Spring and Summer Programs 2007

Summer Reading at the Library

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The help and support of more than 20 volunteers allowed us to host 28 children's programs with a total of 680 people attending. Additionally, we co-sponsored a summer reading wrap up, held at the village green in Jericho Center where 65 attended. We obtained a mini grant from the State Department of Libraries in the amount of $100.00 which was used to supplement our programming budget. The Friends of the DRML generously funded the program, Back Yard Nature Detective. Question of the week, a popular attraction, was coordinated by Constance Murphy. We had a request to revive the Reading Buddies program. For this ongoing program middle and high school students have been paired with elementary age students. The eleven pairs of Reading Buddies are continuing to meet and read together for half hour blocks of time.

In addition to the above events youth were encouraged to join one of our three reading clubs. 243 students, preschool through age 18, signed up to become a member in one the three groups offered. As in the past we held a drawing for each of the reading clubs. A bag of books was given to one child in the Read to Me Club, a $50.00 savings bond, donated by the Merchant's Bank, was given to one child in the Reading Club, and the drawing of a $25.00 gift certificate, donated by the University Mall, will be held on Aug. 27 and awarded to a member of the Teens Read Club.

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Wednesday Story Time
Songs, fingerplays and stories
followed by a craft and refreshments
11 AM Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, and 10

Thursday Story Time
Songs, fingerplays and stories
followed by a craft and refreshments
10 AM Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, and 11

Adult Programs    Return to Top

Local artists exhibit their work in the library on a monthly rotating basis. If you are interested in exhibiting your work, call the library at 899-4962. A lockable display case is available, as well as wall space for hanging photos, paintings, etc.

Music series - A music concert is held once a month on the first Sunday of the months of September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May. Program time is 2 pm. We are looking for performers please fill out this form and send to the library.

Knit Night
An ongoing get-together on the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Library. Knitters and Needle artists...come together! Come to knit, crochet, embroider...relax and enjoy refreshments, share your projects. Everyone is welcome.

Library book-bits...

• Try listening to audio books...what a great way to discover a new book. Press Play and enjoy a book!
• Wi-fi! The Library has wireless Internet. Bring in your laptop.

Adult Book Discussion Group
Deborah Rawson Book Lovers discussion group meets the second Tuesday of every month in the program room of the library. Registration is required to be a part of the group. Please call the library, 899-4962, for more information.

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Happy Listening
The Library has audiobooks (on CD and tape) for every age, every listening preference! Before your next road trip, stop by the Library for some good listens!

Happy Reading
Looking for a good book? Looking forward to that next one by your favorite author? Call or stop by the Library with your request!

Heritage Quest Online from Proquest is now available to Library Patrons!
Genealogy database for census data, family records, local histories, and other artifacts of the American experience. Please visit the library or call to find out how you can use this great resource. 899-4962

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What is a Friends Group?
A Friends Group can be self-defined. Most libraries have community members interested in lending their support, time and skills to make the library a better place. Friends of Libraries work with the staff and trustees to help the library achieve its short and long term goals. Friends can take on special projects, sponsor programs, keep the staff informed about the needs of the community and participate in fund-raising events. Friends can help regularly, volunteer once a year or offer financial support.

Why does the DRML need a Friends group?
The DRML has been a huge success. Each year the library serves more patrons and sponsors more programs. The library has become a place to meet, read and enjoy time together. The library is fortunate to have a solid foundation of community support. It's time to build on this foundation. In order to continue to achieve excellence, we are asking for more patrons to get involved.

If you are interested in being a Friend of the DRML call the library at 899-4962.

Newsletters    Return to Top

Monthly newsletters are available at the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, the Jericho Town Library and local businesses. The new issues come out the first week of each month.

Elementary Age    Return to Top

Homeschoolers    Return to Top

Family Programs    Return to Top

Teens and Almost Teens    Return to Top

Parents    Return to Top