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Library Announcements

1.  Summer reading programs are available at your local library.

     Check with your local library to sign up for their summer reading  

      program.  Great opportunities for good books and prizes!

 2.  Barnes and Noble has a summer reading program.

     Stop by Barnes and Noble to sign up for Summer Reading with Andrew Clements.

      Read eight books and receive a coupon for a free book!

 3.  Essay Contest.

     The Democratic Party of DuPage County is sponsoring an essay and poster contest on

       the topic “Why is it important to exercise the right to vote in the upcoming 2008   

       general election?”   There are $300 and $100 prizes for each school level.  Go to

       www.dupage.democrats.com for more information.  

4.  Read and Write Program.

     The Chicago Tribune has a book review program.  A short book review or drawing

     about your favorite book is due no later than June 20, 2008 .  The prize is having your

     review published in the Tribune!  Send an email to request the permission slip:                                                       tribmag@tribune.com

 5.   Roselle Public Library Volunteer Opportunity .

     Roselle Public Library has a Read-2-Gether program which matches young adult

      volunteers with 2nd and 3rd graders.  The volunteers and the children read and do

      activities together.  There is a training session.  Go to Roselle Library for more

      information.   

6.  SWS Postcard Project

      Mrs. Olzen would like to display vacation postcards next Fall.  If you are traveling or

      even going to Chicago , please send a signed postcard to SWS for this project.  The

      address is:   St. Walter School Library

                         201 W. Maple Ave.

                         Roselle , IL   60172

 

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