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Birds Build Nests…that are truly amazing
Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jessica in Books & ReadingMy house has recently been added on to, but not by us. A robin chose our back porch to build her nest. We are currently awaiting (with much anticipation) the day ‘our’ robin’s eggs hatch. Watching her build a nest has piqued my son’s interest in nesting, so we’ve been looking into it a bit. [...]
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Construction rhymes for little ones
Posted on June 10, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Activities, Rhymes & SongsWe kicked off our summer storytimes with a ”construction” theme! Our 6 x 6 literacy activities in the storytime room combine dinosaurs and vehicles in “Dinosaur Dig.” Does it get any better than dinosaurs driving construction vehicles? Come visit our activity stations to practice early literacy skills, and have lots of fun. You can push a construction [...]
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Up Down and Around by Katherine Ayres
Posted on May 31, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in UncategorizedThis fun book about gardening will inform toddlers of how different plants grow and it is also can incorporate movement! The book talks briefly about how to plant seeds and then explains about different vegetables including: Corn, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, broccoli, plus more! “Up, Down, and Around” is a simple book, but it [...]
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Dreaming Up by Christy Hale
Posted on May 31, 2013 by Jennifer in Books & Reading, UncategorizedThis gem of a picture book is a brain-builder for toddlers and preschoolers. Each page features an illustration of a child building a structure – a tower, a fort, a box building, a tent – and the opposing page shows a photo of a real building that mimics the child’s construction. The short story not [...]
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Fact or Fiction?
Posted on May 22, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Books & ReadingWe often get kids in the library asking for “real vampire” or “real bigfoot” books. I know they mean the books that are in the non-fiction section, but I often wonder if these kids know that these books aren’t true. These books are shelved either in the 001 section (unexplained phenomena) or the 398 section [...]
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Gardening Rhymes
Posted on May 21, 2013 by Grace in Rhymes & SongsSpring is here and gardens are blooming. Even if you don’t have a garden at home, your child can have fun pretending to grow plants and even be a plant. Here are some fun gardening rhymes to get you started: Dig a Little Hole Dig a little hole (pretend to dig) Plant a little seed [...]
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Get Your Fingers Dirty at the Library this Summer
Posted on May 19, 2013 by Jennifer in UncategorizedGet ready to Dig Into Reading all summer at the library for our summer reading theme. Storytimes and clubs will be focusing on underground animals, dinosaur fossils, gardens and worms, construction trucks and more. June 29 is International Mud Day, so this year our Saturday storytime that day will be all about glorious mud, with [...]
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The Big Book Of Things To Build
Posted on May 9, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Activities, CraftsLooking for something fun and creative to do with your kids? Grab The Big Book Of Things To Make, a fabulous new book by DK Publishing.It’s perfect for a rainy or snowy afternoon, or a family activity after school. It includes activities suitable to all ages, with clear instructions and big, bright photos of the projects. [...]
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Learning outdoors
Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jennifer in ActivitiesI was fortunate to attend a symposium this spring on the importance of nature in a child’s daily routine. Claire Warden from Scotland presented amazing statistics and information about their efforts to create outdoor childcare centers where most of the child’s day is spent outside – playing, exploring, discovering, testing and learning in ” a place where [...]
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Shelf-Esteem by Landra Kitain
Posted on April 30, 2013 by Children's Department Staff in Books & ReadingShelf-Esteem, by Landra Kitain, addresses many difficult situations that children can experience, especially a new sibling. Shelf-Esteem uses picture book recommendations and even gives creative ideas to address different themes and feelings that the child may be experiencing. It also gives connections to the picture books and has some food for thought questions that you [...]
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