Naperville Public Library Blue Stem Award Presentation

Naperville Public Library
Naperville’s Neighborhood of Knowledge
FRIENDS, FACTS AND FUN WITH THE BLUESTEM AWARD NOMINEES
Bring a friend and join us to have fun with the books on the NEW Bluestem Award Nominee list. This is the first year for this new award in the State of Illinois developed especially for children in grades 3, 4, and 5. The list of books is available in the Library and on our website. You don’t need to read the books before you come. We’ll read, play games, and make a craft, too! For children in grades 3 – 5. No registration required.
*Note: This is one program repeated at each building.
Nichols Library
Children’s Storyroom
Monday, September 27
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Room Limit: 50
Naper Blvd. Library
Program Room
Tuesday, November 9
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Room Limit: 50
95th Street Library
Children’s Program Room
Thursday, October 7
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Room Limit: 50
4 sites to serve you
NICHOLS LIBRARY 200 W JEFFERSON AVE.
NAPER BLVD. LIBRARY 2035 S. NAPER BLVD.
95TH STREET LIBRARY 3015 CEDAR GLADE DR.
VIRTUAL LIBRARY www.naperville-lib.info
1.630.961.4100

Naperville Public Library Monarch Presentation

Naperville Public Library
Naperville’s Neighborhood of Knowledge
MEET THE MONARCHS
The Monarch Award is a children’s choice book award for children in grades K – 3. Join us as we read some great stories and have fun with crafts and activities. Each building has a unique program. For children in grades K – 3. Online registration is required. Seating is limited. Please see inside cover of our program guide for information about how to register for this and other programs.
Nichols Library
Community Room
Tuesday, November 9
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Room Limit: 30
Naper Blvd. Library
Program Room
Monday, October 18
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Room Limit: 30
95th Street Library
Children’s Program Room
Wednesday, September 15
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Room Limit: 30
4 sites to serve you
NICHOLS LIBRARY 200 W JEFFERSON AVE.
NAPER BLVD. LIBRARY 2035 S. NAPER BLVD.
95TH STREET LIBRARY 3015 CEDAR GLADE DR.
VIRTUAL LIBRARY www.naperville-lib.info
1.630.961.4100

Anderson's Bookstore Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 7:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
Tonight - COVER TO COVER BOOK GROUP

Anderson’s welcomes the Cover to Cover Book Group, a club that focuses on fiction books. This month’s title is Colum McCann’s Let the Great World Spin. Please read the book, and join our lively discussion. New members are invited to participate, but are asked to please call and register (630) 355-2665, For any questions please contact Kathy.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
Demo and featured gift items from Elli & Friends, including a free gift with purchase. Two Doors East gift shop is located at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, (630) 536-0247.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 7:00 p.m.Two-Doors East

PAM MUNOZ RYAN
Author Pam Munoz Ryan returns to Anderson’s with her moving book, The Dreamer. The life of artist Pablo Neruda is beautifully told in this celebration of his childhood, imagination and the creative spirit. Join us for a great event.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 7:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
KENNETH OPPEL
Stop in to visit with Kenneth Oppel who introduces his new book, Half Brother. How would you like to monkey around with a little brother like Zan? When a world renowned scientist brings home a baby chimpanzee, family life goes bananas! But it’s not just about a boy and a chimp, the book explores how to do right by the people and animals you love.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Downers Grove

Join our 7th annual gathering of authors and educators interested in the best and newest in young adult literature. Meet authors David Levithan, John Green, Blue Balliett, Charles Benoit, Dana Reinhart, Kenneth Oppel and Pam Munoz Ryan and many more. Attend breakout sessions on fascinating topics, enjoy a continental breakfast and a full luncheon. Booksigning opportunities and CPDU credits offered. Tickets required, $99 ($75 for full-time students). Click here for more information
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 at 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hotel Arista, Naperville Call toll free (800) 728-0708 for reservations.
CLAUDIA GRAY, SOPHIE JORDAN & KIERSTEN WHITE
Claudia Gray, Sophie Jordan & Kiersten White are authors with similar themes of heart-racing action and heart-pounding romance set in supernatural fantasy worlds. All three stop at Anderson’s ready to meet their teen fans of: Evernight (Gray), Firelight (Jordan), and Paranormalcy (White).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 2:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville

NOT FOR KIDS ONLY BOOK CLUB
Our Not for Kids Only Book Group, for adults who like to read books for children and teens, continues with a fun and lively discussion of Note from the Midnight Driver by Jordan Sonnenblick. Read the book, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 2:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
JUSTIN SOMPER
A bloody battle brews in the seas in Vampirates #5: Empire of the Night. Meet Justin Somper, the bestselling series’ author, who returns to us all the way from London.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Downers Grove

TONY DITERLIZZI
Tony DiTerlizzi, the co-creator of the popular Spiderwick Chronicles, is a master of fantasy for young adults. New is The Search for WondLa, a space age adventure about a girl raised by the robot Muthr.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 at 7:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
BRYAN GRULEY

Much as we like love to make everything right, life doesn’t tie up so neatly. In The Hanging Tree, Bryan Gruley’s new book, that lesson is tested in a compelling mystery tale. Family, friendship, sex and violence are all part of the mix. Welcome the author back to Anderson’s, and get his take on this follow-up to his debut, Starvation Lake.
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Naperville

SARA PENNYPACKER & MARLA FRAZEE
An early reader chapter series starring third grader, Clementine, continues with Clementine-Friend of the Week. When Clementine is chosen Friend of the Week, she earns an honor, and responsibilities. But can she live up to them? Meet both author Sara Pennypacker, and illustrator Marla Frazee at Anderson’s.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 at 7:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
MICHAEL GRANT

Fans of the Gone series won’t want to miss author Michael Grant’s new series, The Magnificent 12, Book #1: The Call. Mr. Grant presents this new hilarious fantasy adventure series just right for teen readers.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
We’re back with a SuperSaturday for our young readers! This is a free, drop-in activity day. Parents or caretakers are asked to remain on the premises during our event. This time, we are thrilled to feature author Bob Shea, whose books for young children include Oh, Daddy!, New Socks, Big Plans, and Dinosaur vs. Bedtime.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Naperville SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 2:00 p.m. in Downers Grove

HILARY DUFF
Anderson’s is delighted to welcome actress and recording artist Hilary Duff to celebrate her debut book, Elixir. Hilary burst onto the scene on the popular Disney sitcom Lizzie McGuire. She has since starred in movies and on TV in Cheaper By The Dozen, The Lizzie McGuire Movie and A Cinderella Story, and most recently she appeared on Gossip Girl. With three multi-Platinum albums, a clothing line, and a bestselling fragrance, she’s achieved success, but is also passionate about her humanitarian efforts for youth. An event ticket comes with the purchase of Elixir from Anderson’s. Act quickly because tickets are limited!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 6:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville

Go Green at Spring Brook!

Help keep the earth clean while earning new equipment and cash for our school. You can make a difference and help us earn even more by saving your used printer cartridges. Just bring in your cartridges to the LMC and we’ll do the rest. Tell your parents, friends and where your parents work. The more cartridges the more we help our school and our planet! Also, don’t forget to bring in batteries for safe recycling.

Spring Brook's Reading Garden Dedication

September 2010 Spring Brook Children's Garden - What’s New

Grab a book and enjoy the new Reading Garden at Spring Brook.

This past weekend Zachary Cogswell, along with local scouts, worked in the garden at Spring Brook completing his Eagle Scout Project. They added two stone sitting walls and five wooden benches to the garden so kids, parents, and teachers can better utilize the garden for reading, observing nature, class projects, or just enjoying the garden.

Mark your calendars

Monday, Oct 4th 3:45-4:30pm Dedication of Spring Brook Reading Garden
Week of Oct 4-8
Week long garden activities during recess time

If you are interested in finding out about the reading garden or would like to volunteer your time please contact Carolyn Wagner, Habitat for Learning Committee at cjwagner5@comcast.net.

The Rebecca Caudill Award

Rebecca Caudill is a state-wide program in which children in grades 4 through 8 choose their favorite book from a list of 20 nominated books. The purposes of this award are to encourage students in grades 4-8 to read for personal satisfaction, to develop a statewide awareness of outstanding literature for young people, to promote a desire for literacy, and to encourage cooperation among Illinois agencies providing educational and library service to young people. The nominated books were suggested by students and teachers. A committee of teachers and librarians develops the list of nominations for the year. The Spring Brook LMC promotes and participates in voting for the annual Rebecca Caudill Award.

In September/October, Miss Hoyle, LMC Director booktalks the Caudill list to familiarize and excite Spring Brook's 4th and 5th graders with the new titles every year. Students who have read or heard at least 3 of the 20 titles will be able to vote for their favorite nominated book in February. Many of the Rebecca Caudill books from the master list are available for check out in the Spring Brook LMC. Of course, these titles are always available at the public library or your favorite bookstore. We will also have some of the titles available at the fall book fair. The winning book is announced in March. Students will use an interactive bulletin board in the LMC to keep track of the nominee titles they are reading.

More information about the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award and the current master list can be found at the program's website:http://www.rcyrba.org/

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to the Spring Brook LMC!

A big WELCOME BACK to all you Spring Brook Huskies. Over the next couple of weeks I look forward to seeing all of you at LMC Orientation and those first book check out dates. Be sure to check out our welcome back book display and to play Dewey Lottery!

Accelerated Reader is now up and ready for students who are ready to take quizzes!