We had so much fun at Central yesterday, June 23, painting rocks into new pet pals. Take a look! With so many rocks (75 pounds worth!) we had plenty for each child to make two new friends. Some parents even got to paint a rock of their own! This is […]
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: […]
Infant Storytime: Writing
Published on :Sorry it took me so long to post this! My daughter was sick, so I was out a lot this week. Last Tuesday’s storytime was about Writing, one of the five early literacy skills your child needs so that they can start school ready to learn how to read. Since […]
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 […]
Preschool Storytime, March 8, 2014: Ducks
Published on :Today’s storytime was all about ducks! We sang “Six Little Ducks” with Raffi, and “Five Little Ducks” with a felt board. Parents, if you want to make a toy that will reinforce counting skills and pair with an excellent preschool song, you can create your own Five Little Ducks finger puppets (made […]
Infant Toddler Storytimes – Thanksgiving!
Published on :We shared a traditional Thanksgiving song, a delicious “pie” story and flannel board, said hello to fall, sang songs, enjoyed the nursery rhyme Little Jack Horner, and watched Max eat way too much stuffing in the video, Max’s Thanksgiving. There was also a simple “turkey” take-home craft. A Song for […]
Painting and Art – Preschool Storytime
Published on :Today’s storytime was a big hit! Families enjoyed stories about drawing, painting, and art, and the kids had a great time shouting out the color combinations. The stories shared were all multi-layered stories–teaching colors, mixing colors, and the value of art and imagination. Stories we shared Dog Loves Drawing by […]
Hatching and Growing up
Published on :Stories we shared Stories for Infants: Now I am Big! & Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow? Stories for Toddlers: Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow?, Except If, & What Will Hatch Stories for Preschoolers and older: Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow?, Except If, Bye-bye Crib, & Stone Hatchlings Draw & Tell William and Warble […]
Snack Time Storytime
Published on :Stories we shared Crackers, bananas, soup, sandwiches, even bugs! Share these stories about eating and sharing snack foods. Flannelboard Soup for One was adapted for the flannelboard from Ethan Long’s picture book. The clipart bugs are from Storytiming.com A little fly who anticipates enjoying a big bowl of hot soup is […]
Making Butter @ the Library!
Published on :On Saturday July 20, as part of the Library’s Fun Food Week, the Children’s Room hosted LOAFING AROUND, a celebration of bread around the world. We share stories, tasted different types of bread, and even made our own butter in a glass jar. To make your own butter you need: […]