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Library Events for the Next 7 Days
Naperville Community Heritage Month (NPL)
Monday, May 20, 2013 at All Day -- All LibrariesMay 2013 - All Month Long
Check out the displays in Children's, Adult & Teen Services departments at all three libraries to learn more about Naperville.
So, You Think You Know Naperville? Challenge yourself by answering questions about our community's history. Participants can pick up a quiz at any Naperville Public Library location. Complete the quiz and drop it in a raffle box for a chance to win a prize. Prize winners will be contacted starting June 3. This quiz is for teens in grades 6 - 12 and adults. A current Naperville Public Library card is required to participate. For more information, please contact the Nichols Library Adult Services Desk at 630-961-4100, ext. 6311.
Kids Submit Stories:Theme -- Traveling! (NIC)
Monday, May 20, 2013 at All Day -- Nichols LibraryThe Contest - Monday, May 6 - Sunday, June 30
Are you a young author entering 3rd - 5th grade next year? Write a story on the theme of traveling. It could be about a real trip you took once or a zany imaginary journey. Characters could be your family or animals or silly outer-space monkeys - anyone you can imagine. Write the story on your own and bring it to the Children's Services Desk for submission. Pick up the complete rules and some tips for creative writing at the Children's Services Desk beginning May 6.
All submissions must be received by June 30.
SHOW TIME!
In early July we will select 2 - 5 of the stories submitted to our writing contest to be adapted for a performance. If your story is selected, library staff will call you. On August 14, library staff will read your story aloud adding enhancements like puppets, props, sound effects or costumes. We invite everyone to come see what the selected authors have written for us at this performance.
Community Room, Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Firefighters Are Fabulous! (NIC)
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM -- Nichols Library"Stop, Drop and Roll" into the library for a storytime about our fabulous firefighters and how they keep us safe. There will be stories, songs and a craft for all to enjoy!
Exam Cram (NIC)
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 4:00 PM -- Nichols LibraryWe understand that it is important to have a good place to study and we have reserved space in the Library just for you! We will have lots of tables for group study, free Wi-Fi and reference help. Need a break during the cram session? We'll have board games to give your brain a break. Energizing snacks will be provided.
Manga Book Club (NBL)
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM -- Naper Boulevard LibraryBlack Butler by Yana Toboso, Vol. 1-3
Join your fellow otaku as we talk about some new and "classic" manga every 3rd Monday of the month. Each month will be a new title so read and come share your opinions!
Naperville Community Heritage Month (NPL)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at All Day -- All LibrariesMay 2013 - All Month Long
Check out the displays in Children's, Adult & Teen Services departments at all three libraries to learn more about Naperville.
So, You Think You Know Naperville? Challenge yourself by answering questions about our community's history. Participants can pick up a quiz at any Naperville Public Library location. Complete the quiz and drop it in a raffle box for a chance to win a prize. Prize winners will be contacted starting June 3. This quiz is for teens in grades 6 - 12 and adults. A current Naperville Public Library card is required to participate. For more information, please contact the Nichols Library Adult Services Desk at 630-961-4100, ext. 6311.
Kids Submit Stories:Theme -- Traveling! (NIC)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at All Day -- Nichols LibraryThe Contest - Monday, May 6 - Sunday, June 30
Are you a young author entering 3rd - 5th grade next year? Write a story on the theme of traveling. It could be about a real trip you took once or a zany imaginary journey. Characters could be your family or animals or silly outer-space monkeys - anyone you can imagine. Write the story on your own and bring it to the Children's Services Desk for submission. Pick up the complete rules and some tips for creative writing at the Children's Services Desk beginning May 6.
All submissions must be received by June 30.
SHOW TIME!
In early July we will select 2 - 5 of the stories submitted to our writing contest to be adapted for a performance. If your story is selected, library staff will call you. On August 14, library staff will read your story aloud adding enhancements like puppets, props, sound effects or costumes. We invite everyone to come see what the selected authors have written for us at this performance.
Community Room, Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Sculpt A Zoo (NBL)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM -- Naper Boulevard LibraryThink of all of the animals you love to look at. Giraffes, horses, elephants or snakes can all be sculpted using biodegradable foam. Create creatures in three dimensions to add to a zoo. Children will think about shapes and scale while developing muscles and small motor and observation skills. For children 3-years-old to 2nd grade.
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