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LIBRARY NEWS SUMMER READING PROGRAM A BIG SUCCESS Kids'Programs: Teen Programs: There has been lots of activity around the library The teens had their own programs this sum- at the site of new building. Inconveniences cre- mer with the theme "Warped: Beyond Time & _- fated by the construction have been Space," which was used in several Colorado libraries. .� offset by the excitement of watching Teens participated in Lunch Bunch book discussions, a IlL / ' the progress, especially from the win- dows in the Youth Services Depart- Reader's Theater, knitting classes with Susan Mock, writ- ing and poetry workshops with Lisa Kihn, and a fan- ment. The activity at the library has tasy illustration class with Dave Sullivan. They created - included "Readers at Work" par- Altered Book art, CD clocks, and time capsules. Special ticipants in our Summer Reading Programs. Over 800 reading rewards included t-shirts, carabiner clocks, wal- children have built up a substantial number of hours of lets, and zipper pulls. reading and listening to books. Please remember that Lakeside Amusement Park Books and videos about construction and equipment tickets must be used by August 18. have been especially popular. Several children offered Adult Programs: drawings of their concept of the library and offered E,veryone who signed up for the "Building with suggestions about the building. This year, due to lim- Books" program received a special Louisville ited space in the Library's meeting room, most of our Public Library yardstick—proving that our readers special events were held at the Steinbaugh Pavilion. The "measure up."Two reading program winners were drawn programs included Music with Madelyn, Stories with each week for prizes donated by local businesses, with Nora Heaton,James Loshbaugh's Magic &Marionettes, three grand prize winners chosen in August. These lucky Global Music with Michael Stanwood, Creek Critter participants received gift certificates for meals at Lou- Puppets, The Balloon Diva, and Wild Bear Nature Dis- isville restaurants. The two evenings of"Altered Books" covery Center Crafts. Special thanks go to our volunteers fun were a huge success. Both adults and teens dove in Jeanne Reinhardt, Barbara Walters, Martha Miller, Kevin to create attractive, unique works of art. Creative energy Sun, and Grant Burton for their assistance with the sum- filled the room as participants caught craftsperson Suzie mer programs. Cruse's enthusiasm for this fun-filled activity. Thanks to Our Sponsors Thanks to our 2005 Summer Reading Sponsors! Their support helped ensure the great success of the 2005 Sum- mer Reading Program. • Chipotle • Old Louisville Inn • Colorado Cinema • Papa John's =1 • Colorado Rapids • Pasquini s LOUISV7I.I,F PUBLIC LrBxAx1 • Dairy Queen • Paulie's Italian Ice 950 SPRUCE STREET • Discovery Science Center • Quizno's 303.335.4849 • East West Grill • Senor T's MONDAY TxvxsDA1- • Home Depot • Starbucks 0:00 AM 8:00 PM • Lakeside Amusement Park • Subway FRIDAY&SATURDAY - • Louisville Library Foundation • Sweet Buddy Roo's 70:00 AM 6:00 PM • Meadow Gold Colorado • Tokyo Joe's SUNDAY - • Melting Pot • Vic's 1:00 PM 5:00 Pot • Nickel-A-Play • W.O.W. Children's Museum • Noodles & Company August/September 2005 4