During the month of May 2015, our Youth Services librarian, Mrs. Jarombek, visited 4th- and 5th-grade classes at local elementary schools to talk about new and exciting books and to promote our summer reading program and book clubs for kids.
Check out the full list for some great book recommendations!
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Register Now for Summer Programs in Youth Services
Registration for Youth Services' Summer 2015 Program Session is going on now through Saturday, June 20th. [View the summer program schedule]
Our preschool programs are drop-in during the summer, but registration is still required for our Stuff & Nonsense (for kids entering 1st grade), and Spotlight (for kids entering 2nd/3rd/4th grade) programs, as well as our special Code a Story program (for kids entering 4th/5th/6th grade).
Questions? Please give us a call at 203-637-8802, or comment on this post.
Our preschool programs are drop-in during the summer, but registration is still required for our Stuff & Nonsense (for kids entering 1st grade), and Spotlight (for kids entering 2nd/3rd/4th grade) programs, as well as our special Code a Story program (for kids entering 4th/5th/6th grade).
- Our program registration is by lottery
- You must have an active library card in good standing to register
- Obtain a registration postcard for the program of your choice from the Youth Services Circulation Desk
- Fill out ALL of the required information. Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Address the reverse of the card to yourself
- Affix a first-class stamp (49¢)
- Drop off your card at the Youth Services Desk by June 20th
- Registration cards will be mailed back to you a few days after the close of registration with your registration status
Questions? Please give us a call at 203-637-8802, or comment on this post.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Greenwich Reads Together 2015: Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been chosen as the Greenwich Reads Together selection for 2015. Greenwich Reads Together is a community-wide reading experience which engages all of Greenwich in exploring a single book, culminating in a month-long series of special events and programs in the fall.
Americanah is a powerful, tender story of race and identity, unfolding across three continents.Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion—for each other and for their homeland.
Visit Greenwich Library's website for more information.
Americanah is a powerful, tender story of race and identity, unfolding across three continents.Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion—for each other and for their homeland.Visit Greenwich Library's website for more information.
Friday, May 01, 2015
Teens: Looking for a summer volunteer opportunity?
. . .Perrot needs you! Perrot is looking for teen volunteers for its Youth Services department to help run the summer reading program for kids.
Who can be a Perrot Library Summer Teen Volunteer?
Anyone who is going into Grades 7 and up, and who can volunteer at least 5 hours during the summer.
When do volunteers work?
From June 22nd to July 31st, whenever the library is open. You can set your own schedule and sign up for shifts during mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
Why volunteer?
• To help others
• To learn job skills
• To earn community service hours
• To meet other teens and have fun!
How do I become a Summer Teen Volunteer?
Easy! Just pick up an application at the Youth Services Desk (or download one here- PDF), have a parent or guardian sign it, and drop it off.
How do I learn what to do?
All volunteers must attend a 30-minute training session in June where we’ll teach you everything you need to know. (Even if you volunteered last summer, you must attend this year's training session.)
Have more questions?
Please call Kathy Jarombek, Director of Youth Services, at 203-637-8802.
Who can be a Perrot Library Summer Teen Volunteer?
Anyone who is going into Grades 7 and up, and who can volunteer at least 5 hours during the summer.
When do volunteers work?
From June 22nd to July 31st, whenever the library is open. You can set your own schedule and sign up for shifts during mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
Why volunteer?
• To help others
• To learn job skills
• To earn community service hours
• To meet other teens and have fun!
How do I become a Summer Teen Volunteer?
Easy! Just pick up an application at the Youth Services Desk (or download one here- PDF), have a parent or guardian sign it, and drop it off.
How do I learn what to do?
All volunteers must attend a 30-minute training session in June where we’ll teach you everything you need to know. (Even if you volunteered last summer, you must attend this year's training session.)
Have more questions?
Please call Kathy Jarombek, Director of Youth Services, at 203-637-8802.
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