Westside Library Blog

 

Are your children getting the summer blues? We can help. We have books that you can read to your little ones to show them just how much fun a staycation can be! We also have books on fun activities you can do with your children all summer long. Here are some of our suggestions .   Harry and Clare's Amazing Staycation  by Ted Staunton E STA Bunny's Staycation by Lori Richmond E RIC On the first day of summer vacation by Tish Rabe  E RAB Busting Boredom with Art Projects by Mary Boone J745.59 BOO Craft-A-Day: 365 simple handmade projects by Sarah Goldschadt 745.5 GOL 101 Kids Activities that are the bestest, funnest ever! by Holly Homer and Rachel Miller 790.1922 HOM Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids by Martha Stewart 745.5 MAR

The Summer Reading Club has finally begun! This year, readers are pledging to read at least 200 minutes this summer. Readers can track up to 800 minutes in total! The Summer Reading Club is for  ALL AGES ! Sign-ups begin on June 1st and run through July 22nd. The link to sign up can be found here . You can register and track your minutes on the Beanstack app. You can also stop in to the Westside Library to get a paper reading log, if that's how you prefer to keep track of your reading. Reading logs are due on July 29th.  We also have a number of library programs to attend. You do not need to register to come to any of these events. The teen programs are for teens only, but the other events can be attended by anyone.  Come join us this summer!  June Programs : Thursday, June 8: Alcohol Ink Painting (Teens 12-18) at 4:30 PM Friday, June 9: Movie at 2 PM. Saturday, June 10: Face Painting at 2:30 PM Thursday, June 15: Felt Emoji Plushies (Teens 12-18) at 4:30 PM Friday, June 16: Father