Celebrate Constitution Week by checking out a book about the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights or about the American Revolution. 

Here are some books that children and tweens may be interested in:

• We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States illustrated by David Catrow
   
• In defense of liberty: The Story of America's Bill of Rights written by Russell Freedman
   
• A look at the Bill of Rights: Protecting the Rights of Americans written by Amy Graham
   
• The American Revolution for Kids: a History with 21 Activities written by Janis Herbert
   
• From Thirteen Colonies to One Nation written by John Micklos, Jr.
   
• Bill of Rights written by Sheila Rivera
   
• What are Citizens' Basic Rights? written by William David Thomas

Children and teens are welcome to attend Tutor Time on Tuesday afternoons starting on September 11 at the Edenvale Branch Library from 3:30 PM until 5:30 PM. Tutoring in all subjects will be available.

The SJPL website has a useful Kid's Homework Page as well as a useful Teen Page. Students can also chat with an online tutor by using Live Homework Help.

If you have any questions, please email sj.homeworkcenter@gmail.com.

You are cordially invited to enjoy Multicultural Music from Around the World.  This fun event will take place on Tuesday, July 31 at 6:00 PM in the Community Room of the Edenvale Branch Library.

Let's take a trip around the world through music. Don and Shane will bring music and instruments from around the world for a fun and educational experience!   

This delightful musical program is part of the 2012 Summer Reading Celebration, and is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Edenvale Branch Library.

Congratulations to the winners of the Night Image Photography Contest at the Edenvale Branch Library.   It was a difficult decision, because all of the photographs are beautiful.

Adult Winner: Kathryn Lam
Teen Winner: Allison Pham

The winners will receive prizes provided by the generous Friends of the Edenvale Branch Library.

All of the entries are currently on display in front of Meeting Room B.

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Come to the Edenvale Branch Library on Wednesday July 25th 2012 at 7:00 PM for a fun and educational program. 

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 60929 invite children and families to listen to the book The Three R's: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle by Núria Roca.  After the book reading, children and families are invited to participate in some fun craft projects, including reusing toilet paper rolls by turning them into octopi and trees.    

A big thanks to Girls from Girl Scout Troop 60929 for presenting three fun and educational programs for children and families.