Libraries are a vital part of the community. They are storehouses of information. Some may say that the library is a great community center for people to gather and socialize. Many come to check out some great books or to use the computers. We hope that everyone will always have a great experience. Our young people really seem to enjoy visiting their Waverly Branch library. Check out some winning drawings from our kids. The following pictures were a part of our Waverly Bookfest 2009 Drawing Competition:

Yep. Louisa age 40. Even the kid within all of us loves the library. Thanks for all the drawings, kids.

SOME HEROES ARE MADE AND SOME HEROES ARE BORN OF THE GODS...

You have to be living under a rock if you are not aware of the extremely popular teen fantasy series of books, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The first book, The Lightning Thief, begins the story of a young teenage boy with ADHD who is having trouble in school and staying out of mischief until he finds out he is the son of the old Greek god, Poseidon. This sets off chains of events in which a young Perseus Jackson is framed by an unknown villain for stealing Zeus’ prized and powerful lightning bolt. A variety of monsters, including a Minotaur from Greek mythology, are after the young hero for the bolt; and to make matters worse Percy’s mom is being held for ransom in the underworld by Hades himself. Percy’s only hope is to train and learn to use his demigod abilities in a camp for demigods. In short, he is aided by friends, Grover (a satyr by the way) and demigod Annabeth, daughter of Athena. The trio embarks on a quest to save not only Percy’s mom but stop an impending war of the Greek gods.

Please join us in August for the Saturday Matinee presentation of the movie adaption of bestselling author, Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief. This fantasy is a perfect mix of action/adventure and an odd sense of humor. So please bring the family and we will bring the popcorn. For information about this event please ask our staff or check out the Pratt calendar.

 Did you know that there is a fast and easy to find out what’s happening at your local Enoch Pratt Free Library? Well if you pick up a bimonthly issue of the Compass you’ll never be left out of the loop of anything and everything taking place at a local Pratt library near.

What is the Compass?  It is our library newsletter. Each issue is jammed pack full of the latest info on current upcoming events. There is a section on readings and book signings. Hey are you in the mood for a movie? The Compass covers all the great free flicks you can check out at the Central Library or sometimes even locally. You can find out about great programs happening for the very young and the older crowd.

So pick up your copy of the Compass from your local library today. Don’t forget to ask your library staff about how you can have the Compass mailed to your home, school, or business. Just another way your Pratt library is working to bring the community great resources and information:)

Hey Parents, Kids and Teenagers hurry and sign up for the Summer Reading Program. It is a chance for you to not only enjoy reading great books this summer but win prizes as well.

HOW DO YOU JOIN THIS SUMMER READING GAME?

Go to your local library and ask to sign up for the reading program. Write down the titles of the books you read on your "Make a Splash/Make Waves" reading log. Go back to the library after reading 4 books to get a prize. Once you have read 8 books, you get a T-shirt. Many schools and camps participate in the library summer reading program as part of their activities. Check to see if your group is already participating.

Also for signing up for the summer reading program teens will receive a free copy of “Locomotion” by Jacqueline Woodson.Teens can win a bonus prize for writing a poem or drawing a picture about your life in Baltimore, a city on the water. There is also a special prize being given exclusively at your Waverly Branch Library for reading “Locomotion”  
                                                                                         

ADULTS! You can get into the fun too! For the first time at the Enoch Pratt Free Library adults can participate in an adult reading game we call Beach Blanket Bingo! 

For more details on the summer reading program or anything else happening at your local library this summer please visit your local Pratt library information desk or check out our website.

FREE Adult Literacy Classes coming soon to a Branch near you.

This fall, Baltimore Reads, Inc. in partnership with the Enoch Pratt Free Library will offer adult literacy classes.
The Waverly branch is conducting a survey on literacy needs in the community. Classes will be offered based on community needs for GED Preparation, Reading, Math, English as a Second Language and or Civics/Citizenship study. Sign up and or tell a Friend. Help is available, sign up today!
For more information, please contact any of the libraries listed on the survey for more information or visit http://baltimorereads.org/