It is the midst of the holiday season. If you are looking for an inexpensive gift for a child in your life, consider getting them a library card. The library has tons of great programs and services for free! Where else do you have access to great books and magazines, movies, story times and family events!
If you are looking for something new to read, the children's library has lots of new titles available. We have added something for all ages, birth through middle school. Come and see the display at the library or check out the new title listings above.
Everyone is invited to Family Night on Thursday, December 20th at 6:30 pm. We will celebrate the season with books by noted author, Jan Brett. There are lots of fun things planned and we hope to see you there.
Happy Holidays!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
New Books Are In
There are lots of great new books on the shelves in the children's library this month. We have lots of great picture books.
Fans of the Karma Wilson books about Bear will love our two new additions, Bear's New Friend and Bear Feels Sick. Illustrated by Jane Chapman, these books have the same charm as their predecessors.
I love Scaredy Squirrel and Scaredy Squirrel Finds a Friend by Melanie Watt. As well as being fun to read, they are hilarious. Imagine my delight when I first read Chester, Watt's newest offering. As Melanie starts to write a story about a mouse, Chester, her overbearing cat, takes over the story. With his red marker, he writes his own story. Melanie and Chester go back and forth and the results are really very funny.
Lickety Split by Robert Heidbreder is a great read aloud for young children. Each scene has a different sound (i.e. lickety split, cloppity clop, etc.). Children will love copying the noises and will want to read it over and over again. The illustrations are bright, colorful and sure to please young readers.
The father-son team Frank and Devin Asch brings us a new book out called Mrs. Marlowe's Mice. Mrs. Marlow is a mild mannered cat who works as a librarian but leads a secret double life - a family of mice live with her. All goes well until Catland Yard shows up at her door. Will she outwit the police or is she harboring a darker secret. The story and illustrations are wonderful with just the right amount of suspense to keep a young reader's interest.
We have added another title to the Skippyjon Jones collection. Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble. This time the Siamese cat who thinks he is a chihuahua ventures to Egypt with his chicos. Needless to say, this books is as hilarious as the others.
If you like optical illusions, be sure to check out The Painted Circus by Wallace Edwards. The illustrations are terrific and the books will keep you looking for hours.
Out Came the Sun is a fabulous picture book. Heather Collins took favorite nursery rhymes and wove them into a cohesive story through her fabulous illustrations. This books is definitely worth looking at and highly recommended for young readers.
Come in and check us out. We look forward to seeing you.
Fans of the Karma Wilson books about Bear will love our two new additions, Bear's New Friend and Bear Feels Sick. Illustrated by Jane Chapman, these books have the same charm as their predecessors.
I love Scaredy Squirrel and Scaredy Squirrel Finds a Friend by Melanie Watt. As well as being fun to read, they are hilarious. Imagine my delight when I first read Chester, Watt's newest offering. As Melanie starts to write a story about a mouse, Chester, her overbearing cat, takes over the story. With his red marker, he writes his own story. Melanie and Chester go back and forth and the results are really very funny.
Lickety Split by Robert Heidbreder is a great read aloud for young children. Each scene has a different sound (i.e. lickety split, cloppity clop, etc.). Children will love copying the noises and will want to read it over and over again. The illustrations are bright, colorful and sure to please young readers.
The father-son team Frank and Devin Asch brings us a new book out called Mrs. Marlowe's Mice. Mrs. Marlow is a mild mannered cat who works as a librarian but leads a secret double life - a family of mice live with her. All goes well until Catland Yard shows up at her door. Will she outwit the police or is she harboring a darker secret. The story and illustrations are wonderful with just the right amount of suspense to keep a young reader's interest.
We have added another title to the Skippyjon Jones collection. Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble. This time the Siamese cat who thinks he is a chihuahua ventures to Egypt with his chicos. Needless to say, this books is as hilarious as the others.
If you like optical illusions, be sure to check out The Painted Circus by Wallace Edwards. The illustrations are terrific and the books will keep you looking for hours.
Out Came the Sun is a fabulous picture book. Heather Collins took favorite nursery rhymes and wove them into a cohesive story through her fabulous illustrations. This books is definitely worth looking at and highly recommended for young readers.
Come in and check us out. We look forward to seeing you.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Today's Random Thoughts
Things have been really busy at the library. We have had several classroom visits and are in the process of getting new laminated library cards to all of our patrons in the children's library. It's great to have so much support!
Celebrate Banned Books Week by reading something from the challenged list. We have displayed several books from our collection that has been on the list. I am thankful to live in a society where I can choose what I want to read and know that others can make their choices. As always, I encourage parents to know what your children are reading and discuss those choices. The library offers something for everyone.
Our first edition of the children's library newsletter is going in the mail this week. If you want to get on the mailing list, call the children's desk at 326-2327 and give us your name and address. The newsletter will contain the new additions for the past month as well as upcoming events and news. It's another way to keep everyone current on what's happening at the library.
It's not too late to sign up for fall story clubs. We also have activities for families, guys only and something for girls. How about a free movie? Check often to see what events are coming up.
I linked this blog to my del.icio.us bookmarks to give you an idea of what I do to keep abreast of the latest in children's books. I would love to know where you look, too.
My library shows some of our favorite books available in the children's library, both old and new. We are always ready to give a recommendation.
Happy Reading!
Celebrate Banned Books Week by reading something from the challenged list. We have displayed several books from our collection that has been on the list. I am thankful to live in a society where I can choose what I want to read and know that others can make their choices. As always, I encourage parents to know what your children are reading and discuss those choices. The library offers something for everyone.
Our first edition of the children's library newsletter is going in the mail this week. If you want to get on the mailing list, call the children's desk at 326-2327 and give us your name and address. The newsletter will contain the new additions for the past month as well as upcoming events and news. It's another way to keep everyone current on what's happening at the library.
It's not too late to sign up for fall story clubs. We also have activities for families, guys only and something for girls. How about a free movie? Check often to see what events are coming up.
I linked this blog to my del.icio.us bookmarks to give you an idea of what I do to keep abreast of the latest in children's books. I would love to know where you look, too.
My library shows some of our favorite books available in the children's library, both old and new. We are always ready to give a recommendation.
Happy Reading!
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Happy Reading!
Welcome to the WPL Children's Library blog. Visit us often for the latest news about additions to our collection, activities and events, book reviews and more. We are working to make the children's library fun, family friendly place. Browse around and let us know what you think.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)