May's Happenings At EB

Raelyn Wiirre, YS Librarian II at Eastside Branch reports, "We held a raffle during our school celebrations recently to promote the student cards. Every child that used his or her student card to check out a book received a raffle ticket. Shareef Bryant (first pic) was our winner!

     

       

May Kramer conducted a Mail Art program for children on May 27^th. Participants used  a     variety of materials in their creations, such as used stamps, colored pencils, and scrapbook paper to create the mail art. More importantly, they learned how to properly write a letter. Each child received a postage stamp to mail their art to a friend or relative. Fifteen children and teens attended.

 Linda Griffin-Foresto hosted a Taste of Asia on May 23 in observation of Asian and Pacific Heritage Month. Egg rolls, white rice, and stir-fried vegetables were served. A film was shown that demonstrated traditional Chinese dances and taught viewers some of the language.