Summer Reading Program: Appalachian Storyteller, Dianne Hackworth

Summer Reading Program Event!

Appalachian Storyteller

Dianne Hackworth

Friday, July 29, @ 11 a.m. @ the First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall

Dianne Hackworth will come down from the mountains of Tennessee to share some of her favorite stories with us in Washington. Dianne came by storytelling naturally, having grown up in a family of storytellers. But she didn't stop there. She went on to receive a Master's degree in storytelling from East Tennessee State Univeristy. She is a co-founder and past president of the North Carolina Storytelling Guild, a member of the National Storytelling Network, and the creator of numerous storytelling events in both Tennessee and North Carolina. Dianne will bring to life traditional Appalachian folktales, ballads, and storied from around the world.

For more information on Dianne Hackworth, check out her website at:

http://www.diannehackworth.com/.

Children's Summer Movies: Madagascar

Children's Summer Movies Presents:

Madagascar

Wednesday, July 27

@ 2 p.m. upstairs

The Summer Reading Program may be halfway over, but we still have a few events for you to participate in! Join us on Wednesday as we travel to exotic Africa with the film "Madagascar".

"At New York's Central Park Zoo, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo are best friends and stars of the show. But when one of the animals goes missing from their cage, the other three break free to look for him, only to find themselves reunited ... on a ship en route to Africa. When their vessel is hijacked, however, the friends, who have all been raised in captivity, learn first-hand what life can be like in the wild." (Anonymous @ imdb.com)

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any kids signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated PG for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements.

(image from google image, summary from imdb.com)

Summer Reading Program: Magic Show with Rob Westcott

Summer Reading Program Event!

Magic Show with Rob Westcott

Friday, July 22nd, @ 11 a.m. @ the First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall

Rob Westcott is an award-winning comedy magician and family entertainer from Virgina Beach. He is happy to join us this summer to inspire children to read more books through his special program of magic tricks, puppetry, storytelling and audience participation. Rob will be dressed in full magical regalia, including tuxedo, top hat and cape. Each child is a star in Rob's show and everyone will go home with a special prize!

For more information on Rob Westcott, check out his website at:

http://www.robwestcottmagic.com/.

Children's Summer Movies: The Jungle Book

Children's Summer Movies Presents:



The Jungle Book

Wednesday, July 20, @ 2 p.m. upstairs

Join us for our next installment of Summer Reading Program films where we journey to the jungles of India!

"Disney animation inspired by Rudyard Kiplings "Mowgli" story. Mowgli is a boy who has been raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. When the wolves hear that the fierce tiger, Shere Kahn, is nearby, they decide to send Mowgli to a local "man tribe". On his way to the village, Mowgli meets many animal characters in this musical tale. When Shere Kahn learns of Mowgli's presence, he tracks him down." (Rob Hartill @ imdb.com)

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any kids signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated G.

(image from google image, summary from imdb.com)

July Young Adult Display: Harry Potter

July Young Adult Display:
Harry Potter

It's the end of an era. This month for our display, we've chosen to pay a small commemoration to the world of Harry Potter. On July 15th, the final film in the Harry Potter saga will be released, ending an adventure that's been topping the sales charts since 1997.

Stop by our display and check out our magical timeline, tracking the progress of all the book and film releases. Also, for those devout Potter fans, after the final film you may experience something that we like to call "Post-Potter Depression". We have a couple of solutions avaible for you, including some fantastic series that, while they may not replace Harry, can maybe help fill the gap.

In preperation for the final film, we will be showing the movie "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" on Friday, July 15th, at 4 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room. All ages are welcome! See our previous posts for more details on the movie!

Teen Summer Reading Program: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

Friday, July 15th, @ 4 p.m.!

While this film may be part of our Teen Summer Reading Program, we welcome any and everyone to enjoy the next-to-last Harry Potter movie! Come and watch Part 1 with us at the library, then swing out to your nearest theater to catch Part 2, which releases the same day!

"Voldemort's power is growing stronger. He now has control over the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decide to finish Dumbledore's work and find the rest of the Horcruxes to defeat the Dark Lord. But little hope remains for the Trio, and the rest of the Wizarding World, so everything they do must go as planned." (Chris @ imdb.com)

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any teens signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated PG-13 for some sequences of intense action violence, frightening images and brief sensuality.

(image from google image, summary from imdb.com)

Summer Reading Program: Ron Jones, Storyteller and Musician

Summer Reading Program

Ron Jones, Storyteller and Musician

Friday, July 15th, @ 11 a.m. @ the First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall

We are happy to welcome back Ron Jones, of Durham, for a fun program of stories and songs. Ron grew up on a dairy farm in central North Carolina, and worked for many years as a library adminstrator and consultant. Ron organized the Wake County Storytelling Festival, one of the oldest such events in our state. From traditional folktales to personal stories to funny songs on the guitar, Ron will take us on a high energy ride that is sure to delight listeners of all ages. This performance will provide the opportunity to enjoy English/Spanish bilingual stories!

For more information on Ron Jones, check out his website at http://rijones.com/.

Children's Summer Movies: Ratatouille

Children's Summer Movies Presents:

Ratatouille

Wednesday, July 13, @ 2 p.m. upstairs

The next installment of our summer movie series takes a trip to Paris, France in the family-fun film, "Ratatouille".

"A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely - and certainly unwanted - visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion for cooking soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down." (Orange @ imdb.com)

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any kids signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated G.

(image from google image, summary from imdb.com)

Summer Reading Program: Goose Creek Rangers

Summer Reading Program
Goose Creek State Park Outdoor Activities!
 Friday, July 9th, @ 11 a.m. @ Brown Library

The Goose Creek Park rangers are once again helping us out this summer with the Summer Reading Program. On Friday, July 8th, at 11 a.m., Brown Library is pleased to host some fun outdoor activities. This event will take place in the grassy area underneath the trees in the parking lot, and in the front yard of the library. Kids will be divided up into groups, ages 3 - 7, and ages 8 - 12.

Parents, please be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket for you comfort during the outdoor activities. Also, please be advised that in case of rain, outdoor activities will be cancelled.

We hope to see you there!

Children's Summer Movies: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Children's Summer Movies:

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Wednesday, July 6th, @ 2 p.m. upstairs!

The first installment of the "Children's Summer Movies" for the Summer Reading Program begins this Wednesday! To kick-off, we're showing the 1971 "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"!

"The world is astounded when Willy Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky people will be given a tour of the factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Nobody wants the prize more than young Charlie, but as his family is so poor that buying even one bar of chocolate is a treat, buying enough bars to find one of the five golden tickets is unlikely in the extreme. But in movieland, magic can happen. Charlie, along with four somewhat odious other children, get the chance of a lifetime and a tour of the factory. Along the way, mild disasters befall each of the odious children, but can Charlie beat the odds and grab the brass ring?" (Rick Munoz @ imdb.com)

There is no sign up to attend the movie, but we do encourage any kids signed up with the Summer Reading Program to attend! There is limited seating however, so make sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. This film is rated G.

(image from google image, summary from imdb.com)