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Overleaf Jr.
Children's Newletter of
the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
JULY / AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2006 VOLUME 16, NUMBER 3
STORIES & FUN
PAJAMA
STORY TIME WITH MUSIC
With Dara Linthwaite
For 3 to 5 year-olds
Mondays -- July 10, 17, 24, 31
and August 7, 14
7 to 7:30 p.m.
Come in your PJ’s! Join us for songs and
stories. Bring your teddy bears and
best-loved blankets.
Your Hewlett-Woodmere Library card is your
ticket of admission.
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TODDLER STORY TIME
For 2 year-olds
Thursdays -- July 6, 13, 20, 27
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Join us for picture books, finger plays and
playtime. Children must be two years of age
by July 1, 2006.
Registration begins Wednesday, June 28
at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Please bring proof of birthdate and your
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library card to registration.
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With Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc.
Ages 4 and older
Tuesday, July 11 or Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m.
All the enchanting characters that have made E.B.
White’s story a favorite are here! This beautiful play about
friendship is a magical experience.
District Residents and Friends of the Library may pick
up tickets beginning Wednesday, June 28 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The Friends of the Library are proud to
co-sponsor this program.
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Dog Tales – Read a Story to a
Dog 
Ages 5 – 8 years old with an adult (NO SIBLINGS
PLEASE)
Tuesday, August 15
Choose one 15 minute session
7:00 to 7:15 p.m., 7:20 to 7:35 p.m. or 7:40 to
7:55 p.m.
Come and read a story to a real live dog.
Volunteers and dogs are from Bide-A-Wee Animal Shelter Outreach
Program.
Each child is encouraged to bring a donation of
dog chew toys or dog biscuits for the shelter.
Registration is limited.
District Residents register beginning Tuesday, August 1
at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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2006 SUMMER READING CLUB IS HERE!
Books: a Treasure!
Ages 4 (Pre-readers welcome) to 6th grade are
invited to join.
Registration continues throughout the summer for
district residents.
There is still time to register for the Summer Reading
Club. Imagine your summer filled with fun reading. Swing
right in and enjoy our annual summer reading club extravaganza.
Join us for weekly contests, reading fun and prizes.
When you complete eight books, you will be invited to a
special program on Wednesday, August 30. You will also receive a
certificate and a surprise.
Sign up today!
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READING CLUB FINALE
Treasure Palooza
With Petra Puppets
For those who have completed the Summer Reading Club
Wednesday, August 30, 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
All who have completed our Summer Reading Club will
receive an invitation to join us for this finale.
Join us for this delightful ventriloquist puppet show
with a cast of hilarious treasure hungry puppet characters.
Ventriloquist Steve Petruzzella trained at the National Theatre of
Puppet Arts and at Jim Henson Productions.
CHECK IT OUT!
Check out our Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Suggested Reading Lists
page, under Kids
Sites and Young
Adults Site. You will find suggestions according to grade
level and topics. We also include Summer
Reading Lists for School District 14.
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LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
September is Library Card Sign-up
Month. Begin the school year with one of your most important
learning tools. Your Library Card is your ticket to many
adventures. Don’t forget to visit us on the web http://www.hwpl.org/
Check out all our Suggested Reading Lists
under Kids Sites.
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Reminders
If you are going to camp
or will be away for the summer, you can check out books for the summer.
Registration for fall
story hours and programs will start in October. Please look in
the October issue of Overleaf Jr. for dates and registration
information.
THE LIBRARY IS
OPEN…
Monday -
Thursday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Closed July & August
12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning September 10
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Children’s Librarians
Diane Mason, Head of
Children’s Services & Editor
Maryann Ferro
Denise Morgan
Jane S. Farman
Deborah M. Oliviero
Anna Allen, Library Assistant
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Bookmark
Winners - K to 2nd
Nicole M. of Hewlett, 1st Grade, Franklin Early
Childhood Center
Arielle R. of
Woodmere, 1st Grade, HAFTR
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