Oh Joy....

Look, they made me my own Ugly Christmas Sweater! They shouldn't have.

They REALLY shouldn't have.....

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Are You Ready?

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest is all day Thursday. Are you ready? Even if you don't participate, I think it would be worth stopping by the library that day to see everyone in their...um...finery.....

Love and carrots,
Morgan

P.S. They still haven't convinced me to don one of these Ugly Sweaters.

Christmas Sweaters?

The library mommies and aunites are in a tizzy. Next Thursday, December 22, is our First Annual Ugly Sweater Contest and they are all trying to prepare for the event. Staff and patrons are encouraged to come to the library that day to show off their ugliest Christmas sweater, either one they've purchased (Born Ugly) or one they've created (Made Ugly). They are even encouraging ME to enter.

Cover up this gorgeous fur? I don't think so!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Disappointing Dinner

Sigh...they got the wrong type of parsley at the grocery. They got Italian flat-leaf parsley and I only eat curly parsley. I shall starve.

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Tonight's the Night!

Tonight, Ashfall author Mike Mullin will be at the library!!! The fun starts at 7pm with all sorts of exciting events. Check out our website for more information! I wonder if he will sign my copy of the book....

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Mystery Continues....

Remember my library mystery? Strange things are still happening! There were some people here this morning with a tape measure and a very fancy laser machine thingy that also measures things. They were measuring the circulation desk.

Earlier this week, all the mommies and aunties went crazy over this string that had a ton of little squares on it that were all different colors. But I've never heard of these colors before. They were talking about "Beluga Beige," "Fiesta," and "Dogbone Storm." These definitely aren't in my box of crayons.

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Author Visit!

Big news! On Tuesday, December 6th, the library will be hosting Mike Mullin, author of the YA novel Ashfall! The event starts at 7pm and is for all ages.

Mike will be discussing his novel but we'll also have a martial arts demonstration, a volcano demonstration, and cupcakes!

To find out more about the event or Ashfall, check out our website!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for November 14-18

Hello friends! We've got another great week of programs lined up for you.

The teen's Anime/Manga Club meets Tuesday, November 15th from 4pm-5:30pm.

Ms. Bobbi will have Thanksgiving Storytime at 10:30am and 2:30pm on Thursday.

Cassie and the teens will be making a Nuts & Bolts Chess set at 3pm Thursday.

Ms. Alyssa will host a Thanksgiving Toddler Time at 10:30am on Friday.

The teens will be hosting a special Anti-Twilight event at 3pm on Friday, complete with a viewing of the movie "Vampires Suck."

And don't forget about Sit with the Bunny at 4pm!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

P.S. Strange things are still going on here. I will post more about them when I can.

A Library Mystery

Something strange is going on in the children's department.

Ms. Alyssa and Cassie have had a human device called a "tape measure" out almost everyday for the past week. As its name implies, they use this to measure things. But why would they need to measure things?

They have also been using words like, "bench," "price quote," "rug," "delivery," and "orange" a lot. I've also heard the phrase, "We'll move this...." a lot as well. (But it had better not be in reference to moving me!)

Friends, can you help me figure out what's going on? We will need to be stealthy with our investigation. The humans can be tricksy like Hobbits sometimes....

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Weekly Rabbit Report for November 8-11

Here's what's happening at the library this week:

Thursday is Puppet Show day with Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Linda. You can catch performances at 10:30am, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm.

Teen Thursdays will bring Apples to Caramel Apples at 3pm. Come play the game "Apples to Apples" and make tasty caramel apples!

Friday morning brings Toddler Time at 10:30am.

And don't forget Sit with the Bunny at 4pm!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for November 1-4

Hello friends! It's a new month filled with lots of new things going on at the library. Here's what's happening this week:

Today, the teen's Creative Writer's Group will have its first meeting at 3:30pm.

Thursday brings a fun filled Storytime all about Trains with Ms. Bobbi at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Teen Thursdays continue at 3pm with Just Dance 3.

We'll have a special program Thursday night at 7pm. The West Central Indiana Cooperative Weed Management Area will be hosting a workshop all about Invasive Plants. I wonder if I can eat any of those invasive plants. I will have to do some research.....

Friday brings "My Favorite Things" Baby Time with Ms. Bobbi at 10:30.

And Sit with the Bunny happens Friday at 4pm.

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Fancy Nancy Recap

As you can see, we had lots of fancy fun at our Fun with Fancy Nancy program! Don't our patrons look sensational?

Love and carrots,

Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for October 24-28

Hello friends! Here's what's happening this week:

Thursday, October 27th, brings a Halloween Storytime with Ms. Alyssa at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Teen Thursdays hosts The Gothic Cafe at 3pm.

Friday brings a Cuddly Kitten Baby Time at 10:30am.

And don't forget Sit with the Bunny at 4pm!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

Trouble, I Am In It

So friends, I am in a bit of trouble. Apparently chewing on cables is frowned upon in this establishment.....

(The mommies cut the cable, I didn't chew all the way through.)

They should know by now that I must chew on something for my teeth and to be careful with what they leave lying around. But no, I'm grounded because they were careless.

Hmph. If you need me, I'll be in my cage pouting.

Love and carrots,

Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for October 17-21

Hello friends! Here's what's happening at the library this week.

It's Teen Read Week! Stop by our teen department to see some awesome displays and enter a contest or two to win some fabulous prizes.

Speaking of the teens, there will be an Anime/Manga Club event on Tuesday, October 18th at 4:00pm.

Thursday is Puppet Show day! Ms. Joyce and Ms. Linda will deliver two fantastic performaces at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Teen Thursdays continue with a movie double feature starting at 1:00pm. See which is better, the movie or the book!

Friday brings a Halloween Baby Time with Ms. Alyssa at 10:30am. Come in costume if you'd like!

Fun with Fancy Nancy also happens on Friday at 2:30pm. Don't forget to register on our website and to come in your Fancy Nancy best!

And lest we forget, 4pm Friday means Sit with the Bunny!!!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Fancy Nancy Time!

Next Friday is our Fun with Fancy Nancy program! Come celebrate all that is Fancy Nancy with us as we enjoy crafts and stories with our favorite fancy girl. The program starts at 2:30pm on Friday, October 21st and is for ages 2-10. Please register online by clicking on our Events calendar and searching for "Fun with Fancy Nancy."

And don't forget to wear your fanciest ensembles (that's a fancy word for clothes)! Has anyone seen my tiara?

Love and carrots,
Morgan

My Party

I promised I would tell you all about my party, so here we go!

Last year, I didn't get to help plan my party because they attempted to throw me a surprise birthday party. Even without my input they did a good job with lovely black and white decorations, including balloons with paw prints on them. They even had some sort of human food called "cupcakes" that all the guests loved.

But this year was going to be different. I was going to help with the party planning to make sure an event worthy of a famous library bunny was thrown. I decided to go with my favorite color, purple, along with accents of my other favorite color, green. I wanted amythysts and emeralds suspended from the ceiling, along with silk in those colors draped on the wall. For my treats, I wanted to import the best romaine lettuce I could find and a variety of carrots (did you know they have purple carrots?!). For the humans, I did some research and decided I wanted Duff Goldman from the shows "Ace of Cakes" and "Sugar High" to create a cake to look like the library, complete with a cake sculpture of moi!

Then Ms. Alyssa wanted to know how I planned on paying for all of this. I told her we could ask the library board. They love me.

I then brought up the idea to Mommy Krista who told me, very nicely of course, that there was no way that was happening. I would have to scale down my plans.

Thus I had purple and green streamers and a cake with purple icing. The humans really seemed to like the cake though, so all is well.

We also had things to make at the party. Another of my requests was for a few more bunny friends to play with. Ms. Alyssa asked if I would mind paper bunnies instead of real ones. I said that would be just fine (plus paper bunnies don't need to eat my food). My friends made some lovely bunnies for me that are on display near my cage. We also made rabbit bookmarks for everyone to take home.

And I had a special gift for my friends. I gave all my guests an autographed photo as a "thank you" gift.

But there was one big surprise left for me. My friend Cauli and her minions from the Mooresville Public Library came to my party! And they brought me a lovely gift of carrots! It was a wonderful surprise

.

I hope all my friends had a great time like I did. I can't wait for next year!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for October 10-15

Hello again friends! I'm still relaxing after a fun-filled birthday. I will post more about my party shortly, but first, time for the Report!

Tonight, the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet at 6:30pm.

Our resident jewelry makers, Mommy Krista and Ms. Kristie, will be hosting our Beadful Things beading and jewelry making group tonight at 7pm.

Ms. Linda will be hosting a bear-y fun Bear Storytime on Thursday, October 13 at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Friday will bring a Colorful Baby Time with Ms. Joyce at 10:30am.

Don't forget about Sit with the Bunny at 4pm on Friday!

We also have a special program for teens beginning this Saturday. Our Family History Scrapbooks starts on October 15 from 1-3pm. This program, hosted by the Friends of the Morgan County Public Library, is the first in a series of programs to help teens learn about their family history and how to turn that information into a lovely scrapbook. Registration is required for this event. Check out the website for more information and regsitration.

Have a great week!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

Success!!!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who came to my birthday party! I had a great time seeing everyone and it sounds like you guys really enjoyed the cake. Cauli even sent her minions with a FABULOUS gift of carrots! It was a great day. Thanks again!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

P.S. Will post pictures later. I'm exhausted....

A Friendly Reminder!

Tonight is the Local Author Fair from 6:30pm-8pm. Come meet some of Morgan County's best authors!

And tomorrow is the most important event of the week, my birthday! My party starts at 3:30pm and there are still spaces left. Register on our website.

While you're here, don't forget to check out the entries for the Fall Foliage photography and poetry contests. You can see a list of the winners on our website!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report- Special Edition!

Hello friends! It's a very busy week at the library with lots of special events going on for all ages.

This weekend is the Fall Foliage Festival. Downtown Martinsville will be filled with all sorts of excitement and the library is even getting in on the act!

On Wednesday, October 5th, we will be hosting the awards ceremony announcing the winners of the photography and poetry contests. The ceremony begins at 5pm. We will also be displaying the winners of the contest, as well as some of the other entries. There's always some lovely work so be sure to stop by!

Do you hear a rooster crowing? He must be getting ready for Rooster Tales Storytime with Ms. Joyce at 10:30 and 2:30pm on Thursday, October 6th.

Thursday will also bring Teen Thursdays at 3pm. This week they'll be creating another Mini Haunted House masterpiece.

We have a special event on Thursday evening. We'll have a Local Author Fair from 6:30pm-8pm where you can come and meet some Morgan County authors. They will have copies of their books for purchase or you can bring your own copy for them to sign!

Friday is one busy day. Ms. Bobbie will host a Pumpkin filled Toddler Time at 10:30am.

But the most important events on Friday happen in the afternoon! My party starts at 3:30pm. Registration is required and there are still some spots left! Just go to our website, click on the October events calendar, and sign up. I'm even more excited about the party because my friend Cauli LeChat may make an appearance! Or she will at least send her human minions on her behalf. I hope she can make it because we've never met face to face before. She was even kind enough to write about my party in her blog.

I will also be hosting my regular Sit with the Bunny at 4pm on Friday.

And before I forget, the library will be closed on Sunday, October 9th for the Fall Foliage Festival parade. But no worries, we'll re-open on Monday morning!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Party Time!

Friends, do you know what next Friday is?

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY PARTY!!! Can you believe that I'm two years old?!

Ok, if you want to be technical, my birthday is actually in August. However, the library likes to celebrate my birthday in October because that's when I came to library to live when I was a small bunny. Last year they tried to be sneaky and plan a surprise party for me, but I am a clever bunny and discovered their plan! (It helped that they had signs all over the place and forgot that I know how to read.)

My party this year will be on Friday, October 7 at 3:30pm in the library's meeting room. Ms. Alyssa is planning the party and asks that you RSVP on our website. She needs to know how many people are coming so she can order some kind of people food called "cake." Just go to the October events calender, click on Morgan's Party, and sign up from there!

I hope you can make it!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

The Return of the Weekly Rabbit Report!

Hello friends!

I know, it's been eons since I've updated. You see, my typist had the nerve to take something called maternity leave (whatever that is) without lining up a replacement! Thankfully she has returned and is back to type whatever my little bunny heart desires!

And now for the Weekly Rabbit Report!

It's Banned Books Week! We've got displays of challenged books for our patrons to check out. Come celebrate your freedom to read!

Thursday is Puppet Show Day! Come watch Ms. Joyce and Ms. Bobbi as they perform "The Amazing Jiggs" and "Cautious Tommy Turtle" at 10:30am, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm.

Teens, don't forget about Teen Thursdays at 3:00pm. You never know what fun Cassie has planned.

Friday brings "All Fall Down" Toddler Time with Ms. Linda at 10:30am. And don't forget about Sit with the Bunny at 4:30pm!

Also, Friday is the last day for Fall Foliage Festival entries for the poetry and photography contests! All entries must be recieved by 5:30pm!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for August 1st-6th

Hello friends! Don't forget that today is the last day to turn in your Summer Reading entries for a chance to win some fabulous prizes! I hope you've had as much fun this summer as I have.

And now for the report.

Today is Curious About for ages 5-8. We'll be discussing "Froggy Plays Soccer" by Jonathan London at 5:30pm.

Thursday will bring Hooray for the Day You Were Born Storytime at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

On Friday, Ms. Bobbi will have a Fair Time Toddler Time at 10:30am. She'll also host Sit with the Bunny at 4:30pm.

And we have a special Saturday treat for you! Ronald McDonald will be performing LIVE at the library at 10:30am. Come see what special surprises he has in store!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The End of Summer Reading!

I just wanted to remind everyone that Summer Reading for all ages ends on Monday August 1st! Please make sure to have all of your entries turned in by the end of that day to be registered to win some fantastic prizes.

I've had fun with Summer Reading and I hope you have too. Just remember, you can read all year long, not just in the summer!

Love and carrots,

Alyssa

The Weekly Rabbit Report for July 25-July 29

Hello friends! Here's what's going on at the library this week.

Today, we have our 21st Century Readers program for ages 9-12 at 5:30pm. They'll be discussing one of my FAVORITE books, Bunnicula by James and Deborah Howe!

Tuesday, July 26 will bring a special Around the World in 60 Minutes or Less program at 10:30am. This will be for kids in grades 1-5.

Thursday is Puppet Show day! Ms. Joyce and Ms. Linda will present two fabulous shows at 10:30am and 2:30pm for all ages.

Thursday also brings fun for the teens with Anything Anime and Candy Sushi at 3pm.

Toddler Time on Friday will be all about the Dog Days of Summer! I just hope there are no real dogs attending. The fun starts at 10:30am.

Oh, and there is a special program on Saturday! We will have a presentation on Antique Postcards and free appraisals at 2pm. Come see what is sure to be a postcard perfect program!

And don't forget, Summer Reading for all ages ends on Monday, August 1st!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Birthday Bear

Did you know it's almost Winnie the Pooh's birthday? He will be 90 years old on August 21st! I must say, ke looks really good for 90. It looks like the New York Public Library is planning a special event for him. They're asking people everywhere to make a birthday card for Winnie and send it in.

I think I shall make one. I'd love to be able to go to the celebration but sending a card will have to do. Unless I can convince the library mommies we should take a road trip....

Does anybody else want to join me in making a card for Winnie?

Love and Carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for July 18-July 22

Hello friends! I've heard that it is hot, hot, HOT outside. You should come into the library where it is nice and cool. Plus, we have lots of things here to do!

Tomorrow, Tuesday July 19, we will talk about our Neighbors Across the Pond at 10:30am. This program about England is for kids going into grades 1-5.

On Thursday, Ms. Joyce will take us to Australia with our Tales from Down Under Storytime at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

The teens will be making Guatemalan Worry Dolls at 3pm on Thursday.

Friday will bring the Cow Goes Moo Toddler Time at 10:30am!

And we have something special planned for Sunday July 24th! There will be a reception for our Teen Photography Contest at 3pm. All teens who participated are invited to bring their family and friends to hear the winner announced and enjoy refreshments!

Have a good week and try to stay cool!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

P.S. Don't forget about your pets in this hot weather. Please make sure we have plenty of water and cool places to rest!

The Weekly Rabbit Report for July 12-15

Hello friends! Sorry I'm a little late with this week's report. Whitey the guinea pig and I have been very busy visiting with everyone. He will be here until tomorrow, so be sure to stop by to see him!

And on with the report.

Tonight, there's a special Chocolate from Around the World program for grown ups! The program starts at 7pm and registration is required.

Wednesday brings our final Legomania program at 2:30pm. Don't forget to arrive 15 minutes early to get a ticket!

Thursday, Storytime will take us up north as Ms. Bobbi presents Tales from Canada at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

The teens will have a book discussion about the graphic novel American Born Chinese at 3pm. You must read the book to attend!

Friday will bring Baby Time at 10:30am and Sit with the Bunny at 4pm!

Love and carrots,

Morgan

A Visitor!

I forgot to tell you all something yesterday. My friend Whitey the guinea pig is visiting me again! He'll be here until sometime next week. Please stop by and see us!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for July 6-8

Hello friends! Sorry that this week's report is so late. I always have a hard time getting back in my grove after a holiday. Here we go!

Tomorrow we will have a belissima Italian Storytime with Ms. Alyssa at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Cassie and the teens will be talking about Greek Mythology at 3pm.

Friday will bring Baby Time with Ms. Joyce at 10:30am.

And don't forget Sit with the Bunny at 4pm!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for June 27-July 1

Hello friends! Time for another Rabbit Report!

On Tuesday morning at 10:30am, we'll have our Tour of Tahiti program for grades 1-5. Has anyone seen my beach bag?

I also need to mention that our Dinosaurs of China program for Tuesday night has been canceled. We hope to have this program again sometime this fall.

If you saw last Thursday's Reporter-Times newspaper, you no doubt heard about our wildly popular Legomania program. We will have another Legomania on Wednesday at 2pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early in order to get a spot, they fill up quick!

Thursday, June 30 we'll have a red, white, and blue Independence Day Storytime at 10:30am and 2:30pm!

Also on Thursday, the teens will visit France with a fabulous fashion show at 3pm.

Friday brings Baby Time at 10:30am.

And Friday also brings Sit with the Bunny! I'm well enough to visit with you all again, isn't that wonderful?!

Oh, and don't forget that there's still time to sign up for the Summer Reading Program!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Hooray!!!

I take my last dose of medicine tonight! Hurrah!!! I'm so excited this ordeal is over. I feel much, much better now. However, the Mommies thought it would be best to cancel Sit with the Bunny for one more week just make sure I'm totally better.

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for June 20-June 24

Hello again friends! Time to discuss all of the happenings at the library this week.

Cauli le Chat, I have a perfect program for you! On Tuesday, June 21st at 10:30am, we will host a Tour of France program for grades 1-5.

Thursday is Puppet Show Day! Ms. Joyce and Ms. Bobbi will be performing "The Bremen Town Musicians" and "Big Cat, Little Cat" at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Mama mia, will the teens have a tasty time on Thursday! Cassie and the teens are going to Italy by hosting a pizza taste-off to find out who has the best pizza pie in town! The tasting begins at 3pm.

On Friday, we'll have our "What a Wonderful World" Baby Time at 10:30am.

As for Sit with the Bunny, I'm feeling much better but I'll have to wait and see how I feel on Friday. We'll see how it goes!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for June 13-June 17

Hello everyone! First, let me say thank you for all your wonderful get well wishes! I'm feeling much better now and am being a bit more cooperative about taking my medicine (but I still don't like it).

And now, for the weekly report.

Tuesday, June 14th, we have our Moves Around the World program at 10:30am for grades 1-5. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get a ticket to reserve your spot!

Thursday will be our Father's Day Storytime at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Also on Thursday at 3pm, Cassie and the teens will be traveling (ok, pretending to travel) to Egypt to build some pyramids!

And Friday, June 17th, will bring a special "Anything Goes" Toddler Time with Ms. Joyce at 10:30am!

Also, all this week Ms. Alyssa will be traveling to all of our branches for a special "Passport to the World" program. Check out our calendar for the dates and times!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Will a Spoonfull of Carrots Help the Medicine Go Down?

Oh friends, it has been an interesting past few days. I have been sick. I started feeling bad on Tuesday, and while I did start to feel better yesterday, the Mommies decided that I should go to the vet.

The vet was very nice and trip wasn't terrible (other than the dogs in the waiting room and we know how I feel about dogs). The vet said that I have what is called an upper respiratory infection, or as Ms. Alyssa says a very fancy cold. I did have to get a shot while I was there, and while I wasn't happy about that, it did not hurt as much as I thought it would and I know that it will help me feel better soon.

But apparently the shot was not enough.

The vet also told Mommy Denise and Mommy Tina (they took me to the vet) that I would need to take medicine twice a day for two weeks. Two weeks?! That's an eternity!

I took the first dose this morning. I know that I have to take it because it will make me better...but I don't like it. It's no fun to take and it certainly does not taste like carrots or pellets. I know they make flavored medicine for humans, why not for animals too?! But the Mommies reminded me that we all have to take medicine sometimes, even though it is not fun, and that I need to try to set a good example for everyone by being cooperative.

So I will try to be a good bunny and take my medicine and get lots of rest. I would still be happy to have visitors but I do have to cancel Sit With the Bunny this week. But please come and talk to me!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for June 6-June 11

Hello friends! Summer Reading is in full swing here at the library. Here's some of the great fun we have for you this week!

Tuesday, June 7th we have our Oriental Toads program for grades 1-5. Come at 10:30am to visit these amazing little guys!

On Wednesday, June 8th at 6pm, the Master Gardner's will host a Perennial Plant Exchange. Join us for an evening of leaning more about your plants and trading plants with others. Please bring 4 plants in pots to share.

On Thursday, June 9th bring some borscht and watch out for Baba Yaga as Ms. Alyssa hosts a Tales from Russia Storytime! This program happens at 10:30am and again at 2:30pm.

Thursday is also Teen Thursday! Come with the teens as they visit India with a Henna Tattoo program. The fun starts at 3pm and a parental permission slip is required!

Friday, June 10th is Toddler Time with Ms. Bobbi and her "The World Loves Babies" program at 10:30am.

On Saturday, we have a special treat for you! Please join the Patel family for an all ages "Welcome to India" program at 10:30am. Come learn more about India and its rich culture.

And don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program! We literally have something for all ages, just check out our website!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for May 31- June 3: Special Edition!

It's a really exciting week to be at the library! Know why?

SUMMER READING STARTS JUNE 1ST!!!! THAT'S TOMORROW!!!

Isn't it wonderful?! We have programs for the whole family. Let me give the quick run down on our reading programs.

One World, Many Stories- This is for kids from birth all the way to going into 5th grade! You can set a goal of how many books or how many minutes you want to read this summer, and win some really cool prizes!

You Are Here- This is the teen program, for those going into 6th grade through going into 12th grade. Cassie has some great programs planned, as well as some fabulous prizes! Teens can even win a Nook!

Novel Destinations- We even have a reading program for the grownups! Pick up your reading passport and read for your chance to win prizes. The grand prize is for adults is also a Nook!

You can stop by any of our branches to sign up for any of these programs. We also have special programs for all ages planned throughout the summer, so be sure to check our website often. Please call or stop by if you have any questions.

And now, for the weekly report!

On Thursday, Ms. Alyssa will host a Cinderella Around the World StoryTime at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Friday will be a busy day for us. Ms. Bobbi will host a Go Baby Go Baby Time at 10:30am.

Sit with the Bunny will be at 4:30pm, so please stop by and see me!

And Friday is also the night of the teen's Bon Voyage party! This is an after hours program for teens only! Registration is REQUIRED and there are only a few spots left. Don't miss the boat!

It's going to be a great summer! See you soon!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Bad Weather at the Library

The Library Mommies and I have been online most of the morning monitoring the bad weather that will be coming through this afternoon. Do you know what you should do if you are at my library when the weather is so bad the sirens go off? I will tell you.

When we hear the sirens, the Mommies and other staff members will ask all patrons to follow them downstairs to our staff room. The staff room is on the lowest level of the library and has no windows, making it an excellent place to be during storms. If you want to stay in the library while the storm is happening, you must be in this area because we want everyone to be safe. I go in the staff room too, of course, in my lovely pink carrier to wait out the storm.

While we aren't open for business while the storm is going on (that means no check outs or internet, sorry), the library remains open as a safe haven for anyone caught in the storm. Please stop in if you find yourself out and about when the storm hits.

Library staff will be monitoring the situation by listening to our local radio station, WCBK, and checking local news and weather stations online. Once the "all clear" is given, everyone is free to go about their business.

Storms can be a little scary, but having a safety plan in place can make them seem less so. I hope everyone, no matter where you are, stays safe today!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for May 23- May 27

Hello friends! Time to see what's going on at the library this week.

Did you know that we have a Knit and Crochet Group that meets at the library every Monday at 6:30pm? Everyone is welcome to attend.

On Thursday we have a Puppet Show! Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Bobbi will present "Borris and Morris" and the Summer Reading Promotion shows at 10:30am, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm. Don't miss it!

Friday is a pet themed Toddler Time! Rumor is we may have a special guest coming. Don't miss the fun at 10:30am.

Also, don't forget that teens can still sign up for the Summer Reading Bon Voyage Party on Friday June 3rd. Registration is REQUIRED!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Sad News

My friend Peyton T. Fish passed away yesterday. He'd been very sick and the library mommies did everything they could but it was just his time.

He was a good fish. He was camera shy, so I don't have a picture of him, but he was a lovely dark blue beta fish with just a little red on his feathery fins. He always liked visitors and was an excellent listener. We will all miss him.

Love and Carrots,
Morgan

P.S. Mr. Paul, it is way too soon for sushi comments.....

The Weekly Rabbit Report for May 16-May 20

Hello everyone! Here's what's going on at the library this week.

We have our 21st Century Reader's book club today at 5:30pm where we will be discussing The Tale of Despereaux.

Tuesday starts our Computer Course for Beginners at 10am. We will also offer the course at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 19. Registration is REQUIRED for the course so please call and sign up!

Thursday is the perfect time to "monkey around" at our Monkey StoryTime at 10:30am and 2:30pm!

On Friday, we will have A Baby's World Baby Time at 10:30am.

And teens, don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Bon Voyage Party on Friday, June 3rd! Space is limited and registration is REQUIRED!!!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for May 9th-May 13th

Hello again friends! Here's what's going on at the library this week.

On Thursday, we'll be jumping with excitement during our Kangaroo Storytime at 10:30am and 2:30pm!

On Friday, Ms. Alyssa will host a Zoo Animal Baby Time at 10:30am.

Cassie has a special Scary Movie Matinee for the teens at 3pm on Friday. I hope it's nothing too scary....

And don't forget that my library mommies are going around to the schools to talk about Summer Reading!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

A Horse of Course

Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Bobbi are all jazzed up for some horse race tomorrow. It's called the Kentucky Derby and in Ms. Alyssa's home state of Kentucky, it's apparently a pretty big deal. She even went as far as to call it the "greatest two minutes in sports."

Does anyone else know anything about the Derby? I will say that these horses have some...well...unusual names, such as, Pants on Fire and Mucho Macho Man. Then again, they may think that Morgan is an odd name for a rabbit.

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Teen Video!!!

Remember awhile back when I told you that the teens were making a commercial for the Summer Reading Program? Well here it is!!!


Isn't it cool?! But I must say...there seems to be a very important library staff member missing from the video.....

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for May 2-May 6

Hello friends! I've got what's going on at the library this week, along with some special information!

Today, we have our Curious About program at 5:30pm where Ms. Janice will be talking about Pirates Past Noon by Mary Pope Osborne.

Thursday is a special Mother's Day Storytime with Ms. Linda at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Friday brings Farm Animal Baby Time with Ms. Bobbi at 10:30am!

Now for the special stuff! Starting this week, many of my library mommies and aunties will be traveling to local elementary schools to talk about the Summer Reading Program! The theme for this year is "One World, Many Stories." Look for them to come to your school sometime this month.

I would also like to mention that we will once again be hosting our Computer Course for Beginners this month. This course will start you from scratch, teaching you about mouse and keyboarding skills, as well an overview of commonly used computer terminology. This class meets Tuesday, May 17 at 10am and again on Thursday, May 19 at 6:30pm. Space for this class is limited and registration is REQUIRED. Please call or visit the library with any questions or to sign up!

And lest I forget about our teen patrons, Cassie is planning a special Summer Reading Bon Voyage Party on Friday June 3rd! It is an after-hours program so it should be really fun! Space is limited and registration is REQUIRED!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Book Pics

Remember my fort of new books? I promised I would review some of them for you and here they are!

A Sick Day for Amos McGee
by Phillip C. Sneed, illustrated by Erin E. Sneed

This one isn't actually a brand new book. In my last review, I brought you this year's Newbery Medal winner so I thought it only right to review the Caldecott Medal winner. The Caldecott Medal is presented every year for the children's book with the best illustrations. This lovely book tells the story of a zookeeper, Amos McGee, and all of his friends at the zoo. But what will Amos and his friends do when Amos gets sick?

I Feel Better With a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures
by Carlyn Beccia

This is my first foray into reading non-fiction. I will warn you, it is a little gross but still very interesting. This book tells about the different, and VERY unusual, medical treatments people have used throughout history. Did you know that some people thought putting mustard on your head would get rid of a headache? What a mess!

Square Cat
by Elizabeth Schoonmaker

Eula is a square cat. She thinks that life would be much easier if she were a round cat like her friends, Patsy and Maude. But her friends help show her that being a square cat is pretty terrific!

If You're Hoppy
by April Pulley Sayre

If you're hoppy and you know it you're a rabbit! Or a maybe a cricket. This book talks about the different animals you may be based on how you feel.

Waddles
by David McPhail

Waddles is a raccoon who is best friends with a duck named Emily. When Emily's ducklings hatch, Waddles becomes happy living in the park with his new family. But what will Waddles do when it's time for the ducks to fly south for the winter? This sweet story has lovely illustrations.

I hope you'll come check out these and our other fabulous reads!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Weekly Rabbit Report for April 24-April 30

Hello friends! Here's what's going on at the library this week.

Thursday is Puppet Show Day! We will be performing "Hokey Pokey" and "The Toll Bridge Troll" at 10:30am, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm.

Cassie and the teens have Board Game Bonanza at 3pm on Thursday. Anyone up for a game of Clue?

Ms. Linda will have Beautiful Bug Baby Time (say that three times fast!) at 10:30am on Friday.

And don't forget about Sit With the Bunny at 4:30p on Friday!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Happy Easter

Happy Easter friends! I'm sure many of you were visited by the Easter Bunny, one of my relatives.

The library is closed today but please come see me soon!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

BOOK FORT!!!

Hello friends! See my lovely fort?

Every single one of those is a brand new book! Isn't it wonderful?! I'm working on reading them so I can bring you my latest picks. I will go ahead and say that the book behind me on the left, Little White Rabbit by Kevin Henkes, is my front runner for this year's Caldecott Medal. It's lovely!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Weekly Rabbit Report for April 18-22

Hello friends! It's time to find out what's going on this week at the library!

Thursday will be our busiest day this week. Ms. Linda will be doing an Easter Storytime at 10:30 and 2:30. As my distant relative is the Easter Bunny, I'm looking particularly forward to this.

Cassie and the teens will have a Go Green! program at 3pm. I hope the green part involves some romaine....

On Friday, Ms. Alyssa will have some Easter fun ready for Toddler Time at 10:30am. And don't forget about Sit with the Bunny from 4pm-4:30pm!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

P.S. No signs of the intruder, thank goodness!

INTRUDER!!!!

Oh friends, I had an experience today. There was an intruder in my cage!!!

This is a photo of the beast.

His name is Stepford Guinea. He was presented to me as a guinea pig, like my friend Whitey, but he is obviously NOT the real thing. Who did they think they were trying to fool?!

Seriously, SERIOUSLY?!?!

All would have been fine and well if they had left him outside the cage, but oh no, they couldn't do that....

INTRUDER!!!

They HAD to put the creature in my cage. If his odd appearance wasn't enough, he makes HORRIBLE noises that frighten me.

I am traumatized by the whole experience. I need pellets....


Love and carrots,
Morgan

P.S. If this weren't enough humiliation, they took a video and posted it to my Facebook page....

National Library Workers Day

As a part of National Library Week, today is National Library Workers Day! Please take time to say "thank you" to any of the awesome people who work in your local library. From catalogers to desk staff, the library wouldn't be possible without all of their hard work!

I would also like to remind you that I am a library worker as well and encourage gifts of carrots and romaine as a sign of your appreciation....

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Weekly Rabbit Report for April 11-April 15

Happy National Library Week everyone! Don't forget to say "thank you" to my library mommies and aunties when you come in this week.

Once again, we have another busy week at the library with lots of special events!

Tonight, Monday April 11th, Mommy Krista is having a meeting for anyone who is interested in making jewelry! The fun starts at 7pm and I would be happy to model your creations for you (no earrings please- my ears aren't pierced).

On Tuesday at 10am, Jennifer is hosting a "Get to Know Microsoft Word" program. It is the first of three classes that helps you learn more about this popular word processing program. Registration is required for this program, so please call or stop in to get signed up.

Thursday is going to be a FANTASTIC day for programs!!!

First, Ms. Bobbi will host a Storytime that is all about Kings and Queens at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Can you survive in the library? Cassie hosts Library Survivor for the teens at 3pm.

Then, we will have a special program at 7pm on Thursday that I am REALLY excited about. Vegecurious with Chef Wendell brings back Chef Wendell Fowler as he discusses how fresh, locally grown vegetables can change your life. This program was meant for me! I will say that the last time Chef Wendell spoke, we had quite a crowd so I would get here a little early. I wonder if he will have samples....

And finally, Ms. Janice will have a flower-filled Toddler Time at 10:30am on Friday.

Wow, it sounds like the mommies and aunties are going to have a busy week!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

New Books!!!

New books, new books! Tra la la la la!!! I love it when we get new books. Ms. Janet has been bringing out stacks and stacks of them! I took the liberty of looking over a few of them for you. Here are my favorites!

Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever
by Laura Numeroff

I love the "If You Give a..." books by Laura Numeroff. This is a new book she has written about two best friends named Otis and Sydney. Otis wants to plan the best birthday ever for Sydney. Will his surprise party be as wonderful as he hopes?

Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique
by Jane O'Connor

Ooo la la, our favorite fancy girl is back! When Nancy wants a new lace fan, she decides to sell some of her clothes and accessories at her own boutique to earn money. But what will she do when she sells a necklace that her little sister falls in love with?

Moon Over Manifest

by Clare Vanderpool

This is a very special book. See the shiny gold medal on the cover? That medal means this book is a Newbery Award Winner! The Newbery Award is given out every year to a book that is considered the year's best for kids. Abilene Tucker is sent to Manifest, Kansas for the summer while her father works on the railroad. She's at first disappointed in the worn-down town but a cigar box full of trinkets sends her and her new friends on a spy hunt! As Abilene learns more about the mystery and the history of Manifest, she soon starts to feel a part of the little town.

These were just a few of the new things we got in. Please come check out what else we have!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Weekly Rabbit Report for April 4-April 8

Hello everyone! The library mommies and aunties came in drenched today because of all the rain. Apparently this is a good day for ducks.

Here is what is going on this week at the library:

On Thursday, Ms. Alyssa will be hosting a Prince and Princess StoryTime at 10:30am and 2:30pm. I wonder where my tiara is....

Also on Thursday, Cassie and the teens will be finishing up their summer reading commercial. Filming starts at 3pm.

On Friday, Ms. Bobbi will have Toddler Time on one of my favorite topics- bunnies! Hopefully she will find someway to include moi in the program. The fun starts at 10:30am.

Don't forget that on Friday you can also sit with me in the Story Corner starting at 4:00pm!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for March 29-April 1

OMG, I'm so sorry I'm a day late with this! I had an exciting day yesterday because my Auntie Joyce is back! She's not been feeling too well lately, but she's slowly coming back around and came to see me yesterday. I hope she's able to come back and see me soon because I have missed her!

Now, down to business. I realize that this week is something called "Spring Break" and this means that a lot of people are out of town. But I hope some of you are still able to come a library program this week!

On Wednesday, March 30, my mommies and aunties are going on the road. Ms. Bobbi and Ms. Alyssa will be at Monrovia to perform two puppet shows! You can see "Piggy-Rae-Ella" and "The Dog Who Forgot" at 10am and 2pm! Ms. Janice will be at Waverly at 4pm for Mardi Gras Scratch Art. She suggests wearing old clothes to the program, just in case.

Thursday, March 31, is Puppet Show day at the Main library! Ms. Bobbi and Ms. Alyssa will perform at 10:30am and 2:30pm. Cassie also has a special Japanese Fest planned for the teens at 3pm. Perhaps I can teach the teens how to make an origami rabbit....

Friday will bring Toddler Time with Ms. Linda at 10:30am. She'll be reading stories about butterflies. Ms. Alyssa will have our final Mardi Gras event at 2:30pm with her Hat Making Program. And lest we forget, Friday means Sit With the Bunny at 4:00pm!!!

Come see me this week!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for March 21-March 25

Hello again friends! We've got another great week of programs planned for you. Want to see?

Storytime this week will be all about Garden Critters! Come check it out on Thursday at 10:30am or 2:30 pm.

Cassie and the teens have Poetry Open Mic on Thursday at 3pm. I'm working very hard on a piece I'd like to present.

Speaking of Thursday, we have a very special program at 7pm! We are pleased to bring you a performance by Traveler's Dream. This concert is rescheduled from earlier this year. Come out and listen to Irish jigs and reels, sea shanties, and traditional American songs!

We'll also be traveling to our Waverly branch this week for two more Mardi Gras programs. On Tuesday at 4pm, we'll be making noisemakers and we'll be back out at 4pm on Thursday to make hats!

Don't forget about Baby Time on Friday at 10:30am. Miss Alyssa has selected stories all about her favorite color, red! I may see if I have something red to wear for the program.

And last, but certainly not least, we have not one but two concerts on Saturday! The Naptown 5 Jazz Band will be performing at both our Waverly and Main branches. They will be at Waverly at 1pm and will travel down to Main for a 4pm performance. Bring the whole family out to enjoy an afternoon of jazz! This program is possible through a grant form the Community Foundation of Morgan County.

Doesn't everything look fabulous? I'm going to try my best to go to everything!

Stay tuned for next week. It's Spring Break and we have lots of special things planned for you....

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Éirinn go Brách!!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Do you know what today's title means? It's Gaelic (a language spoken by some mostly on the west coast of Ireland) for "Ireland Forever!"

My library mommies look so festive in all their green. Even Mr. Chuck stopped by in his lovely green shirt!

I even sported a little green myself! That happens sometimes after I eat lettuce (I forget to wipe my mouth....).

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for March 14-18

Hello friends! It's another busy week at the library. Here's what's happening:

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Ms. Alyssa during Storytime on Thursday! The fun happens at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Cassie has a special Luck of the Irish program for the teens at 3pm on Thursday.

We have more Mardi Gras programs at our branches this week. Last week's program at Eminence was canceled, so we will have Mardi Gras Mask Making on Wednesday at 4pm. There will also be a mask program at our Brooklyn branch on Thursday at 4pm. Please call these branches to register!

Ms. Bobbi will host Baby Time on Friday at 10:30am. Come see what she has planned for our littlest patrons!

And don't forget about Sit With the Bunny, featuring yours truly, from 4-4:30pm on Friday!!!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

Business Cards

I have discovered that my friend, Cauli Le Chat, is in the process of getting her own business cards.

I should have business cards. I am, after all, the library's main attraction and public relations expert.

I must speak to the library mommies about this....

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for March 7-11

Hello again friends! Here's what's going on at the library this week (and boy is it a lot!).

On Thursday, March 10 we have Storytime at 10:30am and 2:30pm with Ms. Bobbi! We'll be talking about Rainy Days (which works with all of the rain we've been having).

Baby Time is on Friday, March 11 at 10:30am with Ms. Linda. Come see what fun she has planned for our littlest patrons!

There are some special programs going on at two of our branches this week. Ms. Joyce will be at the Eminence branch on Wednesday, March 9 at 4pm, and at the Morgantown branch on Thursday, March 10 at 4:30pm with her special Mardi Gras Mask Making! This program is possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of Morgan County. Please call these branches if you are interested in attending!

This week is Teen Tech Week! Cassie has lots of special programs for the teens this week. On Tuesday, March 8 she'll be doing a demonstration of Overdrive at 3pm. Come help make a video for Summer Reading on Thursday, March 10 at 3pm! Finally, Teen Tech Week will wrap up on Saturday with an all ages Robotics Demonstration from the Mecha Hampsters at 12pm and a special teen laptop lab from 2-5pm. I wonder if she'll let me attend some programs this week....

And finally, if anyone has ever thought about raising chickens, we'll have a special Chickens 101 program on Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm. Come with all of your chicken questions!

Wow, that was a lot to report!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

The Weekly Rabbit Report for February 28-March 4

I've decided to start something new! Every week, I'm going to give you a report of some of the things happening at the library. Most of the things I have to share will be activities in the Children's Department but I'll share some things going on in other parts of the library too.


Thursday, March 3rd is Preschool Storytime! Ms. Linda will have her "Get Your Garden Growing" program at 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Friday, March 4th is a busy day for us. Ms. Joyce has Baby Time for my youngest friends at 10:30am. Then, at 4:00pm (the most important time of the week), she hosts Sit With the Bunny!!!

The other big news at the library this week is Overdrive! The Morgan County Public Library is now a part of Overdrive, an online consortium that allows our patrons access to downloadable e-Books and audiobooks. Now you can download these items to your computer and then transfer them to your e-Reader, MP3 player, or other mobile device. On Thursday, March 3rd, we will have an overview of how to use Overdrive at 7pm. Information about Overdrive is available on our website.

Love and carrots,
Morgan

P.S. I've had another photo shoot and hope to share the pictures with you soon!

Rainy Days

It has rained all day today! I'm afraid it has kept some of my visitors away, which makes me sad. On the upside though, rainy days are wonderful for napping. I'm all caught up on my beauty rest so I'm ready for everyone to come see me!

Love and carrots,
Morgan

A Visitor!

I have a special visitor here at the library! His name is Whitey the Guinea Pig. He's going to be staying with me for a few days. He seems to be very good roommate. Whitey is an older guinea pig so he spends a lot of time resting in his pigloo (that's his house). He does come out to visit and eat but he enjoys having alone time. That's just fine with me because I will be happy to entertain all of our visitors! Come see us soon!

Love and carrots,
Morgan