Archery in Motion visits the library!

We're trying out the skills that Will and Halt practice in The Ranger's Apprentice books!

On a hot afternoon in July, we were treated to a visit from Mike and Dan Bolduc of Archery in Motion.  In the cool basement meeting room, we were introduced to the equipment that might have been used by the characters we encounter in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series.  Mike and Dan were not only full of information about archery in general, but they had read the books, and were absolutely excellent about relating their program to the series.  Once we were done talking, we headed out into the heat to try our hands at some target practice.  Under the capable direction of Mike and Dan, each of us managed to hit the target at least once, and we had a blast--everyone just wished we could have kept going all afternoon!

School's out, and it's time for SUMMER READING!! Make sure to come down to the library and sign up--it only takes a minute, and it means that you'll be earning chances to win some cool prizes whenever you read.  
There are some great programs going on just for teens, too:

on Thursday July 12 at 1:00 PM

Archery in Motion meets the Ranger's Apprentice Join the instructors from Archery-in-Motion and Miss Sarah from the library for an afternoon program mash-up introducing the wonderful world of archery and the exciting book series, The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan. We'll listen to some excerpts of archery-action from the books, and then get a chance to see, hear about, and get our hands on the real thing.  Weather permitting, we may even get a chance to get outside and try to hit a target! Maybe you'll decide you want to learn more about archery--maybe you'll decide you want to read this wonderful series--we hope you'll do both! Space is limited, so please register early.  For kids who will be entering 6th grade and up.     on Thursday, July 26 at 1:00PM 'Dreamsleeves' Book and Craft Program for Teens  In celebration of our summer theme, 'Dream Big---Read', we'll be reading Dreamsleeves a wonderful new book by Coleen Paratore.  Like Aislinn, the main character, we'll be thinking about our dreams, talking about our dreams, and then decorating the t-shirts we bring in to reflect those dreams.  If you love to read, you'll love this book---if you love craft projects, you'll love embellishing your t-shirt.  Either way, come and join us for this one-time event!  Space is limited, so please register as early as possible.  Copies of the book will be available beginning July 9.  Please bring a t-shirt of your choice (preferably long-sleeved) with you, to decorate--all other materials will be provided. For kids entering grades 6 and up.     on Thursday, Aug.2 at 12 noon    'Lunch at the Library'! Teen Cooking Program w/ Cathy Duchesne Come to the library to learn how to make your own delicious wraps and smoothies.  Cathy Duchesne, from Kids Culinary Arts, will be on hand with all the ingredients and know-how you'll need to make your own delicious lunch! Once we've created our culinary masterpieces, we'll eat lunch right here at the library---either inside or outside, weather permitting. Space is limited, so please register early! For kids entering grades 6 and up.