Thursday, July 29, 2010

MaGic Energy Show Video

Waunakee Public Library is proud to be the host site for the program in this video! Thank you MG&E and Bob Kann for a great show!




Remnants of the Rainforest - Second Show Added!

We are adding a second end of summer celebration! Remnants of the Rainforest will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at both 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.! We are adding the morning show to help accomodate more children and families since our summer programs have been so popular this year. Below is more information about the program.

Remnants of the Rainforest
Tuesday, August 10
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Bring the family to meet “Dino” of Nature’s Niche and his animal friends! We’ll see tropical animals such as live spiders, insects, amphibians, snakes, turtles, lizards, tropical birds, and mammals found in rainforests. Registration is not required, but you may want to arrive early, this is sure to be a popular program and space is limited!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Library Reading Champions

Have you noticed a "Library Reading Champion" sign in your neighborhood? Students from all around Waunakee are meeting the challenge to read at least 20 hours this summer and they have a sign to prove it! We know how important reading is, but did you know that studies have shown that students who don't read over the summer can lose those important reading skills? Library Summer Reading Programs try to make sure that does not happen. So far this summer more than 1600 children and teens in Waunakee have registered to read! So, if you know a Library Reading Champion be sure to say "Congratulations" and let's work to keep Waunakee a community of readers.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Battleship Tournament

Fifteen players spent the afternoon of July 12, 2010 battling for Battleship glory at the library.

Congratulations to these winners!

1st place - Alex

2nd place - Derek

3rd place - Samuel

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Teen Beach Party - Smoothie Showdown!

On June 21, teens from around Waunakee gathered to play some beach games and battle in an iron-chef (like) smoothie showdown. Four teams competed to create a smoothie that would impress our judge - but only one team could win!

Congratulations to Breana, Baylee, Sammi and Taylor who created the winning recipe. Want to try it at home? Here is the recipe, enjoy!

What you will need:
Blender
Milk
Frozen Strawberries (about 1 cup)
1 Mango (sliced)
1/4 cup Pineapple (canned is fine)
1 Banana (whole, peeled)


Place the fruit in the blender, add some milk (a little at a time) and blend. Add milk until the smoothie is the thickness you like!

Makes enough for about 4 people.