For further information, contact:
Lois Gross, Youth Services Supervisor
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, Fl 34748
352-728-9790

Mr. Richard Sings and Butterflies Fly at the Leesburg Library

It is the last “Big Event” of Summer Reading, so the Leesburg Public Library is planning a special treat.  Nationally known kids’ personality, Mr. Richard, will be bringing his guitar to sing and entertain you with songs like “Bananas,” “Butterfly Day,” and “The Hey Hey Song.”  You will be able to buy Mr. Richard’s CD’s from him following the performance.  Mr. Richard will appear in the Carol Gregg  Meeting Room near the Main Street entrance of the library.

At noon, kids who have won a chance to release a butterfly in the “Catch the Reading Bug” program will gather in the library’s butterfly garden to let their butterflies go.  We’ll also have bubble treats for other kids who show up.

Children must be signed up for Summer Reading to attend Wednesday programs, and must be wearing an orange reading wristband to identify them as Summer Readers.  Sign up is in the Youth Department of the library.  Groups are welcome, but all children must be registered to attend.  The program will start promptly, and doors will close at 10 AM.

Call the library at 728-9790 for information about “Catch the Reading Bug” and other great summer events at the Leesburg Library.

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release

Date: May 4, 2008
Contact: Natalie Houston
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 728-9790

Teen Iron Chef Competition at Leesburg Library

Teens can compete to create edible concoctions at the Teen Iron Chef Competition at 2:00 PM on July 22nd at the Leesburg Public Library.    The mystery food, supplies, and kitchen tools will be provided. No preparations are required in advance but please pre-register. The competition is open to ages 12 to 18.

Teen Iron Chef is part of the “Feed Your Brain” Teen Summer Reading Program at the Leesburg Public Library. Teen can earn prizes for writing reviews on the books they read and attend fun and informative programs each Tuesday at 2:00 PM through July 25th. Teens can register in person or online. For additional information about the Summer Program or other teen activities, contact Natalie Houston, Young Adult Librarian, 352-728-9790. Leesburg Public Library, “Your Information Destination,” 100 E. Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748.

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release

Date: May 4, 2008
Contact: Natalie Houston
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, Fl 34748
Phone: (352) 728-9790

Mystery Messes Lab at Leesburg Library

Teens will learn to make slime, goo, and home-made ice cream in the Mystery Messes Lab at the Leesburg Public Library.  Teens should “dress for disaster” as food coloring and other ingredients will contribute to their creations.  The event starts at 2:00 PM in Jacobsen Story room.  Please call to register in advance, ages 12 to 18. Space is limited.

Mystery Messes Lab is part of the “Feed Your Brain” Teen Summer Reading Program at the Leesburg Public Library. Teen can earn prizes for writing reviews on the books they read and attend fun and informative programs each Tuesday at 2:00 PM through July 25th. Teens can register in person or online. For additional information about the Summer Program or other teen activities, contact Natalie Houston, Young Adult Librarian, 352-728-9790. Leesburg Public Library, “Your Information Destination,” 100 E. Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748.

For further information, contact:
Lois Gross, Youth Services Supervisor
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, Fl 34748
352-728-9790

Talako Indian Dancers Return to the Leesburg Public Library

Get ready for color, music, and Native American lore as the Talako Indian Dancers come to the Leesburg Library on Wednesday, July 16 as the weekly “Big Event” performance. The Talako Dancers entertain with tales of their shared Native American heritage. Get reading to join in the line dancing at the end of the program. The Talako Dancers will perform in the Carol Gregg Meeting Room near the Main Street Entrance of the library.

Children must be signed up for Summer Reading to attend Wednesday programs, and must be wearing an orange reading wristband to identify them as Summer Readers. Sign up is in the Youth Department of the library. Groups are welcome, but all children must be registered to attend. The program will start promptly, and doors will close at 10 AM
.
Call the library at 728-9790 for information about “Catch the Reading Bug” and other great summer events at the Leesburg Library.

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release

Date: May 4, 2008
Contact: Natalie Houston
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 728-9790

Photo Scavenger Hunt at Leesburg Library

Teens love to take pictures and post them online. As a way to document all the different ways that teens use the library, the Leesburg Public Library will host a Photo Scavenger Hunt for ages 12 to 18. Teens should bring a digital camera or camera phone if they have one, including any necessary cords in order to upload. Teens that do not have a camera will still be able to participate as a member of a team. The event starts at 2:00 PM in “The Amazing Space,” teen room and will conclude with the photos being up loaded to a group on the photo hosting site Flickr.com.

The Photo Scavenger Hunt is part of the “Feed Your Brain” Teen Summer Reading Program at the Leesburg Public Library. Photos from past events are viewable at http://www.flickr.com/photos/leesburglibrary/. Teen can earn prizes for writing reviews on the books they read and attend fun and informative programs each Tuesday at 2:00 PM through July 25th. Teens can register in person or online. For additional information about the Summer Program or other teen activities, contact Natalie Houston, Young Adult Librarian, 352-728-9790. Leesburg Public Library, “Your Information Destination,” 100 E. Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748.

For further information, contact:
Lois Gross, Youth Services Supervisor
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, Fl 34748
352-728-9790

Storyteller Katie Adams Shares Safari Stories at the Leesburg Library

Katie Adams and her Make Believe Theatre are the special guests at the Wednesday “Big Event” at the Leesburg Public Library on Wednesday, July 9 at 10 AM. Katy will guide you around the world with stories about animals from different cultures. You will even get to help tell the stories as she involves the audience in stories about Anansi the Spiderman, the Laughing Butterflies, and Crocodile’s Tale, and Papagayo. Katie Adams will be appearing in the Carol Gregg Meeting Room near the Main Street entrance of the library.

Children must be signed up for Summer Reading to attend Wednesday programs, and must be wearing an orange reading wristband to identify them as Summer Readers. Sign up is in the Youth Department of the library. Groups are welcome, but all children must be registered to attend. The program will start promptly, and doors will close at 10 AM.

Call the library at 728-9790 for information about “Catch the Reading Bug” and other great summer events at the Leesburg Library.

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release

Date: May 4, 2008
Contact: Natalie Houston
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 728-9790
Go Green! For Teens

Learn small things you can do today that can make a big difference in the life of our planet. Maryann Utegg of the St. John’s River Water Management District will speak to teens in the Jacobsen Story room at 2:00 PM on July 1st.

Go Green! For Teens is part of the “Feed Your Brain” Teen Summer Reading Program at the Leesburg Public Library. Teen can earn prizes for writing reviews on the books they read and attend fun and informative programs each Tuesday at 2:00 PM through July 25th. Teens can register in person or online. For additional information about the Summer Program or other teen activities, contact Natalie Houston, Young Adult Librarian, 352-728-9790. Leesburg Public Library, “Your Information Destination,” 100 E. Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748.

For further information, contact:
Lois Gross, Youth Services Supervisor
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, Fl 34748
352-728-9790

Magic Happens at the Leesburg Library When Lyndell Visits

Hocus pocus, make excitement happen! Where? At the Leesburg Library when Lyndell the Magician appears (and disappears) as part of the Wednesday morning “Big Events.” With Lyndell in the house you can be sure of tricks, laughs, and great reasons to learn to love books and reading. Lyndell appears on Wednesday, July 2 at 10 AM in the Carol Gregg Meeting Room near the Main Street entrance of the library.

Children must be signed up for Summer Reading to attend Wednesday programs, and must be wearing an orange reading wristband to identify them as Summer Readers. Sign up is in the Youth Department of the library. Groups are welcome, but all children must be registered to attend. The program will start promptly, and doors will close at 10 AM.

Call the library at 728-9790 for information about “Catch the Reading Bug” and other great summer events at the Leesburg Library.

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release

Date: May 4, 2008
Contact: Natalie Houston
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 728-9790

Learn to Make Dessert Sushi at the Leesburg Library

Teens will learn to make dessert sushi as a fun way to celebrate the Japanese cultural influences that have been popularized by Anime. No raw fish is involved. The session starts at 2:00 PM on June 24th in the Jacobsen Story Room at the Leesburg Public Library.

The Fake Sushi making class is part of the “Feed Your Brain” Teen Summer Reading Program at the Leesburg Public Library. Teen can earn prizes for writing reviews on the books they read and attend fun and informative programs each Tuesday at 2:00 PM through July 25th. Teens can register in person or online. For additional information about the Summer Program or other teen activities, contact Natalie Houston, Young Adult Librarian, 352-728-9790. Leesburg Public Library, “Your Information Destination,” 100 E. Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748.

For further information, contact:
Lois Gross, Youth Services Supervisor
Leesburg Public Library
100 E. Main Street
Leesburg, Fl 34748
352-728-9790

Care Foundation Visits Leesburg Library with Florida Animals

The CARE Foundation will be bringing native Florida animals to the Leesburg Public Library as part of the Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 25 at 10 AM. The CARE Foundation provides permanent sanctuary, primarily for non-releasable wildlife. This is a special “green” program that teaches children about preserving the environment and how animals are endangered in our state.

Children must be signed up for Summer Reading to attend Wednesday programs, and must be wearing an orange reading wristband to identify them as Summer Readers. Sign up is in the Youth Department of the library. Groups are welcome, but all children must be registered to attend. The program starts promptly and doors will close at 10 AM.

Call the library at 728-9790 for information about “Catch the Reading Bug” and other great summer events at the Leesburg Library.