Every Autumn Comes the BearEvery autumn a bear shows up behind the farm, and goes through a series of routines before finding a den among the hilltop boulders where he sleeps all winter long.By: Jim Arnosky Call Number: JE/ARN Arthur’s Chicken PoxArthur the aardvark catches chicken pox a week before he is supposed to go to the circus.By: Marc BrownCall […]
Teaching colors to children isn’t limited to crayons, markers, and paints. Reading books with your child is an excellent way to teach color recognition and explore the changes of color through blending. Need a couple book suggestions? Take a peek at the titles that made our favorites list. These books are sure to open your little one’s eyes to all the colors around us. Books About Color
Attention, Gamers: The Library has recently expanded its video game collection to include Xbox One and Playstation 4 games. These games join an already established collection that includes video games for Nintendo 3DS, DS, Wii, WiiU, and Playstation 3. Search for PS4 and Xbox One games in our online catalog. If you’re interested in showing off your skills and meeting other gamers, the Library regularly hosts […]
What do you get when you combine a lot of milk jugs, countless glue sticks, and a few imaginative librarians? You end up with a very cool place to read! With temperatures dropping, ditch your coats and boots and bring your young explorer to the library for a chance to explore our milk jug igloo. It’s the perfect place to cuddle up and […]
Are you looking for ways to make learning fun and engaging? Make sure to check out our newest STEM kit addition, the LeapPad3. The LeapPad3 is a tablet that allows children to explore and learn a wide variety of educational skills. You can enjoy some content already pre-loaded on the tablet or check out some of our NEW LeapPad learning games. Leap […]
On February 19, the library will be hosting an interactive movie night. We can’t wait to introduce your family to the most adorable purple alien named Oh. Your child is sure to crack a smile watching Oh and his alien friends try to colonize and humorously navigate life on Earth in the movie, Home. Bring the whole family to sing, dance, and spend […]
If you are stuck inside on a cold day, we have a simple winter craft that your little artist will love! Ms. Dana introduced us to this fun activity during a program last week, and it was quite a hit. The children had a fabulous time creating glittery snowmen using a simple, 3 ingredient snow paint recipe. What you need: 1/2 cup Elmer’s Glue 1/2 cup […]
Starting Monday, February 8 and running weekly until March 7 from 10:30 – 11:15 am will be the Library’s first drop-in Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup. This group will be led by Joan Beltran, Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, an occupational therapist, and librarian Mrs. Power. Each week will feature a thematic storytime with music and stories, and experiential learning through a visual gross […]
Despite the frigid temperatures, our annual Winter Reading Program is heating up! Make sure to stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up for the program and receive your official winter reading log. After you have finished your log, bring it in for a prize and an entry into a drawing for other fun prizes. Feel free to complete additional […]
Each January, the American Library Association announces the winners of prestigious awards for children’s books. We are thrilled to announce the 2016 Newbery and Caldecott Medal Award winners! 2016 Newbery Medal Award Winner Last Stop on Market Street, written by Matthew de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson Summary: A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother. His grandmother helps […]
