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Tikki Tikki Tembo retold by Arlene Mosel (398.2 Mose)
Rumpelstiltskin by Paul O Zelinsky (398.210943 Zeli)
Rough Face Girl by Rafe Martin (398.2089973 Mart)
The Boy who Lived with the Seals by Rafe Martin (398.2089974 Mart)
Just Plain Fancy by Patricia Polacco (P Pola)
Babushka Baba Yaga by Patricia Polacco (P Pola)
Babushka's Doll by Patricia Polacco (P Pola)
Appelmando's Dreams by Patricia Polacco (P Pola)
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story of Iraq by Jeanette Winter (P Wint)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Library Help: How to locate books in the Library
How do you find a book located in the children's section of the library? What's the P or X or the long numbers mean? Very good questions. Let me try to answer them for you.
All of the books in the children's section will begin with JUV and then have a P, X, M, E, B, SS, or a long number for non-fiction on the spine of the book.
P = Picture Book
X = Chapter Book
M = Mystery
E = Easy Reader
B = Biography
SS = Short Story (you will find these in with the fiction chapter books)
Nonfiction = short or long dewy decimal number (110 or 389.0098)
All fiction books (P, X, M, and E) are put in order on the shelf by the author's last name. The call number (that's what us librarian people call it) will start with the (P, X, M, and E) and end with the author's last name. For example Dr. Seuss's call number would be P Seus.
The call number for short stories may look a little different. For the short stories that are all written by the same author the call number will be SS and the author's last name. For example SS Oate for Joyce Carol Oates. If the short stories are written by different authors than the call number will be SS and the first word in the title. For example SS What for a title that starts with What.
Say you are looking for Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series. Where would you look?
If you answered, chapter book section give yourself a round of applause. You are correct.
So then once you are in the juvenile chapter book section where would you find Captain Underpants.
If your answer is under the authors last name give yourself a high five from me. Very good.
You will find Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series in the chapter book section under the call number X Pilk.
You have to do a report on Martin Luther King Jr. and you need a biography on him. How do you look for it? The call number for a biography will look like this B Kin Mcke. B for biography Kin for Martin Luther King and Mcke for the author of the biography Don Mckee. So if you are in the biography section and want to see what we have on Martin Luther King Jr. find the Kin section and you will most likely find some books unless all are checked out.
One of our most popular areas in the library is the non-fiction dinosaur section. Most of the dinosaur books will have a call number of 567.91. That number will then be followed by the authors last name. This goes for any non-fiction book you are looking for. It will have a dewy number followed by the authors last name.
So now you know a little better how to locate books in the library.
All of the books in the children's section will begin with JUV and then have a P, X, M, E, B, SS, or a long number for non-fiction on the spine of the book.
P = Picture Book
X = Chapter Book
M = Mystery
E = Easy Reader
B = Biography
SS = Short Story (you will find these in with the fiction chapter books)
Nonfiction = short or long dewy decimal number (110 or 389.0098)
All fiction books (P, X, M, and E) are put in order on the shelf by the author's last name. The call number (that's what us librarian people call it) will start with the (P, X, M, and E) and end with the author's last name. For example Dr. Seuss's call number would be P Seus.
The call number for short stories may look a little different. For the short stories that are all written by the same author the call number will be SS and the author's last name. For example SS Oate for Joyce Carol Oates. If the short stories are written by different authors than the call number will be SS and the first word in the title. For example SS What for a title that starts with What.
Say you are looking for Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series. Where would you look?
If you answered, chapter book section give yourself a round of applause. You are correct.
So then once you are in the juvenile chapter book section where would you find Captain Underpants.
If your answer is under the authors last name give yourself a high five from me. Very good.
You will find Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series in the chapter book section under the call number X Pilk.
You have to do a report on Martin Luther King Jr. and you need a biography on him. How do you look for it? The call number for a biography will look like this B Kin Mcke. B for biography Kin for Martin Luther King and Mcke for the author of the biography Don Mckee. So if you are in the biography section and want to see what we have on Martin Luther King Jr. find the Kin section and you will most likely find some books unless all are checked out.
One of our most popular areas in the library is the non-fiction dinosaur section. Most of the dinosaur books will have a call number of 567.91. That number will then be followed by the authors last name. This goes for any non-fiction book you are looking for. It will have a dewy number followed by the authors last name.
So now you know a little better how to locate books in the library.
Recommended Books for Toddlers
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The Mermaid's Lullaby by Kate Spohn (P Spoh)
Mouse's First Halloween by Lauren Thompson (P Thom)
Mouse's First Christmas by Lauren Thompson (P Thom)
Mouse's First Valentines by Lauren Thompson (P Thom)
Mouse's First Snow by Lauren Thompson (P Thom)
Twelve Hats for Lena: A Book of Months by Karen Katz (P Katz)
What Will You Wear Jenny Jenkins? by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman (comes with audio cassette) (P What)
The Mermaid's Lullaby by Kate Spohn (P Spoh)
Mouse's First Halloween by Lauren Thompson (P Thom)
Mouse's First Christmas by Lauren Thompson (P Thom)
Mouse's First Valentines by Lauren Thompson (P Thom)
Mouse's First Snow by Lauren Thompson (P Thom)
Twelve Hats for Lena: A Book of Months by Karen Katz (P Katz)
What Will You Wear Jenny Jenkins? by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman (comes with audio cassette) (P What)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Recommended Books for Preschoolers
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Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard (P Alla)
Shy Charles by Rosemary Wells (P Well)
Captain Pajamas by Bruce Whatley (P What)
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland (P Garl)
Miss Smith Reads Again! by Michael Garland (P Garl)
If you give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff (P Nume)
If you give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff (P Nume)
If you give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff (P Nume)
If you give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Joffe Numeroff (P Nume)
Preschool Discover Books is a list compiled by children's librarians. Click on preschool discover books and it will link you to the reading list.
Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard (P Alla)
Shy Charles by Rosemary Wells (P Well)
Captain Pajamas by Bruce Whatley (P What)
Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland (P Garl)
Miss Smith Reads Again! by Michael Garland (P Garl)
If you give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff (P Nume)
If you give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff (P Nume)
If you give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff (P Nume)
If you give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Joffe Numeroff (P Nume)
Preschool Discover Books is a list compiled by children's librarians. Click on preschool discover books and it will link you to the reading list.
Upcoming Programs
April is just around the corner and we have fun programs planned for all age groups.
Pre-School Story Hour: Hatchable Dinosaur Eggs
Tuesday April 7, 2009 @ 1pm or 6pm
Pre-school children 3-5 years old can look forward to a Dino-mite pre-school story hour. Spring stories will be shared, songs, finger plays, and they will make hatchable dinosaur eggs. Please Register.
Teen Gaming
Wednesday April 8, 2009 from 2-4pm
Teens can come show off their skill on the PlayStation and Wii during open gaming. Refreshments will be served.
Spring Break Movie
Thursday April 9, 2009 from 2-4pm
Kids of all ages are invited to watch Beverly Hills Chihuahua (rated PG) on the big screen. Refreshments will be served.
Board Game Fun
Thursday April 9, 2009 @ 4:30pm
School age children, kindergarten through 3rd grade, will hear a story and have fun playing board games. Please Register.
Heart Healthy Workshop
Tuesday April 14, 2009 @ 6:30pm
School age children, 1st through 6th grades, will learn how to combine healthy eating with an active lifestyle. The workshop will be presented by Jennifer Heinrichs, a Physical Education Teacher and Wellness Director, who also has nutrition experience. It will include resources to help school age children start a health program at home.
Twilight Prom Committee
Wednesday April 15, 2009 @ 4pm
Any teen interested in helping me plan the Twilight Prom can join the committee. Refreshments will be served.
Earth Day Celebration
Wednesday April 22, 2009 @ 4:30pm
Pre-teens (9 to 13 year olds) will focus on recycling old materials to make new items. They will make coin purses from used milk, soy, and juice cartons. Cushions created from plastic bags and newspaper, called "sit-upons," will also be made. Participants must bring a carton (including screw top or snap lid) and plastic bag. All other materials will be provided. Teens (14 to 17 year olds) are invited to join in the fun as well. Please register.
Pre-School Story Hour: Hatchable Dinosaur Eggs
Tuesday April 7, 2009 @ 1pm or 6pm
Pre-school children 3-5 years old can look forward to a Dino-mite pre-school story hour. Spring stories will be shared, songs, finger plays, and they will make hatchable dinosaur eggs. Please Register.
Teen Gaming
Wednesday April 8, 2009 from 2-4pm
Teens can come show off their skill on the PlayStation and Wii during open gaming. Refreshments will be served.
Spring Break Movie
Thursday April 9, 2009 from 2-4pm
Kids of all ages are invited to watch Beverly Hills Chihuahua (rated PG) on the big screen. Refreshments will be served.
Board Game Fun
Thursday April 9, 2009 @ 4:30pm
School age children, kindergarten through 3rd grade, will hear a story and have fun playing board games. Please Register.
Heart Healthy Workshop
Tuesday April 14, 2009 @ 6:30pm
School age children, 1st through 6th grades, will learn how to combine healthy eating with an active lifestyle. The workshop will be presented by Jennifer Heinrichs, a Physical Education Teacher and Wellness Director, who also has nutrition experience. It will include resources to help school age children start a health program at home.
Twilight Prom Committee
Wednesday April 15, 2009 @ 4pm
Any teen interested in helping me plan the Twilight Prom can join the committee. Refreshments will be served.
Earth Day Celebration
Wednesday April 22, 2009 @ 4:30pm
Pre-teens (9 to 13 year olds) will focus on recycling old materials to make new items. They will make coin purses from used milk, soy, and juice cartons. Cushions created from plastic bags and newspaper, called "sit-upons," will also be made. Participants must bring a carton (including screw top or snap lid) and plastic bag. All other materials will be provided. Teens (14 to 17 year olds) are invited to join in the fun as well. Please register.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Craft Corner: Sand Art
Last week I had a family sand art program and everyone that came had an excellent time. I wish I could take full credit for this wonderful craft but I can't. I found this idea on http://www.familyfun.com/. Family Fun is an awesome resource to have at your finger tips. I find really good ideas there.
What you need for the craft:
1. Empty glass jars - I saved spaghetti jars for this project. Wash them out really good and scrape the label from the glass.
2. Elmer's glue
3. Sponge brushes - I found a pack of sponge brushes at Hobby Lobby that had different sizes and shapes.
4. Colored Sand - I got that from Hobby Lobby as well.
5. Paper plates
6. Big bowls
Pour the sand into the bowls. Pour some glue onto a paper plate. Dip a sponge brush into the glue and paint the glue onto the outside of the jar. Holding your jar over the bowl with sand sprinkle the sand over the glue. The excess sand will fall back into the bowl. Remember be creative and have fun.
Since you are sprinkling the sand over the bowl you might have a lot of sand left to use again.
Here are some the jars that were decorated and where the creativity happened.
What you need for the craft:
1. Empty glass jars - I saved spaghetti jars for this project. Wash them out really good and scrape the label from the glass.
2. Elmer's glue
3. Sponge brushes - I found a pack of sponge brushes at Hobby Lobby that had different sizes and shapes.
4. Colored Sand - I got that from Hobby Lobby as well.
5. Paper plates
6. Big bowls
Pour the sand into the bowls. Pour some glue onto a paper plate. Dip a sponge brush into the glue and paint the glue onto the outside of the jar. Holding your jar over the bowl with sand sprinkle the sand over the glue. The excess sand will fall back into the bowl. Remember be creative and have fun.
Since you are sprinkling the sand over the bowl you might have a lot of sand left to use again.
Here are some the jars that were decorated and where the creativity happened.
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