Thanks everyone for a great season of after school programs.  We had 20 to 25 kids at most of our programs, and we couldn't have done it without our volunteers.  In fact we are nothing without our volunteers.  Literally.  We are a 100% volunteer run library.  If you would like to see more programs like this in the spring, drop us a line at pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com and let us know how you can help.  Can you show up to unlock the door every week?  Do you have a project or interest to share one week?  Are you good at organizing?  Join the competition for the 2009 Susie Martin Award.

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News from Angelique:

Thank you so much to all of the parents who help with the program every week, we couldn't do without your participation - we had 27 kids this week! We were delighted to have Edie Johnstone lead us in a collage activity - using acid free art board, the finished pieces received a special layer of varnish making this beautiful art suitable for framing. 

I posted the most recent  photo album at: http://sites.google.com/site/pittsfieldvtlibrary/

Next week Saskia Groom will be leading us in a freestyle program of drumming, dance, storytelling and singing.

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WONDERFUL WORMS
Thank you Heather Behrens and the usual list volunteers working on our after school program.  A great group of Pittsfield area kids studied worms, ran worm races, and created a home for the pet worms they brought home.
Scroll down a bit to see a slideshow of the program.

In addition, many of the kids brought home worm books from our special worm book display.

NEXT TUESDAY (March 25th)
Next week Joyce Stevens will make desserts with the children that will be served the following week at out community dinner.  The dinner will be April 1st at 5pm, check back here for more details.

LAST GAME NIGHT
Our last game night of the winter will be the last Sunday of the month (March 30) from 4 to 8 at the town hall.   All ages welcome.  Bring an old partner or find a new one.  Teach a game.  Learn a game.  Bend over backwards with Twister.  Flex a mental muscle with Scrabble.  Develop deductive skills with Guess Who?  Get numerical with Rummikube.  Go thespian with Charades!  Thanks Karen.

BOOK CLUB
We are reading "Last Night at the Lobster."  Please join us for tea, cookies and conversation at the library, March 27th at 6:30pm. 

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I am so proud to be a part of this community.  Thank you to the volunteers who organized this program (Angelique, April, Courtney and Joyce,) to the volunteers who came and talked about their countries, and to all the kids who participated.  Here is Angelique's report:

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TRAVEL THE WORLD

At Tuesday's after school program 18 children traveled the world, getting their "passports" stamped along the way!

Multay Layan made a beautiful presentation of his home country Turkey. Everyone enjoyed a traditional Turkish breakfast of vegetables and bread and learned what it is like to grow up and live in Turkey through Mutlay's fantastic table top presentation and computer slideshow.

Monica represented her home country of Poland and taught the children many, many Polish words. There was a lot of giggling going on at her table, ask your kids what words they can remember!

John Teoh from China shared calligraphy, the lunar calendar, many Mandarin words, and the kids learned how to use chopsticks to pick up candy! Everyone sampled some delicious fried rice made by John's wife Linda.

Saskia Groom shared her home country of Holland. As you'll see from the photos, everyone learned a traditional dance wearing wooden shoes! Saskia kept the children riveted with stories of Holland and traditions, including architecture and food.

Thank you so very much to everyone who presented and helped with clean up. This program was an inspiring community effort, we're looking forward to putting it together again next year.

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PRINTMAKING
Please join us next week, our after school program will be printmaking.
We'll use  plexiglass as our printing plates to explore different techniques of making monoprints (a monoprint is a print that is a one of a kind) and styrofoam to make simple printing plates so we can experiment with making a series of the same image that vary in color, and put them together to make a single work of art. This activity is great for all ages, our inks will be waterbased, but bring an old tshirt or smock to protect your clothes.

We will also have a special collection of books on printmaking and other crafts on display and available to check out.

What: Printmaking
When: Tuesday Feb. 26th from 3:45 (or when you get off the bus) to 5pm
Where: Pittsfield Library & Town Hall
Who: Kids 2nd grade and up, younger are welcome with an adult to assist them
Cost: Free as usual!

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SNOWSHOEING

About 18 kids and adults turned out for our vacation week snowshoe outing.  Joe led the group and stopped to demonstrate some some cold weather camping techniques.  After the excursion  we warmed up with snacks  and hot chocolate thanks to Joyce Angelique and Courtney, while Joe spoke a bit about the importance of helping your team mates and about eating for energy. Afterwards most of the group headed to the library to see our April's display of Vermont extreme sports books and hear Saskia read some stories. As you can see from the photo to the left, we are getting lots of use out of the sign we purchased with Turrell grant funds.

Here are two slideshows  of photos from the event.  1st photos by Angelique and Marion:

and even more photos by April:

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And don't forget GAME NIGHT
The pleasure of your company is requested for an evening of games.

Pittsfield Town Hall
Sunday February 24th
4:00-8:00pm

All ages welcome.
Bring an old partner or find a new one.
Teach a game.  Learn a game.
Bend over backwards with Twister.
Flex a mental muscle with Scrabble.
Develop deductive skills with Guess Who?
Get numerical with Rummikube.
Go thespian with Charades!

Child wrangling might be available.
Your snacks and games are welcome.
Don’t make me play alone.

Karen


[for schedules of all our programs click here to view or  here to download  ]

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