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Many of you have been asking about the Kid Power orientation meeting. We have a date (and fliers up in the library). Fremont’s potential summer volunteers must attend this orientation meeting in order to volunteer. The date is Friday, June 8th at 4 pm. Please note that potential volunteers must be available to work a minimum of six hours during the summer. Our shifts are usually two hours and volunteers usually work once every two weeks (although it depends on scheduling). If you will be gone for an extended vacation during the summer, please do not sign up as you will be taking another person’s spot. Students interested in volunteering must be entering the 7th, 8th or 9th grade in the fall. No exceptions will be made.

The meeting should last roughly one hour. Remember, a parent should be present in the library after the orientation meeting to sign the emergency contact form and permission slip for their child. Only the volunteers will be allowed in the orientation meeting. Students will be allowed to sign up for their first shift at the orientation meeting and will receive copies of the game board and rules (which they are expected to learn prior to the start of their first shift).

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What are the similarities and the differences among all the people who live in the different parts of this planet Earth?  For instance, the crops we plant, the food we consume, and the ways we prepare our meals can be quite similar, yet still different.  One example of this is: rice is a main source of food for both Asian as well as Latino cultures, however, the method of preparation is quite different. I just came across a good book that shows the interesting facts around the world:

Hungry Planet  by Faith D’Aluisio 

Here are some pictures from the book:

One week of food in different countries.

Japan : The Ukita family of Kodaira City.
Food expenditure for one week: 37,699 Yen or $317.25.
Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily.
Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.11.
Germany: The Melander family of Bargteheide.
Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07.
United States: The Revis family of North Carolina.
Food expenditure for one week: $341.98.
Mexico: The Casales family of Cuernavaca.
Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or $189.09.
Poland: The Sobczynscy family of Konstancin-Jeziorna.
Food expenditure for one week: 582.48 Zlotys or $151.27.
Egypt: The Ahmed family of Cairo.
Food expenditure for one week: 387.85 Egyptian Pounds or $68.53.
Ecuador: The Ayme family of Tingo.
Food expenditure for one week: $31.55.
Bhutan: The Namgay family of Shingkhey Village.
Food expenditure for one week: 224.93 ngultrum or $5.03.
Chad: The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp.
Food expenditure for one week: 685 CFA Francs or $1.23.
 
By glancing through the catalog, I also found some other books that will give you insights on the rest of the world that you may not be familiar with.
 
by Menzel, Peter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 by Faith D’Aluisio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
by James Solheim
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
by  David J. Smith
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 by Menzel, Peter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Women In The Material World
By D’Aluisio, Faith
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By Bernhard, Emery
 
 
 
 
 
 
By Jonathan Garfunkel
 
To Be A Kid
By Ajmera, Maya
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Have fun reading.  As this summer’s reading game states, it is  One World but Many Stories.

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Lots of Fun

You may know all about the Summer Reading Game, but don’t forget to check out the weekly, free programs at the Fremont Main Library.  The first program will be a ventriloquist, Tony Boders, with cool, crazy critters:

Critter Continents!
 Visit different continents and hear from the special animals who live there!  Australian Kangaroo, African Lion in the story of the Lion and the Mouse, Penguin from Antarctica, Orangutan from Asia, and MORE!  
I look forward to seeing you at the library showcase in Fremont!  Book early for summer. 
 

Look at those Critters!

 

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Tuesday, June 21, 1:00-5:30 P.M.
Thursday, June 23, 10:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.
Kids Library Camp

A 2-day camp for kids entering 4th-8th grades. Classes include the library and library jobs, resources for homework help, Internet safety and cool websites, making multimedia posters, Jeopardy Game, carfts and more. Registration required and is already full.
Check out how much fun we had in this 2009 camp video.
Tuesday, June 28, 4 P.M.
Tony Borders’ Cool, Crazy Critters

Bring the whole family in to hear about other continents straight from the animals that live there! Ventriloquism and a touch of magic!
This show will be held outdoors in the library’s patio. Some areas may not have shade. You are advised to wear a hat to shield the sun.
Thursday, July 7, 2 P.M.
Food, Fun, and Foolishness Around the World

Songs, stories, and riddles brought to you by legendary children’s entertainer Gary Lapow. This show will be held in the library’s meeting room. Seats are limited. A ticket is required to attend. Tickets are free and will be available at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the begining of the show.
  Thursday, July 14, 1:30 P.M.
Dan Chan the Magic Man

Magic + climbing in a giant balloon + 變臉Bian Lian (what’s that?) + more!
This show is full of surprises and excitement!
The show will be held outdoors in the library’s patio. Some areas may not have shade. You are advised to wear a hat to shield the sun.
Tuesday, July 19, 2-5 P.M.
Harry Potter Jeopardy! Beginners Level for grades 4 and under, books 1-3

Calling all Harry Potter fans!
So you’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, now it’s time to play Jeopardy!
Registration is required.  Click HERE for more details.
Thursday, July 21, 2-5 P.M.
Harry Potter Jeopardy! Expert Level for grades 8 and under, books 1-7

Calling all Harry Potter super fans!

So you’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, now it’s time to play Jeopardy!
Registration is required. Click HERE for more details.
Tuesday, July 26, 2-4 P.M.
International Crafts and Games for Kids

Come have fun making crafts of other cultures and play games, and get your name translated into other languages! All materials are provided.
Some part of this event will be held outdoors in the library’s patio. You are advised to wear a hat to shield the sun.
Thursday, July 28, 4 P.M.
Jewelry Making Workshop with Chelsee Robinson
Learn how to make jewelry and take home your beautiful project. Keep it for yourself or give it to someone you love.
For teens only. Limit to 25 seats.
A ticket is required to attend. Find out how to get tickets HERE.
Thursday, August 4, 2 P.M.
Funny Juggler Thomas John
Bring the whole family in to watch Thomas John’s hilarious juggling show! You will be laughing out loud the entire time!
This show will be held outdoors in the library’s patio. Some areas may not have shade. You are advised to wear a hat to shield the sun.

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Hey kids,
Summer Reading Game is about to start!

Find out details and enjoy the daily online fun starting June 15 at summereadingame.wordpress.com

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Summer volunteering opportunity for incoming 6th – 9th graders!

Kid Power volunteers are wanted at Centerville and Irvington Libraries.

Help younger children play the Summer Reading Game and assist with special library events. It’s fun, it’s great, and you earn work experiences, too!

Sign-ups start first week of May. Please print out the application packet from one of the links below and turn it in as early as possible before all the spaces are taken.

:) Application packet for Centerville Library–
Kid Power application packet (pdf format)
Kid Power application packet (doc format)

Centerville Library is located at 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont, CA 94536. For more information, please contact Beth Buchanan (510) 795-2629 or email ebuchanan@aclibrary.org

:) Application packet for Irvington Library–
Kid Power Applicaiton Packet (pdf format)
Kid Power Application Packet (doc format)

Irvington Library is located at 41825 Greenpark Dr., Fremont, CA 94538. For more information, please contact Sally Kusalo (510) 795-2631 or email skusalo@aclibrary.org

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If you have read yesterday’s Argus, you know from the front page of the Local News that the Children’s Summer Reading Game is being well played at the Alameda County Library. Besides reading, the library always extends the summer fun to many educational and entertaining programs. On June 24, kids at Centerville Library watched an exciting 3-in-1 show that contained magic tricks, juggling, and acrobatics. Here are a few pieces of the performace if you missed it or wanted to watch it again. Enjoy!

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