The World According to HumphreyHumphrey, pet hamster at Longfellow School, learns that he has an important role to play in helping his classmates and teacher.By: Betty G. BirneyCall Number: J BIR Bad Kitty Gets a BathTakes a humorous look at the normal way cats bathe, why it is inappropriate for humans to bathe that way, and the challenges of trying […]
Is there a curious little girl in your life that loves to learn and create? Encourage her inquiring mind and the love of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) by reading stories that showcase girls rocking these areas of study! The characters in these picture books will open girls’ eyes to the possibility that they too can follow their interest […]
Traction Man is Here!Traction Man, a boy’s courageous action figure, has a variety of adventures with Scrubbing Brush and other objects in the house.By: Mini GreyCall Number: JE/GRE How I Became a PirateJeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his pirate crew and finds out about pirate language, pirate manners, and other aspects of their life.By: Melinda LongCall Number: JE/LON Frog […]
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 […]
