SPECIAL EVENTS
Thank you to Reading Co-operative Bank for sponsoring Laughter in the Library!
Spring Story Time sign-ups will begin the week of March 8 and story times will begin the week of March 15.
Story Time Days and Times:
Tuesdays: Toddler Tales 9:30am
Thursdays: Preschool Story Time at 9:30am and Babies & Books at 10:30 am.
Fridays:
Stories & Songs (2 and 3 year olds) 9:30am
Dads & Donuts: Mothers and other caregivers are also welcome.
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, March 6, 10:30AM
Note: Saturday morning story time meets at 10:30AM the first Saturday of the month from October-March, unless otherwise noted. Thank you to the Friends for providing refreshments.
Babies & Books
Early literacy studies have shown that children who are read to from an early age have better language skills, grow up to be better readers, and are more likely to enjoy reading.
When you come to Babies & Books story time you and your infant will be introduced not only to a variety of books, but to songs and rhymes, as well. Repeat these songs and rhymes at home and read to your children every day. The library has a wealth of children's books. For an infant, look for books with bright, bold illustrations and minimal text. Also look at the board book section; these books will stand up to more wear and tear than other books.
For more information on early literacy, visit the Association for Library Service to Children division of the American Library Association. Or visit
PBS Parents Reading and Language.
Babies & Books meets Thursday at 10:30AM.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Music with Dara *10am, Fridays
March 12 & May 14
MUSIC WITH
DARA
With her keyboard, finger plays and
songs, Dara VanRemoortel has become a popular visitor to
our library. Get in on the preschool fun! No registration is required. Her visits are sponsored by the
Friends of the
Library.
- Great website for kids
- Reading Lists
- Yahooligans
- Author and Illustrator Pages
- PBS Kids
- The Big Busy House
- Kids' Money
- First Gov for Kids
- Sports Illustrated for Kids
- Exploratorium - Explore the World of Science!
LINKS FOR PARENTS
- Parents Talk
- Parents' Place - home schooling resources from Houghton Mifflin
-
Center on Media and Child Health
- project of Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard
Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health
- Child Care Circuit
- Massachusetts Child Care
- Family TLC - parenting tips and family activities for any age child
- Child and Family Webguide - Child development resources from Tufts University
- Helping Your Child Become a Reader - from the U.S. Dept. of Education
-
PBS Parents
-
Children's Nutrition Resource Center **********************************
VISIT THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
We offer:
- Audio books
- Books
- Book & CD/cassette sets
- Children's Videos & DVD's
- Board Books
- Children's magazines
- Children's Reference Area
- Parents' Shelf
MASSACHUSETTS CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD
The 2008-2009 list of nominees for the MA Children's
Book Award has been released. Please go to the Salem State College web site for more information.
Dads & Donuts, the popular Saturday morning story
time meets at 10:30AM the first Saturday of the month from October-March, unless otherwise noted. Mothers and other caregivers are also welcome. Note: In January, 2010, Dads & Donuts will take place Saturday, January 9, Saturday, February, 6 & Saturday March, 6.
NEW! 4th & 5th Grade
STAR READERS
BOOK CLUB
Please join us. On Monday, April 5, 4 to 4:45 PM we'll be discussing "Love, Aubrey"
by Suzanne LaFleur.
Join our Regular Reader's Club!
Congratulations to our December winner,Gillian Audier! Ask for a Regular Reader's card in the Children's Room. Each time you check out items there, your card will be punched. Once your card is full it will be entered in a raffle, for a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to Ryer's Store, thanks to the Friends.
David Polansky presented a family singalong (which include some dancing!) during February School Vacation
A little reader enjoyed a picture book.
A mother and her son shared a book
during the Open House, Saturday, January 30.
Comcast Reading Connection returned in December, with volunteer readers and craft time.
Dads & Donuts was off to a good start
this year, sponsored by Comcast, as part of the Comcast Reading Connection, with stories about trucks.
Go for the Stars (tm) was a big hit!
Kids learned all about space.
Children made collages and helped decorate a rocket at the program, Outta this World with Art by Let's Gogh Art. The rocket is now in the Children's Room. Sponsored by the North Reading Cultural Arts Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Families enjoyed the ice cream social, the first event of Starship Adventure at Your Library.
Youth Services Librarian Kate Bell registered families for Starship Adventure at Your Library.
Keith Michael Johnson's, "The Secret World of Bubbles," was a big hit with children and parents at the Friends Annual Meeting on June 1.
Children learned some dance moves at the April vacation program, "Moving the Story off the Page," with dance instructor Lori Hardacker.
On a Saturday in April, Nancy Parsons and Don Doyle entertained families by reading from their new book, "Abigail's Unicorn."
Don Doyle demonstrated the art of drawing a unicorn.
Children and adults enjoyed learning how to draw
a unicorn.
Upcoming events
- 2009-2010 Salem State Reading List
- Links to the internet for kids and parents
Children's Room News
- Dads & Donuts
- Pictures of Children's Room Events
- Assignments from teachers: Please contact Youth Services Librarian, Kate Bell at 978-664-4942 or email at kbell@mvlc.org
The Internet for Kids
- This is a great place to start when searching the internet:MVLC Kids Web