All Heads in Helmets!

Enjoying a cool treat at the August Heads in Helmets raffle drawing.


Did you know that, if you suffer a bike crash, a helmet can reduce your risk of brain injury by 90%?* That's why we think helmets are cool, and that's why the River Forest Park District is encouraging everyone to wear a helmet with the Triple Header Campaign - All Heads in Helmets.

The program continues through October, during which time police officers and public officials are rewarding young helmeted bikers with raffle tickets; plus helmeted parents will receive an extra ticket to give to each child they are riding with. The raffle tickets can be deposited at drop boxes locations around town, including the River Forest Public Library. Each month, a drawing will be held with the winning ticket holders receiving a prize, such as helmets, biking gear, theater tickets, restaurant vouchers, and even a brand new bike. The August 28th drawing was held here at the library, and it was a great event - congratulations to the prize winners Miranda, Thomas, Cindy, and Isabel!

Check out the River Forest Park District's Triple Header Campaign webpage to learn more facts about the benefits of wearing a helmet while biking, and for more details on the campaign.

*statistic from the River Forest Park District http://www.rfparks.com/Triple-Header-Campaign.htm

They were movin' and groovin'

We shook up the month of August with our Creative Movement for Kids program. Joanne of Flex and Point Dance Studio led the kids in a fun, creative dance session that had everybody moving. Check it out!

A good thing come to an end...

Summer's not over yet, but the Summer Reading program at the River Forest Library is. It was great, wasn't it?

To mark your accomplishments, the weekend was full of celebration. Thanks for all who joined in the festivities - but most of all, thanks and congratulations to all the kids who participated in summer reading!

Friday evening, musical performer Dave Rudolf joined us for a Beach Party on the library lawn. Songs, dancing, hula hooping, and limbo galore ensued.

Dave got the folks dancing!

How low can you go?

(Did you know Miss Sue is a hula hoop champion??)

For completing the Summer Reading challenge, participants received a t-shirt and the opportunity to come decorate with others. We even tried out a new way to tie-dye - with sharpies! They turned out pretty sharp! (Hee hee, get it?)

Good reading, and good partying, everyone. Keep reading and sharing your good reads with us here at the library, and with your family and friends!

Summertime in the RFPL

(Patrons enjoying our Be Creative dress up corner!)

Whew! It's a busy summer here at the library. We so enjoy hearing about the books you're reading as you make your way through the summer reading challenge. Remember to come in to claim your final prizes by July 31st!

To celebrate the close of summer reading, everyone is invited to come to a party at the library on Friday, July 31st, at 7 pm. Dave Rudolf, musical performer extraordinaire, will give a fun, participatory concert that will have the whole family moving and grooving together.

But remember, it's not over till it's over!! We still have plenty going on (storytimes, book clubs, crafts, contests...), so check out our children's programming page for a list of upcoming events.

Summer Reading Kick Off

The summer is upon us and so is summer reading! We started our Be Creative @ Your Library Reading Program on June 5 with our Summer Reading Kickoff Party. Many children enjoyed face painting, a moonwalk, popcorn, games, and the opportunity to sign-up for summer reading. Participants will track their minutes spent reading and will earn free books and entries for weekly prizes. The Kickoff Party might be over but summer reading is in full swing until July 31st. Sign-ups will continue until June 30th in the Children's Room.

How does it feel to hold a butterfly in your hand?

At our butterfly release parties last week with Miss Ellen, kids had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the butterflies that grew from the itty bitty caterpillars we've been watching here in the children's room since April:








Thanks again to all who joined us. It was a wonderful event, filled with stories, butterflies, and good company:



We hope to see you all again soon, at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party this Friday, June 5 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Cocooning

We're cocooning over here, getting ready for some great things!

Most of our caterpillars have formed their chrysalides, and are working hard at becoming butterflies. The final dates for our butterfly release parties are Wednesday, May 27th at noon and Saturday, May 30th at noon. Bring your blanket and lunch and join us for a picnic on the lawn, storytime, and butterflies!

Summer reading is coming soon! It's going to be a great summer. Come to our kick off party on June 5th, between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Register for summer reading and enjoy games, activities, refreshments.



And don't forget our May pajama story time is on Monday, May 18, at 6:30! Please join Miss Parry for stories, rhymes, songs, and a bedtime snack.