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Kurth Memorial Library
May 2012
Watch our website for information about our Summer
Reading Programs for ages 0-17. This year’s themes are “Get a Clue… at the
Library!” for kids 0-12 and “TSI: Realm of the Unknown” for teens 12-17.
Children are encouraged to read as many books as they can: they can earn
rewards based on the total number of hours they spend reading or being read
to.
Registration begins on Friday, May 21st and we’ll have our
kick-off party on Friday, June 1st from 10am-4pm. There is no
charge to join the Summer Reading Club.
Upcoming
free events at the Library include the following:
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Wednesday, May 16 - Coffee and Conversation, ages 55+ – Senior Games,
10am-11am.
A chance to come play some old-fashioned board games. Bring your friends or
come make new ones.
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Wednesday, May 16
– Storytime and Craft, All ages, 10:30am – 11:30am. Stories and
crafts vary. Schools, daycares and homeschoolers always welcome.
Children under the age of 13 may not be left at the library without
adult supervision.
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Thursday, May 17
– Storytime and Craft, All ages, 10:30am – 11:30am. Stories and
crafts vary. Schools, daycares and homeschoolers always welcome.
Children under the age of 13 may not be left at the library without
adult supervision.
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Saturday, May 19
– Family Movie, All ages, 10am-12:30pm – Disney’s “The Princess and
The Frog”
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Wednesday, May 23
– Storytime and Craft, All ages, 10:30am – 11:30am. Stories and
crafts vary. Schools, daycares and homeschoolers always welcome.
Children under the age of 13 may not be left at the library without
adult supervision.
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Thursday, May 24
– Storytime and Craft, All ages, 10:30am – 11:30am. Stories and
crafts vary. Schools, daycares and homeschoolers always welcome.
Children under the age of 13 may not be left at the library without
adult supervision
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Monday, May 28
– Memorial Day – Library closed.
Kurth Memorial Library is open 10am to 7pm on Mondays, 9am to 6pm Tuesday
through Thursday, 9am to 5:30 on Friday, and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. We do
not charge for membership if you live in Angelina County, however, you must
have a valid photo ID with current address in order to apply.
Parents or legal guardians must apply for library cards for
children under 16. Replacement cards are $1. Children under the age of 13
may not be left at the library without adult supervision.
New books at the library this week include the following titles:
Adult Collections
Fiction:
“The Magic Line” by Elizabeth Glenn, “The Cove” by Ron Rash, “Rachel’s
Garden” by Marta Perry, “Unlocked” by Karen Kingsbury, “The Silent Order” by
Melanie Dobson.
Non-Fiction:
“Giant George: Life with the World’s Biggest Dog” by Dave Nasser.
Biography:
“The Real Romney” by Michael Kranish and Scott Helman and “Heroes for My
Daughter” by Brad Meltzer.
DVD: “White
Fang,” “Click,” and “The Social Network.”
Genealogy:
“Loudoun County: Militia Journals” (1793-1829), “Winston County Alabama
Marriages” (1891-1908). *Note: Genealogy titles are only available for
reference in the Genealogy Department and are not available to be checked
out.
Juvenile/YA Collections
Young Adult Fiction:
“Book and a Cover: A Teen Narrative” by Marlena Grooms, “Great Northern?: A
Scottish Adventure of Swallows and Amazons” by Arthur Ransome.
Juvenile Fiction:
“The Golly Whopper Games” by Jody Feldma, a Bluebonnet Award Winner, and
The ‘Araminta Spookie’ series by Angie Sage.
Juvenile Non-Fiction:
The ‘Monster & Myths’ series including titles; “Ancient Legends” and “Urban
Myths and Legendary Creatures.”
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