Fall Programs

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Carmine & Louie’s Night-Time Adventures in the Library
by Joanie

When the library has closed up for the day,
Louie and Carmine get ready to play!
Louie says to Carmine “This will be fun!
Let’s see how many books we can read before the night is done.”

Carmine says to Louie “That will be great!
But, first I need to get out of my cage before it’s too late.”
Carmine is very advanced for his age.
He knows how to open his cage.
“Let me out too!” Louie cries.
And happily, Carmine complies.

Louie and Carmine go through the stacks,
Looking for books is such a blast!
They look and they look until they each find three,
Then they find a nice corner to sit down and read.

They read to each other, throughout the night,
Until they notice the morning light.
“Quick! We must go back home!” Carmine cries.
“If you say so.” Louie sadly replies.

They put each book back where it belongs,
That task didn’t take them very long.
They run back to their cage, and get ready for bed,
But before they drift off to sleep, Louie raises his head.
“Tomorrow night, can we read again?” Louie asks.
“Of course!” Carmine happily answers back.

Happy and tired they drift off into sleep,
From both you don’t hear a peep.
And when the library reopens up for the day,
No one knows that at night Carmine and Louie get ready to play!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Seasons Greetings

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the library

Not a creature was stirring, not even a cavy;

Louie and Carmine’s stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;



The guinea pigs were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of carrots danced in their heads;



Louie in his cape, and Carmine in his cap,

Had just settled down for a long evenings nap,

When out on the field there arose such a clatter,

Louie sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.



Away to the window Carmine flew like a flash,

Opening the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the hill of the new-fallen snow

Gave the luster of mid-day to objects below,

When, what to their wondering eyes should appear,

But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny guinea pigs,

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,

I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.



More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,

And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

"Now, Dasher! now, Dancer!

Now, Prancer and Vixen!On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!

Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!

"As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,

When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,

So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,

With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.



And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof

The prancing and pawing of each little foot.

As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,

Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.



He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,

And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;

A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,

And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.



His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!



His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,

And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,

And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;

He had a broad face and a little round belly,

That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,

And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;



A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,

Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,

And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,

And laying his finger aside of his nose,

And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.



But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,

"Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good-night."

Friday, November 21, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving To All!

THANKSGIVING
The year has turned its circle,
The seasons come and go.
The harvest all is gathered in
And chilly north winds blow.
Orchards have shared their treasures,
The fields, their yellow grain,
So open wide the doorway
Thanksgiving comes again!
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Day!
Love,
Louie and Carmine

Friday, October 31, 2008

Kudos Samantha ...

Samantha and Louie celebrating the good news-WE GOT THE GRANT! The Bergen County History Grant Program announced today the Franklin Lakes Public Library was awarded a grant which will be used to develop and produce an oral history of historical events. This was a competitive grant process and was offered by the Department of Parks; a Division of Bergen County Cultural Affairs. WAYTOGO!

(click on the link to see our happy day)

http://animoto.com/play/pvppPlASf0hxtJb0HWKB1w

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

I LOVE PARSLEY, A POEM, by Louie Cavie

A poem I would like to share with you. With extra special thanks to Samantha, our best friend, who spends time with us and our friend Andre-a scholar and gentleman.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Music Aquisitons

Ken, (the Franklin Lakes AV librarian) and I are having a lively discussion about some potential audio acquisitions. I love to cook, (Louie, my brother, loves to eat) and when I cook, I listen to music and watch soccer games on tv. I have eclectic taste in music-I enjoy classical as well as current pop tunes. But, most of the time Louie and I listen to music from home. Home is the Peruvian Andes. Ken and I are discussing the possibility of adding some Peruvian music to our collection. The most popular instrument in Peru is the charango-which is similar to a mandolin. The charango has five pairs of strings and what a beautiful sound it makes when the charango is paired siku which is a panpipe. When played, the siku sounds like the wind blowing through the mountains. When Louie hears the siku he gets a far off look in his eyes and dreams about the wind blowing his fur. Well, enough about us, what is your favorite music?

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FRANKLIN LAKES

One of very favorite librarians, Samantha, has designed a photo contest that both Louie and I
URGE you to enter. It is called " A Day in the Life of Franklin Lakes" . This is how it works,
you have to either live or work in Franklin Lakes to enter the photo contest. You have to submit a photo of ANYTHING you like. For instance, YOU playing soccer, YOU with your family.
We at the Franklin Lake Library are going to gather up all the pictures and make a giant book with the photos you submitted.

HERE is all the information on it:
Franklin Lakes Photo Contest
The Franklin Lakes Public Library invites you to find your inner artist and join us in celebrating living and working in Franklin Lakes by submitting your photos. The contest is open to all Franklin Lakes residents and people who work in Franklin Lakes. Photos should capture what you truly love and treasure in Franklin Lakes.
Entries may be mailed or dropped off at the library or emailed with the entry form to: frlkphoto2008@gmail.com. Prizes will be awarded to the best in Juniors, Young Adult, Adult, and best "Digitally Modified" (computer enhanced).
All entries must be received by November 30, 2008. Click here to register

Thursday, October 9, 2008

A HOGWART HAPPENING

Our friend Gina (in Circulation) snapped this pix of us. Yes, it's Louie and I trying on outfits for the SPOOKTACULAR event at the Franklin Lakes Library on Friday, Oct 24-A HOGWARTS HAPPENING. There are two tours, one at 7 pm and one at 8:15pm. We are going to the 8:15 pm. You can call the Children's Department @ 201-891-2224 for all the information. Space is limited so, call for tickets.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

With thanks to the Market Basket



Brother Carmine and I wish to thank the Market Basket of Franklin Lakes for their generosity. Rob, of the Produce Department, provides us with parsley, romaine lettuce and green peppers at no charge whenever they are available. Thanks Market Basket! We appreciate it!

love,

Louie and Carmine

Monday, September 29, 2008

OUR CARICATURES


SO... can you tell which one is which? Yes, Louie is the "bigger" guy. I, Carmine, am the sweet natured and more intellectual one. Our friend, Gina Minichino, a painter, illustrator and caricature artist from Westfield NJ. Did this drwaing of us this past weekend.

Want to visit her website??
www.ginaminichino.com
L+C BOOK PICKS
My brother Louie and I have been busy reading, and we’ve picked out a couple of winners.
Hope you will write us with your favorite books, recipes, movies, video games or just to say HELLO! We love to hear from you.

LOUIE SPORTS BOOK PICK
Baseball Crazy a lively collection of ten fictional short stories. The stories have usual perspective and cover the game from all aspects-including the baseball fanatic, to the kid who would rather play chess than first base.

HISTORICAL FICTION
A Difficult Boy by M.P. Parker. Like historical fiction?? Try this one. This story is set in Massachusetts, 1839. It’s about Ethan, an indentured servant, and Daniel, who is described as a difficult boy. This is a story about friendship which grows between the two boys who labor under a brutal shopkeeper.

Monday, September 22, 2008

good-bye yankee stadium...

Yep, it's getting cooler but a good baseball story is always in season. I like Lupica. Luppy tells a great story. Try it-you'll like it.
Love, Louie

Carrots are one of our favorite vegetables.

We eat a lot of vegetables. We love just about everything, but there are somethings we cannot eat because they aren't good for us. One thing we just love are carrots (with the tops on-thank you) YUM. My brother, Louie and I are big eaters and big readers. Here are some of our favorites:

For Picture Book readers:
Brave Irene by William Steig. Although there is a fierce snowstorm outside, Irene, the dressmaker's daughter, forges ahead to deliver a ball gown to the duchess. This is a story of perseverance and compassion.

For Chapter Book readers:
House of a Million Pets by Ann Hodgman. Love pets? Us too! Ann's basements is home to three guinea pigs, birds, a rabbit, a prairie dog, a bulbul (that's a bird), two little rabbits, a hamster, and twenty-six pygmy mice. Not only a true story but so much fun to read!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

hello from Carmine

Well, my brother took the words right out of my mouth! This has such an exciting week for us.
We are really getting settled in-and I can hardly wait to start sharing posts with you. Although we are brothers, Louie and I have very different tastes. Louie loves baseball but I love soccer.
And as for books, Louie likes historical fiction and graphic novels. I like mysteries and and sports biographies. I also love to cook-Louie, of course, loves to eat. Anyway, we will soon be sharing our favorite books with you, and receipes, jokes and anything else we can think of.
Hope you share things with us too.

Best wishes,
Carmine

greetings from Louie

This is the first week we have been in the Children's Room and we have met so many kids.
It's really been fun! We love vegetables-especially romaine lettuce. Now, my brother and I love to read but we really like to hear from you about what you like to read. SO, PLEASE WRITE US.