One of our library mom’s, Adrienne, is a blogger for Baby Toolkit. She discusses all kinds of things of interest to parents - children’s books, toy reviews, websites and other “stuff.” Even though it has “Baby” in the title, the articles are of interest to parents of toddlers and pre-schoolers, too. You can find the blog at http://babytoolkit.blogspot.com/.
Sterling Publishers have made several children’s books available as free downloadable audio files. For those non-techies, that means you can either listen to the audio book from your computer, or you can download the file and move it to an MP3 player (like an Ipod). Several children’s books are available for listening. Of course, it’s more fun to check the book out from the library and look at it while listening, rather than staring at the blank computer screen, but we don’t have all of the books available at our Library. Their website is http://www.listenalongstorybook.com/.
Central Children’s Department has added another weekly “Baby Storytime” to our schedule. We already have one that meets on Tuesdays at 10:30AM, lasts about 20 minutes, then is followed by a playtime in the Activity Room. We are adding another session on Thursdays, at 9:00AM. It will be a quick one, lasting only about 20 minutes and with no playtime in the Activity Room afterwards (sorry-we have Family Storytime at 9:30 in that room!) Babies, ages 1 month - 22 months, are invited to attend these storytimes. The Tuesday morning storytime will focus on babies who are “walkers,” while the Thursday storytime will focus on activities for babies who are “pre-walkers.” However, parents may choose whichever storytime fits their schedule. Baby Storytimes are not quiet, sit-down affairs - kids move around, make noise, cry. . . . . . bring them anyway - we expect lots of movement and noise; after all, they are babies! Questions? Call Linda at 812-853-5468, ext. 308 or e-mail lsbruns@ohio.lib.in.us.
We still need donations of Legos and Duplos for our upcoming program. We’ll have our first meeting of the “Lego Construction Club” on Friday, March 26 (during Spring Break) so there is still time to bring us donations. Remember, donations are tax-deductible!
Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2, so we’ll celebrate with a quick and easy program on Monday, March 1. Kids and their parents may drop in our Activity Room anytime between 5:30-7:30PM. We’ll have some crafts to do, a snack to make and a free Dr. Seuss book (while supplies last) for everyone who comes.
Central Library Children’s Department needs donations of new or gently used Duplos and Legos of all sizes. We are planning a series of programs using Legos and need your help! Send them in (to the attention of Miss Linda) and we will put them to good use. Remember that contributions to the Library can be a tax deduction - ask for a donor form to fill out (you need to determine the dollar value of your donation). Questions? Call Miss Linda at 853-5468, ext. 306 or e-mail lsbruns@ohio.lib.in.us. Thanks!
We have added a new Potty Training Booklist on our blog. Check under Booklists for Kids and Parents to view the list. Printed copies are also available at the Central Library Children’s Information Desk.
The calendars of special events in the Children’s Departments (Central Library - off Bell Road, Newburgh Library -on the riverfront and Chandler Library-across from Chandler Elementary School) have all been updated for January - April 2010. Click on the Library of your choice under the Calendars link. If you have questions or suggestions, call the Central Children’s Dept. at 853-5468, ext. 306 or e-mail Miss Linda at lsbruns@ohio.lib.in.us. Happy New Year!
Are you looking for easy-to-do craft ideas for a group of young kids? Need some ideas for crafts made from recycled household items? Hosting a birthday party for little kids and want a craft to go with it? Got a group of Brownies or Juniors who need a craft project? Talk to Miss Beth, the Children’s Department “Queen of Crafts.” She has tons of ideas in her craft files, including examples for seasonal, holiday and recycled crafts. Have a special request? She’ll work on that, too! Call the Children’s Department at 812-853-5468, ext. 306 or e-mail bbrown@ohio.lib.in.us.
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Welcome to our new blog! On this blog, you will find pages to link to our children’s calendar of events, kid-friendly games, booklists and more. In addition, we’ll post all sorts of interesting tidbits about things going on in our Library.