Sunday, October 15, 2006
Competitions
Two competitions have been held recently. The first was during the spring holidays. For the two weeks of the holidays a guinea pig, 2 budgies and a siamese fighting fish were living at the library. These had been borrowed from the Chinchilla Pet Shop. The competition was to name the guinea pig. Winners received a chocolate.
Winning names were:
Winning names were:
- Name with the most votes- Rupert
- Name that sounds the best- Gilbert the Guinea Pig
- Name that made us laugh the most- McTasty
- Most apt- Chomper
- Most clever- Papua New Guinea.
The other competition was to see Shane Webke in Toowoomba as he publicized his new book "Warhorse". People were asked to write down the name of the best book they have read and why they liked it for a chance to win a two-person pass to this author event.
The winner of this was Hayden Benden.
Thanks to everyone who entered and voted, as well as to the pet shop for the use of their animals, and Mrs G. Reid for donating one of the Shane Webke tickets.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
X-Box nights
When the Gromets were first established, we asked them what sort of activities they wanted to have and what would make the library a more 'cool' place to hang out. One thing they all agreed on was holding X-Box nights.
It sounded like a strange idea, especially considering no-one above a certain age even knows what an X-Box is.
However, after some research- an X-Box is something that can be plugged into a TV to enable 1-4 people to play video games on the TV- the idea sounded a little more reasonable. So now, after having a projector added to the reference area, the kids will be able to organise X-Box nights that allow up to 8 people to play against each other.
But of course the projector can be used for more than just kids games. If anyone has photographs or slide shows they wish to show others members of their organisation, they are welcome to talk to the library staff. For example the Field Naturalists Club has already expressed interest in using it to show others, pictures of recent trips.
It sounded like a strange idea, especially considering no-one above a certain age even knows what an X-Box is.
However, after some research- an X-Box is something that can be plugged into a TV to enable 1-4 people to play video games on the TV- the idea sounded a little more reasonable. So now, after having a projector added to the reference area, the kids will be able to organise X-Box nights that allow up to 8 people to play against each other.
But of course the projector can be used for more than just kids games. If anyone has photographs or slide shows they wish to show others members of their organisation, they are welcome to talk to the library staff. For example the Field Naturalists Club has already expressed interest in using it to show others, pictures of recent trips.
September Holidays
During the spring holidays the Chinchilla Library celebrated all things wee, little, tiny, teeny and tiddley.
Every afternoon after reading a story, the children would make something to take home as well as something to add to the mural created in the kids room.
The first afternoon was spent brainstorming what was needed in a backyard- a tree, pond, house, garden, clothes line, clouds, fish and insects. Numerous other things were also added along the way- a picket fence, a garden path, bird bath and a lost hat. The task was huge, but the kids outdid themselves and the mural was completed in two weeks. The result is fantastic.
Check it out and see if you can find 48 ants, 7 pegs or a pair of lost reading glasses.
Every afternoon after reading a story, the children would make something to take home as well as something to add to the mural created in the kids room.
The first afternoon was spent brainstorming what was needed in a backyard- a tree, pond, house, garden, clothes line, clouds, fish and insects. Numerous other things were also added along the way- a picket fence, a garden path, bird bath and a lost hat. The task was huge, but the kids outdid themselves and the mural was completed in two weeks. The result is fantastic.
Check it out and see if you can find 48 ants, 7 pegs or a pair of lost reading glasses.
Masked Ball
A part of the Bookweek celebrations, all children who visited the library received an invitation to the Masked Ball that was held at the library the following Thursday night.
A large number of various superheroes turned up, as well as many animals, fairies and princess.
The kids had a great time dancing, playing games and eating. Prizes were awarded for the best dressed, best masks, best dancers and winners of 'celebrity heads'.
Thanks must go to the parents who helped with costumes/ masks and brought food; the gromits for helping out and supervising; and of course the children who turned up. We really appreciate the children being so well behaved, and the effort everyone made to help make the event a success.
A large number of various superheroes turned up, as well as many animals, fairies and princess.
The kids had a great time dancing, playing games and eating. Prizes were awarded for the best dressed, best masks, best dancers and winners of 'celebrity heads'.
Thanks must go to the parents who helped with costumes/ masks and brought food; the gromits for helping out and supervising; and of course the children who turned up. We really appreciate the children being so well behaved, and the effort everyone made to help make the event a success.
