Monthly Archives: June 2011
Youth Photo Contest
June 27-July 30. Kids old enough to hold a camera through 18 year olds are welcome to participate. Take a picture or pictures of whatever you want, and post the picture on the library’s Facebook page. The Huntington Photographic Society will be judging the entries on August 1st, and will be giving prizes to different [...]
Beardsley Zoo Visit
At the Plumb: June 29, 1:30PM-2:30PM Courtesy of the Friends of the Shelton Libraries! For 3 years and up, with caregivers. Registration is required and begins June 15.
Adult Summer Reading Club Starts Today
Read any book, and then fill out a short review form at either library or give your brief review on our Facebook page. Every review gets entered for a weekly drawing for a $25 gift certificate to a local eatery. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shelton Libraries.
Summer Reading Lists
The Shelton lists are up on the kids and teen pages accordingly.
Branch Kids Summer Reading Kick-Off
Meet Superman, visit with Storm from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, dress like a superhero, join the Reading League of America. Tuesday, June 28th from 1-3PM. Sponsored by Happy Day Preschool. See the trailer for the event: http://youtu.be/asKOZjbPKRs
Teen Summer Reading Club Kick-Off
At the Branch on Friday, June 24th, 3:00PM-4:00PM. Start the summer off right – with a cooling ice cream social! While you’re here, pick-up information about our reading club, grab some book forms, and start thinking about who your hero is. This event is for people entering grades 7-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shelton [...]
Oh The Places We’ll Go…
Plumb Memorial on Thursday, June 23rd from 1:00PM-7:00PM. Summer fun begins at the library. This open house offers craft activities representing the world’s continents reflecting our theme One World, Many Stories. Events are suitable for families with children ages 3 and up. In addition, summer readers get ready by making a personal marker to “travel” around [...]
Friends of the Shelton Libraries Meeting
Learn how to support your libraries through volunteerism, funding, and advocacy while snacking on delectables from Chaves Bakery on Saturday, June 18th at 1:00PM at the Branch.
Author Rosemary Harris
At the Branch on Wednesday, 6/15 at 6:30PM. Engaging and dynamic, Rosemary will speak about her Dirty Business Mystery Series, including her latest work Slugfest. Books will be available for sale and sign provided by Written Words Bookstore.
Chili’s Tonight
Show this flyer tonight at Chili's on Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton between 5 and 10PM tonight and the Friends of the Shelton Libraries get a donation!
