Halloween Fun at Land O' Lakes!

We LOVE Halloween here at Land O' Lakes!

Here's the stylish Renaissance duo of Paul and Erin.

Our three witches Michelle, Bea and Laurie.

And our resident cat Selena, Veterinary Technician Phyllis and Halloween Queen Margaret.

We even had a ghoulish visit from Roger's family!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Teen Costume Contest Winners

Thanks to all of you who turned out for our Costume Contest & Monster Movie event on Saturday. We had 18 entrants in our Costume Contest and over 40 people attended the event.

1st Place/Scariest $40 and 5 pounds of candy went to Adam who was well, just plain scary!

2nd Place/Scariest $20 and 3 pounds of candy went to Kaitlyn who was a Psycho Surgeon.

1st Place/Most Unique $40 and 5 pounds of candy went to Amy who was a Fireman Smurf.
2nd Place/Most Unique $20 and 3 pounds of candy went to Luc who was a Ramen-eating Ninja.

Congratulations to all our winners!

Saturday, October 24th at 2:00pm - Teen Monster Masquerade Costume Contest & Movie Day

 
We did the mash, the monster mash... Join us for our Monster Masquerade Costume Contest & Movie Day.  Come in your best costume and try to win cash prizes.  The Costume Contest will start promptly at 2:15 and we'll have two categories for judging:  "Most Unique" and "Scariest."  The first place winners will get $40 and 5 pounds of candy, and the second place winners will get $20 and 3 pounds of candy.  Full masks may be worn during the contest only, but face paint is allowed all day.  Afterwards, enjoy a monster movie with free candy, popcorn and soda.  You don't need to register to enter the costume contest, just show up!

Saturday, October 24th at 2:00pm.

Teens only.

Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30pm - Family Night Out: Camping Adventure

Want to spend more time with the kids, but don’t know what to do for fun? Join us on the first Tuesday evening of the month for an all ages program including a story, crafts and games for the whole family. This month’s theme is "Camping Adventure" (S'mores included.)

Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30pm.

Elementary ages recommended.
Registration requested.

Saturday, November 7th at 2:00pm - Popcorn & a Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

We love our movies here at Land O' Lakes!  Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your appetite for some free popcorn and drinks while watching Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinsaurs (rated PG). For elementary ages.

Tuesday, November 10th, 6:00pm - TAB Meeting

The next Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting is Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00pm. We'll be talking more about your fundraising ideas, the upcoming car wash and the new Gaming Club, and working on the rebuild of the teen website. Be sure to check out the revamped Library Teen Blog, see what you think, and subscribe to the update feed. We'll go over your thoughts at the meeting.  And, of course, we'll have free snacks and drinks.

And remember, you get volunteer hours just for attending!

See you there!

Saturday, October 24th at 2:00pm - Teen Monster Masquerade Costume Contest & Movie Day

Join us at Land O' Lakes for a scaled down version of our annual Masquerade Dance in the Dark. Come dressed up and enter our costume/cosplay contest for cash prizes. Then enjoy a free monster movie, candy, popcorn, and more. Where else are you going to find an excuse to dress up on a Saturday afternoon?

See you on October 24th at 2:00pm.
Teens only.

Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:00pm - LOLJAM Anime & Manga Club

This is the latest and greatest meeting of the Land O Lakes Japanese Anime & Manga Club, or LOLJAM.  Come discuss a variety of topics about Japanese culture, youth society, fashion, art, cosplay, toys, history, anime, manga, and more!   Try new foods from Japan every meeting and watch the latest in anime releases, some new to America.  Club membership is limited and prior registration is required.  Visit the library and ask at the reference desk for more info!

Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:00-8:00pm.  Teens only.

Wednesday, November 4th, 10:00am - Computer Class: Online Shopping

Technology Programs

Not sure how to use your computer? Have questions but don't know where to turn for help? Well let our staff help you learn your way around your computer at one of our Technology Programs as follows:

Internet and Email Basics: September 9th

Microsoft Word: October 7th

Online Shopping: November 4th

Registration is recommended as space is limited. You can begin registering 30 days before each class. Classes fill up fast, so reserve your seat today!

Tumblebooks: EBooks for EKids!

Hey, kids!  Want to listen to books while you read them?  Want to play games and solve puzzles online?  Want to improve your memory and your spelling?  Well, you've come to the right place.

Pascolibraries.org is proud to offer you TumbleBooks!  This incredible online database is available on our website 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Use TumbleBooks to listen to some of your favorite stories.  Habla español?  You can even listen to books in Spanish or in French.  Ooh la la!

Check it out!  TumbleBooks has fun puzzles and games.  Mom won't mind that you're playing games when you use TumbleBooks!

Go to the pascolibraries.org Databases page, then select "Kids" and "TumbleBooks" from the alphabetical list.

Saturday, October 17th, 2:00pm - Spooky Kid's Crafts

Pumpins, bats and ghosts, oh my!

Join us for Spooky Kid's Crafts and make some of these adorable little creaters to take home with you.

Saturday, October 17th at 2:00pm.

 

Elementary ages.  All materials provided.