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Please note the new library hours will not affect story time hours.
New Mommy and Me Book Club
Meets the second Thursday of each month starting 11/10.
Bring your children and have a chance at a book discussion while the kiddies run around. Will meet in the comunity room set-up with rugs, toys, books and drawing materials. Call the library for more information.
New Books, Movies and Magazines
New books in the picture book section includeThe Gods and Goddesses of Olympus by Aliki, What Do People Do All Day by Richard Scary and Pancakes For Breakfast by Tomie De Paola.
New early readers include Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same by Grace Lin, Bink & Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways by Laura McGee Kvasnosky.
New juvenile and young adult books include The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan, A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz and The Sister's Grimm No Problem Child by Michael Buckley, Gregor the Overlander and Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane by Suzanne Collins and The True Meaning of Smeckday by Adam Rex.
New DVDs include Annie, Fantasia, Muppets from Space and The Jeff Corwin Experience, Season 1 and 2 (educational and funny-great for the entire family).
We now subscribe to The National Wildlife Federation's children's magazine, Ranger Rick.
Family Activities (Free!)
Bouncing Baby Story Time Tuesdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Laptime stories, songs and fingerplays
Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Books, action rhymes, music and crafts
Great Fours and Fives Story Time Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Children hear stories, explore books and create related crafts
Kids Chess Club
Meets the third Wednesday of each month, November through May from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Free. Pre-registration not gnecessary.
Come and play chess with other kids. Beginners welcome. Children can take bus #84 directly to the library from Lenape. An adult will be waiting to pick them up.
Kid's Knitting Club
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday 4:15-5:30 p.m. of each month.
Free. Pre-registration not necessary.
Open to children third grade and up. Beginners welcome.
Learn to knit, continue to work on a project and problem solve with experienced adult knitters.
Materials not provided but yarn and nedles available if needed.
Children can take bus #84 directly to the library from Lenape. An adult will be waiting to pick them up.
R.E.A.D. Program
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to dogs. R.E.A.D. dogs are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their handlers as a team going into schools and libraries. Animals are ideal reading companions because they do not judge, laugh or criticize, they allow children to proceed at their own pace and they listen attentively.
Free.
All sessions are during after-school hours between 4:30 and 5:45 PM.
Call the library for more information and to sign up.
Wednesdays: ,2/8, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9
Tuesdays:
Thursdays: 2/16, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17
Helpful Sites
Born to Read: How to Raise a Reader »
The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, describes ways parents can develop early literacy skills by sharing books starting at birth. Includes suggested web sites and books to share.
Mem Fox: Teaching, Learning, Living »
In addition to information about the author and her books, Mem Fox introduces reading aloud with 'And Do It Like This.' Children and parents can also enjoy hearing Mem read her books aloud.
Plantesme.com
Find a silly amount of book reviews, thematic lists, links and much more on Esme Codell's site as well as links to her blog and sister sites.
Author Jan Brett's Free Coloring, Video and Activity Pages
A collection of projects and activities of books for kids, and classroom activities and lesson plans for teachers about particular subjects, ...
Zero to Three
As the "Nation's leading resource on the first years," ZERO TO THREE promotes the healthy development of babies and toddlers; includes a Parenting A-Z, Tip of the Week and a link to Brain Wonders, a collaborative project to help babies and toddlers grow and develop.
American Homeschool Association »
The national network set up to provide news, information, and resources for those interested in homeschooling.
Home Education Magazine »
The Home Education Magazine's site offers resources, networking opportunities, and articles from the current issue as well as an extensive archive.
Brain Pop
Animated science, health, technology, math, social studies, arts & music.
Topics include
English movies, quizzes, and activity pages.
School homework help for K-12 kids.
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Tumblebook Library
Read along, listen toand watch animated books.
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