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Children's Department
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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.
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| 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...
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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)
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| 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.
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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
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Fun Links
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Brain
Teasers - Grades 3-8 Features a new brain teaser every
week. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Building
Big - Explore construction by type of structure. |
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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. |
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Are you reading
the "Series of Unfortunate Events" books?
Check out author Lemony
Snickets webpage. |
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Check
Out the Harry
Potter Webpage |
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Check
out the J.K. Rowling
Webpage |
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Between
the Lions |
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Check out the Aruthur
webpage |
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The
Clifford Webpage |
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Childrens
Book Council |
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Central
Intelligent Agency's Kids Page |
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Did we Forget Something?
If you know of a wonderful book that is not in our collection - please let Ann
Job know. We appreciate your suggestions ! |
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