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Oscar Buzz …

Did you ever realize how many books have been made into movies?  Well, visit the library and you may be surprised.  Ms. Danielle of the Pinelands Branch Library has compiled a list of the 2012 Oscar nominees.  Please click HERE and have fun reading, listening, and watching.

Join the Oscar Buzz and tell us what you think of this list of nominees!

Word 2010 for Beginners

If you missed the (Microsoft) PowerPoint 2010 for Beginners class on Wednesday, January 18th, class notes have been made available and can be viewed right online or saved to your computer.

To check our schedule for upcoming computer classes, please visit our online calendar or drop by the library to pick up one of our paper calendars. Registration for classes always opens two weeks before the actual class date and can be done online or by calling the library at 856-983-1444.

And the Winners are …

The American Library Association (ALA) yesterday announced the top books, video and audiobooks for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Newbery, Geisel, Coretta Scott King, and Printz awards.  Click here for a complete list.

2012 Award Winners

Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children is … A Ball for Daisy, written & illustrated by Chris Raschka

Caldecott Winner

 

 

Honor Book -  Blackout by John Rocco

Honor Book – Grandpa Green by Lane Smith

Honor Book – Me … Jane by Patrick McDonnell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newbery Medal – for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature is … Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos

Newbery Winner

 

 

 

 

Honor Book – Inside Out & Back by Thanhha Lai

Honor Book – Breaking Stalin’s Nose by Eugene Yelchin

 

 

 

 

 

Theodore Seuss Geisel Award – for the most distinguished beginning reader book is … Tales for Very Picker Eaters by Josh Schneider

Geisel Award Winner

 

 

 

Honor Book – I Broke My Trunk by Mo Willems

Honor Book – I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen

Honor Book – See Me Run by Paul Meisel

More Lego Pictures!!!

a Black Hole

Lego Club 2.0

The 2nd Lego Club met today, this morning, at the Evesham Library.  Despite the snow & rain, we met up & had a good time building all things … OUTERSPACE!

The next Lego Club is Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30 pm.  Registration begins on February 1st at 10:00 am.  Click here to see the online registration.

Take a look at some of our creations …

The theme was Outerspace!

Teleporters!

Space rover with a satellite dish!

Clue to the next Lego Club Theme

As promised, here is a clue to the next Lego Club Theme!

Okay … it’s supposed to snow & rain tomorrow, but we’re going to build things that are “above the clouds.”  Guess what the next theme will be & start thinking about what you want to create with all of the thousands of Lego pieces here at the Evesham Library.

See you tomorrow, if you are up to the challenge! (Registration Required)

Word 2010 for Beginners

Evesham Library offers basic computer classes every month, usually on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am. This morning’s class was (Microsoft) Word 2010 for Beginners. If you missed the class, not to worry! Class notes have been made available and can be viewed right online or saved to your computer.

To check our schedule for upcoming computer classes, please visit our online calendar or drop by the library to pick up one of our paper calendars. Registration for classes always opens two weeks before the actual class date and can be done online or by calling the library at 856-983-1444.

Homeschool Open House for Parents

Homeschool parents and those considering homeschooling are invited to join staff from the Evesham and Medford Branches for a Homeschool Open House. We will focus on ebook services and electronic databases. Other resources useful for homeschool curriculums will be addressed. Included is a tour plus a question and answer period. Registration requested.

The Open House will be held at the Evesham Branch on Saturday, January 7th at 10:30 am. To register, you can call the library at 856-983-1444 or visit the online calendar. We look forward to seeing you!

Lego Club Pictures!

The first Lego Club was a BIG success.  The theme — Transportation.  We talked about examples of transportation … and the list was longgg.  (Car, bus, bicycle, helicopter, jet, airplane, space shuttle, spaceship, teleporter, and last but not least — minivan.) There were 20 participants and we had lots and lots of Legos to build anything that could be imagined.  The creative juices were really flowing.

Our next Lego Club (Ages 7 – 12) is scheduled for Saturday, January 21st @ 10:30 a.m.  The Registration begins on Saturday, 1/7 at 10:00 am.  We have 20 spaces!  So, mark your calendars for 1/7 & don’t forget to register.

Wondering what the next theme will be?  Well, check back here on Friday, January 20th for a clue!

 

A BIG Thank You to Emma and Ryan for all of your help!

 

A spaceship

Looking through Lego Ideas Books for inspiration

After a quick snack break, we had Free Style Legos & let our imaginations take over.

He created a maze!

These two guys decided to build together. Wow! Look at this teamwork.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introducing our NEW Lego Club!

Are you up to the challenge?  We’re rolling out our brand new Lego Club for ages 7 – 12 years next week, Wednesday 12/28 2:00 – 3:30 at the Evesham Library.  (click here to view the details)  Here is a hint to the theme that will be revealed when you arrive …

 

 

 

 

 

Registration is required.  So, if you missed the first sign up … no worries.  This is a monthly club & you can register for the next one – Saturday, January 21st at 10:30.  (Registration begins 1/7/12 at 10:00 am!)