T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library news

Its allergy season again. Some of the most common allergies are pollen from trees, grass, weeds, mold, animal dander and dust. There is help available at Self-Help for Allergies on www.familydoctor.org.

Here are some helpful hints for managing allergies: For pollen - Bathe before bedtime to wash away pollen and other allergens in your hair and on your skin; keep windows and doors shut; use the air conditioner in your car and home. Mold - Remove houseplants; frequently clean shower curtains, bathroom windows, damp walls, areas with dry rot and indoor trash cans. Use a mix of water and chlorine bleach to kill mold. Animal dander - Keep pets outdoors; use allergen-resistant bedding, bathe pet frequently, use an air filter. Dust - Remove drapes, feather pillows, upholstered furniture, non-washable comforters and soft toys; mop the floor often with a damp mop and wipe surfaces with a damp cloth; vacuum regularly with a machine that has a high-efficiency particulate air filter; wash all bedding in hot water every seven to 10 days. (Source: www.familydoctor. org)

Hey Teens! The time is now to enter the library's Teen Writing Contest. Just use your imagination and write an informal essay on the subject of what life will be like 50 years in the future, in the year 2059. Then turn it into the T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library by 5 p.m. Friday, June 12. For full details on how to submit an entry pick up a flyer at the library or call the Teen Department at 829- 5497.

Keep it on your calendar: May 18- June 4 is registration for the Texas Summer Reading Club for ages 3-11 and Texas Teens Read for grades 6-12. The Summer Reading Programs will be held from June 2-July 9. Lots of fun programs are planned to keep the kids busy this summer. Come on out and join our wonderful Summer Reading Program.

New Teen Books: Oh My Goth by Gena Showalter; The Ghost's Grave by Peg Kehret; Revealers by Amanda Marrone; Uninvited by Amanda Marrone; Wake by Lisa McMann; Evermore by Alyson Noel; Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher; The Debs by Susan McBride; Dangerous Girls by R.L. Stine; The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis; The Purple Emperor by Herbie Brennan; Ruler of the Realm by Herbie Brennan; Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan; A Gathering of Gargoyles by Meredith Ann Pierce; The Dark Angel by Meredith Ann Pierce; Redwall by Brian Jacques; A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys by Nancy Holyoke; Dear Dumb Diary, My Pants Are Haunted! by Jim Benton; Dear Dumb Diary, Am I the Princess or the Frog? by Jim Benton; Dear Dumb Diary, Never Do Anything, Ever by Jim Benton; Dear Dumb Diary, Can Adults Become Human? by Jim Benton; and Dear Dumb Diary, Never Underestimate Your Dumbness by Jim Benton.

Library Closing: The library will be closed on Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Library Hours: Monday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

As always have a great week!