minniemarx,

Thanks for the idea re. the hs activity hotline--it is a really good idea. And I'm discovering your observation about school aged kids at the library during the day is true. I'm sort of standing back at this point, but have noticed some of the same families there during the day. We love our "little library that could" and are there several times a week at least so that is a fabulous idea. I will need to encourage DS that it is okay to visit with other kids perusing the shelves in his section. Perhaps they will be new friends.

Thanks for the input. It's so nice to hear from those who've been here before--