24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977 Phone: (845) 352-5700 Fax: (845) 352-2319 Director: Bob Devino

CHILDREN'S SUMMER 2007 PROGRAMS
For further information call: (845)352-5700, ext. 237/238

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Get a Clue @ Finkelstein Memorial Library
2007 Summer Reading Game
through - August 2
For children entering K-6th grade

We are looking for a few good detectives. Join us this summer for Mystery Bingo. Complete four or more weeks of this 6 week program and be invited to our Mystery Bash ceremonies on Tuesday, August 7. Register and pick up the rules of the game in the Library's Children's Department.

 Geralda Cetoute, a Grandview Elementary student said, "Bingo is so exciting!" "I love to read ... and I love coming to the library because it's got lots of books," she said, running to her mother, Claudette Cetoute.

The two were at the library for its annual summer reading program, this year titled "Get a Clue." "That was nice, it's a good thing that all the kids can come to," the Spring Valley woman said. "TV, TV, TV is all they do."
Journal News: June 29, 2007

In-house Registration and Game Hours are as follows:
Monday: 6-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10-12, 3-5, 6-8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 3-5 p.m.
The last day to register is Thursday, July 5th!

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Library Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Ages 5-12
Monday, June 18th
7-8 p.m.

Join us as we kick off our summer programs with a fun mystery "Who dun it?" and a scavenger hunt. Registration required starting Monday, June 4. Limited Enrollment.

Summertime Stories
Babies-age 5 (accompanied by a parent or caregiver)
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
July 9, 16, 23, 30
A drop-in Program of stories, music, fingerplays and more

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Please take our short survey (click here) to enable us to schedule storybook times. Thank you!

Crafty Capers
Ages 5-8
Session I 10-11 a.m.
Session II 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays July 11, 18, 25, & August 1
Join us in the 4-week program, listening to stories and making crafts each week.
Registration is required starting, Wednesday, June 27th.

Be a Science Detective!
Ages 8-11
Mondays at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23, 30
We are looking for detectives to help us solve a science mystery each week. Discover the truth and earn your detective shield. Registration is required starting, Monday, June 25th. Limited Enrollment.

End of Summer Reading Program--Game Ceremony
Tuesday, August 7

For the participants of FML's Summer programs.
Entering K - 6th Grade
Tickets are required

10 Ways Kids Connect @ The Library

1.Answers. . .How fast can a dog run? What is the moon made of? What happened to the dinosaurs? No question need go without an answer. One mom reports keeping a list and taking it with her to the library to help her child find the answers. We can also show you the best web sites to find the answers quickly if you have the Internet at home.

2.Books. . . More books than any family can afford. Books to help stretch a child’s mind and imagination. Old favorites like Amelia Bedelia and new favorites like the Harry Potter series tempt children of all ages to pick up a book and read. Ask your librarian for titles the whole family will enjoy.

3.Computers. . .Kids who aren’t logged-on and literate will be lost in the 21^st century. We provide computers to help kids (moms and dads, too) master computer skills.

4.Fun. . .Check out your library’s free programs for children. We offer a wide gamut of programming from movies and puppets to clowns and magicians to sleepovers.

5.Homework help. . . We have plenty of books, computers and other reference materials to assist children.

6.Librarians. . .Librarians are experts at answering questions and helping kids connect with books and websites that appeal to their special interests. Be sure to introduce your children to the librarian and encourage them to ask for assistance.

7.Magazines. . .We offer a wide selection of popular children’s magazines with stories, games and other fun activities.

8.Preschool learning. . .Getting kids ready to learn starts at birth. We offer preschool story hours and other programs to introduce children to the fun of reading and stimulate mental development.

9.Tapes. . .Borrow books, stories and songs to play in the car, while brushing teeth, before nap or bedtime.

10.Videos and DVDs. Check ‘em out. We offer videos on loan at no fee. Choose from Sesame Street, Shirley Temple, The Black Stallion and other classic children’s films as well as current features.

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Top 25 All-Time Bestselling Children's Books

Source: Publishers Weekly

1. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341

2. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne,
1902) 9,380,274

3. Tootle by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1945) 8,560,277

4. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960)
8,143,088

5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
(Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 7,913,765

6. Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt (Golden, 1940)
7,562,710

7. Saggy Baggy Elephant by Kathryn and Byron Jackson
(Golden, 1947) 7,476,395

8. Scuffy the Tugboat by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1955)
7,366,073

9. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1957)
7,220,982

10. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
(Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,335,585

11. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
(Scholastic/ Levine, 1999) 6,314,391

12. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
(HarperCollins, 1974) 6,228,042

13. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
(Random House, 1960) 6,164,454

14. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1964)
5,603,187

15. The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell (Children's
Press/Ideals, 1946) 5,471,709

16. Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1963)
5,420,890

17. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss (Random House,
1990) 5,353,426

18. Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960)
5,187,656

19. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
(Scholastic/Levine, 1998) 5,087,304

20. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1969)
4,849,704

21. The Children's Bible (Golden, 1965) 4,281,314

22. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins,
1981) 4,269,048

23. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter (Frederick
Warne, 1904) 4,163,244

24. Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman (Random House,
1960) 4,135,762

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