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Come celebrate National Library Week with us!
This week, Spencer Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities
nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries,
librarians and library workers.
Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of their
communities, campuses or schools, libraries are deeply committed to the places where their
patrons live, work and study. Libraries are trusted places where everyone in the community can
gather to reconnect and reengage with each other to enrich and shape the community and
address local issues.
Librarians work with elected officials, small business owners, students and the public at large to
discover what their communities needs are and meet them. Librarians listen to the community
they serve, and they respond.
During National Library Week, we are offering a little bit of something for everyone. Between
movie night for the adults, fun with henna for the teens, and Rick Eugene Brammer’s
magic show for the children, there is a lot to look forward to!
Details on our awesome National Library Week programs—and more—inside!
Noted Historian and Baseball Expert John Liepa presents
“How Iowa Met Baseball: The Myths, The History, The Players”.
More information can be found inside on page 5.
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Spring is a very busy time in the Youth Services Department!
We will be hard at work this month with our regular monthly
programs, reading poetry contest entries, and getting ready for the
upcoming Summer Reading Program. We will not, however,
overlook National Library Week which is April 14th-20th, and
what better way to celebrate than with our patrons!
There will be treats, contests, and events happening that whole
week, culminating on Saturday with two awesome programs. The
first will be a very special Saturday Storytime with Sarah Beth
who will share some stories about books and libraries at 10:30 that
morning. Then we’ll have special guest Rick Eugene Brammer at
2:00 that afternoon for his exciting comedy & magic show.
Tuesday, April 2nd - April Showers!
Tuesday, April 9th - Windy Days!
Tuesday, April 16th - I Love My Library!
Saturday, April 20th - I Love My Library!
Tuesday, April 23rd - I Love Nature!
Tuesday, April 30th - Birds!
Thursday, April 18th, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Come & go
Parent Permission Form
We will be applying the henna as a temporary tattoo to participants hands or feet. We are using a kit from
the Henna Caravan company, which vouches that their products are made from all-natural ingredients and
are guaranteed free from harmful chemicals. However, there is a slight possibility the henna application can
result in an allergic reaction, so we need parent or guardian permission for this activity. You may read
more about their product and about this art form from their website: www.hennacaravan.com
RETURN SIGNED FORM TO LIBRARY FRONT DESK OR BRING TO EVENT
Teen’s Name:
_________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian's Name:
_________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian’s Telephone #: (____) ______-__________
I hereby give my permission for my child, named above, to participate in the
event listed above.
My child has permission to receive a temporary henna tattoo.
I understand that henna tattoos may last up to two weeks.
I understand that the ingredients in henna include henna powder, lemon juice,
essential oils (eucalyptus, sweet orange, lavender and occasionally clove). There
is a remote chance of minor skin irritation from the henna.
I understand that the Spencer Public Library, and its employees, are not
responsible for any possible skin irritations from the henna application.
Parent / Guardian Signature _________________________ Date: ___/____/_____
Questions? Email the Teen Librarian, Kayla, at
[email protected] or call 580-7290.
National Library Week rolls around every April, and this year we want to make it extra
special. Since it’s finally starting to feel like spring, why not break out the henna? Stop at
our HennaTattoo program April 18 for a come and go program from 3:30 -5:00. These
temporary tattoos will be perfect for spring clothes and sandals. Permission slips are
required so make sure you get a parent or legal guardian to sign a form. (There’s one in this
newsletter, or pick one up at the front desk). We’ll also have other fun festivities to celebrate
during the week, including treats and contests, so make sure you check it out!
April is also National Poetry Month. You have until April 6th to turn in your poems for our poetry contest. While the poems are being judged, we’ll still be celebrating poetry in the library
with special displays, magnetic poetry, and blackout poetry. Stop in the teen section to find
out more.
Summer is just around the corner, and for the next couple of months we’ll be busy planning
programs and getting everything ready for the Summer Reading Program. We want to
make it even better than last year and we need your help! Join our monthly teen board
meetings in April and May to help us plan the programs YOU want. We’d love any and all
teen input.
Volunteer at the Library… and make it yours!
Teen Board
Teen Gaming
Saturday, April 13th, at 1:30 pm
Saturday, April 13th, at 2:00 pm
Henna Tattoo Program
Thursday, April 18th, starting at 3:30 pm
Permission slip required.
Spring has sprung!The robins have returned, and soon the world will be green again.
April is one of my favorite months for many reasons, but the biggest one is that April
1st is Opening Day for Major League Baseball. I am excited about the baseball
program we having coming to SPL. April is also a great month to celebrate your
library and library workers. April 14-20 is National Library Week, and April 16 is
National Library Workers Day. So come in and tell us how you use the library and
things you would like to see happen at SPL. We’re here for you! It’s also National
Poetry Month and National Stress Awareness Month, so come on in and grab a book
of poetry or any of our materials and de-stress for a little while. We’ve got a great new
patio to sit and experience (hint hint)!
♥ Mandie Roberts, Director
The AJCC is an open club for any and all fans of anime and manga, as well as any
other facet of Japanese culture. Currently featuring an ever growing
schedule of anime viewing, manga discussion, mini-manga drawing
workshops, food festivities, cosplay, anime movie marathons, and
celebrations of Japanese culture, the club encourages fans both new and
old to enjoy themselves alongside fellow fans.
Our next meeting takes place at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 13th. For more details on the
club, email [email protected], or ask at the front desk.
Meetings in April:
Saturday, April 13th, at 10:00 am
Current Anime: Emma
Soul Eater
Current Game: Final Fantasy VI
Wednesday, April 24th, at 12:30 pm
Current Anime: Fairy Tail
Fruits Basket
Current Game: Final Fantasy VI
Noted Historian and Baseball Expert John Liepa presents
“How Iowa Met Baseball: The Myths, The History, The Players”
Are you ready for baseball? Spencer Public Library will host noted historian and Iowa
baseball expert John Liepa. His family friendly program, “How Iowa Met Baseball: The
Myths, The History, The Players” will be held on Monday, April 8, from 5:00-7:30 PM.
Starting at 5:00 pm, everyone is invited to view baseball memorabilia from Liepa’s
extensive collection. At 6:30, he will begin talking about the invention and origins of
baseball, and the first players of baseball in Iowa, with a focus on those from
Northwest Iowa.
This program is geared toward all ages, sports fans, history buffs, and the general
community.
One Story, Many Authors
If a story started…
Alice stood on the deck of
the massive ocean liner,
waving furiously to the
friends and family that had
come to see her off.
What do you think would
happen next? Where is Alice
going? Why is she leaving
home? What adventures
await her?
Participate in a cooperative
writing project and help tell
Alice’s story.
DIY CLUB
The DIY Club meets on April 11th at 6:30 pm.
This month, the DIY Club will be making hot pads
from rocks. Please register to save your spot!
More details on the project and the club itself can
be found by asking at the front desk or calling the
library at 580-7290.
B.Y.O.B.
Bring Your Own Book
BYOB is a relaxed book club! Talk about your
book (good or bad) and get ideas for new titles!
BYOB Book Club meets on April 30th, at 4:00 pm.
More details on the club can be found by asking at the
front desk or calling the library at 580-7290.
Adult Movie Night
Since 2010, we’ve been offering FREE movie nights for adults!
The feature of the month is often a new release and is always listed in
SPiLling Ink and posted throughout the library!
[NOTE: PLEASE PRE-REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.]
Adult Movie Night
April 15, 2013
7:00 pm
Parental Guidance
Old school grandfather Artie (Billy Crystal), who is accustomed to
calling the shots, meets his match when he and his eager-to-please wife
Diane (Bette Midler) agree to babysit their three grandkids when
their type-A helicopter parents (Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott) go
away for work. But when 21st century problems collide with Artie and
Diane's old school methods of tough rules, lots of love and
old-fashioned games, it's learning to bend - and not holding your
ground - that binds a family together.
On April 23rd, you can expect to see several of us around town with our arms full of books. Why? Along
with several other people in Spencer and the surrounding area—as well as all across the country!—we’re
giving out books to those who don’t regularly read and people who don’t normally have access to printed
books, for reasons of means or access.
Reading for pleasure improves literacy, actively engaging emerging readers in their desire to read. Reading
changes lives, improves employability, social interaction, enfranchisement, and can have a positive effect on
mental health and happiness. Book readers are more likely to participate in positive activities such as
volunteering, attending cultural events, and even physical exercise.
Or more simply put, books are fun—and they can be life-changing.
With the passionate volunteer support of thousands of people across the country, World Book Night is
spreading the love of reading, person to person.
OPEN T O ALL ST UDENT S IN K-12 OPEN T O ALL ADULT S
*Iowa residents only.
Students in kindergarten through high school, as well as adults of any age, are
invited to send in their entries at any time before April 6th.
Winners and their families will be invited to our
Poetry Award Ceremony at 2:00 pm, on Sunday, April 28th.
In addition, winners will receive a special prize and a copy of Iridescent Inkwells
IV, which will feature all winning poetry in the 4th Annual Poetry Contest.
Pick up an entry form at the front desk, or email us your entry at
[email protected].
If you are submitting online, please ensure that your name, address and phone number are sent with
your entry. For students, please include your school and grade level as well.
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