Avast ye mateys! Every September 19th is "International Talk Like a Pirate Day" and to celebrate, the pirate duo The Rambling Sailors will perform traditional and modern sea shanties and ballads of the sea at 2PM in the lower level of the Louis Stokes Wing. There will be pirate activities for the kids and refreshments. Make sure you dress and talk like a pirate! This event is free and open to all ages. So weigh anchor, hoist the mizzen, and bring the lads and lassies to the Main Library Louis Stokes Wing on Saturday, September 19^th, 2009 at 2PM to enjoy an afternoon of maritime fun. Aaarrrrrrr!

Be sure to check out these pirate-themed book titles! 

This van will be used to deliver materials to early childhood centers served by the program. It will also be used for special events such as parent nights at these centers. On the Road to Reading is part of the Mobile Services Department and began service right after Labor Day using a rented car. Programming based on the 6 early childhood literacy skills of "Every Child Ready to Read" (you can see illustrations of the skills on the van!) is presented at selected early childhood centers, and books are left with the teachers for them to use with the children between library visits. In addition, the librarian and library assistants visit pediatric waiting rooms to inform parents about "Every Child Ready to Read" skills and the importance of using books with children.

Join us for the official vehicle launch at 1 pm, November 16, 2007, at William Patrick Day Early Childhood Center, 2421 Community College (across from Tri-C.)