Fuel Your Mind
National Children's Book Week 2000
November 12-18

National Children's Book Week is a time-honored tradition. Celebrated since 1919, it is dedicated to spreading the word about children's literature and encouraging the joys of reading. Annually, the week before Thanksgiving, schools and libraries applaud books and reading with special programs to mark this special event.

Special National Children's Book Week Programs

Sun., Nov. 12 3:00 pm (Cliffdale Branch 864-4100)

Respect Begins With Me Puppet Play

Adults and children of all ages are invited to kickoff National Children's Book Week with a play about how the flare for reading fuels our minds and flames our character.

Mon., Nov. 13 7:00 pm (North Regional Branch 822-1998)

Get Your Teddy Ready!

Children 2-8 years old can bring their teddy bear and celebrate National American Teddy Bear Day with stories, songs, and puppets.

Tues., Nov. 14 10:00 am (Headquarters 483-7727)

Folktale Puppet Show

Children of all ages are invited to a puppet show of favorite folktales to celebrate National Children's Book Week. Space is limited, so groups of 6 or more are asked to register.

Tues., Nov. 14 3:30 pm (Hope Mills Branch 425-8455)
Wed., Nov. 15 3:30 pm (North Regional 822-1998)

Chicken Soup Stories

Children 5-12 years old can celebrate Children's Book Week with Eva Confer as she shares her story published in Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. Participants will hear other Chicken Soup stories and create a book for their own personal stories.

Tues., Nov. 14 4:00 pm (Headquarters 483-7727)

Harry Potter Dress Up & "Quizzitch" Match

Children 5-12 years old are invited to dress up as their favorite character in the Harry Potter Series and participate in a "Quizzitch" match. Participants will be divided into four groups to see how many questions they can answer from the following four books: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Wed., Nov. 15 3:30 pm (Hope Mills Branch 425-8455)
Sat., Nov. 18 1:00 pm (East Regional Branch 485-2955)

Fuel Your Mind

Children 5-12 years old are invited to enjoy a smorgasbord of stories, riddles, fun activities, and a scrumptious dessert to celebrate Children's Book Week. Registration is required by calling the appropriate branch.

Wed., Nov. 15 7:00 pm (North Regional Branch 822-1998)

Colorful Chameleons

Children 3-7 years old are invited to listen to colorful chameleon stories.

Thurs., Nov. 16 3:00 pm (Bordeaux Branch 424-4008)

Celebrate National Children's Book Week

Children 6-12 years old are invited to celebrate Children's Book Week with fun games, storytelling, and book reading. Participants can dress up like their favorite book character and win a prize.

Thurs., Nov. 16 4:00 pm (Spring Lake 497-3650)

National Children's Book Week

Children 5-12 years old are invited to celebrate Children's Book Week. Participants will hear award winning books, learn about children's book authors and create their very own book to keep.

Sat., Nov. 18 2:00 pm (Cliffdale Branch 864-4100)

Animal Footprints

Children 7-9 years old will learn about and create animal tracks through the use of the library's nonfiction animal book collection.

Sat., Nov. 18 2:00 pm (Cliffdale Branch 864-4100)

Doll & Book Display (Headquarters 483-1580 ext. 300)

In celebration of National Children's Book Week, the Lafayette Doll Club and Highlander Doll Club, both members of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, will sponsor a display of dolls based on children's books. The dolls and accompanying books will be on display throughout the month of November in the 2nd floor display case at the Headquarters Library.

For more information on this news release, please call CCPL&IC, Amanda L. Crabtree at (910) 483-1580 ext. 119

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