Pasadena Public Library
Life in the year 2020 may be rough, especially now when schools are closed and the libraries are closed too. But one of the things we can be grateful for is that we have access to millions of reading materials at the touch of a finger. However, even eBooks can […]
If you are trying to come up with fun strategies for getting children excited about learning you may want to use “twin texts.” This term refers to the use of fiction and nonfiction books to increase comprehension and build a foundation for critical thinking. Most think this only works with […]
It was all about things that GO during our last Toddler Storytime of the winter session. We also talked about the letter G in Go and found some other things that begin with G! Guitar, Goose and Goat! Books We Shared In Red Light Green Light by Anastasia Suen […]
It was all about things that GO during our last Infant Storytime of the winter session. We also talked about the letter G in Go and found some other things that begin with G! Guitar, Goose and Goat! Take a look at the books, flannel boards, songs, rhymes & […]
Preschool STEAM (for children ages 2-6) is all about having fun with science, technology, math and art! There is no right or wrong way for children to experiment – the fun and learning comes from the doing! Early childhood research shows us that little hands and minds learn best when at play. […]
There are so many great picture books about birds and we read two of them during preschool storytime. And…there was even a pesky cat hanging around. We all know cats and birds don’t mix but when it comes to storytime, anything’s possible! Here are the books, songs, flannel board, story […]
On Monday, February 24, we held our fourth Educator Night at Pasadena Public Library. 48 teachers, librarians, and administrators from 27 schools came to learn about the resources available at our libraries and enjoy lots of giveaways and opportunity drawings! Around 20 new educator cards were opened. Participants came from […]
On Thursday, February 27, we had a special astronomy festival for the whole family! People of all ages got to learn something new and inspiring about the way our understanding of the universe has grown, and also the ways that you can help scientists track changes in night sky visibility. […]
We explored stories and activities about Bedtime during toddler storytime. Take a look at the books, flannel activities, songs, rhymes & video we shared. Just for FUN! Have you started sharing books with your baby before bedtime? Comment below if you have any favorites! I can list them in a […]
It was all about bedtime during Infant Storytime. Take a look at the books, flannel boards, songs, rhymes & bounces we shared. Just for FUN! Have you started sharing books with your baby before bedtime? Comment below if you have any favorites! I can list them in a future blog […]