On March 1st, to celebrate the birthday of children's author, Dr. Seuss, 24 kids, 13 adults, and 6 volunteer readers, gathered at the Swedesboro Library to celebrate literacy in our "Read Across America" event. In between snacks, the kids listened to six different stories by Dr. Seuss. Later in the evening there was a raffle in which four kids won gift certificates to Heritage's.
On September 24th, 4 teens and 20 adults attended the New Jersey Ghost Research Group. Our teens said that the equipment used by the ghost researchers were things that the layman could get their hands on. They also said that they all at least partially believed in ghosts before they participated in the event, but now they are all quite sure that there really are ghosts living among us.
Eight youngsters and three teens marched in the annual Swedesboro Christmas Parade held in November. The theme was "Keep Your Nose in a Book." Most participants wore the funny nose & eyes glasses and carried books. Some threw out candy to spectators, and two held the Teen Advisory Board's banner. It was a perfect day for a parade.
On October 24th, twenty-two local children attended Civil War Day, a day to commemorate those who fought in the Civil War and a day to marvel over the various aspects of the Civil War. Six volunteers were in attendance to the event, creating different activities for the children to engage in. Coloring Civil War pictures, examining artifacts, listening to music - these are just some of the activities that the volunteers helped organize for the event. The children had fun, and it was a great day for all.
The teens did a "Make your own T-shirt Day" for Summer Reading in July, and it was really fun! One teen made a Puerto Rico shirt, another just squirted paint all over his shirt, and a couple wrote the names of their favorite bands on theirs. Ten teens came , we all had a great time. I think the library should have another "Make Your Own T-Shirt Day", and more teens should try to come! I love to wear the T-shirt I made!
This year, there were thirty-five kids and eleven adults at Read Across America. Three teens presented the book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss using picture boards. Four teens read other books to the kids, and some more helped pass out cake and drinks. The cake was in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday.