Midsummer Update

Kids have caught the Reading Bug here in Pound Ridge. 118 kids are signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge and so far 3 have already completed the game!

Let's catch more reader bugs!

Don't forget to check the calendar for upcoming events leading up to our HUMUNGOUS End-of-Summer Reading Game Party on Friday August 22nd @ 2:00 p.m.!

Books to Share 2008

The children's librarians of Westchester have selected their favorite books and published them in their annual Books to Share pamphlet. Graphic novels, biographies, picture books, meaty chapter books and more can be found on the list. Come in to discover new and old favorites for summer reading!





If it's rainy outside you might want to explore the amazing Spiderwick Chronicles website. Not only does it have loads of info about the books and movie but you can capture creatures there and join the International Sprite League!



Come in to pick up the latest book in the series!
Happy Reading!

Summer Reading

Summer is the perfect time for splashing in the pool, playing in the park and also for reading lots of books. You can join in the summer reading fun at the Hiram Halle Memorial Library by participating in the summer reading game!

I love the theme—Catch the Reading Bug. Just yesterday, I asked my 3-year-old daughter what she learned at preschool. She replied, “ I learned about INSECTS! An insect is a small bug.” I was impressed. Then I thought about the last creepy-crawly thing I saw and pictured the spider that had settled between the wall and ceiling in our living room that morning. But…

Q: Is a spider an insect?

A: Spiders are arachnids. They eat insects. Arachnids have eight legs and two body segments. Insects have six legs and three body segments.

If you want to learn more about spiders, there is this great new book that is loaded with facts and fabulous photos. It is called (What else?) Spiders by Nic Bishop.

And here are some great buggy titles check out…

Ace Lacewing, Bug Detective by David Biedrzycki
Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin
Inspector Hopper by Doug Cushman
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

I can't wait to read about the great books PRES students are reading this summer!

School and Public Libraries Get Together to Read and Blog!

PRES or The Pound Ridge Elementary School Librarian Rina Baldo is joining Pound Ridge Library Director Marilyn Tinter and Children’s Librarian Alan Ramsay in celebrating the Summer Reading Program online here at our blog.

Please share what you’re reading with us here by adding comments.

Here are some more "buggy" reading ideas from us!

Butterfly House by Eve Bunting

The Caterpillar and the Polliwog by Jack Kent

Welcome to our New Blog!

This summer you can share your thoughts and opinions on what you’re reading here online at our new blog.
You’re invited to post your comments and read about what others reading.
This year’s theme is Catch the Reading Bug! One of my favorite books that goes along with this theme is How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell.

While the blog is starting with our Summer Reading Program, it shall continue throughout the year so please share your thoughts again and again over the months ahead.

Happy Reading!