YAY! AUTUMN STORY TIMES ARE STARTING SOON!
Don't Forget to Sign Up! (starting September 9th)
REGISTRATION FOR AUTUMN STORY TIMES
STARTS SEPTEMBER 9th!
Registration for Story Times will start September 9th. Story Times will start Thursday, September 18th and run for six weeks, ending Friday, October 23. The Schedule is as follows:
AFTER-SCHOOL POETRY GROUP for ages 6-8: Thursdays, 3:45 pm
TEDDY BEAR TALES for 3's ONLY!: Fridays, 10:30 am.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME for 4's and 5's ONLY! Fridays, 1:30 pm.
Registration is required.
Click here to download form or drop by the Library or call 895-9543.
NEW! BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB!
Starting in September
For your child's birthday, why not donate a new Children's Book to the Library?!
Your child's name will be written inside the front of the book on a "Donated by..." label, as well as the date donated. (See Wish List for titles which we don't currently have in our catalog.) Or feel free to choose your own title; just check to make sure it is not a title we already have.
Your child will be the first one to check out this book.
In early March, there will be a special "Birthday Party" for all children who donated books! Details to follow......
We Caught the Reading Bug!
(and a certificate, a book, a buggy bear and a medal!)
This year's Summer Reading Program just flew by! Can't believe that the program is over :(
We were "buggy" for books, that's for sure! During the program, 551 picture books, 268 chapter books, 216 nonfiction books, and 167 easy readers - a total of 1,621 books - were checked out!
"F"ant"astic job, kids!
We had great fun playing the "Catch the Reading Bug Game." We also made lots of "buggy" crafts; listened to "buggy" stories; and played "buggy" guessing games.
All of our performers were extraordinary: Steve Blunt led us marching through the Library to the tune of "The Ants Go Marching One by One,"; he also had written many "buggy" tunes to fit in with our theme. Martha Dana delighted us with her hand-made puppets; Alison from Massebesic Audubon Society taught us how important insects are - she even brought some live specimens! Tracy Hines took us on an observational walk ourdoors for an upclose look at nature and then led us in creating our artistic impressions; the Majestic Theatre spun a magical musical tale:"The Return of the Glass Slipper."
Had so much fun!- Can't wait 'til next year!
Many thank-you's are in order:
- to the parents who took the time to come to the Library, and to instill in their children a love of literacy;
- to Barbara Bassett, Director of the Library, and the Board of Trustees for their support;
- to the Friends of the Library for their contined support;
- to Cathy Murdock for her brain-storming and her enthusiasm;
- to Dick Rand for the great upkeep of the building, no matter what event took place; \
- to Marlene Emery for covering the desk during storytimes and her help with putting together our "buggy" quilt;
- and to the many patrons, especially the Abney family, who donated so many excellent Children's books in prime condition that I could use as prizes.
Remember to stop by the Library to view the scrapbook, the storybook and the quilt we created. (Oh, and to check out some books, too!)
Hope to see you soon,
"Miss Lynda"!
WEBSITES FOR PARENTS!
Check out some of these websites that are great resources for parents. Each site contains a wide range of topics including: home-schooling, childrearing, games, travel tips,nutrition, keeping children safe online. All are designed to enhance the child/parent relationship! Online Databases
CHILDREN'S AWARD WINNERS
CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNERS
1938 - PRESENT
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNERS
1922 - PRESENT
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
GREAT STONE FACE
1980 - PRESENT
The Great Stone Face Book Award is sponsored by the Children's Librarians of New Hampshire (CHILIS)and is given each year to an author whose book receives the most votes from fourth through sixth graders throughout the state. Each year a committee chooses 25 recently published titles, which children then use as a guide for voting. The vote takes place every April during National Library Week, and the winner is announced in May. The purpose of the award is to promote reading enjoyment, to increase awareness of contemporary writing, and to allow children to honor their favorite author.
LADYBUG AWARD
 The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children's picture books. A committee of children's librarians from around the state selects 10 picture book titles early in the year. Then, during November, New Hampshire children from preschoolers to those in third grade choose the award winner. The winning picture book is announced at the end of the year. The author and illustrator of the winning book will receive a crystal awardcreated by Pepi Herrmann Crystal. |
BOOK LISTS
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