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Make a Splash at Your Library this Summer See Week 1 slide shows: East Central | Lucedale | Moss Point | Pascagoula See week 2 Hurricane Hunter Videos here... See photos from "Splash" week 3 - Ocean Springs DMR || | || East Central || | || Moss Point See Author Tim Weeks week 4 - Lucedale||| | || East Central||| | || St Martin ||| | || Pascagoula See Photos from Week 5 - NOAA Fisheries | | |Splash Puppet Show Registration for the 2010 summer reading program continues at all Jackson-George Regional Library System locations. The reading program for children is designed to help kids discover the pleasure of reading. This year's theme, Make a Splash @ Your Library will let children experience watery environments in our world and explore the fun of reading. A full schedule of events will keep kids active and interested in reading all summer long. All summer programs bring dozens of free events right to your neighborhood; puppets, story-times, special guests and so much more - guaranteed to entertain young and old alike. The national theme this year comes from the Collaborative Summer Library Program and children's book author and illustrator Henry Cole. Cole created the art used in this year's promotional material. The award-winning illustrator of numerous books for children has won many honors including his latest book, A Nest for Celeste which will be released this year. Each branch library hosts special programs each week which are completely free. Weekly programs for each of three age groups will include; pre-school storytime, grade-school programs, and special Make Waves Teen programs. The highlight of this year's summer programs will be a visit from nationally known author and illustrator Timothy Weeks at local libraries in Jackson and George Counties during the first week of July. Eight programs are scheduled. Timothy A. Weeks is a Florida native and graduate of Baylor University. After residing in New Orleans' French Quarter for several years, Weeks worked for Teach For America in New York City. He has lived in Europe for several years and worked as a journalist. Since 2005, he has educated and entertained at over 75 schools and visited more than 35,000 students across the southeast. His book, Middler Saves the Day, is a tale of mullet, heroes, and hurricanes. Children will see how digital photos and paintings are combined to make book illustrations, which Tim calls Mullet Montages. See our schedule of programs (Download schedule in Adobe PDF):
Are you a Business Owner looking for a way to help your community? Consider a donation to the library's Summer Reading Program. Even though summer reading is jsut getting started year, your tax-deductible donation will promote Reading for knowledge and pleasure to children of all ages. We'll use your donation to begin preparations for the programs and incentives offered at each of the eight libraries. We'll acknowledge your business in all of our Summer Reading publications, including the reading booklets handed out to over 3500 children each year. Contact the Youth Services Coordinator for more information. See pictures of Summer Reading Programs here: 2009 summer reading program is complete at all Jackson-George Regional Library System locations. The reading program for children is designed to help kids discover the pleasure of reading. This year’s theme, "Get Creative @ Your Library," let children find new creative talents and explore the fun of reading at all eight locations. For more information and for your child's reading record, visit your branch library today or call your library. Week 1: Ocean Springs | St. Martin | Gautier | Moss Point | Pascagoula Week 2: Lucedale | East Central | Vancleave | Moss Point | Pascagoula Still MORE Photos: East Central | Ocean Springs | Moss Point Bubba the Cowboy Prince: Moss Point | Pascagoula | Gautier | Ocean Springs | Storyteller Visits: Lucedale | East Central | Vancleave | Moss Point | Pascagoula | Gautier You-Tube Videos: Dianne de Las Casas 1 | Dianne 2 | Cowboy Drama | Sculpture Contest Each branch library hosts special programs each week which are completely free. Weekly programs for each of three age groups will include; pre-school storytime, SRP grade-school programs, and a special "Express Yourself" Teen programs. Libraries offer Electronic Version of World Book Jackson-George Regional Library System now has opened a digital, web-based version of World Book Encyclopedia on the library's website (see main page). The new collection was just revised from a previous version and now has more features and is available for all registered library card holders in the two county system.
See the latest Christmas Storytime and Videos: @ Pascagoula
Cajun Christmas Programs Scheduled at St. Martin Library and Local Schools Sara's Thanksgiving Story-time
Ashley's Favorite Book Story-time
SEE THE PICTURES FROM THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMS: WEEK 1 - Lynn Meadows Discovery Center WEEK 2 - Reading Bug Magic Show WEEK 3 - Frog Prince Puppet Show & Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!! WEEK 4 - Audubon Zoo Bug Mobile & Joe McGee with MS Nature Museum WEEK 5 - Frog Prince Puppets, Bugs! and Create-A-Bug Contest winners WEEK 6 - Illustrator Chuck Galey Visits and Create-A-Bug Contest winners The highlight program was a visit from Nationally known children’s book illustrator, Chuck Galey, during the last week of July - 7th - 10th. Chuck’s presentation thrilled young bug readers and showed them how to draw the strangest bugs they’ve ever seen. Chuck has been presenting summer reading programs to libraries all over the southeast for over nine years to rave reviews. Other programs included visits from Lynn Meadows with Germ Busters, Reading Bug Magic Show, MS Natural History Museum with Joe McGee, Audubon Zoo's Bugmobile, Puppet Show; The Frog Prince, and Create a Bug Contest and annual Summer Reading party. Libraries Host Special Spooktacular Tales Storytimes The Jackson-George Regional Library System presented the Halloween Show Spooktacular Tales at branch libraries throughout Jackson and George counties. The special Halloween Storytime Shows concluded with refreshments for children and their parents. Spooktacular Tales Videos - WATCH!! Click the picture to watch...(Flash player needed to view these videos from You Tube). There were 412 attending the East Central programs on Monday. In 4 shows, they had 18 classes (with a total attendance of 412), 392 kids, and the other 20 were teachers and aides. For more information, call your local branch library: East Central - 588-6263, Gautier - 497-4531, Lucedale - 947-2123, Moss Point - 475-7462, Ocean Springs - 875-1193, Pascagoula - 769-3060, St. Martin - 392-3250, or Vancleave - 826-5857. Library Program “Between the Lions” Teaches Reading Skills to Children The Pascagoula Public Library will be participating in a nationally recognized literacy program for preschool children. It introduces children to the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS TV series “Between the Lions” in print format. The program will begin on October 3, at 10 a.m., and continue during regular Storytime programs every Wednesday at the library in the story-pit. Children who participate will be given free Between the Lions Cub Cards and Between the Lions Designated Reader cards will be given to parents and care givers. WATCH THE VIDEO AT YOU-TUBE... The primary sponsor of this project is Entergy and includes Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Mississippi Library Commission, Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs, and Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Mississippi. Between the Lions is an award-winning PBS television series that premiered in April 2000, and is designed to help kids ages 4 to 7 learn to read. Unique among the hundreds of programs aimed at children, this action/animated show is based on a detailed and rigorous literacy curriculum. It was developed in extensive and ongoing consultation with reading professionals. The result is a lively, educational blend of phonics and other teaching methods for kindergarten and first grade students. The TV show’s characters, lion cubs Lionel (age 7) and Leona (age 4) serve as role models for younger viewers. Cleo and Theo are playful, understanding, and literary parents, who eagerly demonstrate the power and pleasure of literacy. The lions are joined by a cast of characters who play specific roles in reinforcing the literacy curriculum. Martha Reader and the Vowelles, a Motown-style vocal group, entertain with a repertoire comprising only vowel sounds. The Vowelles are just one example of how Between the Lions addresses phonics instruction. Cliff Hanger, the star of a continuing adventure series, helps to showcase key words and sounds. For more information, visit the Pascagoula Library at 3214 Pascagoula Street or call 796-3060. Libraries Celebrate Arrival of New Potter Book
See the Slide shows: Sorting, Games, & Quidditch - Staff & Awards Fans of the Harry Potter book series, by author J. K. Rowling, had fun at the special program celebrating the release of the final book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." More than 60 Potter fans from coast libraries attended this system-wide program. Participants were encouraged to dress as a favorite Harry Potter character for the costume contest. Prizes for best costumes were awarded. Other activities were a visit to Diagon Alley, a sorting ceremony, trivia contests, Hogwarts classes, Quidditch matches, and more.
See Week 2 Photos: East Central NASA Visit - Vancleave NASA Photos - St. Martin Photos - Pascagoula NASA Program See Week 3 Photos: St. Martin CSI - Moss Point Police - Pascagoula CSI & Steven Butler Teen Porgram See Author Tim Weeks @ the Library: East Central - Vancleave - Gautier - Moss Point - Pascagoula Week 5 - Blame It On The Wolf @ the Library: Ocean Springs & Pascagoula Also, visit the Annual East Central Worm Race WATCH THE YOU-TUBE VIDEO! Mystery Machine Contest Week: Lucedale Party - Vancleave Readers - Moss Point Party - Pascagoula Mystery Machines & Party VISIT TEENCENTRAL for homework help and reference tools for students of all ages. |
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Libraries Storytime Schedules
