Wall Community Library

Wall Community Library Located in the beautiful downtown Wall, SD! Serving the greater Wall area. Come visit us!

Good evening, readers! We've got an exciting Friday coming up! In addition to our normal hours, including those during w...
07/07/2022

Good evening, readers!

We've got an exciting Friday coming up! In addition to our normal hours, including those during which we host children's storytime, we will also be at the Wall Community Center from 12:00-4:30pm. During that time, we will be rehoming our discarded books. They will be of no cost to you, but free-will donations to the library are greatly appreciated and help us out with a number of projects!

This event is going to be held at the same time and place as another: a summer art program, hosted by Michael Albert, called "An Artist's America". It starts at 2:30pm, and he will be sharing his modern art talents with attendees of all ages. While we ask that you bring in cereal boxes (or other empty food packages featuring graphics/art) if at all possible to use during the program, he will be taking care of the other materials.

There will also be a free poster giveaway and signing as well as a signing event for Michael Albert's purchased works. If you are interested in learning more about Albert and his works, feel free to contact him (917-841-3486) or visit some of the following websites:
-Artist's Website: www.michaelalbert.com
-Pinterest Boards: https://www.pinterest.com/sirrealjuice/
-Art Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhAh8zn7oEY
-Smithsonian Artist Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDJ7vwtMlI0
Take care, and happy crafting!

(Photo credit to Michael Albert)

Hello, there! We certainly had an eventful first storytime of July. It's been so hot out that we thought a cool contrast...
07/01/2022

Hello, there!

We certainly had an eventful first storytime of July. It's been so hot out that we thought a cool contrast would be nice, so we brought out the artic animal books. We also recently received the book we had planned on reading last week, when the kids decorated seashells. If you're interested in any of the books pictured, feel free to stop by and check them out!

We also had a blast doing craft. The kids created a snowy scene with their arctic animal of choice, and we found out that cottonballs make for an interesting painting tool. It's always fun to experiment during storytime!

On that same note, we meant to do an experiment relating to blubber - after all, cold-weather animals have to stay warm somehow, just as we've been having to beat the heat here. Although we unfortunately ran out of time, it's simple enough to do at home. All you need is a bucket of ice water and some vegetable shortening, as well as a Ziploc bag to cut down the mess. We found that, before the Crisco blobs slid off the bag and into the water, it actually did serve to maintain a degree of warmth within the bag. See for yourself, if you're curious!

🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌏Since Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day, we decided to take advantage of the nice weather by chalking ...
04/22/2022

🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌏

Since Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day, we decided to take advantage of the nice weather by chalking and taking a look at some fossils, rocks, and minerals! Before that, we read our book (Simon James’ “Wild Woods”) and drew our favorite animals.

The kids had quite a fun Easter storytime! We broke out the paints, made bunny popsicle stick masks and other crafts, an...
04/22/2022

The kids had quite a fun Easter storytime! We broke out the paints, made bunny popsicle stick masks and other crafts, and had an Easter egg hunt!

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03/25/2022

Just a reminder that we’ve got three comfortable chairs available for purchase! See our pinned post for more information!

SOLD❗️We’re finally saying goodbye to our three comfy chairs. They’re soft, cushioned, and in great condition, so if you...
03/18/2022

SOLD

❗️We’re finally saying goodbye to our three comfy chairs. They’re soft, cushioned, and in great condition, so if you would like to stop by (hours listed below), look them over, and name your price for one or more, feel free to!

We’re open on:
•Wednesdays, 12:00-7:00pm
•Thursdays, 10:00am-12:30pm and 1:30-5:00pm
•Fridays, 8:00am-12:00pm
•Saturdays, 9:00-11:00am

🍀🍀🍀Last Friday was loads of fun! We made some decorations and read some interesting books!
03/17/2022

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Last Friday was loads of fun! We made some decorations and read some interesting books!

02/25/2022

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01/28/2022

Good morning! Last week's article is now up and ready to read! Check back next week to see some pictures of today's storytime!

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January 20, 2022:

Aside from the whistle of the wind outside our doors and the ever-present clanking of the flagpoles outside, we’ve had a quiet few weeks. Last Friday was no exception – with only four attendees, we decided to do things a bit differently. We ended up coloring quite a lot: intricately-drawn foxes, big and hungry dinosaurs, cute kitties, and majestic dragons sheets were all printed off and brought to life with a bit of marker and crayon. Sitting down while coloring can definitely be boring at times, but don’t worry – the kids knew just what to do. In the process of turning a plain white page a creative mix of brown, purple, green, and pink, one of the kids showed off some pretty great dinosaur roars and stomping feet – a little T-rex in the making! If we could do such a wonderful impression, we’d be proud, too!

After getting a few coloring sheets under our belts, we moved on to the star of the storytime show. The kids wanted to read See How They Grow: Fox first, and, in doing so, we learned all about newborn to fully grown foxes. What a cute book! Afterwards, we read a silly one: Claire Freedman’s Dinosaurs Love Underpants. This particular book earned a few giggles from our attendees – rightfully so, as it puts an unexpected but wholly goofy spin on the extinction of dinosaurs. Did it really happen? Of course not! Was it entertaining anyway? We thought so!

Lastly, we read about something that did happen. There once was a cat named Scarlett, making her home amongst the Brooklyn streets with her five kittens. That home had been destroyed by a terrifying and dangerous force of nature: fire. While each of the kittens made it out with only smoke damage, carried to safety by their brave mama, Scarlett herself had been badly singed. Fur had been burnt off and her eyes were glued shut by the heat, but she went back into that burning building four more times, behavior not like that of most street cats. Scarlett the Cat to the Rescue: Fire Hero, written by Nancy Loewen, remains sitting on our Reading Ranch shelves if you or anyone you know would like to check it out!

Otherwise, you can view the rest of our collection on Wednesdays (12:00-7:00pm), Thursdays (10:00am-12:30pm and 1:30-5:00pm), Fridays (8:00am-12:00pm), and Saturdays (9:00-11:00am). Happy reading!

12/24/2021

Merry Christmas, everybody! We've got two articles to post today instead of just the one, so if you'd like to give them a read and catch up on our happenings, they're down below!

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December 16, 2021

It’s that time of year again… Snow has fallen, a soft white carpet – nature’s winter decoration. Last Friday (December 10, 2021) was the first real snowfall that our little town has seen, which means that we had another quiet storytime. Don’t let that fool you – quiet doesn’t always mean uneventful! There were a few attendees that decided to brave the cold, and, as it just so happens, we gained a few additions to our holiday décor in the process! Two new snowman creations went up, as did a circle-filled piece – precisely what snowmen are made of – in all its colorful glory. It seems that not many can resist the allure of Frosty’s kind!

We also read Snow Leopard: Ghost of the Mountains, written by Justin Anderson and illustrated by Patrick Benson. While this book didn’t feature magical and goofy snowmen like our other book, it seems to have fit right in, given the day’s weather and the kids’ love for animals! They really enjoyed learning about the Himalayas’ “gray ghosts”, a mystical and elusive creature otherwise known as the snow leopard. Who knew there was so much to these big cats?

After reading time and finding books to check out, we colored – from puppies and kittens to winged wolves – and worked on our latest project. Creativity is an essential part of childhood, and we wanted to encourage children to grow via the arts. So, to do this, we’ve decided to implement weekly journals. These doodle-pads will serve as vessels for children to express themselves and what they learned during each storytime, whether they choose to write, paint, or both. It will be exciting to see what our little group comes up with!

After all, it’s a mixture of creativity and methodology that inspired a man named Melvil Dewey. Sound familiar? He was the librarian that created the Dewey Decimal System, a method of categorization utilizing a set of numbers. National Dewey Decimal System Day took place on December 10, 2021, so we’ll have something interesting in store for the next storytime…

If you know of anyone who would like to attend, our program is held every Friday from 9:00-10:00am. Otherwise, we are open from 12:00-7:00pm on Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:30pm and 1:30-5:00pm on Thursdays, 8:00am-12:00pm on Fridays, and 9:00-11:00am on Saturdays. Happy reading!

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December 23, 2021

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, isn’t it? It’s just around the corner, and, while visions of sugarplums may not be dancing in heads, gifts under the tree and the promise of friends and family certainly may be! Because of the upcoming holiday, we won’t be having storytime on the 24th of December, so we had our themed storytime last Friday (December 17)! We had quite a few crafts on our agenda: our big group of little readers decorated a gingerbread house sheet with stickers of all sorts (colored gumdrops, peppermint pinwheels, taffies, cupcakes and cookies, trees of both the needle-y and gingerbread sort, lollipop and candy cane yard decorations, and even a gingerbread family with their puppy and kitten), festive coloring sheets, and the likes. So, in a way, it seems like Christmas has come early here at the library!

When the kids had crafted to their hearts’ content, we picked out some books to read – both from the Dewey Decimal category and our collection of regular picture books. It seems as though we’ve got a growing number of space and dinosaur fans, and Herve Tullet’s silly, action-packed pieces, Press Here and Say Zoop are always favorites as well! We’re currently trying to expand on our mid-elementary to young adult collections, so if you or any young reader in your life have suggestions on graphic novels, beginner reader stories, or chapter books, they would be very welcome!

In the meantime, we do have several other books waiting on the shelves to be taken home and loved! For this week’s author spotlight, we’ve got Donna Tartt and her standalone piece, The Goldfinch, as well as Patrick Taylor and the first book in his 18-part Irish Country series, An Irish Country Doctor. Within the pages of the former lies the tale of an abandoned young boy and his dangerous journey into adulthood – art and philosophy come together in this “beautiful, stay-up-all-night-and-tell-your-friends” piece. The latter is filled to the very last page with a host of intriguing characters, thick with Irish country life. If you would like to give either book a read, you can find it in the adult fiction section on Wednesdays (12:00-7:00pm), Thursdays (10:00am-12:30pm and 1:30-5:00pm), Fridays (8:00am-12:00pm), and Saturdays (9:00-11:00am). Happy reading!

Enjoying Wall's first real snowfall of the year? It's definitely pretty, with the snowflakes coming down like they are, ...
12/10/2021

Enjoying Wall's first real snowfall of the year? It's definitely pretty, with the snowflakes coming down like they are, but it's also nice to be cozy and warm inside the library! We did have storytime today, regardless of the weather, and if you take a peek at the photo below, you'll see three (or two and a snippet, more like) pieces of our next big storytime project hidden in the background. Don't forget to read our article as well!

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December 9, 2021

Yahtzee has it. Dungeons and Dragons has it. Even backgammon has it. What is “it”? If you’re thinking dice, you’re correct. So, what’s so special about a dotted or numbered chunk of material that you toss around for fun? According to the founders of National Dice Day, quite a lot, actually! Dice have been used for quite a long time to add random challenges to games, including those aforementioned and many, many more. There are even character creation games that involve the random generation of numbers, in which players use those digits to determine the traits of their character. That is precisely what we did at storytime last Friday.

When everyone got settled in, winter coats set aside and creative minds on, we decided to start on craft first. Let’s take a moment to revisit November 26’s program. That day, we had quite the small group, and none of them were our regulars. They made snowman faces, which had been – and are currently – displayed at the front desk. Our attendees last week found them cute and wanted to make their own, so we incorporated snowmen into our activity.

To celebrate both National Dice Day and the upcoming winter season, we all rolled some giant dice to determine our snowman’s traits. In the game of “Build-A-Snowman”, there were four categories: eyes, nose, mouth, and, of course, accessories. If a child rolled a one for any of the categories, they would get big eyes, a bumpy carrot nose, red cheeks, and a cozy scarf. All twos would create a snowman that had small eyes, a smooth nose, big smile, and standard top hat. Threes included happy eyes, a long nose, small smile, and charcoal buttons, while the fours are angry eyes, a short nose, frown, and Santa hat. The options for fives were surprised eyes, an upward-pointing nose, open-mouth smile, and all the accessories – jackpot! Lastly, a snowman with all sixes would have scared eyes, a downward nose, silly grin, and no accessories. The kids had quite a lot of fun making their snowmen! If you would like to make one yourself – or know of anyone who would! – the instructions with examples are on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Next week, story hour will be at the same time: 9:00-10:00am on Friday. We’re also open on Wednesdays (12:00-7:00pm), Thursdays (10:00am-12:30pm and 1:30-5:00pm), Fridays from 8:00am-12:00pm, and Saturdays (9:00-11:00am). Happy reading!

We had "snow" much fun last week! If you'd like to know more, feel free to read the column down below! ~.~.~.~.~December...
12/03/2021

We had "snow" much fun last week! If you'd like to know more, feel free to read the column down below!

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December 2, 2021

We had quite the small, cozy group last Friday! For storytime, we read Caralyn Buehner’s Snowmen at Night as well as The Snowman, written by Raymond Briggs. In the former, the neighborhood snowmen sneak out of their yards late at night to meet up at the park, enjoying a whole lot of fun! They drink cocoa, partake in a night of games, sled, skate, and even have snowball fights! We’ve found that this particular book is a great way to engage imaginations (“Do snowmen really do that? No – that’s silly!”) and senses of humor, given that some of the snowmen were quite clumsy and creatively built.

The latter is a wordless Bright and Early Board Book, but don’t let this fool you! In reading it, children have the opportunity to problem-solve and develop recognition skills. What, exactly, are they problem-solving and recognizing, then? From the very first picture to the last, a child embarks on a small but touching adventure. Upon waking up, he realizes that the world outside is blanketed in snow, perfect for building a snowman with. So, he rushes to create one. When he’s done, he tries to have a merry time with his family but soon finds that he can’t stop thinking about his creation, alone and in the dark. Because he can’t sleep, he goes back outside to visit it. From there, he invites the snowman into his house – his world. It, understandably, isn’t used to “inside”, as can be seen clearly in the pictures, but you can tell it’s having fun anyway despite missing the cold. With that, it beckons the child outside, where the two take a running start and fly into the night. It shows the child a magnificent bird’s-eye view, even stopping at a dock to gaze at the sunrise, before dropping him back off at home. They part, but the boy tosses and turns all night. He wakes up the next morning and hurries outside, only to see that his friend had become a puddle of slushy snow. There’s so much emotion here, but it seems more than anything that the message is to enjoy what you have while it lasts!

So, we made little snowmen friends to decorate the library with! Come see them if you’d like – we’re open on Wednesdays (12:00-7:00pm), Thursdays (10:00am-12:30pm and 1:30-5:00pm), Fridays (8:00am-12:00pm), and Saturdays (9:00-11:00am). Happy reading!

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Wall, SD
57790

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