City of St. Helens
PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Margaret Jeffries
Children's Specialist
503. 397. 4544
Start Reading City of Ember Now for the 2010 St. Helens Reads
The City of Ember is an action-packed story about a mysterious city of the future that is surrounded by darkness. "But now the lights are starting to flicker…" The library has planned events in March and April to celebrate reading and build community around a story that everyone reads together. Extra copies are available for loan at the library. Local bookstores have the book for sale. Pick up a copy and start reading today. Following is a list of St. Helens Reads event dates.
Call Today! - Sign up for a book discussion of The City of Ember. Discussions will be held March 25th through April 1st . 503. 397. 4544.
Now! - Still Toxic in 10,000 Years! How would you create a message to warn people in the distant future? Get details at the library. Entries will be displayed March 22nd - April 10th .
Spring Break Activities for children and families - decipher puzzling documents, be a naturalist, play games and more! Details to come!!
March 25th - April 1st Tell us what you think! Book Discussions will be held for adults and young adults.
March 27th at 3pm - Doon's Search - Doon Harrow of The City of Ember has a tough time finding things in the library. What about you? Come try your luck at an after-hours scavenger hunt for older elementary and middle school students!
April 1st - It's no joke. Family Night at the library…Popcorn and a movie at the library, showing begins at 6:30p.m.
April 8th - Thursday night is Family Night at the library…Popcorn and a movie at the library, showing begins at 6:30p.m.
April 10th - Saturday matinee at the library…Families are invited to enjoy a movie and free popcorn at the library, showing begins at 1p.m.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Margaret Jeffries
Children's Librarian
503.397.4544
March Story Times at Saint Helens Public Library
Weekly Story Times
Lapsit
Ages 6 Months to 2 Years
Tuesdays at 10:15am
Toddler
Ages 2 and 3 Years
Wednesdays 11:30am
Preschool
Ages 3 to 5 Years
Wednesdays 3:00pm
Thursdays 11:15am
Saturday, March 6th from 11-12:30 Dr Seuss Birthday Celebration with cake, crafts and cartoons. All ages are welcome.
March 22 April 10 Still Toxic Warning Messages on display at the library.
March 23-25 Weekly story times cancelled for Spring Break.
Thursday March 25th 3 pm Young Adult Book Discussion of City of Ember.
Saturday March 27th 3 pm Doon's Search Scavenger Hunt (y 8-12).
Tuesday March 30th 5:30 pm Adult Book Discussion of City of Ember.
Amber Dennis, Principal
Dandelion Communications
GOOD IDEAS FOR GOOD ENDEAVORS
Serving as Public Relations Director for:
- City of St. Helens
- Columbia County Tourism
dandelioncommunications@comcast.net
503.804.0087
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