FEBRUARY in the CHILDREN'S ROOMWinter Story Times are in full swing! To see what fun we're having, click here.
BOOKWORM BUDDIES - a Poetry and Craft Group for ages 6 up Thursdays, 3:30 pm.
Snack and materials provided.
TEDDY BEAR TALES - a Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 Fridays, 2:00 pm.
Bring your Teddy or other favorite furry friend and listen to some wintry tales; then make a craft to take home. Materials provided.
These sessions run for six weeks, ending Feb. 17th.
Spring Story Times will begin mid-March; details to be posted at a later date.
Happy Birthday, February Authors!
The following authors were born in February:
Just click on their name and learn more about them and the books they've written!
Also born this month:
Aliki
Steven Gammell
Uri Shulevitz
And Superman was created in February!
***A Note to Parents: Visit this website to enhance your reading experience with your child. Lots of author information and craft ideas!***
Parents
Looking for helpful information on child growth and development?
Visit this comprehensive and user-friendly site for guides to websites related to these topics, chosen by Child Development professionsals at Tufts University."The WebGuide is a directory that evaluates, describes and provides links to hundreds of sites containing child development research and practical advice. Topics are selected on the basis of parent recommendations; they cover all ages, from early child development through adolescence..." from web page.
Be sure to visit our photo page to view pictures of some of the fun that we have had in the Children's Room!
Need some help learning to use the computer?
Try some of these:
Mouse practice Oochy at the Circus - Pointing and clicking
Color the Bumble - Moving and clicking
Connect the Dots - Moving and clicking
Looking for some fun stuff with your computer?
WEBSITES for KIDS and PARENTS
Here are some cool websites for parents and children!
Just a click away!
Activity TV - Learn to make a craft or play a game by watching a video
***note: takes a while to load***
The Artists'Toolkit - Learn about artists' tools and make works of art
Chateau Meddybemps - Uncommon amusements for grownups & children
First Palette - Step-by-step guide to Children's crafts
Fun Brain - Educational games
Great Group Games - The Ultimate Group Game Resource!
Kids Astronomy - Powerful and fun resource.
Mamamedia - A little imagination leads to big fun!
NASA Kids Club - brings you images, videos and interactive features from the unique perspective of America's space agency.
Pixie Hollow - Create your own Disney Fairy and fly!
Protropica - a virtual world for kids to travel, play games, compete in head-to-head competition, and communicate safely.
Yucky - The best place for yucky entertainment!
Looking for SOMETHING NEW TO READ?
Check out some of our new titles.
This page shows you how books in the Children's Room are organized.
ATTENTION FREMONT HOMESCHOOLERS!
If "Miss Lynda" can help you in any way - such a field trip to the Library or a tour of the Children's Room, helping with curriculum, etc. please feel free to give her a call at 895-9543 or send her an email.
HELP!
Are you looking to do some volunteer work?
If so, "Miss Lynda" could sure use some help shelving, organizing and cleaning books in the Children's Room!
If you need to perform Community Service for school credit or just want to volunteer on a regular basis, give her a call 895-9543 or send her an email.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Children's Book Award Winners and Book Lists
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Story Times at Fremont Library
Story Times are offered throughout the year at the Library.
SPRING, FALL, and WINTER sessions:
- AFTER SCHOOL POETRY GROUP for ages 6-10
THURSDAYS, 3:45 pm.
- PRESCHOOL STORY TIME for ages 3-5
FRIDAYS, 2:00 pm. ****Note Time Change!***
Each session runs for six weeks.
Registration is required: either in person when you visit; call the Library 895-9543, or send "MIss Lynda" an email.
During the SUMMER, there is a drop-in Story Time,
THURSDAYS at 1:30 pm. No registration is required; all are welcome. This session also runs for six weeks.