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Create a bookmark, learn to knit at the Little Elm Public Library

By Tina Hager

Texas Tornadoes become part of the whirlwind of August activities at the library. All ages can join the hockey reading program from August 1 through 27. Any age can pick up the special form, read or listen to 10 items and receive reading rewards. Kids ages 6-12 who complete the reading program will receive a voucher for a complimentary end zone ticket to the October 24 game. All other ages that complete the program will get put into the age category drawing for a complimentary end zone ticket provided by the Little Elm Friends of the Library.

While you read, bookmarks are very useful to hold your place during times you are not reading. During the month of August, we are encouraging people of all ages to enter the Inkheart bookmark contest. The goal is to create a bookmark that appears to come alive. All entries become the property of the Little Elm library. The first place winner will receive an Inkheart DVD donated by Ms. Sylvia, a longtime library supporter. The remainder of the bookmarks will be donated to a children’s charity to be determined. Entry forms can be picked up starting August 1 and all entries need to be turned in by Monday, August 31.

The bookmark contest is being held in conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair. We are encouraging families to create bookmarks together. “Inkheart” by Cornelia Funke is published by Scholastic. Over the years, the Little Elm library has been hosting Scholastic Book Fair fundraisers, which carries hundreds of titles, including “Inkheart.” The library will be holding the next book fair between August 8 and August 12 during library hours (M/W 10-5:30; T/TH 10-8; and Sat 10-3).

Historical people come to life during the first Saturday Upclose and Personal biography book club. Hear stories about famous and infamous people and join in the discussion about their lives and time periods. The next program will be August 1 at 12:30 p.m. This program is for all ages.

Also on August 1 at 1 p.m., the Little Elm Crafters Guild will be meeting. The Guild has already been holding numerous craft classes for adults and children. They have also started a knitting club that will be meeting on August 15 at 1 p.m. If crafts are your passion, come join the Crafters Guild, all crafts welcome.

Looking for new reads? New bestsellers added this week include: “Burn” by Linda Howard, “Black Hills” by Nora Roberts, and “The Devil’s Punchbowl” by Greg Iles. A new bestselling audio title added includes “Safe Money in Tough Times” by Jonathan D. Pond.

For more information contact the library at 214-975-0430 or email library@littleelm.org.

Tina Hager is director of Little Elm Public Library

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