Programs at the St. Charles Public Library-
Our Community Reads 2007, Weedflower

Let’s Talk Books – Scene Stealers

      Tuesday, April 10 at 4:15 p.m. – Author Cynthia Kadohata joins students in grades 4-8 at Scene Stealers as they discuss her book Weedflower. Registration required at the ASK ME Desk in Youth Services.

Author Cynthia Kadohata

      Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. - Author Cynthia Kadohata will talk to adults and students about her books Weedflowerand Kira-Kira. These books will be available for purchase and autographing following the presentation.

NOTE:   During the day on Wednesday, April 11, Ms. Kadohata will be visiting with students at Elgin Community College.

Our Community Reads Family Day

      Sunday, April 15 from 2-3:30 p.m. – Entertainment for all ages. Enjoy demonstrations of calligraphy by Ayumi Soobratty and origami in the Meeting Room. Listen to stories in the Helen Gale Story Room. Hear the Spring Valley Koto Ensemble in the Carnegie Community Room.

Folktales of Japan

      Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. – Folktales of Japan with storyteller Anne Shimojima. Meet a clever judge, a wise old woman, a mysterious crane, a revengeful snake, and a headless samurai in these tales of magic, transformation, greed punished, and kindness rewarded. Especially for students and adults.

Funding For Our Community Reads Provided By

• Our Community Reads grant from the Kane County Regional Office
  of Education, Dr. Clem Mejia, Regional Superintendent
• St. Charles Public Library (Illinois Per Capita Grant)
• Elgin Community College Writers Center