Happy Holidays!!!!

I'll be in Sunny (hopefully) Florida beginning Tuesday December 22. See you when I return!! In the meantime please take note of our holiday hours. Stack up on books, DVDs, CDs and audio books. If you are a Delaware County resident, don't forget to download audiobooks directly to your ipods!!




Holiday Schedule:


Closed: Thursday December 24 - Saturday December 26
Closed: December 31 to Saturday January 2, 2010!

WINTER STORYTIMES TIMES AND REGISTRATION INFO.

Register for storytimes beginning January 4th online here, call 610-687-1124 ext 41 or in person.

Mother Goose on the Loose - Age birth to 15 months:
Wednesdays, Feb. 3 - March 10
10:15 & 11 a.m.
Spring Session: April 7 - May 12

Little Steps Storytime
Ages 15 months - 2 1/2 years
10:15 & 11 a.m.
Mondays, Feb 1 - March 15 (ext. 2/15)
(Spring session: April 12 - May 17)

Big Steps Storytime
Ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years
Fridays, Feb. 5 - March 12
10:30 a.m.
(Spring session: April 9 - May 14)

Tuesday Preschool Storytime
Ages 3 1/2 - 5 1/2 years
Feb. 2 - April 27
10:30 a.m. (exc. 4. 30)

Wednesday Preschool Storytime
Apges 3 1/2 - 5 1/2 years
Feb. 3 - April 28
2 p.m. (exc. 4/31)

NEW HOURS!!

Please note due to budget cuts our new shorter hours will begin January 1, 2010.

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

It's a Dog's Life

On Dec. 8th you could say Radnor Library went to the dogs - three Labs and a big 'ol Bassett Hound (plus a cute guiena pig). The last PALS for Reading session was a great sucess with 12 children reading books to animals in order to strengthen reading skills.

Take a gander at some flicks from Tom Yurasits Magic Show on December 5. Nearly 160 attended the show which featured rabbits, disappearing cards, and lots of audience participation.

Special Programming for the wee ones!!

Registration begins DECEMBER 7 for the following Special Preschool programs:
(Register online in person or call 610-687-1124 ext 41

Music and Movement with Mr. Ray & Abbe
Dates: Mondays, January 4-25 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5

Kindermusik with Becky Douglas
Date: Friday January 22, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2 - 4

County Infant Storytime with Theresa Dykes
Dates: Tuesdays, January 5 - 26, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 0 - 2 with an adult

It Feels like Magic!

WOW!!! Find out who let the rabbit out of the hat ...

Who: Tom Yurasits' Magic Show
When: Saturday December 5 @ 2 p.m.
Where: Radnor Memorial Library, 114 W. Wayne Ave. Wayne PA 19087
Suggested donation: $1 per person at the door

Star Wars Stormed Radnor Library

Three Storm Troopers, Jawa and Boba Fett made a dramatic entrance at the Radnor Library's Star Wars Program on November 21st. More than 40 children heard a book on the wall, and were treated to Wayne Dickason's massive Star Wars collection and knowledge. (Thanks Wayne!!) But the highlight of the event occurred when members of the 501 Garrison Carida wowed kids and parents alike. Each child went home with prizes provided by the 501 and the troop donated a Star Wars book to our library. Check it out. And thanks to Jewel for his original music!!!

Dorothy Carlson meets Kate DiCamillo

Our own head of Children's Services met Philadelphia native and magical storyteller Kate DiCamillo at Children's Book World on Nov. 13. DiCamillo spoke about her newest book: The Magician's Elephant.

PALs for Reading!

Check out some of the critters who helped out on November 10 with the PALs for reading session. Children read to a guinea pig, 2 labs, and a chihuahua. The idea behind PALs for reading is to build kids reading confidence.

May the Force Be With You!!

Come to our Star Wars program for kids ages 6 to 10
When: Saturday, November 21 @ 2 p.m.
Where: Radnor Memorial Library 114 W. Wayne Ave, Wayne PA
Register by phone: 610-687-1124 ext. 41, online or in person.
$2 material donation.

Be prepared to answer trivia questions
Star Wars costumes encouraged
Bring camera!!

We Want Your Collection!!!

For our Display Case!!!

Do you want to show off your collectibles? Please pick up an application at the circulation desk!!!

Snakes Alive!!

Nearly 150 people were wowed when Jungle John and his menagerie of reptilian friends came to Radnor Library on Nov. 7. Of course, John had to put a Madagascar hissing cockroach in his mouth and pretend to eat it!! We also saw a snapping turtle and discovered why it is endangered, saw snakes, lizards, and a real alligator! Jungle John also brings a wellth of knowledge about the critters with him as well! Thanks to Lou Brotman for his original music.

Spooky Good Times at Radnor Library

On Halloween Day about 40 kids and parents assembled at the library for a frightfully good time. We paraded around the library, heard scary stories, sang Monstrous songs, played pin the hat on the witch, ate yummy cupcakes baked by "The Cat in the Hat" aka Miss Carlson. We also played a bean bag game and ended with a spooky spider craft. Check it out. Thanks to Jewel for his great music.

Radnor Reptilians

Come one come all to this Reptile show!!!
NO registration is required!!
When: Saturday Nov. 7 @ 2 p.m.
Where: Winsor Room, Radnor Library
Info: 610-687-1124 ext. 41