Read a Book Day 2009

Morgan Library Frazine Taylor, Head of Reference at the Alabama Department of Archives and History, will be appearing at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2009, to present tips and resources on researching African-American genealogy from her book Researching African American Genealogy in Alabama: A Resource Guide and her long career as a prominent genealogical researcher. There will be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of Ms. Taylor’s book. Participants are invited to stay after the presentation to try genealogical databases owned by the Montgomery City-County Public Library System or being evaluated on a trial basis during the month of December. All members of the public interested in African American genealogy are invited from persons wanting to get to know how to get started in tracing their roots to seasoned researchers. More on Ms. Taylor’s book and a biography of Ms. Taylor are available on the New South Books website at www.newsouthbooks.com/aagenealogy. –Pamela Sage, Head of Reference and Information Services Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library

MONTGOMERY CITY-COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

JULIETTE HAMPTON MORGAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

245 HIGH STREET

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA  36104

YOUNG ADULT DEPARTMENT PROGRAM

                        Family, Friends Read–a-Book Day

Motivational Speaker – Saturday, December 12, 10:00 – 11:00

Mrs. Tamara Perry a Family Self Sufficiency Worker from Department of Human Resource will be speaking on  issues and concerns to teens about building self esteem and self confidence is the key to happiness and success.  Self esteem is crucial and is a cornerstone of positive attitude towards living.

Please come out and share this day with us.  There will be food, games, storyteller, and prizes given away.   HAPPY HOLIDAY!

Rufus A. Lewis Library
3095 Moble Highway
Montgomery, AL 36108

December 12, 2009, 10:00 A.M.-12 Noon

READ-A-BOOK DAY READERS:
Audience: Children
Leah Barnett, Retired Librarian
Judy Graham, Local Retailer
Flora Russell, Teacher
Regina Mayo, Teacher

PERFORMERS:
Audience: All Ages
Gifted Girls of New Canaan Baptist Church
New Canaan Scripture Steppers
Teen Dancers of New Canaan Baptist Church
Adrienne Moore, Soloist

BOOK DISCUSSION/BOOK SIGNING
Audience: Adult
LaVender S. Williams, Author
Title: We Snap In Silence Web Site: http://www.lavenderwilliams.com/
Storytellers:
Audience: Adult
Mrs. Kathryn Tucker Windham, Alabama’s Favorite Storyteller
Ms. Doris DeHaney, Poet/Soloist

PICTURES WITH SANTA
Audience: All Ages

Pike Road Branch Library

Read a book Day Sat. Dec. 12th 10am-12pm

Storyteller and author Sherry DeBray The Teachers Gift

Santa Claus gives out candy canes

Crafts with Brenda Henson 4-H

Make holiday ornaments

Decorate Holiday Tree

Refreshments– Friends Group

Ramer for Read-A-Book Day, December 12:

Childrens Program:

“Story Time with Ms. Barbara”- Ms. Barbara Strickland- Come enjoy your favorite Christmas stories with Ms. Barbara Strickland, former Branch Head at Ramer Branch Library.

“A Visit with Mr. & Mrs, Claus”- Santa Claus and his wife will be on hand to visit with the children so they can get their list to him!

“The Songs of Christmas with the Dubar-Ramer Choir”- Listen to the beautiful harmonies of the Dunbar-Ramer Choir as they sing some of our favorite Christmas songs!!

Adult Program

“Remembering with Alvin Bland”- Alvin Bland, who was editor of The Luverne Journal for over 30 years recounts his days as a newspaper man covering Crenshaw County.

Governors’ Square Branch

Governors’ Square Branch will  feature Christmas music by the Montgomery Dulcimer Association, a visit from Santa Claus, and storytelling by Joseph Trimble. We are still working on additional guests

READ A BOOK DAY

ROSA PARKS LIBRARY

December 12, 2009

Sederick Fluker (educator at McIntyre Jr. High and founder of S.T.E.P.)

S.T.E.P. Choir (Strategies to Elevate People)

Sametta Fluker (educator at McKee Elementary)

Christmas Stories for toddlers and preschoolers

Margaret Davie (member of Robert Graetz Neighborhood Association)

Kwanzaa Workshop

Beverly Norman (organizer for Cleveland Court Community Center-Montgomery Community Action Association)

Christmas Crafts for children and adults

Bill Ford, Jr. (WSFA-TV Art Director and local artist)

Audrey Carr, Darryl Shufford, Taja Ford, Pernell Moore (local artists)

Art Exhibits and Presentations

Pictures with Santa and surprises

Refreshments

Ms. Lakeisha Stewart a drama instructor who will do a dramatic reading for the children

E L Lowder Regional Library

  Guest Readers                                                                                            Art/Crafts

Bedgood, Lorenza,  Author                                                                              Gloria Simon

“Country Boy”

“Rise Beyond Challenges”

                                                                                                                             Book Signing

Barnett, Kimberly, Author

“Mommy, Where Is My Dad?”                                                                         Games / Prizes

Williams, Gerald. Singer, Alabama Boys                                                       Visit from Santa

Refreshments

Read a Book Day at Coliseum Branch Library

December 12, 2009

10:00 – 12:00 AM

Pet Portraits by Eliza Coral

Come and meet Eliza Coral, pet artist from SACS Gallery, and see examples of her art.

Bring your favorite pet picture for a price quote. 

Art Exhibit by Eliza Coral

Exhibition showing her pet portraits and other animal art in our Conference Room.

Crafts by Eliza Coral

Animal notecards, animal magnets, animal prints for sale.  Perfect for Holiday presents.

Music by Gene Lane

Enjoy the soothing sounds of the guitar and keyboard as Mr. Lane plays your favorite Holiday music.  Mr. Lane’s CD’s will be for sale.

Interactive Learning Center

Learn about our computer designed especially for preschoolers.  Come see our children’s computer that is full of learning games and activities. 

Tumblebooks

Learn how you may see and hear books read to you through our computers.

Story Time

 Come and enjoy Winter stories read by Beth Haupt, retired Children’s Librarian from Albany, Georgia.

Pintlala

READ A BOOK DAY

Craft Table – - Claire Parker   (retired school teacher from Pintlala Elementary School)

Decorate a Cupcake – - Jazzmine Gardner    (Sandra Berry’s daughter)

Craft Table – - Brenda Henson   Alabama Cooperative Extension System

The Right Shape – - Clydetta Fulmer    (Local Sculptor)   Display some of her work

Christmas Movie – - To be Announce later

Story Time – - Guest Readers

Greta Lambert – - Director of Education and Outreach ASF

Alabama Shakespeare Festival  (ASF) – - Crafts, coloring, games and song

Music – - Band    (One of our Patron’s has a band)

All about Fish – - Donna Woodfin  (she will have fish to give away)

“A Taste of Pintlala” – - different types of food cooked and brought in by Patrons and others. (This will serve as our refreshments)

Dresses, Dresses – - Cynthia Cauthen  ( makes dresses and will have some on display)

Special Appearances – - Santa and Mrs. Claus

                                         Pintlala Volunteer Fire Department

Pike Road Branch Library

Kids & Youth Hour

January

Wednesday @ 4pm

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday month by listening to the book Martin’s Big Words.

It has striking pictures and easy to understand biography. His own words are highlighted. The children will then make and take a freedom bell.

The Bookmark girls are reading Yours Forever, the 3^rd book in the Christy Miller Collection. Christy is visiting Aunt Marti and Uncle Bob the week between Christmas and New Year. Something happens and her friends, Aunt Marti and Todd are mad at her. Why has God let this happen?

The Bookmark boys are reading the Call of the Wild (graphic novel) by Jack London. The story is about a dog named Buck and his struggles with his masters and his development from a tame dog into a wild beast.

Brenda Henson with the 4-H club will go over Potential Hazards of Electricity and Home Safety Checklist. The children will make and take a

flashlight.

Movie Time: Pike Road Branch will be showing Disney’s Nature: Earth. Three animal families (polar bear, elephant and humpback whale) are on a journey across our planet. Rated G

Pike Road Branch is very excited to have special guest Bobby Cole, the author of The Dummy Line. The book is about hunting escapades and is truly a page turner. Bobby Cole will speak on Thursday January 28^th @ 10am.

Pike Road Branch Library Kids and Youth Hour

NOVEMBER

Wednesdays @ 4pm

4th –  Be a little pilgrim and make a basket using today’s snacks to bring the story,

               Squanto’s and the First Thanksgiving, by Teresa Celsi to life.                                                

11^th– Closed for Holiday

18th -  4-H with Brenda Henson. We will discuss the nutritious aspect of bread and the

            kids will take home a loaf. Ages 9 and up.       

25th –  Bookmark’s Book Club (teens and tweens)

                Come join the group to discuss their books and have  an after school snack.

                The boys are reading Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea by Frank Peretti

                The girls are reading Summer Promise, the first story in the Christi Miller Collection Vol. 1.

Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea, by Christian novelist Frank Peretti, is an adventure story of a girl Lila trapped in the Pacific ocean floor inside a secret weapon pod. There is a race between the terrorists and the good guys. Who will be first?

Christy Miller Series is a Christian series of books for teenage girls by Robin Gunn. Christy, a 14 year old farm girl from Wisconsin, spends her summer with her aunt and Uncle in California. She is faced with challenges quite different from her safe country life.

MONTGOMERY CITY-COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Morgan Library

245 HIGH STREET

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA   36104

(334)  240-4983

YOUNG ADULT DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, Morgan Library

                                                Express Yourself With Dance

Performance – Thursday, October 15,  11-1:00 pm.

You will be expressing yourself with this program.  You will spend weekly sessions getting ready for a performance for your family and friends with dance movements.  Please call and register for this program, young adult department (334-240-4983).

The winner will receive a prize at the end of the program.

                                                Book and Poetry Contest

Thursday, October 29,  11-1:00 pm

Celebrate the themes of art, poetry and drama!  Enjoy read aloud, lively discussion.  Here is your chance to express yourself by performing original or written poetry, songs or monologues.  You can also come to listen and cheer others on.  Please call and register for this program.  The winner will receive a prize.

                                                TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

All teens are welcome to join the teen advisory board.  Come out and  meet with your friends and Ms. Johnson , the Young Adult Librarian.  Bring your ideas for programs, books and more.  Refreshments will be served as we brainstorm new ideas  The Teen  Advisory board meeting held every first Thursday of the month.

www.homeworkalabama.org

This service offers free homework help from subject specialists.
Available Sunday – Thursday — 3p.m. until 10 p.m. ! ! ! 

Free Tutoring – Math – Science – Social Studies – English
Grades K3-12, College Intro, and Adult Learner

HomeworkAlabama is a statewide effort made possible by the State Library of Alabama (APLS) through local public libraries, with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through their Library Services and Technology Act grant program as well as state funds requested by Governor Riley and appropriated by the State Legislature specifically for this program.