Library Is Asking For Kids’ Votes

DANBURY — During the month of January, Danbury Library will be asking kids in grades 4, 5 and 6 to join thousands of other Connecticut kids in casting their votes to select the Year 2000 Nutmeg Children’s Book Award.

At libraries, school media centers and classrooms across the state, children are being encouraged to read as many books as possible from ten pre-selected books and to cast their vote for their favorite. The books were selected by a committee of Connecticut children’s librarians, school media specialists and teachers.

The ten books and information about the Nutmeg Award are currently on display in Danbury Library’s Junior Department (information is also available at libraries across the state). Multiple copies of the book are available for loan.

Children may cast their ballots throughout the month of January in the Junior Library or online at the Junior Library’s home page (www.danbury.org/org/dpl). The winning title and author will be announced in February.

The Nutmeg Children’s Book Award encourages children to read quality literature. The award is jointly sponsored by the CT Library Association and the Connecticut Educational Media Association.

For more information, contact librarian Linda Ellen at 797-4528 or stop by the Junior Library Information Desk. Danbury Library is at 170 Main Street.