READ ACROSS AMERICA 2010!

The Perry Library was the place to be on Tuesday, March 2nd. Hundreds of kids, teens and adults attended the annual Read Across America Event sponsored by the Vance County Association of Educators and the H Leslie Perry Memorial Library.  All of the Vance County Elementary Schools were in attendance, with fun displays, games and giveaways for all participants.  Local community members read books by Dr. Seuss for a 2 hour storytime and the Perry Library's craft table was a big hit.  Every child that attended took home a free book and was able to have their picture taken with the Cat in the Hat.

 

Check out more pictures from SeussAthon in the Youth Services area of the Library. Who know? You might just see yourself! 

LB Yancey Storytime 03/02/10

On Tuesday, March 2nd, pre-schoolers from LB Yancey Elementary School visited the library for storytime and a tour.  Afterward, they explored the children's area and took advantage of the books, puzzles and puppets they found there.

New Books, check them out!

*Black History Month programs*

The Perry Library recently presented 2 programs for Black History Month.  More than 170 children and adults attended the very educational and entertaining programs, sponsored by the Vance County Arts Council and orchestrated by Council Director Alice Clark Sallins.  The programs occurred during the last week of February and focused on the contributions that African-Americans have made in the world of art and culture. Gospel and Blues songs were performed by Roy Burroughs and Alice Clark Sallins. Betty Johnson wowed the crowd with original poetry readings and Alice Clark Sallins told traditional folk tales. Nehemiah Pittman performed a dance tribute to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The audience all received take-home goodies celebrating Black History Month.  A huge THANK YOU to the Vance County Arts Council and to Director Alice Clark Sallins! 

To learn more about the Vance County Arts Council and other arts programs in North Carolina, go here: Arts Council homepage

Where in the World has Youth Services been?

Long time no see!!!

We're been super busy with programming and projects here at the Perry Library and unfortunately, we haven't been to post much lately.  But now we're back.  Look at what we've been up to!

Will you be our valentine?

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 13 for our all day Valentine Party.  Kids of all ages are welcome at 10:30 am, we'll be having snacks, making crafts and valentines and watching The Little Mermaid (rated G)!

Teens ages 13-18 (and younger kids with a permission slip on file) can join us at 2pm for a showing of William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (rated PG 13).  We'll be having snacks, crafts and fun!

Wii PLAY @ THE LIBRARY!

Did you know that the Library has a Wii?  Thanks to our ever so generous Friends of the Library association, the Library recently acquired a Wii and games to go with it.  So, watch for special gaming programming to come and if you're between the ages of 8-14, join us on Feb 4 and Feb 18 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm for some gaming fun!  We've got Super Mario Bros., Raving Rabbids, Boom Blocks, Wii Sports and Wii Play!