Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Cover Released

Here is the book cover of the next and last (sniffle, weep, sniff) Harry Potter book due out on July 21st. What do you think?

Help! I need to return my library books, but I can't find them!

Don’t despair; I have an idea that will help keep track of library books and give the kids an art project to work on - create a library book storage box. Find a large box and decorate the outside; decorate each side with the subjects you and your family like to read about. Write “Return Library Books Here” on one side. You can make one large box for the whole family and keep it in the living/family room, or have each child make their own box to keep in their room(s). This will make library book collecting a snap, no more looking under the bed!

New York's Favorite Book Nominations Sent Today

Local kids nominated their favorite book for the 3 Apples Book Award throughout the month of march here at the library and the results were sent today! Other kids all over New York State also nominated their favorite title and the top 15 nominees will be announced in April. Children will get another chance to vote for a favorite from those books nominated and a winner will be announced the following February. Check back for more information.

Charlotte's Web Library Card holder give-away.

The first 5 kids to approach the youth services help desk and ask, will receive a Charlotte's Web library card holder. Hurry - they'll go quick!

3 Apples Book Award - A New York State Children's Choice Award

The 2007 3 Apples Book Award goes to:
Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White (J White)

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Nominate your favorite book for the 2008

award by March 23, 2007.
The 3 Apples Book Award was developed to encourage the joy of reading and to give the children of New York State the opportunity to participate in honoring their favorite books.
Each year, children in grades three through six, ages 8 to 12, have the opportunity to nominate their favorite book here at the library; other libraries and schools across new york state also participate. The top nominees are then announced and children are encouraged to read the books selected. Children then vote for a favorite from those books nominated and a winner is announced the following February. Nomination forms and ballot box are located in the youth services department.
More information can be found at www.3applesbookaward.org