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It’s almost here. It’s almost here. It’s almost here. A Universe of Stories Summer Reading 2019 is almost here. It is just a few days away. The months of June and July are full of summer reading fun and adventure. Reading during the summer months helps students retain what they have learned throughout the year. Not reading during the summer increases the chances of “summer slide” taking place and having a more difficult time starting the new school year. We want everyone to succeed during their school year by participating in A Universe of Stories Summer Reading 2019. All age children and adults can participate. We have programs for K – 6th Graders, and reading contests for teens and adults. There is something for everyone during summer reading, so please join us. The full schedule of events is posted on our Facebook page and also at the library.

Happy Summer Reading!

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Do you know what day Thursday, May 16th is? Any ideas? (Llamas.) It promises to be a very fun and exciting day. What could it be? (Llamas.) The Haywood County Reading Railroad and Elma Ross Public Library are cohosting a fabulous program for children 5 and under. And it has something to do with . . . Llamas. That’s right. Llamas. The Haywood County Reading Railroad and Elma Ross Public Library are proud to host the Llama Llama Party here at the Elma Ross Public Library grounds on Thursday, May 16th from 3-4 pm. We will have very special guests of live llamas from CKH Leapin’ Llamas owned and operated by Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Sheppard. We are excited to be having Kaia, Zada, and Sketcher coming for a visit. We will also be having a craft and a snack. Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes to be around the Llamas.

Another fun program will be starting in June here at your library. Can you guess? If you guessed summer reading, then you are correct. It is Summer Reading time here at the library. The theme for this year is “A Universe of Stories”. We are going to have a whole lot of space-themed fun. Here is our schedule for the K-6th Grade Programs. Friday, June 7 at 2pm we will have the kick-off celebration with special guest of Super Why courtesy of WLJT our local PBS station. We will have planet themed books and a planet and telescope craft. Thursday, June 13th at 2pm we will have Rocket themed books and will make a recycled rocket craft. Thursday, June 20th at 2pm we will have Star/constellation themed books and a make-your-own constellation craft. Thursday, June 27th at 2pm we will have martian themed books and a make a martian craft. Thursday, July 4th, the library will be closed for Independence Day. Thursday, July 11th at 2pm we will have astronaut themed books and an astronaut photobooth. Thursday, July 18th at 2pm will be our finale with the Elma Ross Players puppet show with prizes being awarded afterwards. We do ask that a registration form be filled out and a book log kept. Reading may begin June 1st and the last day to log books will be July 6th at 5pm. “A Universe of Stories” isn’t just for kids either. We will have reading contests for teens and adults too during the months of June and July. All that is needed for these contests is to read books and when the books are returned to the library that a “How I Liked This Book” form be filled out and placed in the appropriate drawing box. The more you read, the more chances there are to enter. Winners will be drawn at the end of each month.

Happy Reading!

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The Elma Ross Public Library will be closed on Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday. We hope that everyone has a blessed day.

The library is finalizing plans for Summer Reading 2019 and are we going to learn about space. This summer’s reading program theme is “A Universe of Stories”. Our kick-off program will be on Friday, June 7th at 2pm with a visit from Super Why? Thank you to our PBS affiliate WLJT for allowing Super Why to come and visit us. All other summer reading programs will be on Thursday at 2pm. We’ll have stories and crafts about planets, rockets, constellations, martians, and astronauts. Our finale will of course be out puppet show with some really groovy space music. So please make plans to join us for Summer Reading 2019. And yes, we have plans for teens including a poster contest. And our reading contests for adults too. There is something for everyone for summer reading.

The library is interested in hearing your opinion on something. Is there any interest in the library holding Boater Safety Classes here at the library? If so, would the classes be better during the week or on the weekend? And what time of day, morning, afternoon or evening? Please let us know. We will be creating a survey on SurveyMonkey and placing it on our facebook page as well.

Happy Reading!