May 23

Written by: Joe Longo
Saturday, May 23, 2009 

More than a thousand children are expected to once again join our two summer reading clubs which run from June 20 to Aug. 14. Registration starts today and continues all summer at our four libraries and the cost is only $2. Youngsters will be rewarded by strengthening their reading skills while school is out, enjoying some great books and attending an end of summer party for those who finish reading 10 books.

"Pizzareadia: Good Books to Go" is the summer reading club is for children six years and older or those who are reading on their own.
Will you have anchovy adventures, mystery meatballs or time travelling tomatoes? Children who complete the program by Aug. 15 will receive an invitation to an end of summer party. Remember, reading delivers!

The Read-To-Me Club program Use Your Noodle: Books are Yummy is for three-to-six-year-olds who are emerging readers. This is a special opportunity for parents to spend time reading with their young children.
After each book is read, children will receive stickers. After reading ten books the child will have received enough stickers to make their very own pizza and receive an invitation to the end of summer party on Aug. 20 at the Victoria Avenue Library to see The Madame Buskerfly Show.

Those 12 years and older can register for the Summer Breezes Teen Book Club where they can enter a draw every Saturday at all four libraries to win a weekly prize.

Registration for all children's programs may be made in person at your nearest library, by phoning 905-356-4053 or online at the Kids Corner of the library website www.nflibrary.ca .

Special thanks for funding to Alex Herlovitch's Great Wall of China Marathon, Zappi's Pizza and McDonald's Restaurants.

Also register for the Toddler Time: Growing with Books programs for two-year-olds and the Story Time: Learning with Books programs for three to six year olds which start the week of June 22 at all four libraries.

The next Big Screen Tuesday movie will be held May 26 at 7 p. m. in the LaMarsh Room of the Victoria Avenue Library. Our licence prevents us from telling you the title, but it's a comedy starring Steve Martin.