Thursday, October 28, 2010

Scary Story by Molly Langheim

Today's scary story is by third grader, Molly Langheim.  Molly's story is all about an evil vampire who is trying to take over the world by turning children into his minions!  MWHAHAHAAA!!!!

Read Molly's story here.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Scary Story by Reed Ryan

Today's Scary Story of the Day is "My Daughter is a Demon" by Reed Ryan.  Scroll down to read the story and see Reed's illustrations!






Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Scary Story by Emma Nelson

Today's scary story of the day is "Mummies in the Mansion" by Emma Nelson.  Scroll down to read Emma's story!


Monday, October 25, 2010

Scary Story by Jedidiah Mayhak

Today's scary story of the day is by fifth grader, Jedidiah Mayhak. Jedidah's story is all about a close call with some big sharks. Click here to read "Shark Attack in the Pacific Ocean" by Jedidiah Mayhak.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Scary Story by Elana Dresen

Today's scary story of the day is by fifth grader, Elana Dresen.  Elana's story is a scary tale of a chain-letter email that no one wants to receive!  Click here to read Elana's story "The Disappearance"

Friday, October 22, 2010

Waunakee Kids talk about conserving energy!

During the summer, Waunakee Public Library hosted a MaGic Energy Show with Bob Kann. The show was sponsored by MG&E. After the show many children were interviewed about ways adults could help save energy.  Now you can watch those interviews by clicking on the video below!

Scary Story by Lydia Miller

"The Footprint" by 4th grader, Lydia Miller is today's scary story.  Lydia's story is a spooky tale of two brothers and a few ghosts!
Read "The Footprint" here.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Scary Story by Katia Wanish

Our scary story of the day is about a tiny mouse and a ghost... or is it?  "A Mouse Kiss" is by Katia Wanish who is a 4th grader.  Read Katia's story here.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Scary Story by Danika Wanish

Today's scary story of the day is "A Shake of Pepper" by Danika Wanish.  Danika, who is a first grader, wrote about her two giraffes and their visit to Dinosaur Land.  Unfortunately for  Danika's friends, the king of Dinosaur Land does not like giraffes!

To read Danika's story, click here.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Scary Story by Alex Janis

Today's super scary story is by 4th grader, Alex Janis.  Alex's story is about four friends in a very scary house with giant spiders and snakes!

Click here to read Alex's story.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Scary Story by Stephanie Wallen

The scary story for today is by Stephanie Wallen. Stephanie's story "Finding Uncle's Tractor" was the first place winner in our 5th - 6th grade category. Congratulations Stephanie!

Click here to read the story.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Scary Story by Micah Mayhak

Today's scary story by Micah Mayhak is all about what happens when a guy named Nick decides to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.  Micah writes about the scary moments that follow when Nick's parachute doesn't open!


Read Micah's story here.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Scary Story of the Day by Ellen Finnel

Today's Scary Story is a spooky tale of a haunted house and was written by Ellen Finnel.  Ellen's story was the first place winner in our 3rd - 4th grade category.  Congratulations Ellen!

Click here to read Ellen's story.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Scary Story of the Day!

Our Scary Story of the Day is "Werewolf" by Sydney Jezik.  Sydney's story won first place in our K-2nd grade category.  Congratulations Sydney!

Click here to read Sydney's story.

Scary Story Writing Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Scary Story Writing Contest!

K-2nd Grade
“Werewolf”
 by Sydney Jezik

3rd – 4th Grade
“There’s only three more days till Halloween…”
by Ellen Finnel

5th – 6th Grade
“Finding Uncle’s Tractor”
 by Stephanie Wallen
Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize from the library. Plus, a portion of each winning story will be read at our Scary Story Afterschool Adventure on Thursday, October 14.  

COMING SOON.... Scary Story of the Day!  One contest story per day will be published on this blog from now until Halloween.



Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Teddy Bear Time Thursdays! - New Session

Just added to our calendar - a Thursday morning Teddy Bear Time!
The program takes place Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. 
Teddy Bear Time  is a 30 minute program full of songs, activities, stories and fun especially for 2 and 3 year olds and their caregivers. If you would like to join us for this new session, please register here