Posts tagged Pontiac Branch
Photos from Recent Programs
1st two photos are from Reading for Root Beer, a new program on the 4th Wednesday of the month where students can talk about what they are reading and enjoy root beer floats!
2nd two photos are from Miss Benita’s Annual Tea. Everyone enjoyed an assortment of tea and treats in a beautiful setting.
Last two photos are from Inauguration Day. Patrons were able to watch news coverage in the meeting room and enjoy cookies brought in by our volunteer, Miss Marsha.
This week at Pontiac branch
Join us this week for the following programs:
Tuesday: Teen Café, 4 pm in the Meeting Room. Come make some tasty chex mix!
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday, 4 pm in the Children’s area. Come make a fall wreath!
Thursday: Sit & Stitch, 4:30 pm in the meeting room. Join us for knitting!
Paws to Read, 5 pm in the Study Room. Come read to Piper, our threrapy dog.
Friday: Storytime, 10:30 am in the meeting room.
Poetry Program for teens
Join us this afternoon (TUESDAY, September 16) for Teen Café. The annual ACPL Poetry Contest begins September 22. The Pontiac Branch would like to welcome teens to explore various types of poetry and create their own original works to submit.
The poetry contest is open to all students in grades 5 – 12. The theme this year is “Go Green” (environmentally friendly poetry). Contest deadline is November 3.
Today’s Writing Program
Join Miss Marsha for another teen writing program this afternoon at 4pm! Miss Marsha promises to bring treats, too. Photos from both last week’s and today’s writing program will be posted soon!
This week’s Teen Café: WRITING PROGRAM!
You’ve asked for it, and now we deliver. This Tuesday, Teen Café will be all about writing. Drop in at 4 pm to engage your five senses (yes, that means food!) and enjoy a writing program you won’t soon forget!
Photos from fencing demo
This past Tuesday, Steve from the Summit City Fencing Club visited the Pontiac branch and demonstrated some fencing moves and gear. He also brought enough gear for our young folks to try their hand at fencing. Currently, the Summit City Fencing Club is holding classes and practices across the street at Zion Lutheran Academy (2313 Hanna St.) on Mon, Tues, Wed evenings from 7-9 p.m You’ll find them in the upstairs gym where they have plenty of room for plenty of fencing!
To see the rest of the photos from the fencing program, visit our Flickr page.
