PRESS RELEASES
4 th - 8 th GRADERS INVITED TO “BE A SUPER THINKER”
BY PARTICIPATING IN UNIQUE LIBRARY PROGRAM
~ Fall Session Announced for Entertaining and Educational Program ~
Buffalo , NY – The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) invites all area fourth through eighth graders to “Be Super Thinkers” by participating in a unique series of programs. Designed to improve students' reading, writing and computer skills, the “Be a Super Thinker” series is a perfect back-to-school activity. Students learn how to find books that interest them, write book reviews from a number of different angles and topics, create a finished product using the computer and post it online. Sessions also feature interactive games and pizza lunches as well as giveaways and prizes.
Funded by Verizon Yellow Pages, sessions are being held at the Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square , on Saturday, October 14 th from 11 am to 2 pm , Saturday, November 4 th from 11 am to 2 pm and Thursday, December 28 th from noon to 3 pm . Classes are also scheduled at the new Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch, 1324 Jefferson Avenue , on Saturday, October 14 th from 11 am to 2 pm , Saturday, November 11 th from 11 am to 2 pm and Saturday, December 9 th from 11 am to 2 pm . Each monthly session features a new theme to attract all interests.
For students unable to attend a workshop, an online component is also available through the B&ECPL's website, www.buffalolib.org. Students can share their thoughts on a book they have read and be eligible for a monthly prize package totaling more than $100, including a portable CD player.
The “Be a Super Thinker” series is made possible through a $35,000 grant from Verizon Yellow Pages. Since 2002, Verizon Yellow Pages has contributed $140,000 to the B&ECPL to fund literacy and technology related programs for students.
For more information and to register for an upcoming class, please call 858-8900.