Children's Department

There's always something going on in the Children's Department! Please stop by and pick up our latest schedule of activities.

Come by and say Hello to our new fish Flotsam (gold) and Jetsam (silver).

COMING IN JUNE
Bug Invasion Summer Reading Club
Registration Begins June 14
Click here for details

FOR YOUR SUMMER TRAVELS
Remember to check out our family friendly collection of recorded books (both on cassette and CD) to take along on your travels. Try a classic like The Wizard of Oz or A Cricket in Times Square or enjoy a modern tale like The Tale of Despereaux, or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Also, if you have an onboard DVD player don’t forget our wide selection of free DVDs to borrow.

SPRING PROGRAMS 2008

Tuesday, May 13 4:30 pm

"PET CARE PROGRAM FOR KIDS"
Learn how you can be your pet’s best friend and the best ways to adopt a new pet. Sponsored by the Montville Pet Parents. Tuesday, May 13, 4:30 pm, Ages 7 to 9. Pio Costa Auditorium. Please register, as space is limited...

Monday, May 19 All Day

"NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY"
Monday, May 19 will be a bear of a day. Bring your favorite stuffed bear to the library this day and she/he will receive a special Li-bear-y card and you will be entered into a drawing for a bear-y special prize.

Tuesday, May 27 5:00 pm

"RAINBOW FISH PUPPET SHOW"
The girls of Troop 527 will present an original puppet version of Rainbow Fish followed by a craft on Tuesday, May 27 at 5 pm in the Pio Costa Auditorium. Best for ages 3 to 8.

Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

“MONTHLY CRAFT”
Fun seasonal crafts for ages 4 and up. No registration necessary. Storytime Room.
Monday, May 19
Monday, June 16

Wednesdays 4:00 pm

"TWICE IS NICE CLUB"
Children in Grades K to 2 are invited to join us twice a month after school for “big kid” stories, crafts and a snack on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm. Please leave child’s name and phone number.
Wednesday, May 14 & 28
Wednesday, June 11 (last meeting until September)

Saturdays 10:30 am

"FIRST SATURDAYS FOR FAMILIES"
Check in the first Saturday of March, April, May and June for a craft that kids and their adults can do together. 1:00 pm in the Storytime room. No registration needed.

BACKYARD STORYTIME SPRING 2008
Ages 6 months to 6 years.
Sign-up with Library Card begins Monday, March 17
Season runs from March 31 through May 22
Schedule available at Children’s Desk.

Library Playtime: combination storytime and playgroup. 6 months to 30 months. An adult must accompany Child.
Thursdays 10:00 to 11:00 am -- Pio Costa Auditorium
Chipmunks -- short stories, fun activities and a small craft for 2 year olds. An adult must accompany Child.
Mondays at 10:30 or Tuesdays at 10:30
Squirrels -- short stories, fun activities and a small craft for 2 and 3 year olds. An adult must accompany Two year olds.
Mondays at 11:30 pm or Tuesdays at 11:30
Rabbits -- short stories, fun activities and a small craft for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. An adult must accompany Two year olds.
Mondays at 1:00 pm
Opossums -- a storytime for 3 and 4 year olds with slightly longer stories and a small craft. Adult participation is encouraged.
Wednesdays at 1:30
Hedgehogs -- a storytime for 4 and 5 year olds with longer stories, broader activities and a craft. Adult attendance is optional.
Tuesdays at 1:30
Raccoons -- an evening storytime for two to six year olds with stories, activities and a craft. An adult must accompany Two year olds. Wednesdays at 7 PM

	Brain Teasers - Grades 3-8 Features a new brain teaser every week.
	Bubblesphere - Grades 4-8 Meet Professor Bubbles who presents the most complete information about bubbles. Includes Games, Activities, tools, and bubble making tips, along with sound and video clips.
	National Geographic World - Grades 2 -12 The electronic version of the Magazine is great for youngsters, they can access stories, examine featured animals, take an instant poll, and explore other surprises and activities.
	Wacky Web Tales - Grades 4- 8 Creates an off the wall tale after kids fill in a form asking for suggested words (best friend, adjective, verb, teachers name, etc.) The tales can be submitted for possible posting.
	Building Big - Explore construction by type of structure.
	The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Fun On-line page Interesting Information as well as fun activities like creating a online multimedia puppet show & designing a space station.
	Are you reading the "Series of Unfortunate Events" books? Check out author Lemony Snickets webpage.
	Check Out the Harry Potter Webpage
	Check out the J.K. Rowling Webpage
	Between the Lions
	Check out the Aruthur webpage
	The Clifford Webpage
	Childrens Book Council
	Central Intelligent Agency's Kids Page