If you had told me years ago that one day my library career would revolve around taking care of a gangly group of fish, I wouldn’t have believed you. After all, I got my Masters in Library Science so I could teach the world about the love of books, right? Well, just this past week I got to stick my arm, past the elbow, into the library’s fish tank to move a rock to create a hidden cave for the stressed-out Regal Tang. I was then bitten by the Tomato Clown Fish, who was gallantly defending her territory and protecting the Sea Anemone. I’m pretty sure the Banded Coral Shrimp gave me a dirty look as I moved the rock on which he was feeding. And while I will admit the Sea Urchin and the Yellow Damselfish didn’t look like they cared much about all the goings-on, I think they were just secretly plotting their next plan of attack on my exposed flesh.
I love those crazy fish. Really, I do. In fact, the fish will be the main attraction this summer at the library during our Summer Library Club. This year’s theme is Make a Splash: Read!, and all of our “tween” and children’s programs will be about fish, pirates, bathtubs, sea people and just about anything else water-related. The Summer Library Club starts with our Kick-Off event on Saturday June 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with games, crafts, prizes, Scoopie, Culver’s frozen custard, and a chance to sign up for the reading program. Then throughout the summer kids and their families are welcome to come to story times, watch movies, see performers and make arts and crafts projects. The Teen Summer Library Club theme is Make Waves at Your Library, and the Kick-Off event is also on Saturday June 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Teens can sign up for the reading program, play Guitar Hero and enjoy some snacks. The Adult Summer Library Club, Water Your Mind: Read, starts in July.
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