Scapegoat by Dean Hale

Scapegoat: The Story of Goat Named Oat and a Chewed-Up Coat
by Dean Hale

On the first page you're introduced to Jimmy Choat without a coat,
and the Choat's rhyming story.  Jimmy has misplaced his coat
and when the goat attempts to explain that the coat
is in the park--Jimmy turns the story around and blames it on the family
goat, Patsy Petunia Oat.

As the story unfolds Jimmy continues to have humorous, unfortunate adventures,
leaving Jimmy's scapegoat to be the family goat.

The brightly, exaggerated cartoonish characters lend to the stories
silly words and pictures--leaving you to wonder if Jimmy's "white lies" will ever be discovered.  It isn't till the end that the neighbor, who happens to speak goat,
unravels this tale.

A fun read for elementary aged boys and girls; those studying poetry.

National Library Week, April 9-14

Check out what you can do  April 9-15 at the Tipp Library!
 

Monday, April 9
Twisted Stitchers Grades
... Mon, April 9, 4pm – 5pm
Grades 6-12 No registration required
Teen knitters' gathering will take place in 'The Vault'. Bring your own needles. Yarn can be provided. No sign up required. For more information, email Taylor Hicks at hicksta@oplin.org.

Mystery Lovers Discussion
"Naked Once More" by Elizabeth Peters
Mon, April 9, 7pm – 8pm

Tuesday, April 10
Art Start, Ages 3-7
Tue, April 10, 6pm – 7pm
Spring is here! Create your own unique feathered friend to display in our Library tree. Registration is required.

Wednesday, April 11
Little Ducklings Story Time
Wed, April 11, 10:30am – 11:00am
Story time for 1 year old children. Registration required. A care-giver must attend with the child. These programs include stories, songs, and finger plays.

Thursday, April 12
Classics Book Discussion- "The Metamorphisis" by Franz Kafka
Thu, April 12, 1pm – 2pm

Teen Advisory Board Grades 6-9
Thu, April 12, 4pm – 5pm
Grades 6-9 Application required
Please attend the meeting for your specific grade.
Are you interested in becoming a Teen Advisory Board member? If so, register and come to this meeting.
TAB Meetings are for teens who want to get involved. We'll come up with ideas to encourage teens to visit the library more often for programs and services that better suit their needs and interests.
The group's purpose is to help make the library more interesting, fun, and friendly.
Email weaverbe@oplin.org or hicksta@oplin.org with any questions. Registration is required.

Friday, April 13
Sip and Sneak Previews
Fri, April 13, 10:30am – 11:00am
Come and join us for a short book talk on the new releases here at the library. Coffee and donuts served.

Poetry Matters
Fri, April 13, 4pm – 5pm
"Writing a Poem from the Inside Out"
Susan Hoke will teach a class on poetry appreciation for adults.

Saturday, April 14
After Hours Putt Putt
Sat, April 14, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
A family event for ages 5 and up! Play our course throughout the Library. Refreshments are served. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Reserve you Tee Time at the circulation desk or by calling the Library, 667-3826

3rd Grade March 2010

Nana Cracks the Case
by Kathleen Lane

Nana is not your typical Grandma...
When other Grandma's are baking ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies
or sewing handmade clothes for their grandchildren, this Nana is out
trying on new careers. In Nana Cracks the Case we find Nana's niche
is to be a police detective. And she may be the only one crafty enough
to discover who the Yumdum thief actually is...


Too Many Toys
by David Shannon

Spencer is a young boy with the biggest problem in the world...well
at least according to his parents...HE HAS TOO MANY TOYS!!
Problems begin when his parents step on a hidden Lego--OUCH!
Now he must decide which toys he wants to keep and which toys
just plain need to go!


The Goat-Faced Girl
Retold by Leah Marinsky Sharpe

This fable begins when a large lizard picks up an infant in the woods,
takes her home where she will grow into a pampered young
woman, who plans on marrying a charmnig prince. The lizard-mother
challenges the young couple, so this beautiful young woman can
figure out what's most important in life.


Never Smile At A Monkey
by Steve Jenkins

So you know how to pet a dog? And a cat? Maybe even a bird...but
do you know you should never smile at a rhesus monkey? This book
is about all sizes of creatures who may not seem so dangerous, but
in reality could be deadly. What would you do if one crossed your path?


Lights on Broadway
by Harriet Ziefert

In this A to Z theatrical book, kids of all ages will discover the fantastic
world of being on Broadway. Each letter represents a different
aspect of the theater..
A is for Audition to Z is for Zing!