Support Our Police!

Good Tuesday, young Pomonans! My friend Ren brought over this cool police car in support of our Pomona Police Department. I have it in a locked display case because I'm afraid it might walk off somehow. Ren makes these great "scrappy toys" that you all should check out at imagesofpomonabyren.blogspot.com. I'm sorry to say I don't know how to do links or I would link it for you. This car is actually a wind toy that will turn around in the wind! How cool is that?

We all want to show the Pomona Police that we support them. Next time you see a Pomona Police officer tell them "great job" or "well done." And thanks again to Ren.

Here are our activities for the week:

Tuesday: 11:45am Preschool story time
3:30-6:30pm Homework help center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books with Grandma Jean
3:30-6:30pm Homework help center

Thursday: 11:45am Infant story time
3:30-6:30pm Homework help center

See you here at the PPL! Come in and see this great police car!

Joke of the day: Why did the cowboy die with his boots on?
Answer: Because he didn't want to stub his toe when he kicked the bucket! ;)

Library Activities for the First Week in May

Selection of Junior Library Reptile Books
Originally uploaded by Cathymk

Good Tuesday, young Pomonans! Here is our schedule for the week:

Tuesday: 11:45am Preschool story time for children ages 2-5
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and Books with Grandma Jean
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center

Thursday: 11:45am Infant story time for children ages 0-2
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center

This week is also "Be Kind to Animals Week" so be sure to be extra kind to our animal friends.

Next week is Children's Book Week, so I'll try to feature a book a day.

Joke of the day: Why does a dinosaur have cracks between his toes?
Answer: To carry his library card! ;)

Weekly Activities at the Pomona Public Library

Catepillar - Modrock
Originally uploaded by jotindal

Good Tuesday, young Pomonans! Here is a list of our activities this week. Take note that we will have a craft on Wednesday at 4:30pm and that our Homework Assistance Center is open an hour longer than it used to be!

Tuesday: 11:45am Preschool Story time ages 2-5
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and Books
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center
4:30-5:00pm Caterpillar Craft (not the one
shown in this picture)

Thursday: 11:45am Infant Story time ages 0-2
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center

It's all happening right here at your Pomona Public Library! It's been great to see so many of you lately. We are here for you!

Joke of the day: What does a caterpillar do on New Year's Day?
Answer: Turns over a new leaf! ;)

Books Are Read on Rainy Days

Books Are Read on Rainy Days
Originally uploaded by raining rita

Good Tuesday young Pomonans! Here is our weekly schedule.

See you HERE!

Tuesday: 11:45am Preschool story time ages 2-5
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and Books
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center

Thursday: 11:45am Infant story time ages 0-2
3:30-6:30pm Homework Assistance Center

Remember we are always here for you after school and on Saturdays. We like nothing better than to give you books for your homework or to help find books that are fun for you to read!

Joke for the day: Why did the child study in the airplane?
Answer: He wanted a higher education! ;)

Homework Help Center Resumes Today

homework help
Originally uploaded by captainjess

Good Tuesday, young Pomonans. Our Homework Help Center resumes today with an extended hour. Our Cal Poly students will be here from 3:30-6:30pm to help you with your homework on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Don't miss this great opportunity to get help with your homework.

Our Cal Poly Students are here for you!

Here are our weekly activities:

Tuesday: 11:45am Preschool story time
3:30-6:30pm Homework Help

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and Books
3:30-6:30pm Homework Help

Thursday: 11:45am Infant Story time
3:30-6:30pm Homework Help

Dial-A-Story 620-2046 for a two to three minute story.

Joke of the day: What did the cat do when he ate some cheese?
Answer: He waited by the mouse hole with baited breath! ;)

Activities for this week

Rainbow Books
Originally uploaded by bluemarla

Good Tuesday, young Pomonans! I really like this picture of books. I never thought to arrange books by color. It looks great!

Here are our activities this week:

Tuesday: 11:45am Preschool story time

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and Books

Thursday: 11:45am Infant story time

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Our Homework Help Center will NOT be open this week due to Cal Poly Pomona's spring break. They will be back Tuesday, March 30th and will be open an hour longer. Beginning the 30th on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, our Homework Help Center will be open from 3:30-6:30pm. This is GREAT news so please be sure to come by and get help from our fabulous volunteers from Cal Poly Pomona.

Joke of the day: Teacher: Did your parents help you with these homework problems?
Pupil: No, I got them all wrong by myself!

(Come to our Homework Center!!!! ;)

Weekly Activities

Book Worm
Originally uploaded by boopsie.daisy

Hello young Pomonans! We have had inquiries about when our story times are so I thought it would be appropriate to put our weekly activities back on the blog. Here it is:

Tuesday: 11:45am Preschool story time ages 2-5
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center for children grades 1-6

Wednesday: 3:30pm Grandparents and books. Grandma Jean reads books aloud and if children would like to practice reading, they can read aloud as well.
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

Thursday: 11:45am Infant story time ages 0-2
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

The homework help center is staffed by students at Cal Poly Pomona who volunteer their time to help our kids. They do a really great job and and our students very much enjoy them. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Come down to the library and get your homework done!

Joke of the day: Why do birds fly south in the winter?
Answer: Because it's too far to walk! ;)

Happy New Year Pomona!

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Originally uploaded by a2zindianews

Greetings young Pomonans! This is to wish everyone a GREAT 2010. We will be closed January 1st through January 4th, 2010. Remember that we are closed on Mondays so we will reopen Tuesday January 5th at 11:30am.

Next week brings us back to our regular schedule which is:

Tuesdays: 11:45am Preschool story time, ages 2-5.
4:00-6:00pm Homework Help Center, for students in first through sixth grades.

Wednesdays: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and Books: Grandma Jean will read to you during this hour or you can read aloud and practice your reading.
4:00-6:00pm Homework Help Center

Thursdays: 11:45am Infant story time, ages 0-2.
4:00-6:00pm Homework Help Center

Don't forget we have Dial-A-Story at 620-2046. You can dial this number and get a short story. We change stories every Friday.

Remember to be safe this evening and know that 2010 can be our best year yet!

Joke of the day: What do vampire's sing on New Year's Eve?
Answer: "Auld Fang Syne" ;)

Pomona Christmas Parade 2009

Good Tuesday, young Pomonans! The parade was terrific on Saturday! It was wet but that sure didn't dampen any spirits. I only saw about 3/4's of the parade because I needed to get to work but what I saw I loved.

I especially appreciated the Village Academy kids being the grand marshalls. They really made a difference in their own lives as well as ours. Imagine being responsible for the President coming to town! Well done Village Academy!

I wanted to post these pictures on Saturday but we were having trouble with the computers. So you have them now! Be sure to check out Metro Pomona and Pomona Arts Colonist for more pictures.

Our schedule this week is:

Tuesday: 11:45am Preschool story time
4-6pm Homework help center

Wednesday: 3:30pm Grandparents and books
4-6pm Homework help center

Thursday: 11:45am Infant story time
4:00pm Holiday craft
4-6pm Homework help center

Joke of the day: Why is lightning so hard to catch?
Answer: Because it bolts! ;)

Bursting in air

Bursting in air
Originally uploaded by Wolfman-K

Good afternoon, young Pomonans. I'm blogging from home today because the library is closed. It is so strange not to be going into work today. I have worked at our wonderful library for almost 19 years and the only time we have closed on Mondays was when there was a holiday. I guess I better get used to it!

The Summer Reading Program is going great. We are a little lower in numbers so far this year, so if you haven't signed up do so soon!

Last Wednesday my favorite children's entertainer opened our programing with his magic/comedy act. Yes, Abbit the Average was in wonderful form as he wowed us with his side splitting funny routine. I took pictures but I didn't have my camera on the right setting so they came out a little dark. I'll post them tomorrow.

This coming Wednesday, July 8th, we are having an animal show. Wonders of Wildlife will come and bring some animals that we don't usually see everyday. Animal programs are very popular so you don't want to miss this. The program will be from 3:30-4:30pm in our beautiful Laura Ingalls Wilder room.

Here is our schedule for this week;

Tuesday: 10:15am Preschool story time
12:00-4:00pm Reading Buddies
3:30-4:30pm Crafts

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Program: Wonders of Wildlife

Thursday: 10:15 Infant Story time
12:00-4:00pm Reading Buddies

That's it! The Summer Reading Program is my favorite time of year. We get to see all of you several times a week. Don't miss out on the fun - we'll see you here!

Joke of the day: What is the most dangerous city?
Answer: Electricity! :)

More of the Goddess

This sign that is in the case with the Goddess is from the newspaper "Pomona Times." It tells the history of the Goddess. If you try you can barely read it. If you can't make it out, come on down and look at it! Also you can click on the image and read it that way.

Here are this week's events:

Tuesday 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

That's it! It's been very busy around here lately. That means you all have deadlines coming up. Don't panic! We are here for you.

Joke of the day: When are teachers awesome?
Answer: When they have a lot of class. :)

Spring Craft Coming!

Hello young Pomonans! It's already May and time for our spring craft. This craft will be Wednesday, May 6th at 3:00pm. In case you can't tell, we will be making bumble bees made out of toilet paper tubes. How creative!

Here are our activities for this week:

Monday 12-2pm Elf (Early learning families)

Tuesday 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time
4-6pm Homework help center

Wednesday: 3:00pm Spring craft
3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books
4-6pm Homework help center

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time
4-6pm Homework help center

That's it! Our usual schedule plus a craft. Don't forget this Sunday is Mother's day. Get your Mom something special this year!

Joke of the day: Why does bread get fat?
Answer: Because it loafs around all day. :)

Pomona Fox Theater

Pomona Fox Theater
Originally uploaded by jotor

Greetings young Pomonans! This is a picture of our Fox Theater before it was remodeled. It looks so beautiful now and I have been reading and looking at pictures of the party last Saturday night. It was a grand event!

Here is the schedule for this week:

Monday: 12:00-2:00pm Elf (Early learning families)

Tuesday: 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time
4-6pm Homework help center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books
4-6pm Homework help center

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time
4-6pm Homework help center

That's it! If you have homework assignments that you need help with, come in. If you need to do research and need to find books, come in. If you need to type it up on the computer, come in.

We are here for you!!

Joke of the day: Did you hear about the deer who took a test?
He did so well, the teacher passed the buck. :)

I'd Like to Know What's So Funny!

Dolphins @ Sea World San Antonio
Originally uploaded by ladybugbkt

It looks like these dolphins are having one heck of a good time! Dolphins are supposed to be very intelligent and communicate with each other. I hope they do a better job than we do. :)

Here are our activities for this week after Easter:

Monday: 12-2pm Elf (Early Learning Families)

Tuesday: 12:15pm Preschool Story time.
3:00pm After school story time
4-6pm Homework Help Center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books
4-6pm Homework Help Center

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time
4-6pm Homework Help Center

It is so good to have the homework help center open again. Cal Poly Pomona was on spring break and are now able to come back. It's been dismal without them. They are so good with all of you. :)

Joke of the day: What kind of ball should you never play soccer with?
Answer: An eyeball. (Yuck!)

It's Almost April!

Good Monday young Pomonans! Weeks fly by so fast around here. It's almost April! (Are you getting your April fools jokes in order?) We are. We're going to have really silly stories in story time. The sillier the better!

Our weekly activities are:

Monday 12-2pm Elf

Tuesday: 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books.

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time

The homework help center will be closed for the next two weeks. If you need homework help, we are here for you but the Cal Poly students won't be.

Joke of the day: How can you tell when a whale is sad?
Answer: By its blubber-ing. :)

The week of March 23rd:

Blue Morpho Monday
Originally uploaded by Jus' fi

Happy Monday, young Pomonans! Yes, it's Monday again. What is there to do at Pomona Public Library? Let me tell you:

Monday: 12-2pm Come play at ELF

Tuesday: 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time

Remember that the homework help center will be closed for the next three weeks. Ms. Nissa and I will be here to help you on the computers and to help you get books. Come on in and see us.

Joke for the day: Why did the tree travel to his hometown?
Answer: He was searching for his roots. :)

Irish Americana St. Patricks Day Lad/Lass Fond Memories

Irish Americana St. Patricks Day Lad/Lass Fond Memories
Originally uploaded by UpNorth Memories - Donald (Don) Harrison

Good Monday, young Pomonans! Remember that tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. Wear your green! We will have green stories at story time.

Here is our weekly schedule:

Monday: 12-2pm Elf

Tuesday: 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and Books
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework help center

Come on in and see us. We are here for you.

Joke of the day: What do authors have when they're too nervous to write?
Answer: Page fright. :)

March Craft

Welcome back, young Pomonans! This Wednesday we will have our St. Patrick's Day craft. We are making shamrocks! The green shamrock kind of looks like a grazing pasture but it's not! You can see the shamrock outlined on the backside. It will be Wednesday at 3:00pm.

This week at the Pomona Public Library:

Tuesday: 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center

Wednesday: 3:00pm St. Patrick's Day craft
3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center

Happy week, young Pomonans! If you've got time, stop on in.

Joke of the day: What scatterbrained creature climbed up the water spout?
Answer: The itsy ditzy spider. :)

Weekly Activities March 2 Through 7, 2009

Happy Monday, young Pomonans! What happened to February? It went by so fast. Let's try to hang on to March. Here are our activities for this week:

Monday: 12:00-2:00pm Elf stands for Early Learning Family. We put toys out in our
story hour room for young children to play with.

Tuesday: 12:15pm Preschool story time
3:00pm After school story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and Books
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center

Come on in and use the computers and check out books. We are here for you.

Joke of the day: Why was the computer wearing a muzzle?
Answer: So it wouldn't byte. :)

Library Director's Birthday!

Great day to you, young Pomonans! Last week our library director, Greg Shapton, celebrated his 60th birthday. I know that sounds terribly old to you, and well I guess it is! :) These pictures were taken last year when he wasn't nearly so old. I'll take pictures today and let you decide for yourselves if he's "over the hill." :) I knew we were having his party today and I still managed to forget his card. Shoot! It's a really good one too.

Here are our weekly activities:

Monday: 12:00-2:00pm Come play at elf.

Tuesday: 12:15pm Preschool story time.
3:00pm After school story time.
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center

Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm Grandparents and books.
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center.

Thursday: 12:15pm Infant story time.
4:00-6:00pm Homework Assistance Center.

Don't forget that Friday is "Read Across America" day. It is a celebration of Dr. Seuss and how important reading is. I'll be at Mendoza Elementary School with my "Cat In the Hat" stuffed animals. I think I'll bring my "Horton Hears A Who" animals as well.

READ FOR THE FUN OF IT!!!

Joke of the day: Why did the little girl put ice in her Father's bed?
Answer: Because she like cold pop. :)