Tomorrow, the library welcomes Amy Wilde who will be doing Henna Tattoos for teenagers. There is a limit of 50 people allowed to attend. We already have 31 people who have signed up for the program. If you are interested, contact the Reference Desk @ 686-3053!
Our first Battle of the Books meeting will be held tomorrow as well at 4:00 in the Balkansky Room. It will be about 30 minutes long. I will bring any books that have been returned as well as we will talk about the selections. See everyone tomorrow!!
Join us at 2:00 pm in the Balkansky Community Room for Henna Tattoos by Amy Wilde!
For over 5,000 years, the people of Africa, Middle East and India have practiced the beautiful and mysterious art of painting on the body with preparations using the henna plant. This artform is called henna art and sometimes referred to as Mehndi, in India.
Sign up at the reference desk (920-686-3020) to reserve your spot. Otherwise, we will see you on Tuesday!
I have another marshmallow shooter this week as the prize! Submit your slips by 1:00 on Saturday, July 23rd!
The new green Bingo card is available for pick up from the reference desk with all new squares!
Winners for week 5 were chosen yesterday at the YA program - Peter Quince Performing Company! The winners are... Morgan, Katlyn, and Gina ~ Congratulations!
Wow~ it has been a long time since I have featured a book on this blog. Summer has been going by so fast, and it seems like there is not enough time in the day. At least this summer is warm unlike almost every other Wisconsin summer!
Perfect Chemistry is an excellent book, a modern tale of star-crossed lovers with a fresh urban twist.
At Fairfield High School, on the outskirts of Chicago , everyone knows that south-siders mixing with north-siders can be explosive. So when Brittany Ellis and Alejandro “Alex” Fuentes are forced to be lab partners in chemistry class, this human experiment leads to unexpected revelations – that Brittany ’s flawless reputation is a cover for her troubled home life, that Alex’s bad-boy persona hides his desire to break free from gang ties, and that when they’re together, life somehow makes more sense.
Watch this hilarious book trailer along with it! Careful ~ the song might be in your head the rest of the day!
Peter Quince Performing Company will be here tomorrow at 2 PM with a preview of their 2011 show, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, as well as tips on performing, acting and singing!
Hopefully everyone has been reading the Battle of Books choices for this year. We have some awesome selections! We will be holding our first meeting in less than two weeks: Tuesday, July 26th @ 4:00!
We will be meeting in the Balkansky Community Room. We'll talk about the books and I will bring any books that are currently available.
The last film will be in theatres starting tonight at the midnight showing. Strand Cinema is hosting a Harry Potter party beforehand. Make sure to purchase tickets ahead of time. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is the last movie in the Harry Potter saga.
Watch this quick clip of the actors saying good-bye!
Join Brian from Atomic Games and myself in the Balkansky Community Room on Thursday, July 14th for a Board Game Shut In! We will be starting at 4:00 PM!
This month's feature is the new board game, Redaki! Bring your friends for a relaxing night of games and snacks!
Week 4 winners were drawn and notified of their winnings! We have had a couple of people win twice already - make sure you are getting your slips in! There will be a new Bingo card released at the end of this week for the rest of the summer. Pick one up starting Friday, July 15th at the Reference Desk.
This week's summer reading prize is... CHAMBER BUCKS! There will be 3 drawings for $10 Chamber Bucks to be used in Manitowoc businesses! Entries must be submitted no later than 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 16th.
Don't forget ~ any square may be filled by reading for 30 minutes!
Beads for Life was a success on Saturday!! Thank you to all teen volunteers that assisted in selling the beads! We have raised $299 so far for the women and families in Africa!!
The Manitowoc Bandits have a double-header on Sunday, July 10th at Municipal Field. Show your library card to receive free entry into the game. There are games at 1 and 3 PM.
Fill out a downtown scavenger form to participate in the scavenger hunt next Tuesday, July 12th. Each team will receive their first clue in the Balkansky Community Room at 1:00 pm. This will lead them to 10 different downtown Manitowoc businesses.
The first team to find all 10 clues will need to put the clues together to solve the puzzle leading them to their final destination. The first team to arrive will receive a prize!
The prize this week will be for 2 $15 itunes gift cards as well as a Johnny Cash CD. There will be three winners! Get your slips in before Saturday at 1:00!
Don't forget to stop by the library on Saturday (8:00-1:00) - we have the Krazy Daze book sale as well as Friends of the Library are selling Beads for Life materials. All proceeds benefit the women and children in Uganda.
Join us on Monday, August 1st for a presentation from the Bi-Okoto professional dance group from Cincinnati!
