Thursday, February 11, 2010

Chinese New Year Craft


Craft: Dragons on Parade
from Kaboose


Materials Needed:
- Template printed on cardstock paper or regular printer paper glued to a thicker backing
- Paint/paint brushes, markers, or crayons
- Crepe paper streamers
- Tape and glue
- Large craft stick (optional)

* Visit the Kaboose website for full instructions and more holiday craft ideas!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Chinese New Year is February 14, 2010

新年快乐
xīn nián kuài lè
Happy New Year!




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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Six more weeks of winter, according to Punxsutawney Phil...



Every February 2, people all across America wonder about the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow or won't he? Will spring come early or late? According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day fails to see its shadow, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will soon end. If on the other hand, the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks. Folks from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania are reporting six more weeks of winter because Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today. Will the weather still feel like winter for 6 more weeks? Spring does not officially begin until March, but we will all just have to wait and see what the weather will be like in the meantime!



Check out some Groundhog's Day books @ your library!

Friday, January 29, 2010

ABC SOUP Valentine’s Day @ Dana Library


ABC SOUP Valentine’s Day

Join in the ABC Soup Club fun
as they celebrate Valentine’s Day!!

Friday, February 12 @ 3:30pm

Dana Neighborhood Library
3680 Atlantic Ave
562-570-1042


This program is presented by Poly High School’s Alphabet Soup Club. It is free and open to children age 5 and up. Attendance capacity may be limited.


Visit the LBPL website for a complete calendar
of upcoming events @ a library near you!