Tree Fest of Children's Books 2011
Eighth Annual Tree Fest

NEW FOR TREE FEST 2011!

1)  Judge's Choice Award!  (In addition to popular vote through purchase of vote tickets)
2)  Certificate given to each participating classroom
3)  More tiny trees for sale (we hope!)
 

Useful Information for decorators - click here

The Tree Fest Committee met on January 14, 2011 to discuss the Eighth Annual Tree Fest of Children's Books.  At that meeting we reviewed Tree Fest 2010, discussed some changes for 2011, set a schedule for 2011 (see below) and discussed ways to hopefully make this upcoming Tree Fest the best one ever! 

Tree Fest will again be held at the Social Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church which will again be filled to overflowing with beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, as we celebrate this much-loved community event which promotes childhood literacy.  Each tree or wreath is decorated to the theme of a children's book selected by the decorator.  The  participating decorators provide a wide representation of the community.

We're inviting everyone to our Tree Fest Opening Reception on Friday, 12/2 at 7 p.m.  Come enjoy some terrific food and browse the wonderful trees!  Be sure to join us at:
All Saints Episcopal Church, 129 N. Market St., Selinsgrove.  Parking on the street and in the back lot.

Tree Fest 2011 Schedule:

Opening Reception:
     Friday 12/2 at 7 p.m.  (all are invited!)
Saturday 12/3 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 12/4 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 12/6 (Late Shoppers Night) from 5 to 10 p.m.
Thursday 12/8 - 2 to 8 p.m.
Friday 12/9 - 2 to 8 p.m.
Saturday 12/10 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 12/11 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Thursday 12/15 - 2 to 8 p.m.
Friday 12/16 (last day) - 2 to 8 p.m. - Silent Auction winners advised at 9 p.m.
Tree Fest runs through Friday 12/16
 

Closed to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Admission is free

The library will again hold Pre-school Story Hour at Tree Fest on Wednesday mornings.  Local dignitaries will be invited to read to the children.  This has always been a most popular Tree Fest event with the children.
 
As always, groups such as school, preschool classes and daycare groups are invited to schedule group visits to Tree Fest.  Call Joyce Hendricks at 374-7128.  Please give at least 24 hours notice.

Vote tickets will be sold so you can vote for your favorite trees and wreaths.  First Place Tree, Second Place Tree and Favorite Wreath will be selected at the end of Tree Fest when the votes are counted.

We're adding a Judge's Choice Award this year.  The judge/judges will view all trees and wreaths at the conclusion of setup.  The award will be announced at the Opening Reception.

You Can Help!

  Be a “tree sitter”.  Call Liz Heim 374-1082
  Make a donation.  Checks should be made out to “Friends of the
     Selinsgrove Library” and mailed to Friends at P.O. Box 112, Selinsgrove 17870
  Publish information about Tree Fest in church bulletins and company
     newsletters.
  Help with cleanup on Saturday, 12/17 from 9 to 11 a.m.
  Talk up our Eighth Annual Tree Fest – tell your friends – invite them to
     visit.  When you visit Tree Fest, buy votes for your favorite tree and wreath.
  Wondering what you’re going to do to decorate for Christmas this year? 
     Check out our silent auction.  You could take home a beautifully decorated!
     tree or wreath for your home.

Proceeds from Tree Fest will support Snyder County Libraries’ 2011 Summer Reading Program.

Tree Fest contacts:  Co-chairs Joyce Hendricks 374-7128 or Liz Heim 374-1082

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