CPL Pet Show

Put together five dogs, two cats, two guinea pigs, a pigeon, a turtle, and a fish and what do you have? The Chili Public Library Pet Show which was held today at 11am. The children spoke in front of an audience of 65 and described what makes their pet special. Each pet received an award, from most obedient to best swimmer.

The Chess Tournament Is On

The thinking caps were on at yesterday's chess tournament at the library. I'd like to thank Mr. Disantis for his years of volunteering, devoting himself to teaching kids appreciate and learn the game of chess.

The Magic Guy

Chris Wilkinson, the Magic Guy performed his magic show this Tuesday. The kids had a great time and shared in the excitement of the summer reading program.

The Children's Musical Group Meatballs Visits The Library

Kids had a super time last Wednesday when Meatballs, the children's music group came to library. There was plenty of singing and dancing, ending with the kids following our children's librarian in a Conga line around the Ireland Room. Next Wednesday the Magic Guy makes a visit.

Summer Reading For Kids

While the children's librarian is having a program tonight, I am working at the children's reference desk. A young girl just rushed into the room with her father, ran over to the container where we keep the daily entries for the summer reading program and exclaimed,

"Oh my gosh, look at all the tickets! Kids must be doing a lot of reading. Kids must love to read!"

I could not have said it better myself.

Databases Accessed From The Library's Webpage

The library has access to many free databases from the State Library, just go to our webpage http://www.chililibrary.org/ and click on Search for Magazine Articles. Recently added databases are:
• Gale's Academic OneFile
• Gale's General OneFile
• Gale's Health Reference Center Academic

Recently cancelled databases are:
• Health and Wellness Resource Center
• ProQuest Platinum

The library also subscribes to two databases:
• Biography Resource Center
• Opposing Viewpoints

Beach Blanket Bingo

Win prizes while doing one of your favorite activities, reading. Book Bingo for adults forms are at the library. For library lovers ages 18 and up. Each Book Bingo form has six reading activities you can check off to complete a full row in any direction: horizontal, diagonal, or vertical. For example, listen to an audio book, read a book about animals, a suspense novel, browse our Local History section, and watch a video or DVD will get you a prize. All entries must be returned to the Reference Desk by August 6. Every participant who returns a completed entry will receive a prize. One Bingo per person.

The Library at Chil-E Fest

The library had great fun at this year's 2010 Chil-E Fest parade. We took part in a bookcart drill team. Click on the following video and see how well we did!

We also had a booth to inform everyone about the great summer reading programs at the library.

See you at Chil-E Fest

Be sure to visit our booth from 12noon-4pm at the Chil-E Fest, Sunday, July 4th and we'll also be in the parade which starts at 5pm!