August 2011 RFPL E-Newsletter

Summer Reading ends this Friday, July 29

Summer Reading is drawing to a close. Make sure to return all of your reading logs and/or drawing entries in by 5 pm this Friday, July 29! Then join us back at RFPL this Friday evening at 7 PM for a Beach Party with Family Entertainer/Musician Dave Rudolf, to celebrate the end of a fantastic reading season.

Foreign Film Forum

Join us for a foreign film screening of The Scent of Green Papaya on Thursday, August 11 at 2:30 PM.

Outdoor Art Day @ RFPL: Tuesday, August 16

Join us on the Library lawn for art activities for all ages. We'll have fun trying some messy projects. You are never too old to get your hands dirty in the pursuit of art.
Ages 3 years-1st grade: 10-11 AM
2nd-5th grade: 1-2 PM
6th grade and up: 3-4:30 PM

Healthy Aging and Brain Fitness Program

This program will focus on results of past clinical trials and provide brain health information for seniors in the areas of lifestyle and nutrition. Tips on how to keep your memory sharp and avoid debilitating brain disease will be included in the talk. The program will conclude with a question and answer period. This talk is provided by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center's Education department. Join us on Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 AM for the presentation.

Mario Kart Tournament

Kids entering 4th-8th grades are invited to prove their racing skills by participating in a Mario Kart tournament. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers! Space is limited, so sign up is required- give us a call to register. Wednesday, August 17, 3-4:30 PM

"School" Movie Extravaganza!

Thursday, August 18, 10:30 AM-9 PM
Join us for free movies and popcorn throughout the day. Get ready to go back to school with a movie marathon!
Magic School Bus Catches a Wave (G)- 10:30 AM
High School Musical (PG)- 1 PM
School of Rock (PG-13)- 3:30 PM
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13)- 7 PM

We hope to see you soon at RFPL.