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Ms. Susie likes to have fun

Summer story times and exciting summer programs are just around the corner at the Hales Corners Library. Pre-registration is required for Preschool Storytimes, Book Buddies, Snack Attackers, and Teen Time programs. Registration for Hales Corners residents begins Tuesday, May 29. Registration for all others begins Wednesday, May 30. This year's summer reading theme is "Get a Clue @ Your Library". Reading clubs are available for all ages. Sign up for the summer reading clubs starts on Thursday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join our Kick-Off Party the same day from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and enjoy an ice cream social, t-shirt decorating, face painting and tattoos, and making balloon animals and hats with Ms. Susie. It's guaranteed to be a great time! For more details, contact the library (529-6150) or visit our website(http://www.mcfls.org/halescorners/programs.html).

If you love reading, and are interested in participating in lively book discussions, check out the book groups that meet at the Hales Corners Library.

The library currently hosts two book discussion groups, one on Monday afternoons and one on Tuesday evenings. The Monday group meets the fourth Monday of each month, February through November, and the second Monday in December from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The February, April, September and November sessions are led by Jo McReynolds-Blochowiak. The remaining sessions are librarian-led.

The Tuesday group is peer-led and meets the second Tuesday of each month, January through November, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The book selections for each group are sure to interest a variety of readers. For the Monday book group, upcoming selections include Suite Francaise by Irene Nemiorvsky (on June 25), Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl (on July 23), and Absurdistan by Gary Shteyngart (on August 27). For the Tuesday evening book group, upcoming selections include Hot Fudge Sundae Blues by Bev Marshall (on June 12), Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi and a second title, Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz (on July 10) and Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald (on August 14).

For a complete list of book selections and dates please call (529-6150), pick up a brochure at the library, or visit our website (http://www.mcfls.org/halescorners/programs.html). Both groups meet in the Library Board Room and are free and open to the public. No registration or reservation is needed so start reading!

A framed copy of the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights is hung in the Hales Corners Library, just a few steps away from the circulation desk. It's symbolic having this famous document close to the circulation desk because this is where questions come up about who can check out what material, what groups can use the library's community meeting rooms, or why the library bought a controversial book or video. The Library Bill of Rights sets forth the basic principles that govern services, such as circulation, collection development, access to information, and the use of community meeting rooms and public bulletin boards.

Last fall the Library Bill of Rights was taken down to make room for tax forms during tax season. Before re-hanging, the document was reprinted so that it included the dates when the American Library Association revised portions of the statements and when the Hales Corners Library Board of Trustees reaffirmed their commitment to its principles.

The Library Bill of Rights was first adopted by the American Library Association on June 18, 1948. Over the years, the ALA Council has amended and reaffirmed the six principles. The Hales Corners Library Board of Trustees adopted the Library Bill of Rights on January 12, 1994 as part of the library's collection development policy but it also guides the policies on other services such as access to information, circulation of all materials to every individual, use of the community meeting rooms and public bulletin boards, and being free and open to the public.

The Hales Corners Library, open since 1976, has a long and rich history of upholding the principles stated in the Library Bill of Rights. Next time you're in the library, take a moment to read it.

Patricia Laughlin, Library Director

Red Cross babysitting certification classes are back by popular demand at the Hales Corners Library. The course includes two sessions, both of which must be completed in order to receive certification. The sessions will be held on Monday, June 25th and Thursday, June 28th from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Participants should bring a bag lunch.

A fee of $70 needs to be paid at the time of registration at the library. A full registration refund will be given for cancellations received prior to June 15th and partial refunds will be given for cancellations received after June 15th. Refunds will not be given to no-shows.

Registration begins on Tuesday, May 29th for Hales Corners residents and Wednesday, May 30th for everyone else. The class is limited to 12 participants so be sure to register early.

The Hales Corners Library has a new set of introductory computer classes beginning May 17th. All classes are held in the library starting at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 10 a.m.

The upcoming series starts off with Getting Started on the Computer, held on Thursday, May 17th. This class is an introduction to computer basics, aimed to help you be more comfortable using a computer. The class is currently full but anyone interested will be put on a waiting list.

The second class in the series is Getting Started on CountyCat, held on Thursday, May 24th. In this class you will learn how to search for materials on CountyCat, the library's online catalog, how to request materials online, and how to use other fun and useful features of CountyCat.

The third class in the series is Getting Started on the Internet, held on Friday, June 1st. Through this class you will learn the basics of the Internet and Internet searching.

The final class in the series is Getting Started on E-mail, held on Friday, June 8th. Here you will learn the many features of e-mail and you will also create your own Yahoo! e-mail account.

Space is still available in the final three classes so do not hesitate to sign up! Register at the Information Desk in the library. A $5 refundable fee will be charged. The fee will be refunded upon attending the class or canceling with at least two day's notice.

This summer the library is featuring our popular movies for adults and children. Ms. Susie will kick off the children's show times.

All movies are held in the Ben Hunt Room in the lower level of the library. Adult movies are held every other Wednesday at 2 p.m. and the Friday Flicks kid's movies will be held every Friday at 2 p.m. starting June 15th and ending August 24th.

Adult movies include Blood Diamond, The Queen, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Bobby. Charlotte's Web, Eragon, and Happily N'ever After are just a few of the titles featured in this summer's Friday Flicks series.

The films offer an entertaining escape from the summer heat and snacks will be sold during the Friday Flicks. For a complete list of summer movies, contact the library or visit our website.