.edu or at 537-3900.
Winter/Spring Storytime
Our Preschool Storytime will start on Monday, January 26th. Toddler Storytime will start on Monday, February 2nd, and Lapsit will start on Thursday, February 5th. Winter/Spring storytime will end May 1st. Registration is now available.
Library Time
Library Time is where parents can bring their children, infants to five year old children not in kindergarten, to the library to play in the storytime room. The library will have a variety of toys, games, coloring sheets, and puzzles available. Parents must stay with their children and library staff will be available to assist parents. The dates for Library Time are Monday, January 5th from 1:30-2:00, Thursday, January 8th from 11:30-12:00, Tuesday, January 13th from 2:15-2:45, and Friday, January 16th from 10:00-10:30. Registration is not required.
Craft Days
Craft Days are after school from 3:30-4:15 for school aged children in first through fifth grade. Craft days will be held on January 14th and February 11th. Registration is not required.
Preschool/Toddler Craft Days
Winter craft days for children two years old to five years old will be on January 6th from 11:00-11:30 and January 9th from 1:00-1:30. A parent or adult (age 18 or older) is required to participate with their child/children during craft time. Registration is not required.
Family Game Night
Family Game Night will be held on January 22nd and February 19th from 6:30-7:30. The library will provide several different board games for the families to play, however feel free to bring your own games. Snacks will be provided and registration is not required.
Family Movie Event
Family Movie Events are for the entire family! The event will be held on Sunday, January 25th from 2:00-4:00. Starting in February, the movies will be shown on Monday nights from 6:30-8:30. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring their pillows and/or blankets, and relax in the library. Snacks are provided and registration is not required.
Preschool Special Movie Event
Children seven and under are invited to watch a movie at the library. This event will be on January 28th and February 11th from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Registration is not required and snacks will be provided.
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
The 4th and 5th Grade Book Club will meet on January 25th from 1:15-1:45. We will also meet in February, March, and April. If you are interested in joining the book, contact Jodi Tangeman at jtangeman@lavistamail.mccneb.edu or at 537-3900.
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