Saturday, March 31, 2007

"HARRY POTTER and the DEATHLY HALLOWS"



It's the cover to the seventh and final Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," coming out July 21. As always, the cover was designed by illustrator Mary GrandPre, U.S. publisher Scholastic, Inc., announced Wednesday.

Monday, March 26, 2007

APRIL EVENTS


Saturday, April 7 11:00 a.m. Musical Story Time

Friday, April 13 4:00 p.m. Jump In! (85 min; G)

Saturday, April 14 10:00 a.m. Crafty Saturday (while supplies last)

Sunday, April 15 1:30 p.m. Poetry Party Ages 6-12 (Reg Req.)

Monday, April 16 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Drop In Crafts for ages 2-6

Tuesday, April 17 10:00 a.m. Music with Steve for ages 2-6

Wednesday, April 18 6:30 p.m. Rock, Paper Scissors Gr. 1-12

Thursday, April 19 6:30 p.m. Teddy Bear Slumber Party (Reg. Req.)

Friday, April 20 4:00 p.m. Puppet Workshop for Gr. K-2 (Reg. Req.)

Saturday, April 21 2:00 p.m. Ricky Recycle

Wednesday, April 25 6:30 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen Gr. K-1 (Reg. Req.)

Saturday, April 28 2:00 p.m. Donna Wahington, Storyteller

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

WHAT CAN YOU DO?


Can you tell jokes?

Can you juggle?

Can you Draw?

Can you Sing?

Can you Dance?

Can you Play Guitar, Piano, Fiddle?

Do you want your 3 minutes of FAME?!?!?!?!

Tell us what you can do and sign up for the 2nd Morton Grove Variety Show.

All acts must be submitted by April 24th! The show will be held on May 8th in the MGPL Auditorium!!!!!
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO SIGN UP EARLY!!!!

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

MARCH EVENTS

Thursday, March 1st 6:30 pm Dr. Seuss Show & Birthday Party

Saturday, March 3rd 11:00 am Musical Story Time

Friday, March 9th 4:00 pm Flushed Away (84 min; PG)

Saturday, March 10th 10:00 am- 4 pm Crafty Saturday (while supplies last)

Saturday, March 17th 2:00 Where the Sidewalk Ends

Wednesday, March 21st 6:30 pm Kids in the Kithchen Gr. 5-6 (Reg. Req.)

Friday, March 23rd & 30th 4:00 pm Short Story Workshop Ages 8-12 (Reg. Req.)

Wednesday, March 28th 2:00 pm Wild About Beads Gr. 2-6 (Reg. Req.)

Saturday, March 31st 2:00 pm Internet Safety

MORTON GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY VARIETY SHOW

Take your act on the road at the MGPL Variety Show!

Back by popular demand! The 2nd Annual MGPL Variety Show, Tuesday, May 8, 7 pm. For students K-12. Registration deadline is April 24. Auditions are required and will be scheduled after 4/24. Performances must be 3 minutes or less!

Calling all dancers, musicians, storytellers, jugglers, writers, magicians, comedians, poets, gymnasts, and singers! What is your special talent? Solo, duets, and small group acts are all welcome.

Come showcase your talent and be inspired by others! Sign up on the hot pink form at the Library to reserve your spot ASAP. It will fill up quickly!

MORTON GRØVE PUBLIC LIBRARY ESSAY CONTEST


Come Together! Enter the MGPL Essay Contest in honor of National Library Week, April 15 - 21

The Things I See Coming Together @ the Morton Grove Public Library

This year's theme for National Library Week is Come Together @ Your Library. The essay contest is for all ages. Four prizes will be awarded, one to each age category. Teens fall into the Students: grades 7 - 12 or Adults: age 18 - 65. But there is a category for everyone, so convince your family members or your friends to enter with you!

The deadline for the essays is 6 pm, April 6. Winners will receive gift certificates from Old Orchard Mall.

Maximum 500 words
Essays must be printed legibly or typed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper
On the back of the essay, please print the author's name, address, phone number, and age category: Students, K - 6; Students, grades 7 - 12; Adults, age 18 - 65; Senior Adults, age 66 +

Good Luck! See you soon @ MGPL