Canyon Lake Fire Station 60 first responders visit library

Mason Cannon explores the fire engine. Photo provided by Shamie Cannon

Fire Prevention was the topic of Miss Ginny’s Story Time on Oct. 5. The first responders from Canyon Lake Fire Station 60 provided information about fire safety then introduced the children to the fire truck, allowing them to explore some of the equipment. “This program is always a favorite which pleases the library because fire safety and prevention is so very important for young children to understand,” said librarian Sandra Brautigam.

A computer just for children has been added to the Canyon Lake Library services. The AWE computer is preprogrammed with educational games and activities.  It is not attached to the internet and children may explore the programs without concerns of wandering to other sites or popups from unsolicited advertisements.

Roots to Grow Tutoring will be available on Oct. 13, 20 and 27. High school volunteers will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. to help students with school subjects. The library also has a volunteer available to make appointments with adults needing help with computer use and tutoring.

The Junior Book Club is reading “Jacky Ha-Ha” by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein this month. The story is about a child who makes jokes to help forget her worries that include a mother serving in a faraway war and a father who is not often home. The group will discuss the book on Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. The Junior Book Club is for grades four through seven and open to new members.

The Adult Book Club is reading “The Shoemaker’s Wife” by Adriana Trigiani. The library has several copies available for anyone wishing to join the discussion on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m.

The Canyon Lake Library has a new publication for teens.  The magazine Teen Ink is a monthly journal (September through June) dedicated to publishing a variety of works by teenagers. The publication addresses a variety of subjects, including an interview with the pop music group L2M, reviews of books, movies, TV video games and poetry.  It also lists calls for submission and contest announcements for writing and art.  It is not a magazine written for teens.  It’s a journal of items written by teens and actively seeks submissions from teens for future issues. It is located in the teen corner on the Graphic Novels shelves at the library.

Toddler Story Time meets on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Kid’s Cove of the library. Mrs. Blackford tells stories and engages the children in interactive communications to provide opportunities to use their developing vocabularies.  The program also provides a craft for the children to make and take home.  The program is for children ages three and younger.