Cool Reads for Hot Days - Ice Cream

Coldstone Creamery has very generously donated icecream for our Cool Reads for Hot Days programme at the Plummer House. Join us on Tuesday August 9th from 11 am to 1.30 pm.
We will have ice cream, cake, ice tea and rootbeer to melt away the dog days of summer.
There will be some wonderful silent auction items (literary pocket books, literary stationary and notepads) with book bucket raffles which will even be paired with library wine!
AND
wait, there's more!
Elissa Elliott will also give a delightful talk on her writing, including the novel Eve.

Remember that the proceeds of this event will help support the Rochester Public Library - this time we hope to raise funds to purchase a much needed upgrade for the Children's computers.

Cool Reads for Hot Days - August 9th

COOL READS FOR HOT DAYS
Tuesday August 9th, Plummer House from 11am to 1.30 PM
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
with book and writing discussions with Ellissa Elliott

This Library fundraiser (through the Friends and the Foundation) is to help purchase a new/replacement children's computer. We have a very active Children's division, accounting for 35% of the total library circulation. In addition, last year alone, over 15,645 children and parents attended various programs. The library's programs and materials help young children learn important pre-literacy skills so they can become good readers and succeed in school.


We currently have 3 well-loved Little Tikes computers in Children's that are in constant use. Oftentimes, children are vying for position. They have only learning games on them with appealing characters and bright colors--game titles include: Millie's Math House, Trudy's Time and Place House, and Sammy's Science House. The computer station itself is attractive, with brightly colored child-sized components including: small mouse, lightweight child bench, and a flat child-friendly keyboard. The "house" for the computer system is made of a tough, durable plastic that can stand up to long-term use (over 7 years). Our two oldest computers were worn out from constant use and replaced by generous donations. We currently have a 3rd unit that we would need to update. The picture shows the appealing unit. Please help us achieve this goal. If you cannot attend our Cool Reads for Hot Days icecream social, please consider making a donation. We appreciate your efforts.

Cool Reads for Hot Days - Save the Date

The Rochester Public Library Friends and Foundation are holding a summer fun"d"-raising event.
Join us at the Plummer House for a literary ice cream social event.
Tuesday, August 9
11:00 am- 1:30 pm
$25.00 in advance $30.00 after August 5.  

August has few literary events associated with it so we decided to create our own. A local author, Elissa Elliott, will be discussing some of her creative writing and publications. In addition, there will be books for sale from the Friends Bookstore as well as silent auctions and prizes.

You may register online or by mail to secure your spot.
Space is limited to the first 40 people who register.

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