Glamorous girls of all ages decked out in feather boas, pretty hats, and plenty of pink and purple flocked to the Hughes Main Library on May 22 to partake in the “Fancy Nancy Ice Cream Social”. After a reading of Fancy Nancy, we enjoyed Nancy’s favorite treat – parfaits, and played “Pin the Jewel on the Tiara”, “Feed the Posh Puppy”, and other games. We made our own fancy princess wands and ended the program by dancing around to “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”. We had such a marvelous time, that we decided to repeat the program in the Fall!

At two recent Musical Jamboree programs at the Hughes Main Library preschoolers enjoyed wearing crowns and tiaras while listening to stories and songs about princes and princesses. Afterwards we shared music, instruments and bubbles. This program is open to children from 18 months to 4 years of age.

The Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Hughes Main Library was quite a success. Our special guest, Señor Vásquez, danced to Mexican folkloric music, and we had a great time following along in his steps. Then, we played Memory, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, and the Mexican Hat Dance. Many of the participants made a Mexican flag and enjoyed a few treats. They especially liked the galletas Marias with cajeta (cookies with caramel). There was a grand drawing for a bilingual book at the end of the fiesta, and each child received a Spanish/English dictionary and a “Read” bracelet. Everyone left with little gifts and smiles on their faces.

Ruby had heard of Chinese School. It was held on Saturdays which was a bad idea. The building was cold and dark. A fire-breathing dragon lived in the dungeon. The teachers were former prison guards from China. They served snacks of roasted snakes. Children who forgot their homework were turned into crickets.

The scary thing about girls is that they are not boys. Most girls are no good at robbery and mayhem. They can’t punch but they can kick, which hurts. They skip rope too fast. They are boring.

Calling all Dog Trainers! Does your dog have aspirations of fame? Does he show off every chance he gets? Jumping, twirling, doing back flips? Does she spend hours in front of the mirror admiring her beautiful bushy tail; her strong, graceful legs; her elegantly long schnoz? If so, then you should come on down for the Dog Days of Summer! On June 5th Mauldin Library (otherwise known as the W. Jack Greer branch) will host its annual Dog Days of Summer dog show. This is definitely the place to showcase your dog’s most winning assets! Categories will include: biggest dog, smallest dog, longest tail, shortest tail, best costume and best trick. There will also be a very special presentation and demonstration by the Greenville Humane Society. The show will begin at 10:00am on the lawn of the Mauldin Library. Entrants must be at least 8 years of age (the human entrants, not the dog entrants), and must be accompanied by an adult. Entrants (again, human entrants, not dog entrants) are also required to have a signed waiver and release signed by a parent or guardian, and each dog absolutely must have evidence of current rabies immunization.

Here’s the deal: I’m about to start third grade at Hope Road Academy, where my three older brothers rule. Will the Booker boys shine so bright I’ll get lost in the light? Or will their extra-superstar-ness help me fit in?

From Ruby’s Laptop Journal

Whenever I stand in the corner, I close my eyes and see myself sitting on a throne in a long white gown with a giant ruby crown on my head. I’m telling all the people who serve me to polish the silver and scrub the floors clean for the royal party.

Queen Rosseau

My name is Marie Queen Rousseau. I live in a castle on 33rd Street right across the street from the John Howard Housing Project. My father named me Queen because he wanted everyone to know that his only daughter was special. I have three brothers in college; they make a big deal out of me. They are always sending me letters with special crown stickers.