Archive for July, 2009

Got School Summer Reading?

The Southworth Library has a special collection of books called SummerRead with many of the classic titles often used in the schools for students to read during their summer vacation. We try to buy multiple copies of the titles on local Dartmouth Summer Reading Lists.

This summer the Dartmouth High School is taking part in a “One School, One Book” initiative as part of a grant received by the schools. This summer all high school students are reading The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. The Dartmouth Public Libraries own 17 copies of the book to ensure you don’t have to wait too long to get a copy of it.

View the 2009 Dartmouth Public Schools’ Summer Reading titles for elementary school, middle school and high school as well as Friends Academy and Bishop Stang private schools here.

Muppets from Space Movie Thurs Jul 30th

On Thursday, July 30th , at 7 pm, the library will be showing the 1999 movie Muppets From Space.

Gonzo has no family and is feeling alone in the world. When his breakfast cereal spells out a message and he starts hearing voices, he is convinced that his family is from outer space and they are coming to visit.

When word leaks out, a secret government agency kidnaps Gonzo, and it is up to Kermit and the gang to rescue him. This film is rated G.

Blast Off Into Space – Tuesday 7/28

The special performance on July28th at both 10 am and 2 pm features a creative dance and drama program led by Susan Paino. It sparks lots of fun as kids in the audience “take off” in a spaceship. The program includes movement, music and drama. Space is limited – get a ticket for the free performance in advance.