Library notes
Learn bridge
James Watt, who has been playing the game of Bridge for over 20 years, will be teaching a class entitled "The Basics of Bridge" on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m., at the Clyde Public Library.
Those interested should call the library to sign up for this free program, 419-547-7174. At the class Thursday it will be determined whether more classes are needed, and dates and times will be set then.
Summer Reading
Program
The Clyde Library's Adult SRP has started. Participants enjoyed last summer's mystery books so much that we are continuing with that theme.
The first discussion of Renee Airth's River of Darkness, along with other novels of psychological suspense, will be held on Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m.
Monthly discussions will be held on the mystery themes of Thrillers, Cold Cases, and Antiques. Books are available at the lobby desk and the discussion is open to all - no reservations are required. Stop by thelLibrary to pick up a booklist and a book.
WePlay News
Twenty-two gamers participated in WePlay II on Saturday, April 26, at the Clyde Public Library. A double elimination tournament was held for Smash Bros Brawl. Daron Trenter won the tournament, with Daryl Trenter getting second place and Nate Click placing third.
There was free play with the Wii, along with qualifying for Guitar Hero and Stepmania. The last tournament of the season, WePlay III, will be held on Saturday, May 17.
Finals will be held in three categories - light, standard and heavy - for Stepmania and in medium, heavy and expert categories for Guitar Hero. Winners will receive Game Stop gift certificates.
Both tournaments will be projected on the big screen, starting with Guitar Hero at noon. The last day to qualify for the tournament is May 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m., in the library's meeting room.
The public is invited to watch. If there is time after the tournaments, there will be free play on Rock Band. Call Jill at the library for more information.
Internet Class
Introduction to the Internet will be taught in the Adult Services Office at the Clyde Library on Thursday, May 8, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Space is limited as this is a hands on program - the library staff will cover the basics of using the mouse, and the features of the Internet Explorer web browser, and basic search techniques. Please call the library to sign up at 419-547-7174.
Story Time
The sound of music was heard in the children's room at the Clyde Public Library. Preschoolers made their own maracas to take home.
The following books were shared: Musical Max by Robert Kraus. The peace and quiet following Max's decision to put his instruments away drives the neighbors just as crazy as his constant practicing did.
Punk Farm by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. At the end of the day, while Farmer Joe gets ready for bed, his animals tune their instruments to perform in a big concert as a rock band called Punk Farm.
Root-A-Toot-Toot! by Bernice Myers. Some music making animals are getting complaints from the other animals in the forest, so they go off to play by the lake where their joined by the others dancing to the music.
Our music leaders were Mitchell Rosser and Jason Welch. The Clyde Public Library offers Story Time every week in two sessions. Story Time sessions are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday mornings from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Story Time sessions will end in May, a special summer Story Time, called Busy Reading Bees will continue through the summer months. Watch for more information at the end of May for posted times.
Book Bunch
Frogs were hopping all over the children's room at the Clyde Public Library. Participants created a frog visor to take home.
The following story read was an American tall tale: Febold Feboldson by Mary Pope Osborne. After living on the Great Plains by himself for a year, a Swedish farmer named Febold Feboldson was afraid he would never have neighbors. So he thought up ways to make the Great Plains look more inviting to some of the gold hunters headed to California to want to stay in his area.
The Clyde Public Library offers Book Bunch every Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. from September through April. Book Bunch wrapped up on April 29, watch for summer reading programs starting in June. This year's theme is Catch the Reading Bug! and will feature guest speakers with live bugs.
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