The Battle Is ON!

The Place: Rancho Cucamonga schools

The Adversaries: RC Elementary Students

The conflict: classic children's literature

The prize: Bragging rights for the rest of the year

Has your child been thrust into this heated conflict known as "The Battle of the Books"? If he or she has, then you are in good company. Children throughout RC are carefully checking their grade level lists, hoping to be able to read as many titles as they can find -- and the Rancho Cucamonga Library is here to help!

We have just received multiple copies of each Battle of the Books books at both libraries. While they do go quickly, these new copies should help to shorten your wait.

Good Luck and may the Force be with You!

(Don't forget Star Wars day is May 29, 2009)

Big Trucks @ the Archibald library and Bugs @ the Biane library!

This Saturday, October 25th, there will be special children's events at both the Archibald and Biane libraries:

The Archibald library will be hosting a Big Truck Storytime beginning at 11:00 a.m. The event will begin in the story theater and then move out to the north parking lot to see a police car, fire truck, trash truck, and, of course, the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library bookmobile.

Also, at 2:00 and again at 3:00, the Biane library will host a James and the Giant Peach party, with special guests from the UCR Entomology Department. There will be a hands-on insect program, crafts, and other activities.

Don't miss out on these great events!

Programs Aplenty@ The Rancho Cucamonga Library

As you look for affordable options for your entire family, what could be more perfect than the programs, materials and service offered at the Rancho Cucamonga Library? Whether you're looking for the latest best seller or a program you can enjoy with your child, we offer something for everyone.

Case in point: Visitors to the newly remodeled Archibald Library were treated to a display of crazy balloon antics courtesy of Buster Balloon during the Welcome Back, Archibald celebration Wednesday, October 8. With over 100 in attendance, Buster delighted the crowd with his patented escape from a straightjacket, twisted some amazing balloon art and of course, no presentation would be complete without the dreaded Whoppee Cushion of Doom!

On Saturday, October 11, the Biane Library featured Avian Entertainment in a salute to National Raptor Month. Parents and children were thrilled to see these amazing animals and learn all about them. And as you can see from the picture, this bird still knows the library is the place to find a good book!

And here's just a sample of some of our other upcoming events:

October 18:

Let's Time Travel to Ancient Egypt! at the Archibald Library, 1pm

Little Read Film: Harriet the Spy at the Biane Library, 2pm

October 21:

James and the Giant Peach playwright, David Wood's Books Are Fun Storytime at the Biane Library, 4pm

October 23:

Chet Gecko author, Bruce Hale visits the Archibald (4pm) and Biane Library (7pm)

You just can't get more action packed than that! So join us and make the library your destination!

The Little Read Movie Showings!

Families are friends are invited to watch a free showing of Harriet the Spy on Saturday, October 11th at 2pm at the Archibald Library, or Saturday, October 18th at 2pm at the Paul A. Biane Library. If you enjoy the movie please check out the book by Louise Fitzhugh's - Harriet the Spy. Eleven-year-old Harriet keeps notes on her classmates and neighbors in a secret notebook, but when some of the students read the notebook, they seek revenge. For further information please call 477-2720 ext. 5025 or 5075.