Library Extends Thanks
Aug. 24, 2010
Avast me hearties!
The Make a Splash @ Your Library summer reading program at Seward Community Library ended with an enjoyable pirate party on Aug. 7th. The library staff would like to thank all who individuals and organizations whose help made the Splash program possible.
Two organizations helped tremendously. Thanks to the Alaska Sea Life Center for the wonderful programs and many tickets that were donated as registration incentives and raffle prizes. Thanks also to the Friends of the Library organization whose donation underwrote many of the other supplies needed.
Thanks to Crista Mclain who not only loaned the library her red-eared sliders but also made many visits down to the library to tend to them. We also appreciate Walker McKnight’s loan of various sea creature figures.
Both Sue Lang of the USCG Auxiliary and Luke Rosier of the National Park Service came to the library this summer to put on a children’s program. We appreciate your willingness to volunteer your time and knowledge.
Finally, thanks to these volunteers who helped out at various times during the summer: Jolund Luther, Ryan Reynolds, Autumn Young, Hannah Zemach-Stovall, Hunter Broughton, Maranda Clark, and Laurie Morrow. Thanks for giving your time to the library and the kids of Seward.
Maureen Callahan
Children’s Services
Seward Community Library
Museum to Host Founders’ Day Open House
The Resurrection Bay Historical Society will hold its annual Founders’ Day Open House at the Seward Museum, at the corner of Third and Jefferson, on Saturday, August 28th from noon to 5 p.m. This year is the 107th anniversary of the founding of Seward. There will be birthday cake, refreshments and door prizes, given away every half hour.
The story of Seward’s founding begins in 1902 when the Alaska Central Railway chose Resurrection Bay as the site for a seaport for its proposed railroad to the interior of Alaska and the railroad’s organizer John Ballaine, who chose the name of Seward for the new town. The name was bestowed in honor of William H. Seward, the Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
On August 16, 1903 the wooden steamer Santa Ana left Seattle for Resurrection Bay with 35 settlers, 25 railroad employees, 14 horses, a pile driver, a sawmill, other supplies, and equipment. Twenty- three Valdez residents joined the group when the Santa Ana stopped there. The Santa Ana entered Resurrection Bay the morning of August 28, 1903 and the passengers, horses, supplies, and equipment were unloaded that afternoon at the bottom of what is now known as Fifth Avenue. The next day the founders started building the new town, a dock, and a railroad.
Come by the Seward Museum on Founders’ Day or beforehand to learn more about the founding of Seward!
Library Closing Early Today
The Seward Community Library will be closing early today because of our monthly staff meeting. Be sure and stop by before 5 pm today (Tuesday, August 10th) to pick up/drop off items or use our services. We will resume our normal hours of operation on Wednesday.
Unusual Start Time
On Saturday Aug. 7th the movie “Waves Over Seward” will be shown at Seward Community Library at 5 pm. This is the only time on Saturday it will be shown. “Waves over Seward” is the new movie about the 1964 Earthquake.
Glacier Races @ the Library
Attention Summer Reading kids in grades 4th-6th:
The Parks Service is sending Luke Rosier to our library on Friday, July 23rd to teach us about glaciers. He’ll be bringing along some materials so everyone can build their own miniature glacier, and compete in a race among glaciers. No charge to come, but you will receive credit on your reading log if you attend. Show up at 11 am to join the fun! The program will last about an hour.
Also, keep reading to finish your reading log and earn prizes. The Make-a-Splash summer reading program ends in THREE weeks! There is still time to earn prizes and partake in the raffle. See you at the library!
Bits of History – Methodist Church
The Methodist Church has its own history here that you can check out at the museum. In the meantime, watch what Lee has to share about that small bit of history.
Library Closing Early on Tuesday
The Seward Community Library will be closing early on Tuesday, July 13th at 5 pm, due to our monthly staff meeting. Our regularly scheduled hours will resume the next day (Wednesday). Be sure and stop by before then to return or pick up your items!
Bits of History – 1928 Marathon Race
The July 4th Mount Marathon race is approaching fast! In honor of this race, Lee takes us back to 1928, when the Marathon record was shattered by a 14-year-old youth.
Island Lunch Bunch
Seward Community Library invites all kids in Grades 4 – 7 to pack a lunch and meet at the library on Friday, June 25 to be part of the Island Lunch Bunch. A nice program for kids who love to read: students will discuss books they have read and enjoyed as they lunch. Staff will give a special presentation on Island stories. 12:15 am – 1:15 pm
Ahoy Readers!
Ahoy Readers entering Grades 1 – 6. Set sail for Seward Community Library’s summer reading club, Make a Splash–READ! Earn splashy prizes by reading books that you choose. Attend free kid’s programs at the library and also earn points. You might build a glacier, watch a scientist do wild watery experiments, or discover an ocean of books. All activities are free and open to the public. Registration is now ongoing and will end on June 20th, Father’s Day. Stop in and pick up a reading log and a flyer of summer events.
Kids Don’t Float
Kids Don’t Float, the first in a series of programs for kids put on this summer by the Seward Community Library, will take place on Friday, June 11th at the library. While teaching kids about water safety, this program will incorporate fun activities and stories. Presented by Sue Lang, USCG. This program is open to all kids entering Grades 4, 5 and 6. Kids who attend need not belong to the Splash summer reading club but may join before or after the program, if they wish to do so. 11am – 12 pm this Friday.
Saturday is Splash Day at SCL
Calllng all kids who can read. Saturday, June 5th is Splash Day at Seward Community Library. All kids who register for the Splash! summer reading club on Splash Day will receive a free ticket for World Ocean Day at the Sea Life Center on June 8th. Visit the library on Splash Day and admire the wiggly water critters that will be visiting the library that day. Kids can register for the summer reading club ALL DAY Saturday, June 5th but all who kids who register between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm will receive a free grilled hotdog for themselves and their caregivers.
In the summer reading club, kids earn rewards for reading books of their choice and attending kid’s programs at the library.
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Seward Community Library will be closed all day Monday, May 31st, in honor of Memorial Day. We are open on the Saturday and Sunday before the holiday, as well as the Tuesday following Memorial Day. Our Earthquake Movie showings begin June 1st at 2 pm. And our summer book sale also opens June 1st. Have a safe holiday weekend!
Thanks to Story Time Guests
Seward Community Library’s story time season ended on Friday, May 14 with a lively and well-attended story time and picnic; story time will resume in the fall.
The library staff would like to thank all the wonderful guests and readers who dropped in during the year to read or lead a story time.
Thanks to Sandy Roach, who brought a big yellow school bus to the first story hour back in September. Our appreciation goes out to magician Steven Garalde, the Seward Volunteer Fire Dept., and North and Helen Backus, all of whom were special guests during the year. A special thanks to USFS interpreter Katy Toth-Stauble and dental hygienist Valarie McDonald for presenting special programs for the story time children and adults. Sandra Ponce and Adrian Apodaca sand and read at our Fiesta story time. Muchas Gracias, Sandra Y Adrian!
Thank you, Brittany Stallings, for bringing June Bune to Wabbits! story time. The kids loved meeting her.
Finally, thanks to all the parents and kids who helped make the last story time and Ryan’s last day so enjoyable.
Maureen Callahan
Children’s Services
Seward Community Library
Last Anime Afternoon until September
The last Anime Afternoon before summer season is coming up quick!
Death Note 2
What: Anime Afternoon (Death Note II)
When: Saturday, May 15th at 3 pm
For Who: Middle/High School students
Where: Seward Community Library basement
Free admission and refreshments.
Library closing early on Wednesday
On Wednesday, May 5th, Seward Community Library will be shutting our doors early at 5 pm, rather than 8 pm, for our monthly staff meeting. Please drop off items before then, or call to renew if you cannot come in before then. Thursday, May 6th, we will resume our regular open hours from 10 am to 8 pm.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Anime Afternoon
Seward Community Library is holding our monthly Anime Afternoon showing next Saturday, April 17th @ 3 pm. Anyone age 12 and up is welcome. This time we are showing episodes of D. Gray Man. Free admission and free refreshments as always. See you there, anime fans!
Steve G. at the Library again!
Steve Garalde (the card-trick magician) stopped by Seward Community Library last week to show some young teens some card tricks he knows. He had so much fun that wants to come again tomorrow! So, you who fall between grades 4-7, come to the library Sunday, April 11th at 3 pm.
Amnesty at the Library
Filed under: Announcement, Business, City of Seward, Event
amnesty - n. - the act of an authority (or your local library) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amnesty]
April is synonymous to amnesty at Seward Community Library. Starting Monday, April 5th we will be forgiving all overdue fines. So start digging under the couch, behind the TV, and within your bedside table for those long overdue items you knew you couldn’t return until this grace period arrived. Be sure and bring your money, too. Not for fines, but for our book sale that opens the very same day. Now you can pile up more book and movies for yourself to replace those items you returned! But hurry… this window of opportunity closes after April 30th has passed. Remember: bring your items, be pardoned; bring your money, find deals.
Writing Workshop with State Writer Nancy Lord – April 15th
The Seward Community Library is proud to host State Writer Nancy Lord for a writer’s workshop on Thursday, April 15th from 5-7pm. This will be a creative writing workshop for all levels of writers and all genres, with emphasis on the playful employment of strategies for generating new work.
The workshop is limited to 12 attendees so please call 224-4082 to register. There is no charge.
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