Two Great Books!!

The first book suggestion I have is a picture book.  The book is Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman.  It is about a boy who finds a Robot in the woods.  This book is a wonderful story about caring and friendship!  I highly recommend this book.  Has it become one of my absolute favorites, affirmative!!!  I don't buy too many books to go in my personal collection anymore, but this is one that has a special place on my shelf! Click here to visit Ame Dyckman's blog.  Below is the book trailer.

The second book suggestion I have is one that just had its book birthday yesterday. (A book birthday means the day the book is published.)  The book is The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee by Tom Angleberger.  This is the third installment in the Origami Yoda series.  In this book Dwight is not attending McQuarrie Middle School, which means that the kids are on there own without Origami Yoda.  But then Fortune Wookiee makes an appearance and starts to give advice.  If you want to find out what happens, you have to read the book.  Click here to visit Tom Angleberger's website.  

We will have two copies of each book available for checkout next year at the HES Library.

Happy Reading!!

Miss Hazuda

Another Take a BOOK on Vacation Pictures! Part Two

Like I said in the last post, Ashley did a lot of traveling and reading this summer. This post takes Ashley up to New Hampshire.

Ashley's first stop for fun and reading was Story Land in Glen New Hampshire.  It is approximately 645 miles from HES.  Story Land was opened in 1954.  A few years before that the owners had bought many dolls from Germany based on storybook characters.  This became the basis for the park.  The park started with only one ride, but now is spans 35 acres and has over 20 rides. 

Ashley then spent some time relaxing and reading with her family at their lake house in Ossippe New Hampshire.  It is approximately 620 miles from HES.  This is Ashley and her cousin Colleen taking some time to sit on the dock and read.  It looks like such a great place to sit with a good book!

Then Ashley went to Holy Cross College to visit John J. Tivnan Field.  It is approximately 400 miles from HES.  The reason they went to visit the field is John J. Tivnan is Ashley's 4th cousin.  He was a great pitcher in the late 1940's.

Thanks to Ashley and her mom for sharing these pictures!


There is still time to share your pictures!

Happy Reading!!

Miss Hazuda

Another Take a BOOK on Vacation Pictures!! Part One

I checked my email the other night and I was thrilled to see some more pictures for our "Take a BOOK on Vacation" program.  

Ashley did SO much traveling and reading this summer, I had to break her pictures down into two parts. In this first picture Ashley traveled to the Jamestown Colony in Jamestown, VA. This is approximately 190 miles from HES. Jamestown was America's first permanent English Colony. In this picture Ashley is sitting in front of a statue of Captain John Smith.

Ashley stayed at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA, which is approximately 170 miles away from HES.  Ashley made sure that she took a break from all of the fun stuff that the Great Wolf Lodge offers to read a bit.

Look for Part Two of Ashley's "Take a BOOK on Vacation" pictures.  They will be posted soon!

Happy Reading!!

Miss Hazuda

August Newsletter from the Public Library

Here is the August Newsletter from the Public Library.  There is a lot of great things going on this month.  Below are a few highlights.


*Saturday August 4th there will be a demonstration by two bloodhounds.  You can learn about Search and Recovery from BAY K9 Search and Recovery Team.  This takes place at the Leonardtown Library and begins at 10:00am.


*The Public Libraries Summer Reading Program for all levels ends August 11th.  If you completed your sheet, bring it in and receive a free book!


*TumbleBook Readables, which is an online collection of read-along titles for older students is available through August 31st.  Look for it under Children's Resources.


Happy Reading!!


Miss Hazuda

Nurse Page's Take a BOOK on Vacation Pictures

Nurse Page had a very relaxing vacation at Lost River State Park in West Virginia.  It is approximately 185 miles from HES.  


Lost River State Park encompasses 3,712 acres.  It is one of the oldest parks in West Virginia.  Lost River State Park is the perfect choice for hiking because they have miles of trails with beautiful flora and fauna.  They also have horseback riding, seasonal nature and recreation programs, game courts for tennis, volleyball, and many other games. 

Nurse Page enjoyed visiting the Lee House Museum and spent some time quietly reading there.  She also enjoyed reading by the water while cooling off her feet.


Reading about Lost River State Park and seeing Nurse Page's pictures has made me want to check out the park.


Happy Reading!!


Miss Hazuda