Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Pumpkin Decorating Contest


To get in the spirit of the season (pun intended), the library is sponsoring a Pumpkin Decorating Contest.  Guys, you don't want to miss this!  Each winner will receive a goody bag full of of treats, and maybe a trick or two.  Already, each bag is worth $25, and we're still adding to them.

To participate, decorate a pumpkin as a book character.  For inspiration, you can always rely on Google.

Pumpkins will be judged by a guest from the community. Prizes will be given to the best in each grade.  PLUS...there will be a contest for overall "Fan Favorite" where students, teachers and parents will have the chance to vote on their favorite.

RULES

Real pumpkins must be used.

NO carved pumpkins will be accepted.

Pumpkins should be no bigger than a basketball (roughly).  The student must be able to carry it.

Pumpkins may be painted and embellished with decorations and/or props.


Pumpkins are due in the library NO LATER than Friday, Oct. 21.  




Voting for the Fan Favorite will begin on the 24th.  Winners will be announced on Halloween!

Students, we're so excited to see your creations!  Good luck!



First Quarter Winners Annouced

Congratulations to these students who won the prize in their grade for having participated in activities in the library's Google class.



(L-R) 
8th-grader Savannah L. 
6th-grader Austin W.
7th-grader Layla S.

Remember, for each activity posted in the library's Goggle class you complete, your name is entered into a drawing for prizes.  The more you do, the more chances you have to win! Prizes are given out at the end of the nine weeks.



Teacher-Recommended Horror Books for Middle Grades


Boys and girls, spooky season is finally here!  Now, if you love a scary book as much as I do, be sure to check out this article.  It gives you 30 suggestions for reading that is just perfect for the month of October. 

Of the 30 titles listed in the article, these are the ones we currently have in the library...

Hide and Seeker

Spirit Hunters

The Girl in the Locked Room

The Dollhouse Murders

Wait Till Helen Comes

Coraline

The Graveyard Book

Don't Turn Out the Lights: A Tribute to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Among the Hidden

Doll Bones

The Night Gardener


...with more on the way!