How to join the MELSA Library Reading Divas Book Cart Drill Team

The Reading Divas are gearing up for 2008. We've been having too much fun to keep it all to ourselves, so we wanat you to join us!

If you're involved with a MELSA library system - Anoka County; Carver County; Dakota County; Hennepin County; Minneapolis Public; Ramsey County; Saint Paul Public; Scott County; and Washington County - you're invited to help the MELSA Library Reading Divas spread the message about libraries!

If you're interested send a message to libraryreadingdiva [at] gmail [dot] com with your name, library system, and email address and we'll notify you as appearances for 2008 are confirmed. You can choose the events to participate in based on your schedule.

Don't forget to put a tiara on your holiday wish list!

MELSA Library Reading Diva Update

The MELSA Library Reading Divas (and Dudes) are beginning to plan for their 2008 appearances.

Nothing has been confirmed yet but some possible 2008 appearances:

• The St. Paul Winter Carnival torchlight parade (Feb.),
• a performance at the 2008 PLA conference (March),
• the Flint Hills Children's Festival ArtMoves parade and stage performance (June)
• the Aquatennial Parade (Aug.)

How to become a part of the popular MELSA Library Reading Diva (or Dude) book cart drill team

• No experience necessary. Do you have a sense of humor? Do you love libraries? Do you want to promote libraries in a fun and unique way? Then this is for you.
• If you work in a library that is part of MELSA you are eligible to participate.
• Divas - You provide your own tiara and gown. Children's tiaras work well as they are large and visible. A wide variety of gowns can be found at thrift stores through out the Twin Cities.
• Dudes - Your provide your own crown and attire - suit coat, tux, etc. You can purchase crowns at costume shops (such as Twin City Magic located in downtown St. Paul)
• Attend one practice session at the beginning of the season, especially if the Divas will be doing a stage performance.
• Contact the Diva coordinator via email to be added to the contact list (sharon dot madsen at co dot dakota dot mn dot us).
• Bookmark or subscribe to this blog's feed as updates will be added through out the year.