Today we had an out of this world storytime as we explored outer space together! Books We Shared We learned all about what astronauts do in I Want to Be an Astronaut by Byron Barton. As one storytime kid noticed even when eating dinner, astronauts are upside down. Later […]
Dave Skale the Magician
Published on :David Skale the Magician performed at the Central Library’s Donald Wright Auditorium on Saturday and had everybody rolling in the aisles! His kid volunteers did a great job as well. Here are a few pics–you’ll find many more on our Facebook page. Remember: ALL the books in the library are […]
Thursday Tunes and Tales: Bubblemania!
Published on :We had a visit from Bubblemania today, doing their show about the science of bubbles! Some kids even got to be inside a bubble! Thank goodness nobody floated away! Check out our Facebook page for more great photos of the program!
Brother Yusef
Published on :The kids had such a great time singing, shaking and learning the blues with Brother Yusef at today’s Thursday Tunes and Tales. You can find his CD Blues for Beginners at the Central Library or the Linda Vista Branch Library. Remember to join us next week for another fun-filled hour […]
Geronimo Stilton Paws Party
Published on :Over a hundred attendees gathered at the Central Library on July 9, 2014 for a Geronimo Stilton Paws Party, featuring cheese tasting, clue hunting, code breaking, and mouse crafts! The attendees were mostly kids ages 7-12. Additionally, a dozen teen volunteers donated their time and talent to make this happen! […]
Karen Rae Kraut – Thursday Tunes and Tales
Published on :Karen Rae Kraut played to a packed audience in the Central Library’s Donald R. Wright Auditorium this morning! Check out all the photos on our Facebook page. And don’t forget that we have lots of fun music and entertainment available for you every Thursday at 10 am this summer. Check […]
Shrinky Dinks Jewelry
Published on :Kids had a blast yesterday drawing their own plastic charms and watching them bake in the toaster oven! Several kids made special gifts for their dads for Father’s Day or for other family members or friends.This father’s day gift really warmed my heart, and I’m sure his dad will love it too: […]
Scratch 101, Friday June 6
Published on :Last week on Friday, June 6, ten tweens and teens gathered in the Technology Learning Center at Central Library to learn about programming animations and videogames using Scratch. Here are a few of their projects! Click on the image to see the project. Our August 1st Scratch class is […]
Crystals and Beads Jewelry Workshop
Published on :On Friday May 9, a dozen kids and their parents met in the Story Room at Central Library to create beautiful jewelry in our Crystals and Beads Jewelry Workshop! There was a wide range of ages, from 4 to 15, and the project was challenging for some but everyone came […]
Infant Toddler Storytimes – Halloween Pumpkins!
Published on :Five Little Pumpkins Flannel Board Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate The first one said: “Oh my it’s getting late!” The second one said: “There’s a chill in the air.” The third one said: “But we don’t care!” The fourth one said: […]