Hazy, Lazy, Fishy Daze of Summer

Guest blogger and library fish extraordinaire, Gordon-Bob Splash

I overheard Nadine say that it's Week 6 of summer reading. Up until last week, I saw a lot of excellent things happening in the library. Lately, I haven't seen as much. Things have been a bit...well...hazy. I'll explain about the haze later, but first let me tell you what I have seen...

Summer Reading has been in full swing. There's been raffle prizes and colorful stickie-dots, slap bracelets and beach balls, and lots and lots of smiling kids (some with fake mustaches) reading lots and lots of books!! As a matter of fact, it's been 4,032 books so far. Outstanding! There's also been tons of great programs like Malibu Tile Craft, Lego Club, Story Time, Baby Boogie, and Fishy Backpack (my favorite) with more programs every week. It is really something to see here in the Children's Room....

Ehem...which brings me to my recent issue "seeing"... Well, many of you have noticed that my tank looks a bit hazy. My water has taken on a peculiar green hue making it difficult for me to see out. It's also giving me bit of a headache. :-( Amy and Catherine have worked very hard to clean my tank, replace the filter, and change the water, but still I remain in a hazy state. Hmmm.... I can't figure it out. If anyone is a fishy-expert and might have advice on how to enhance my view, please stop on by and let one of the librarians know. They are taking suggestions!

Happy Splashy Reading!

- Posted by (a foggy feeling) Gordon-Bob Splash

Ramona and Beezus

At last! Ramona Geraldine Quimby is in the movies. Ramona and Beezus, the film version of Beverly Cleary’s popular book, Beezus and Ramona, will be released this Friday in theaters. I’ve been a Beverly Cleary fan since forever. I always remember my sister bringing home her books for me from the school library. Being a little sister, I particularly identified with Ramona. I love this photo from the movie. Ramona fans will notice that she is wearing her famous red rubber boots!

Here’s a great website to check out if you are a Beverly Cleary fan. Did you know she was a librarian, too? http://www.beverlycleary.com/

I look forward to seeing Klickitat Street come alive on the screen, and all those wonderful characters. And who knows? Maybe Henry Huggins is next. And Ribsy too, of course…..

Posted by Sue Ann.

Summer Reading

We are in our third week of Summer Reading at the library and we have had a great turnout with sign ups. Last year the children of Syosset read over 6663 books! We hope to beat that number this summer!

You can also find fun and exciting programs this summer at the library. Come visit us or keep a look out for the Syosset newsletter for registration dates. Our classes fill up quickly so don't hesitate! We still have space available in our "School of Fish Stamp Art", and for the little ones we still have room in "Our Special Time."

The summer reading list for children entering middle school in September is also available in our children's room. So if you want to get a head start on your school's reading requirements come in and ask for the reading list.

Enjoy your summer and have fun reading!

by Josephine

Heat Wave

Long Island is in the midst of a heat wave. With records being shattered all over the place, what better way to escape the heat than coming into the air conditioned library and reading a few books, playing on our computers or in our playroom or joining the Summer Reading Club - you can even do a scavenger hunt and pick a prize out of our treasure chest!


Stop in and check out these summer and heat-themed books:



Amanda Pig and the really hot day - Amanda Pig and her family and friends try to find different ways to beat the heat.







Think cool thoughts - On the hottest night of the hottest part of a very hot summer, Angel, her aunt, and mother drag their mattress to the rooftop to sleep and hope for cooler weather.

Hot, hot, hot - Oscar and Arabella, two woolly mammoths, try to cool off during a very hot summer







Walter the farting dog : banned from the beach - Although confined to a hotel room after his flatuence offends the patrons of a beach resort, Walter the farting dog makes an explosive sea rescue to save little Billy and Betty.





And if you're looking for some fun ideas to keep busy with while at home check out:


Step-by-step crafts for summer - Craft-making projects to enhance summer activities.









Stay cool!

Posted by: Amy