Book Bits for Kids

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Don’t Miss This Year’s Annual Halloween Storytime and Parade

Tuesday, October 26 10:30 am

Here’s our crew last year

Come show off your Halloween costume, hear a terrific story or two and eat some delicious cookies! No registration required

Thursday, October 7, 2010

New DVDs!

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New DVDs just arrived at the library! We have something for all ages.

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue

Max and Ruby: Visit with Grandma

Max and Ruby: Everybunny loves Winter

Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars

Shaun the Sheep: Party Animals

Thomas and Friends: Misty Island Rescue

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally

Dora the Explorer: Slumber Party

and Coming Soon Toy Story 3

Visit us in the Children’s Room for recommendations or with any questions you may have.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

New Series: Hidden Worlds

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind those doors that say “Employees Only?” This new series takes you behind the locked doors into “Hidden Worlds.”

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Under the Lights: Exploring the Secrets of a Sports Stadium: Where do the players go when they’re not on the field? And where do the vendors cook all those hot dogs? Behind the scenes of the sports stadium, there’s a whole world of activity that keeps the stadium running.

Beyond the Bars: Exploring the Secrets of a Police Station Where do the police keep their weapons? And where do the criminals go once they’re arrested? Behind the scenes of the police station, there’s a whole world of activity that keeps citizens safe.

Behind the Double Doors: Exploring the Secrets of a Hospital Where do the doctors' tools get cleaned? And where do they put patients who are dangerous? Behind the scenes of the hospital, there's a whole world of activity that keeps people healthy.

Behind the Racks: Exploring the Secrets of a Shopping Mall Where does all the trash at the mall go? And where do they keep all the stuff for the stores? Behind the scenes of the mall, there's a whole world of activity that keeps the mall running

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Want to explore the world of Fine Art?

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Come to the library and check out our selection of materials to learn more about the masters of Art-Van Gogh, Degas, Picasso, Monet, and many more! Learn about the artists, the museums that hold the great works, and analyze the paintings all through the different books we have on display. After learning about some of the great works of art, check out the library's selection of Museum passes to get to see some of the famous paintings in person!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Celebrate Author Roald Dahl

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Happy Birthday Roald Dahl!

This September celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday by finding out more about him and reading one of his classic books.

Come in to the library and take home one of his famous stories- Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and more. You can also take home a Roald Dahl activity sheet or sign up for the reading dahlathon for even more fun!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Favorite Children's Books Display

Come in to the library to check out some of our favorite children's books-both new and, of course, the classics! Visit the display and, as always, feel free to ask a librarian for reading recommendations for any occasion, situation, and subject. We are always here to help !

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Red Pyramid Book Display!

Are you waiting to get your hands on a copy of Rick Riordan's The Red Pyramid? Have you already read it and want to find more books like it? Come see the new display in the Children's Department, where we have gathered fantasy and adventure books similar to the Percy Jackson series and The Red Pyramid! And ask us about any new books you're interested in reading.

If you liked.... The Red Pyramid, try one of these:

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