For Kids & Teens

Do stuff you'd do anyway and win prizes for it: Teen Tech Bingo is now open! If you're in middle or high school, view our Bingo card at http://wilmlibrary.org/TTW13 to play. Download music, read or write fanfic, make movies, check out an ipad: there are plenty of ways to win prizes, and a month to do it in. Have fun!

The fall issue of Star Mag is ready!   It contains artwork, puzzles, and stories all created by kids, ages 8 and up.   Click here to read the Fall 2012 issue of Star Mag.  Printed copies are available in the Children's Room. 

We will be working on the winter issue at our next meeting on December 12 at 3:30 pm.   All kids ages 8 and up are invited to come help.  There will be laptops, markers, crayons, and other materials to inspire creativity.  Kids unable to attend the meetings can drop off original artwork, stories, poems, book recommendations or other contributions  in the Children’s Room, or email to braab@mvlc.org.

We are very excited that Mackenzie the listening Scottie will be coming to the library monthly to listen to children read.    Mackenzie will be at the library on October 29, November 26 and December 17 between 5 and 6 pm.  Mackenzie is a great listener who loves to have kids of all ages read to him. Reading out loud to dogs is great way for kids to improve their reading skills. It helps kids build confidence to read to a nonjudgmental listener like Mackenzie. Mackenzie has been certified as a therapy dog by the Pets & People Foundation.   Call the Children’s Department to sign up for a  15 minute session between 5 and 6 pm. 

It was a wonderful summer in the Children’s Room.   Hundreds of people came to the library to see puppet shows, magic shows, animal shows, to tie dye and make ice cream,  to attend storytimes, gaming events, movies and book groups. 

Wilmington kids also did a lot of reading this summer!  A total of 2,110 books were logged online and in the library. 

Stars Guessing Contest Winners

The actual number of stars in the jar was 639.  There was a 4 way tie for the closest guess.  The winners were:

Kate Calvoni

Cal DiPesa

Joseph Dynan

Alyssa Fricia

 Each won a Barnes & Noble gift certificate, and ¼ of the stars.

 Grand Prize Winner

The winner of a Nook Color was Patrick Xavier. 

Survey

In order to improve our Summer Reading program next year, the Children's Department is conducting a Summer Reading 2012 Evaluation Survey.   There are 2 versions of the survey: one for parents and one for kids.   Please fill out the survey to give feedback on the online review process, the grand prize, the programs and other aspects of the Summer Reading Program.

Parents Version

Kids Version

Thanks!