Fiestango at the Library

It is with great pleasure that we have Fiestango coming to the library on Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m.  This was all possible thanks to a grant that we received from Jeunesse Musicale to help bring this group to the library.  Every Spring Break, Jeunesse Musicale puts out several different shows.  This year we chose Fiestango because of the magical quality that will inspire kids' imaginations.

So, what is Fiestango about?  Here is a blurb from the Jeunesse Musicale site:

Three mischievous cousins receive a large trunk in the mail. Inside, they find all manner of amazing objects, including… an old diary belonging to the young and mysterious Mercedes. Just for fun, they decide to act out the story of Mercedes, who spent her life travelling with this trunk in tow, filling it with souvenirs. Immersing themselves in the narrative, the three cousins rediscover and invent their own fantastic adventures that lead them to learn about the history of the tango, a style of music and dance they adore. But a question remains unanswered: Just how did this mysterious trunk make its way into their hands?

Tickets are 5$ and can be purchased at the main desk at the library.  Questions?  Call the children's desk at 514-485-6900 ext.4111

Check out their video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6-2FEnUB4M

Mockingjay

The new title for the last book in the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins has been announced - Mockingjay.  I am super excited to read this book.  Sadly we have to wait until August for the book.  The Scholastic rep, Janet Murie, sent me a cool app that you can put onto your computer so that you can countdown the days until the book is released.  As you can see, I have put it on this blog :)

Here is  the link - http://www.scholastic.com/thehungergames/downloads/index.htm

If you have not read the book yet, I highly recommend it.  The first book, The Hunger Games is still on the bestseller list for kids as is the second book Catching Fire.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Today is Dr. Seuss' birthday.  He was born in 1903 and passed away in 1991.  We are so thankful for all the books that he wrote and illustrated.  My favourite all time book by him is Green Eggs and Ham.  I even have a tshirt!   We had a party at the library this past Sunday.  Check out some our photos:

Spring Break is here!!!

Are you bored yet????  We have lots of activities at the library.  Why don't you check out our website:
http://www.eleanorlondonlibrary.org/Newsite/springbreakactivites2010.htm

Hope you all enjoy your week off.  Don't forget to read something :)