HIGHLIGHTS OF SUMMER READING 2010 (slideshow)

Enjoy the slideshow of pictures that highlight all of the fun activities Long Beach Public Library youth participated in during the Summer Reading Program this year.

RAMONA: A GREAT MOVIE FROM A GREAT BOOK!

With the Ramona and Beezus movie now in theaters, don't forget where it all started... with the book Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary.

Big fan? Take the Beverly Cleary QUIZ!

FUN CRAFT: PAPER BAG FISH

A young girl shows off her creation
after story time @ Main Library



What You Will Need:
- Paper Bag
- Rubber Band
- Crayons or Markers
- Glue
- Yarn, Feathers, Googly Eyes and other embellishments

Directions:
Decorate paper bag using crayons or markers. Grab bag by end and blow in air to “puff” out bag/fish and secure with a rubber band. Use glue to add feather fins, yarn mouth and googly eyes. Or, be creative and use other household craft items to decorate.

MAIN LIBRARY ALIVE WITH MUSIC!

On Wednesday, August 4th, 2010, Musical Theater West entertained an audience of all ages in the Main Library Auditorium.  The group performed from famous musicals, including Wicked, Seussical, Big River, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.  Check out the video clip and picture featured below.

Video clip of Musical Theater West performing from the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown  

Picture of Musical Theater West performing from the musical Big River  Make sure to visit the LBPL Website to view our event calendar!
 

TEENS CREATE MINI ROBOTS @ MAIN LIBRARY

Artbot



Bristlebot


Check out the video clips of the mini robots teens made recently at the Main Library. These types of robots are known as "vibrobots" and include the Artbot/Drawbot (made from cups and markers) and the very tiny Bristlebot (made from a toothbrush). Click on the names of each robot for instructions on how to make these @ home. LED lights and motor parts can be found @ Electronics Goldmine.


For more fun events @ a library near you
Visit the LBPL Website Events Calendar

BOY SCOUTS CELEBRATE 100th ANNIVERSARY

Visit the Boy Scouts of America website for more info,
OR Search the LBPL catalog for books on scouting!

AUGUST 2ND IS ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY

This video clip from FamilyFun Magazine shows how to make homemade ice cream in just 5 minutes. It is especially fun to put gloves on and toss the baggies back and forth between two people to make the ice cream.

Want more? Try searching the LBPL catalog
for some great cookbooks for kids!