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Between the Sheets Series

thehoytlibrary — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:45:37 +0000

Join Hoyt Library’s Adult Reading Group for our “Between the Sheets” series
as we discuss (and blush about) The Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy!!

Described as,
“Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy
is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.”
~Amazon.com

Also chosen as a GoodReads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Romance,
this book discussion is sure to entertain and tantalize both your literary and risqué sides!

Thursday Nights 6PM- 7:30 PM

June 14^th- July 12^th Book 1 – Fifty Shades of Grey
Literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey their fates irrevocably intertwining.

July 12^th- July 26^th Book 2 – Fifty Shades Darker
Anastasia and Christian learn more of each others harrowing pasts. But how will their new arrangement work out?

August 2^nd – August 23^rd Book 3 – Fifty Shades Freed
Ana’s deepest fears turn into reality.
The rest is in the details…

Celebrate National Library Week @ The Hoyt Library!

thehoytlibrary — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:41:02 +0000

Celebrate National Library Week @ your library

Every day across the country, libraries open their doors to everyone: students, parents, seniors, teachers, writers, artists, job seekers, entrepreneurs, readers, gamers, movie lovers and travel buffs.

“Without librarians, I wouldn’t be a writer today.” ~ Brad Meltzer

See what best-selling author and Honorary Chair of National Library Week, Brad Meltzer, has to say about the impact of libraries on his life. –> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MEi2hujtaE

Here’s how National Library Association describes National Library Week:

National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use.

So make sure to check out the National Library Week and the Hoyt Library to continue to celebrate National Library Week. You can learn more about National Library Week by clicking HERE.

The Hoyt Library is set to “Explore! Jupiter’s Family Secrets”

thehoytlibrary — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:48:18 +0000

We’re excited to announce that our Director, Melissa Szafran, will be participating in the latest of NASA’s workshop series: “Explore! Jupiter’s Family Secrets”.

Here are some of the exciting things that Melissa will be participating in at the workshop in May:

• Meet NASA scientists and learn about the Juno mission to Jupiter
• Participate in hands-on activities designed for youth programs
• Explore ideas for presenting space science programs to a pre-teen audience

Look for upcoming Summer Reading Club events beginning June 18, 2012 that will include activities and lessons based on all of the NASA workshops in which Melissa participated.

Barbie on the Fashion Runway

thehoytlibrary — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:32:29 +0000

On Monday, April 30th, from 3:30-4:30, the Youth Services Department of the Hoyt Library will enter the world of Barbie fashion.

Children in grades K-6 are invited to select their favorite Barbie doll, dressed in her fanciest outfit and come to the library to walk the fashion runway.

Participation is limited to twenty dolls with their fashion coordinator. Fashion coordinators may also dress up for the event. Hurry and reserve your spot on the fashion runway. All participants will receive certificates of participation. There will also be a drawing for a new Barbie doll.

Participants will make a gorgeous butterfly jewel embellished placemat and enjoy refreshments of Raspberry Swirls, Strawberries Supreme, Sassy Sherbet Punch and Ladybug Cookies.

Reservations will be accepted by phone or by stopping at the Youth Services Desk.

For more information call the Hoyt Library at 570-287-2013, extension 239.

Remembering the Titanic

thehoytlibrary — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:27:54 +0000

Since the Titanic sank almost 100 years ago, a number of myths and legends have emerged about the infamous ship.

Take a few moments to make a voyage with the Hoyt Library by joining us for a wonderful afternoon by Remembering the Titanic on Monday, April 16th beginning at 2:00 p.m., with a Titanic Tea Tasting Event, featuring Alice Baran. Alice is a local author, and owner and operator of The Tea & Basket Place in Parsons. Her books will be available for purchase and signing. Bring your favorite tea cup for the tasting the special blend of Titanic Tea and tell us your cup’s history.

At 3:30 p.m., William Bachman, Historian and Communication Instructor at Penn State University, will present a documentary on the building of the Titanic. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation.

The afternoon’s festivities will also include a Creative Hat Contest. Lady’s hats were a fashion must have during the time of the Titanic. So show us your creativity by wearing your hat creation to the event. Awards will be given to the top three hat creations. Hats are not required for attendance.

Registration is required, and a fee of $5.00 per person is due at the time of registration.

Tuesday, April the 10th is the final day to register for the Titanic program. Please register early, space is limited.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information call the Hoyt Library at 570-287-2013, extension 239.

2012 Pennsylvania’s One Book Every Young Child Event

thehoytlibrary — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:18:22 +0000

You are invited to snore along with author Zachariah O’Hora as we read the 2012 Pennsylvania One Book Every Young Child book selection, “Stop Snoring Bernard.”

Pennsylvania’s One Book Program highlights the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers ages 3-6. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services Technology Act as administered byPennsylvania’s Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

“Stop Snoring Bernard” follows the lovable sea otter, Bernard, as he tries to find a place in the zoo where his loud snoring won’t disturb the other animals. The book encourages young readers to appreciate what makes each of us different.

There will be a traveling trunk for the children to explore. The trunk contains book related activities, games and manipulatives to bring the museum experience to children and posters with activities linked toPennsylvania’s Early Learning Standards. A craft activity will round out this hour of learning fun.

Mark your calendar for this “Snoring” event. The fun begins at the Hoyt Library at 3:30 p.m. and continues for one hour on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Registration is required for the event.

For more information call the Hoyt Library at 570-287-2013, extension 239.

The Caldecott and Newberry Award Winners have been Announced!

thehoytlibrary — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:11:49 +0000

The Newberry and Caldecott Awards are given every year for those authors who specialize in Youth Fiction. The Newberry Award is given to that author who, over the last year, has had the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. As stated on the American Library Association’s website: “The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children” (www.ala.org/alsc).

Like the Newberry Award Medal, the Caldecott Award is given to that author who has also made great contributions to Children’s Literature. As stated on the ALA website: “The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children” (www.ala.org/alsc).

This year’s winners of the two awards are:

The Newberry Award: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos. The ALA states this about Dead End in Norvelt:

The importance of history and reading (so you don’t do the same “stupid stuff” again) is at the heart of this achingly funny romp through a dying New Deal town. While mopping up epic nose bleeds, Jack narrates this screw-ball mystery in an endearing and believable voice. “Who knew obituaries and old lady death could be this funny and this tender?” said Newbery Medal Committee Chair Viki Ash (www.ala.org/alsc).

The Caldecott Winner is A Ball for Daisy written and illustrated by Chris Raschka. The ALA states this about A Ball for Daisy:

In a wordless book with huge children’s appeal, Chris Raschka gives us the story of an irrepressible little dog whose most prized possession is accidently destroyed. With brilliant economy of line and color, Raschka captures Daisy’s total (yet temporary) devastation. A buoyant tale of loss, recovery and friendship.

“Chris Raschka’s deceptively simple paintings of watercolor, gouache and ink explore universal themes of love and loss that permit thousands of possible variants,” said Caldecott Medal Committee Chair Steven L. Herb. ‘A Ball for Daisy’ holds as many unique stories as there will be young readers and re-readers (www.ala.org/alsc).

For more information check out the ALA’s website for these awards: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/

The Hoyt Library Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe

thehoytlibrary — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:04:53 +0000

On January 19th, from 3: 00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Hoyt Library will be presenting a documentary on Edgar Allan Poe, and one of his greatest works, “The Pit and the Pendulum”, starring Vincent Price.

Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston Massachusetts on January 19, 1809. His classic poem, “The Raven” cemented his reputation in the macabre in the 1820’s. Following a stint in the army, where he was dismissed from West Point, he moved to Maryland where he published other creepy tales such as “The Tell Tale Heart”, “The Purloined Letter”, and especially, “the Murderers in the Rue Morgue” which has been acclaimed as the beginning of the modern detective story.

Also, Baltimore’s National Football League team, the Ravens, it is whimsically stated, is a tribute to his famous poem, “The Raven”, and in addition, since the year 1949, the 100th anniversary of his death, an unknown visitor has left three roses and a bottle of cognac at his gravesite.

Poe died under mysterious circumstances in 1849, but his works are still admired by millions still today.

Come, bring a friend, and enjoy the documentary, and one of Poe’s greatest stories. Call the Hoyt Library’s Youth Services Department to register at 570-287-2013 ext 239.

January’s Chinese Workshop –

thehoytlibrary — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:15:47 +0000

It’s almost time for January’s Chinese Workshop. If you didn’t read about the premise in our earlier post in the Fall, here is a link to look back into it: http://hoytlibrary.org/2011/11/11/chinese-workshops-for-children/

Now that it’s a new year, patrons will have access to learn about the Chinese New Year and the Zodiac. Through hands-on/interactive activities, children will be introduced to fundamental aspects of Chinese customs, and the Mandarin language will be peppered throughout each presentation. Children will also be able to learn about eh geography of China, as well as storybook telling as the opening key to this vast and ancient culture. All ages are welcome to attend.

The date for this event is: 1/19/12 - Introduction to Chinese New Year and the Chinese Zodiac. You do not have to be present at each program; however, registration is highly recommended prior to each presentation by calling the Youth Services Dept. of the Hoyt @ 570-287-2013 ext. 239.

Here is a picture from an earlier workshop!

Holiday Hours at the Hoyt Library

thehoytlibrary — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:22:39 +0000

As the holidays grow ever closer, we at the Hoyt Library would like to wish everyone a happy time. We also would like to remind you that during the holiday week we will have different hours. The following is the list of our hours starting this upcoming weekend:

Christmas Eve (12/24/2011): CLOSED
Monday (12/26/2011): CLOSED
Tuesday (12/27/2011): Open 9 a.m. – 5 p. m.
Wednesday (12/28/2011): Open 9 a.m. – 5 p. m.
Thursday (12/29/2011): Open 9 a.m. – 5 p. m.
Friday (12/30/2011): Open 9 a.m. – 5 p. m.
Saturday, New Years’ Eve (12/31/2011): CLOSED
Monday (1/2/2012): CLOSED

We look forward to the new year, with a lot of new happenings at the Hoyt Library. As usual, thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

The Staff at the Hoyt Library