Space Bug Craft

The Space bugs were a hit! Everyone's bug looked different because all of you are different. We had space bugs with spiked hair, space bugs with stars for eyes, yellow bugs, pinks bugs, red bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs! It was fun and as usual Grandma Sue did a great job explaining things to you. (She let me pass out the eyes, nose, and mouths.) The pressure was tough! (Crafts aren't my thing.)

Tomorrow we have Wonders of Wildlife coming with bugs and animals. I mentioned before that they made me eat a mealworm before. I have decided to share the joy with my co-workers! The problem is that Ms. Nissa is out of town tomorrow (very convienent) and Grandma Sue says she will hurl if she tries. So come in and see what happens. You'll either find a hurling Grandma Sue or a grossed out Ms. Lois. Should be interesting!

Joke of the day: What do you get when you mix Snoopy and Sunday brunch?
Answer: A beagle and cream cheese. ;)

Space Bug Craft!

It has been very busy and very exciting here at the Pomona Public Libray! Many of you have come in to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and to the crafts and to our programs. Everything here is free and the air conditioning is wonderful! It's the best deal in town. As of now, 677 children have signed up and 112 teens have signed up, for a total of 789 readers! We are hoping to top 1,000 this year so come in and let that happen.

Today's picture is a picture of the craft that Grandma Sue will be doing tomorrow. It's a space bug! Cute isn't it? Here is a list of activities this week:

Tuesday 7/15/08:
12:15pm Preschool story time
12:00-5:00pm Reading Buddies
3:30: Space Bug Craft

Wednesday 7/16/08:
12:00-5:00pm Reading Buddies
3:30pm Wonders of Wildlife
(This is an animal program were they bring real animals and bugs. One time they made me eat a mealworm. I hope they don't do that again!)

Thursday 7/17/08:
12:00-5:00pm Reading Buddies
12:15pm Infant story time

Come on in and join the fun. This is really the best part of the year for us because we get to see you more often. Have a great week!

Joke for the Day: When is a basketball player like a baby?
Answer: When he dribbles! :)

Another Impromtu Story time!

I walked past our fiction section today and noticed another impromtu story time. They looked like they were having some fun and they let me take their picture. I love seeing these mini read-a-louds. What a great thing to come into the library and cool off with a good story.

I wish everyone could see what I see here at PPL. I see good kids and teens having fun together and helping each other through reading. The kids love the attention from the teens and the teens have fun helping the kids. They learn resposibility by learning to show up on time. I'm also seeing loyalty. Several of the teens we can count on like clockwork to show up on time every day. It's a great place to be and to work. Hooray PPL!

Buster Balloon!

Oh my goodness, we had the BEST time with Buster Balloon yesterday. He was excellent at making things with balloons and he had a laugh out loud sense of humor! I was still laughing this morning over things he said and did. The very best part was watching the children react to him. They were completely caught up with him and enjoyed every single minute of it. I wish I could describe this accurately to you but words don't do it justice. Ms. Nissa, Grandma Sue and I kept saying to each other "look at the kid's faces." It was the best feeling to watch their reactions and to see such joy in their faces. If you missed the show, don't worry because we will definetly have him back. The end of the show was the best part. Buster blew up this large woopie cushion and actually got inside of it! He was walking around in it and acting like he couldn't get out. Again, the kids went wild with this (in a good way.) I wish I had the words to descibe this. Maybe next time I'll invite David Allen to the performance. He is much better with words than I am. :)

So far, this is the BEST Summer Reading Program that I have had the privilege to be a part of. There are more kids and more happy energy than I have ever seen before. We had about 350 people crowded into our Laura Ingalls Wilder room yesterday. We have weekly crafts that the kids love and several story times that have been going well.

I've said this before and I will say it again: Yes, our programs have been pushed to the afternoon. But we have great air conditioning and we are still here for you. Come in and check it out or come back in for some more fun. We love it here and we would love to share it with you. See you soon!

Joke for the day: Who says "Quick, Quick"?
Answer: A duck with the hiccups! :)

Butterfly Craft

Hello young Pomonans! We've been having one great time here at the Pomona Public Library! Today we had a Butterfly Craft. Grandma Sue did her magic again and explained the craft in a way that you understood. (I almost understood it.) A good time was had by all. :)

Don't forget that tomorrow is Buster Balloon. We have never had him before and he does a fantastic job of entertaining everyone with balloons. He has one that is so big that he gets inside of it! You DON'T want to miss this.

Joke of the day: How do cats stop their favorite videos?
Answer: They put them on paws! :)

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July
Originally uploaded by the accidentalist

Everyone please have a nice, fun, and safe 4th of July. The library will be closed Friday through Sunday.

Remember Kaboom will be at the Fairplex tomorrow. You can check out their hours at the fairplex websight.

Our activities next week:

Monday: 12:00-4:00pm Reading Buddies

Tuesday: 12:15pm Story time
12-4pm Reading Buddies
2:30pm Craft

Wednesday: 12-4pm Reading Buddies
3:30pm Buster Balloon Show

Thursday: 12-4pm Reading Buddies

Joke of the Day: What do you get if you cross a cocker spaniel with a poodle and a rooster?
Answer: A cockapoodledoo! :)

David Cousin, Juggler

Oh my goodnes we had a great time today! David Cousin, our juggler, was in fine form. He is so good at what he does that he makes it look so easy! He can juggle anything, from balls, to bowling pins, eggs (yes, raw), and even a bowling ball! Yes, a heavy bowling ball mixed in with two other balls. It was a great way to begin our summer reading program.

Our attendance was great as well. We had over 200 people crowded in to see him perform. Last year we had a mere 175 so this was a treat for all of us.

Next Wednesday we will have Buster Balloon. We have never had him perform here so this will be fun. "Buster" does all sorts of tricks with balloons. He even gets inside a great big balloon! You are NOT going to want to miss this.

Joke #2 of the day: What is the daily special at the Doggie Diner?
Answer: Fleasburgers! :)