Olympics then and now

Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2012 by Jenforkids

The Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics are nearly here as the Opening Ceremonies begin tomorrow, July 27th. What wonderful spectacle does London have planned? We have come a long way from the first international Summer Olympic Games held in Paris in 1900 which included only 1000 total athletes. The last games in Beijing featured over 11,000 competitors from 204 countries. Before you tune in, catch up on . . . more »

Reading Road Trips

Posted on Friday, July 13, 2012 by Jenforkids

The Penderwicks Summer is in full swing! Hooray for those golden days filled with swimming, playing outside late, popsicles and travel. Is your family ready to hit the road? If so, make the “getting there” just as much fun as the “being there”. The Library has a huge selection of talking books to make the hours spin by. Check out a CD or download an audio book . . . more »

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