On Saturday, July 13, about a dozen tweens gathered for the Edible Book Cover Challenge. Look below to see what they came up with. Goal of the program: Kids (recommended tweens grades 3-6 or older) re-create book covers or characters from food. The food is their color; a plate is […]
Muncha Muncha Muncha: Bunnies Storytime
Published on :Stories we shared Sneaky bunnies, messy bunnies, troublesome bunnies… Bunny Days and Muncha Muncha Muncha are perfect for school age kids, while Small Bunny’s Blue Blanket and What’s the Matter Bunny Blue are great for preschoolers, toddlers, and infants. Click on the book cover to view them in our catalog. Flannelboard “The […]
Up, Up, and Away! Flying Books for Kids
Published on :Are you taking a trip to a far off and distant land with your family this summer? Or even a quick flight to visit family members? Will it be your child’s first experience on an airplane? If so, you may want to check out some of the great books we […]
Building Your Child’s Brain One Craft at a Time!
Published on :In this era of video games, tablets, TV and more, it is nice to know that a simple activity like crafting offers tangible benefits. Crayons, markers, popsicle sticks, coloring pages, cotton balls and construction paper provide a virtual gold mine of learning possibilities. When a child works on a craft project all sorts of things are happening in […]
Egad! Alligator Storytimes
Published on :Stories we shared Draw and Tell No Pets Allowed by Richard Thompson follows a boy named Timmy. Timmy really wants a pet, but no pets are allowed in the small apartment where he and his family live. This draw and tell is perfect for preschoolers and great for repetitive and […]
Fun Food Festival
Published on :Summer Reading Club continues to grow! And there’s still plenty more to do! Because Reading is Soooo Delicious, we’re celebrating this delectable summer with a Fun Food Festival! Sign up before it’s too late! CENTRAL LIBRARY Edible Book Cover Challenge: Use your imagination and re-create book covers and […]
Hunger Games Readalikes for Middle Grade Readers
Published on :Since the success of the Hunger Games, dystopian novels have surged in popularity. What does “dystopian” mean? Dystopian genrally refers to a society that is declining–the opposite of a utopian; oftentimes, these stories take place in the far future after a major world changing event. Popular themes for dystopian books […]
Ducks in Socks: Storytimes for all ages
Published on :Stories we shared Flannelboard story The flannel board story was based on the book Buzz Said the Bee. It is a story in rhyme with repetitive phrases, animal sounds, and hilarity. Films we watched Craft “Duck Caps” For younger children, this craft requires a higher level of assistance, especially […]
Summer Vacation Storytimes
Published on :It’s a full week of Summer Vacation storytimes! We have stories about going to beach, taking a trip, vacationing, packing, summer sounds, and keeping cool. Stories we shared Maisy Goes on Vacation and Boats were shared during our Infant Storytime here at Central. Maisy Goes on Vacation was also shared during our Toddler […]
Pajama Storytime: Reading is So Delicious
Published on :What better way to kick off summer than with food? With just a few days into the start of Summer Reading Club, our theme “Reading is So Delicious” continues to delight. Stories we shared Flannelboard The flannel board story is based on Oliver Jeffers’ picture book The Incredible Book Eating […]