Jake is fancy as he can be at the Fancy Nancy Tea Party as Spider-Bat!

 

Youth Library News:

• Youth Library receives $1000 from the General Mills Corporation to Replace Classic Titles!     The Youth library is about to get Christmas in May thanks to the wonderful people at General Mills who gifted us with $1,000 to replace titles which have been loved dearly, but worn out!  Get ready for all your favorites to be sparkly new, as we're updating favorites such as The Wizard of Oz, The Indian in the Cupboard, The I-Spy books, even Captain Underpants!  We will be donating a number of our discarded favorites to local daycare centers!  See just a few of our new additions on the left!

 

• Youth Library Updates Audio Collection in honor of Mary W. Davis Tope    Due a number of generous donations in honor of Mary W. Davis Tope the Youth Library has been able to breathe new life into its audio collection.  In addition to many cassette recordings being replaced, classic and new popular titles have been purchased.  In total, the youth room has acquired over 50 new books on CD which span all age groups.  Titles range from family listening to teen interests, fantasy to biography and beyond.

  Mary was a catalyst in the foundation of the youth library, serving on the library board when the Youth Library which is so well loved now was just an idea.  Her support was invaluable and through this gift she will continue to be a part of our every day activities.

  All titles are now available and circulating, so swing by and get something to listen to for yourself, to share with others, or for your next car trip!

 

• Here's a link to the youth library's Myspace page: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=94131834

 

• Here's a link to the youth library's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1265117063

 

• Do you Twitter?  Keep up with the youth library by subscribing to our account!  Our username is bibli, can't wait to hear from you!

 

• New Card Catalog Features! We've set up our catalog so that you can now sign in and utilize even more features!  Create lists of books you'd like to read or books you've already read, a leave reviews!  TEENS: YOU'LL EARN EXTRA POINTS THIS WAY DURING OUR SUMMER READING PROGRAM!

 

Teen Advisory Board News:

• Metamorphosis @ Your Library is this coming Summer's theme.  Got any programming ideas?  Write to Megan! Tell her how to do her job!!!!

• Permission slips for Metamorphosis Overnight are now available!

• We're currently working on our Paul Post grant application.  The Teen Board voted we start a crafting club and we're well on our way. 

• If you'd like to receive updates on all things Teen at Fletcher Memorial Youth Library call Megan @ 228-3517 or write her at fletcheryouth@yahoo.com and get put on the Teen emailing list!

• Children and the Library  It is the Library's policy that the responsibility for a child's reading selection and borrowing lies solely with their parent(s) or guardian(s) Children are encouraged to browse and to choose books that meet their needs, interests and abilities.
  
  The Library Staff is not responsible for enforcing the restrictions a parent deems appropriate in terms of materials their child may access either in book or internet form.
  
  School age children may use the library unattended provided that they adhere to the Library's policies.
  
  a. During their visit, children are to remain inside the library. We do not have the facilities for outdoor recreation.
  
  b. Children are to be productively engaged. reading, computing, playing board games, homework, quiet group activities etc.
  
  c. We recognize that students are hungry after school. Snacks will be permitted provided our guidelines are followed. This privilege may be revoked at the discretion of the librarian. Snacks must be brought with the students and consumed at a designated area. Beverages must be in a sports bottle or spill proof mug.
  
  d. Fletcher Memorial Library does not monitor or censor the information your child can access through the Internet. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure their child uses the Internet in an appropriate and safe manner. Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to be present and supervise their child's Internet use at the Library. Any restriction of a child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the child's parent/guardian.
  
  Students need to abide by their parent(s) or guardian(s) rules pertaining to leaving the library. The Staff does not have the authority to give a student permission to leave the library and return.
  
  The Library assumes no responsibility for children of any age left unattended. Further, parents or legal guardians assume all liability for damage done by their child to the library. This includes damage to materials, computers, furnishings, and to the facility. In the event that a child is left at the Library past our regular closing time and staff is unable to contact a parent or guardian, our policy is to call the Ludlow Police Department and leave the child in their care.