Have the upheavals in North Africa and the Middle East kept you riveted to the news? Robin Wright's Rock the Casbah is an analysis of current events.
The discussion will be held on August 24 at 3:30 p.m. Express your views and hopes to the group, and enjoy cool refreshments.
Please join us August 22 to discuss Simone Elkeles book Rules of Attraction.
This is a contemporary take on the classic Romeo and Juliet theme.
The program starts at 4 p.m., and refreshments will be served.
Mimi's stellar folding skills were recently recognized in the Darth Paper Origami Contest, as her photo entry earned a place among the winners. The contest, tied to the upcoming sequel to The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger, appealed to readers to fold a version of Darth Paper using directions from the author's site. Afterward, they were instructed to pose Darth Paper in interesting settings and snap photos.
In celebration of a job well done reading this summer, you are cordially invited to the end of summer reading ice cream social.
Enjoy toppings representing cultures from around the world, and fill out the last few bubbles in the "Can You Read More than a Librarian" competition. If you read more than Jessica or Colleen, you will be invited to the ultimate end of summer reading party. So far, Jessica has read 28 hours, and Colleen has read 17 hours.
Participate in a comic book character workshop August 17 at 1 p.m. Create your own superhero character with a secret and public identity, costume and mission. Draw superheroes with exaggeration, expression and movement. Coordinate the action of the figure with dialog bubbles. Learn the origins of superheroes from around the globe and discover how they are similar or different.
Ages 6 - 12.
National Geographic presents Challenge Antarctica, a hands-on workshop. Participants will travel back in time to consider the challenges that British explorer Robert F. Scott and Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen faced in the race to be the first human to reach the South Pole.
Ages 8 - 14.
This month's book is Samantha’s Surprise: A Christmas Story by Maxine Rose Schur.
The two weeks before Christmas are filled with activity as Samantha finishes her homemade presents and makes preparations for visiting relatives.
Enjoy a book discussion, snacks and crafts on August 15 at 3:45 p.m. Recommended for ages 7-12.
Pick up a free copy of Samantha’s Surprise at the reference desk in the Children’s Room.
Beatrix Potter was born on July 28 in 1866. This Thursday her creations came alive again at the Palisades Library in a celebration of her birthday. Participants enjoyed the tale of Peter Rabbit and made paper bunnies with clothes that can be taken off just like Peter Rabbit's missing coat.
Afterward, everyone went on a scavenger hunt around the library to find Peter's missing coat. We found the scenes from the book one by one around the library.
First we found Peter eating in the lettuce patch, and then moved on to Peter discovering Mr. Mcgregor.
Unfortunately, due to maintenance in the meeting rooms, we will be unable to accept book donations until August 1.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and would like to thank the Friends for all of their hard work.
This Thursday night, June 14, Palisades Library will be watching Harry Potter cast one last spell. In honor of the last movie release in the series, the library will be holding a Harry Potter Feast at 6:30 pm.
We'll have foods pulled from the pages of the Harry Potter books for participants to enjoy. The sorting hat will be out to sort everyone into houses, and there will be a chance to try your hand at Potion Making. Activities inspired by the other books in the saga will be there as well.
