- Tellabration for Families
Celebrate a worldwide day of storytelling at the Columbia library this Saturday at 2 p.m. Enjoy stories for ages 3 and older. - Suggest a Book
Thouands of Mid-Missourians read the One Read book each year. Help us choose next year's book by submitting your suggestion now. - Literary Links: Daniel Boone
This month's column features books about Daniel Boone, his family, his historic legacy and others who have embraced the wilderness as he did. - Weekly Used Book Sales
The Friends of the Columbia library are expanding their sale calendar. Get bargains every Tuesday Noon-3 p.m. and every Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - One Read Art Galleries
See the winners and entrants to the Express Yourself and Plein-Air art shows associated with One Read.
Summer Reading Spurs Creativity
October 21, 2009
Lego art.
Once again, our Summer Reading program was a success. This year’s theme was “Get Creative” for children up to age 12, and the teen theme was “Express Yourself.” In addition to reading, we encouraged kids to write, draw, paint, act and do other creative activities. For the second year in a row, there were also special components for babies/toddlers and small groups.
Patrons at each library and bookmobile stop enjoyed activities led by our staff members and entertainment from performers like Dr. Gesundheit (a professional clown) and storytellers Bobby Norfolk and Priscilla Howe.
Region-wide, 4,000 children ages 12 and under signed up for Summer Reading, a 7 percent increase over last year. Also, 280 teens signed up, a 40 percent increase over last year, and 80 finished, a 44 percent increase!
If you're still interested in books about art, craft, music, dance and theater, check out the booklists on our summer reading page.
Making a pinch pot.
Art you can eat.
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