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GARY
H. DITTO
Bethesda-Gateway
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Volume 3, Number 3 May-June 1986 SOARING INTO SUMMER “A children’s book is a dream of other things…Like the important people in your life, books that have grown with you stay with you,” writes Betsey Hearne in Choosing Books for Children. And the pleasures of reading combine with films and other special activities in a free summer children’s program offered by the Kensington Park Library and the other public libraries in the metropolitan area. The program is also built on the finding that children – especially beginning readers – who read during the summer maintain or increase their reading skills. Summer Quest ’86 is offered during June, July, and August. Last summer, nearly 400 area children joined the club at the Kensington Library. The program is set up so that children can combine it with their summer camps, day care, or other activities. Children can take part as much or as little as they choose. “Soar Into Summer With Books” is the theme. And films, stickers given for reading books in nine categories, and special events at the library are all part of the fun. Children ages 6 to 12 – and younger children on request – are invited to take part. Sign-up for the free program is at the library anytime after June 1st. “Both readers and pre-readers are welcome to take part,” says children’s librarian Barbra Widem. “Children who listen to stories at home and those who read on their own can all join Summer Quest.” And the librarian Sue Ganz, the Summer Quest coordinator, noted that children will also receive book games and puzzles. They will also receive a passport and stickers to put in it when they read (or listen to) one or more books in these categories: Sports, Adventure, Giggles, Long Ago, Nature, Real Life, Out of This World, Free Choice, and Mystery. They may come in to the library individually to receive their stickers. The children’s librarian will also help them choose books in their interest areas. The librarians try to read each new book that is added to the collection, says Barbra. The Library’s children room also has a special index file that gives the titles and descriptions of Kensington-area children’s favorite books. You can also ask to see a notebook containing the summer reading lists from area private schools. And while you’re visiting the children’s room, be sure to see the latest display of a child’s hobby. Area children are welcome to sign up to display their hobbies at the library. Summer Quest also includes weekly films and other special events. to kick off the program, a special dog training demonstration will be held at the library at 10:30 am, Saturday, June 21, rain or shine. For more details about Summer Quest at Kensington Park, call Sue Ganz or Barbra Widem at 897-0010. --Charlotte Wuderlich A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS Where can you find a camera, a Ride-On Bus pass, an etching tool, and a voter registration form? The answer: at the Kensington Park Library, one of come 20 fine public Libraries serving Montgomery County. Kensington Park is a community library located on Knowles Avenue in Kensington, between Garret Park and Connecticut Avenue. Community Librarian Marie Rosche recently described some of the library’s services. You can borrow an Instant Polaroid camera from the library. You can take the engraving tool home to etch an identification number into your possessions. You can buy a 2-week fare card for Ride-On buses or a senior citizens discount metro bus fare card. And you can register to cote or change your voter registration. These are just a few of the services that show the greatly expanded role being played by county libraries today. Of course, Kensington Park is still the place to borrow all kinds of books. In an average month, more than 38,000 books circulate in the community, Marie notes. The library also loans records and prints. It has a wealth file of clippings and articles on everything from buying a car to locating a day care center. The Kensington Park Library is a full-fledged community center, providing a host of free services to people of all ages and interests. You can go there to hear monthly family concerts and regular book talks. You can attend discussion groups and lectures on many topics – parent-adolescent communications and relationships between adult children and elderly parents were the subjects of two recent programs. The lobby bulletin board announces dozens of community events. Information tables and racks are packed with bulletins from all kinds of organizations. You’ll also find the schedules for the Ride-On buses and two coin-operated photocopying machines. The children’s room regularly schedules children’s stories, games, films, and other activities. And a free meeting room is available for use by nonprofit organizations in the area. The community ties are also evident in the many staff members who live in the immediate area. To name a few besides Marie – reference librarian Martha Lawrenz is from Parkwood. Children’s librarian Barbra Widem lives in Garret Park Estates. Ann Bechill and Dorothy Chrisler live in Old Garret Park; Lucy Freeman in Bethesda; and Sue Ganz in Chevy Chase. Community volunteers also donate many valuable services. Teresa Smith of Garret Park Estates is a longtime volunteer. Barbra Prinz of Garret Park and Elaine Barr and Arria McGinniss of Kensington are also regular volunteers. Students from Stone Ridge School also volunteer time a part of their community service. Area residents also support the library by serving on its Advisory Committee. Garrett Park resident Paul Dickson, author of several books, is the chairman. The library is open from 9 to 5 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; from 1 to 9 pm Tuesday and Thursday; and during the day on Saturday. You can find out more by calling at 897-0010. Better yet, stop in for a visit.
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