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LIBRARY NEWS <br /> ,„„„„,,„„„„„„„„,„„„„„„„„„„.„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„ nommunommommommom <br /> 0111111111111111 im 1 <br /> no SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2000 <br /> "Poetry can do a hundred and one things, delight, sadden, "BOOKS <br /> disturb, amuse, instruct— it may express every possible shade B��KS ON STAGE" <br /> of emotion, and describe every conceivable kind of event..." The stage is set: Plays, puppets, circus acts, dances and <br /> W.H. Auden Shakespeare: The show must go on! Summer Reading <br /> April is National Poetry Month so why not check out plays June 5 —August 5 at the <br /> a book of poetry from the Library? We have books Louisville Public Library. The <br /> of poetry by single authors as well as collections, such program has parts for children age <br /> as poetry of the old and new West,wedding poems, 3 through high school. "Tryouts" <br /> haiku, and poems by international authors. We also (registration) begins June 5. "Scripts" <br /> recommend two books about poetry that are in our (reading logs) must be picked up by <br /> collection. Robert Pinsky's major project as Poet July 15 to participate. Your <br /> Laureate has been the Favorite Poem Project. His "performance" must be completed by August 5. Special <br /> work has resulted in the book Americans'Favorite stars will be appearing Thursday afternoons at 1:30 PM <br /> Poems. The book contains favorite poems of beginning June 15. Awards will be made throughout the <br /> Americans of different ages, occupations, education, summer. Outstanding performances will be recognized <br /> ethnicities, and circumstances and reflects the wide- with the award of a"LOUIE". Middle school and high <br /> ranging nature of American culture today. Bill school students are invited to participate in their own <br /> Moyers' The Language of Life is based on his 1995 program: Summer Scene. Participate in all the acts to <br /> public television series on poetry which looked at the receive free books, movie passes and other awards. Books <br /> renaissance in public poetry. The book is filled with on Stage is just the ticket for summer enjoyment. For <br /> poems and Moyers' conversations with both well further information,please contact Carol or Sandra, <br /> established and lesser known poets. And,if you're Youth Services Librarians, at 303-666-6037, ext. 676. <br /> trying to remember the words to a long-forgotten <br /> poem, try Poemfinder, a database found on all our CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULT AWARDS 2000 <br /> Internet computers. Students will find this useful <br /> when looking for a particular poem or poetry on a <br /> certain subject. Newberry Award (Best writing for children): <br /> Christopher Paul Curtis -Bud, Not Buddy <br /> f �' %/ ! /, ®// Caldecott Award (Best illustrations): <br /> Simms Taback-Joseph Had a Little Overcoat <br /> Michael L.Printz Award (Best Young Adult book): <br /> Our Facts on File database is now web-based so you Walter Dean Myers -Monster <br /> will find it on all our Internet computers. This Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement <br /> format is easy to use, and hyperlinks help you switch Chris Crutcher <br /> between related subjects or back and forth in time. Mildred L. Batcheler Award <br /> Facts on File contains 20 years'worth of news, maps, (Best Foreign Language Book): <br /> and editorials. You may browse lists of Key Events, Anton Quintana -Baboon King <br /> Key People, Key Issues and a subject index. Students Loretta Scott King Awards <br /> will finds Facts on File useful for school assignments Author: Christopher Paul Curtis Bud, not Buddy <br /> Illustrator: Brian Pinkney-In the Time of the Drums <br /> on current events,historic events back to 1940, PURA BELPRE A WARD <br /> biographies of world leaders, primary source (LATINO WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS): <br /> documents, and other research topics for history, Illustrator: Carmen Looms - Garza -Magic Windows <br /> political science, or social studies classes. Author: Alma Flor Ada- Under the Royal Palms <br /> The Louisville Public Library Foundation wishes to thank the dozens of Louisville residents <br /> 111111 04`(���JJ who generously contributed during our recent fundraising campaign. This summer, <br /> Foundation donors will receive a newsletter outlining Foundation plans for enhancing the <br /> Library's collections, along with updates on Library programs and services. <br /> r r �. <br /> i <br />