Library Knitters!

Did you know you can learn to knit at the Crown Point Library? Phyllis Gruszka (shown at right in photo) teaches a class every Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00. Beginners should bring one pair of size 7, 10" long knitting needles and one ball of "Sugar & Cream" cotton yarn.

This class isn't just for beginners-all knitters are invited to join the group and share patterns, ideas and make new friends!

Oh and by the way this class is FREE! If you need more information, please contact Barb Houk at 663-0270.

Press, Play and Go!

Have you discovered the wonderful world of audio books? Audio books have become very popular and a favorite format is the PLAYAWAYS. Playaways combine the portability of MP3 without the need for special equipment or technical know-how.

Each device is small enough to fit in the plam of your hand and comes pre-loaded with an unabridged audio book. Simple to use, all you need is a set of headphones or earbuds, and you take your book anywhere! The gym, for a walk, you can listen while you clean your house! Don't have any earbuds? - the library has them for sale for $1.

The Crown Point Library has over 100 titles available on Playaways and the Winfield Branch has recently added Playawys to their collection. Here are a few new titles just added to the Crown Point Library collection:

Broken by Karin Slaughter
Family Ties by Danielle Steel
The Liar's Lullaby by Meg Gardiner
Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
Private by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
The Shack by William P. Young
Whiplash by Catherine Coulter

Read to the Dogs!

(Aedin Obringer reads to Gunner)

The Crown Point Library invites school age children to visit the library during summer reading and Read to the Dogs!



Children can come to the library where the Read to the Dogs event will take place. They sign up at the Youth Service Desk and select a book to read to a furry friend. All of the dogs and handlers who participate are affiliated with Power Paws - A local organization that provides animal-assisted therapy to adults and children.













(Alyssa Zena reads to Apollo)

The program is designed to allow kids the chance to read to a non-judgemental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. Animals are ideal reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable, and safe environment. When a child is having "fun" reading, they think of themselves as a good reader, which helps their self esteem and makes them eager to read.

The next Read to the Dogs events are:

Tuesday, July 27 at the Crown Point Library from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and
Wednesday, July 28 at the Winfield Branch Library from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Adult Summer Reading Weekly Winners

This week's winners are: Connie Brady and Janis Nunez. Congratulations!

Dancing at the Library

For Funtastic Friday at the Crown Point Library, Beth Muller of Crown Point introduced some ballet and tap moves to the young participants as well as taught them a whole dance routine to the tune of 'cotton eye joe'. Beth has been involved in dance since she was a toddler. She will be a freshman this year at the Crown Point High School and has made the high school varsity dance team.

Funtastic Fridays are held at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays at the Crown Point Library throughout Summer Reading.

Stories in the Park

Stories In The Park takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. This event is free and we encourage the community to come out and join us for our final event on July 14. Prepared to get wet because the theme will be "Water Games".

All ages are welcome! Here are some pictures taken from the June 30th Stories In the Park. The Promise Dance Academy was our guest and they had participants exploring different movements to stories about the ocean.

It's Hot - Stay Cool In the Crown Point Library

Looking to stay cool, gather your friends and head over to the Crown Point Library. Throughout summer reading the library has Game Days every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. You can choose to bring your own, play chess or pick a game from our selection.



Chess A3 (All ages & abilities) is also available every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Come on your own or with a friend, no formal instruction will be provided. Boards will be supplied. All games will take place in the teen space area.

For more information please contact the Youth Services Department at 663-0270.

JULY "CHECK IT OUT" NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE

July "Check It Out" newsletter available here:

http://library.booksite.com/6310/nl/?list=CNL1

or on our website: www.lakenetnwi.net/member/crownpointlibrary

NEW BOOK EXPRESS TITLES

NEW BOOKS ADDED TO BOOK EXPRESS (7 DAY CHECKOUT):

Crashers by Dana Haynes, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen, Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo.