Category Archives: Books

Spin Me a Yarn!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by leigh

How about a story? Spin me a yarn! Join us this month on Tuesday mornings @ 10:30 for extra-cozy, tight-knit tales and a yarn craft or activity. Featured titles include Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett and Noodle’s Knitting by Sheryl … Continue reading →

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The Pigeon Wants You There!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by leigh

The world’s largest super bowl bracket has been taken over by the world’s largest pigeon! Come to Central Library’s atrium to check it out in person! If you have a mobile device, you can scan the giant QR code to … Continue reading →

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Mo Willems Month!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by leigh

This month, we’re featuring books by favorite children’s author and illustrator Mo Willems! Mr. Willems will also be this year’s special guest for the McFadden Lecture. Join us on Tuesday mornings for stories with all of Mo’s pals–Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by leigh

In celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, kindergarteners from Challenge Foundation Academy acted out the story of the Sneetches with felt stars and a trip through Sylvester McMonkey McBean’s Star On machine! For more Seuss-tastic games and activities–including a Sneetch Beach … Continue reading →

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Hedgehugs & Porcupining

Posted on February 14, 2012 by leigh

Today’s special Valentine’s story time featured cute-but-prickly porcupines and hedgehogs in need of a hug. But how do you hug a porcupine? (Very carefully). Hedgehug: a sharp lesson on love by Benn Sutton How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by … Continue reading →

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Pirates in the Library?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by leigh

Arrrrgh! Ahoy, mateys! Join us this month on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for tales of pirate adventure, ships at sea, and sunken treasure! Featured titles include Pirates Go to School by Corrine Demas and Pirate Nap: A Book of Colors … Continue reading →

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December Storytime

Posted on December 6, 2011 by leigh

This month, come out of hibernation and join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for wintry stories and cozy crafts!

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A is for Apple Pie

Posted on November 28, 2011 by leigh

Yum! Do you like pie? Have you ever helped bake one? In Marjorie Priceman’s picture book, How To Make an Apple Pie and See the World, find out what happens when the grocery store is closed and the ingredients to … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week 2011

Posted on September 27, 2011 by leigh

This week is Banned Books Week, which celebrates the freedom to read. To see if you’ve read or would like to read books that have been banned or challenged, check out the current list from the American Library Association here. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Preschool Storytime

Posted on September 7, 2011 by sarah

Jump into Fall with a Tuesday Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30am! This week, we featured the book Press Here by Herve Tullet. Have a sneak peek at this fun, interactive picture book in the video below.

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