Catch the Reading Bug @ Springfield Township Library

Come to the SpringField Township Library for our summer reading program. Catch the Reading Bug and get a chance to Win an ipod Shuffle. The Teen Beat Group welcomes all students entering 5th through 9th grades. Enjoy a wide variety of book talks, activities, crafts, games, jokes and riddles and creative dramatics. Special programs have been arranged and suggestions for activities are welcome. Anyone who attends at least 6 of the 8 sessions and reads 8 books will be eligle for a grand prize.


The Teen Beat Group meets on following Mondays at 4pm:

June 23, 2008
June 30, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 14, 2008
July 21, 2008
July 28, 2008
August 4, 2008
August 11, 2008

For One Day

Mrs. Palmer went to the Phillies game and the Phillies and their coaches were asked, "If you could be someone else for one day, who would you be?"

The Middle School group was asked the same question...here is what they said,

"I would want to be Miley Cyrus"
"Charlie Brown"
"Prince Charles"
"I would want to be Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus"
"Peyton Manning"
"Miley Cyrus"
"My dog Colin"
"A dog"
"I would want to be a homeless person to see how hard they have to struggle. Then I know how we can help them."
"My dog"
"Hannah Montana"
"Vanessa Anne Hudgens"

Then she asked the group if they heard of "The Diary of a Whimpy Kid"
Imagine you are now authors if you were going to write a book "The Diary of..." what would the title be? Also write a sentence like you would put in the diary..."Today I..." Here is what the children said...

The Diary of a Dog
Today I will go for a walk. Tomorrow I will eat.

The Diary of a Teddy Bear
Today I sat with Ally for a tea party with Mr. Bunny and the puppy Jenny.

The Diary of Daisy
Today I will be the best dog ever.

The Diary of the Three Little Pigs
Today I build my house.

The Diary of Paper
Today I am getting drawn on.

The Diary of a Homeless Kid
Today I will get through another day.

The Diary of the President
Today I went on "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader" and I failed.

The Diary of an Athlete
Today I practiced and tomorrow I play in a world-wide game against Mia Hamm and David Beckham.

The Diary of a Teacher's Pet
Today I got on the Distinguished Honor Roll. Then I got twenty extra credit points.

The Diary of a Pop Star
Today I rehearsed by tomorrow I will perform.

The Diary of Sarah
Today I had pizza.

A Series Event: What We Like

At the pizza night tonight we looked at the website: http://www.kidsreads.com/series/index.asp. On this website we played trivia games for some of the books that we read in a series.

Then we discussed our favorite series and books topics that we like. Here are a few of our suggestions:

James-Bone

Gina-Harry Potter

Sarah-Harry Potter

Amanda-colorful covers

David- My teacher is an alien

Justin-Hardy Boys

*Penelope- any book about horses

*Geroge-Harry Potter

:) Laurrel (:- Things not seen

Tamara-A child called it

You can find many of these books at the library. Here is the link to search the library catalog to see what's available: http://charlotte.delco.lib.pa.us/

Mark your calendars for the next pizza night - Monday April 14th at 7pm.

PIZZA NIGHT MARCH 10

It's pizza, soda and what's new in your favorite books in series.
With the help of a great website, we'll make sure everyone gets a chance to get a look at the latest and greatest!
DON'T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD. Lots of new books to check out!

Feel free to bring your favorite series book to share with everyone.

The group will also try our hands at creating and acting out "cliffhangers"

NOTE! The correct date for April's Pizza Night is MONDAY, APRIL 14.

February 11 Pizza Night

During the January Pizza Night we voted to have "Game Night" during the February Pizza Night. We are looking for suggestions of games to play.

January Pizza Night: All About Dav!

It was a salute to the author of the popular CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS books during Pizza Night. Everyone got a copy of Dav Pilkey's comic strip bio of his early years and how he always wanted to make everyone laugh, even if it got him in trouble.

Everyone had an opportunity to draw their own "Bios." Some of the braver kids in the crowd even shared their stories with the rest of us.

The night was a big success with plenty of pizza for all.

Start Your New Year off With Pizza Night

Monday, January 14th is the first Pizza Night of the New Year. Come alone or bring a friend for pizza, good books and a special evening of games.
Pizza night starts at 7:00 PM and ends by 8:15 PM.
Hope to see you there.