Aliens Invade the Library!

It was only a matter of time before aliens invaded Mooresville Public Library.  As always, click the photos to bigify them.

Obviously an alien spacecraft

I wonder if those aliens brought moi any canned tuna-in-oil?  If they're of superior intelligence to humans (and who isn't?), they'll have some handy.  As THE highest intellect on planet Earth (well, felines generally, but, maybe, moi specifically), I'll serve as our representative in dealing with these invaders.

I claim your ship to sleep on

 I'm now being informed that the Decorinator and BizMeister created that alien vessel (as well as this cute spaceship below) for our 2019 Summer Reading program, the theme of which is A Universe of Stories (June 3-July 27).

Our Youth Services department has loads of fun programs scheduled for this summer to go along with summer reading, as you can see from our online events calendar.

If you're one of our young people patrons, you may climb aboard our special space capsule, also created by the Decorinator and BizMeister.

Climb aboard!

Space is a big place, so there's lots to explore.  Just like your favorite library!  Drop by and space-out a bit.  Like Hank and Willie (below).

Hank & Willie are all set for Independence Day

The boys don't say much, but they have cool hats and ties.

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

P.S.  Our alien spacecraft reminded moi of the Jupiter 2, seen in the vintage sci-fi television series Lost in Space (1965-1968).   Scowl-Face loved that show, probably because he fit the target audience (he was 7-10 years old during the show's network run), plus he had the hots for Penny Robinson, played by actress Angela Cartwright.  He was a big fan of the Robot (voiced by Dick Tufeld), Will Robinson (played by actor Billy Mumy), and Doctor Smith (played by actor Jonathan Harris), too.  He had a battery-powered replica of the Robot.  Too bad he doesn't still have it; that might be worth a lot of money now. 

Recommended Spooky Reading

Is it too early to recommend some spooky reading?  Halloween is just around the corner.  Well, some corner, somewhere.  It might be forty blocks away, but the weather is fine, and the walking will do you good.

Take a peek at our early scary book displays at the library.  Minions, make with the digital snaps.

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What's in that glass-topped table?

The book covers include the items' call numbers and shelving locations, so finding these should be easy.  Ask our staff to help.  They could use the exercise.

We have lots of other spooky reads available to checkout.  Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.  Scowl-Face, too.  Well, probably.  You may always browse our book trailer playlists that feature horror/supernatural fiction or paranormal nonfiction.

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

2018 Summer Reading

Summer reading at the library starts June 1, 2018, with a whole bunch of terrific programs for patrons to enjoy.  This year's theme is "Libraries Rock!"  Click the photos below to bigify.

There's something for everybody, I'll venture.  Drop by the library for details.

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

Slobberdogs, Lend Moi Your Ears

LAST UPDATED:  April 3, 2018.

Little human kids love reading aloud to our Paws 2 Read slobberdog, Darla, who is an excellent listener.  (Humans call her a dog, but I call all canines slobberdogs, because, well, they do.  They just do.)

Darla

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Paws 2 Read is a literacy program offered at the Library to help young people folks improve their reading skills.  Please drop by our youth services desk to sign-up.  Darla will be listening to young readers on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10-11 a.m. in one of our study rooms.

I applaud the wonderful service this nice slobberdog is doing for our community.  Maybe she can open a can of tuna-in-oil for moi as well.  You can never have too many useful skills, slobberdogs.  Just saying.

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

MPL Book Trailer #363

P.S.  A few days ago, we created this book trailer (above) featuring the children's picture book, Madeline Finn and the Library Dog,  by Lisa Papp.  It's a fun read!  It would be especially good to read to Darla.

Our Winter Reading Program

Our Winter Reading Program has begun at MPL.  While you're cooped up inside because of the cold weather, you might as well enjoy yourselves and do something useful.  Note to my minions, however:  feed moi first, then read on your own time.  Just saying.

Click Snowperson to See Our Winter Reading Flyer

The program runs from December 1 through January 31.

Questions?  We have librarians for that.  I'm more of a "big-picture" feline boss.

Ask our youth services librarians:

• Casey at the Bat (i.e., Miss Casey);
• The Jessinator (i.e., Miss Jess); or
• The Catbrarian (i.e., Miss Teresa).

or our adult program coordinator:

• Biker Babe (i.e., Miss Donna)

You may reach any of them at:

• (317) 831-7323; or
• Via our website contact forms.
  

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

Climb the Book Stairway to the Center of Your Mind

The Library's seasonal reading programs give children the first step toward a lifetime of literary pleasure.  Our program trailer elaborates.

Library Children's Reading Programs Promo Trailer

by Mooresville Public Library

Drop by our youth services desk to sign-up for our children's reading programs.  Winter reading runs until January 31.  Don't be (wait for it . . .) left out in the cold.  Climb aboard a good book today.  Check-out our tens of thousands of cool reading with your Evergreen Indiana library card.

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat

Watch the Books Pile Up

Watch the books pile up as your preschoolers (assuming, of course, that you have some--if not, you could always borrow) enjoy reading a thousand books before kindergarten.  That's a whole lotta books, to be sure, but your kiddies can do it in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.  Crafty Gal can show you how.  Our program trailer elaborates.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Trailer

Our early literacy crowd enjoys children's picture books, and read-alouds count toward reading totals.  So this is definitely doable.  Check out tons of books at the Library, and you're good to go.  Need some ideas for fun reading?  We've got a playlist for that.

MPL Book Trailer Playlist, Children's Picture Books
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(Or CLICK HERE to See the Playlist)

Your Roving Reporter On The Go,

Cauli Le Chat