Puppets and Craft
May 29, 2013 | baluchr
Families with kids ages 5 and under are invited to join us for a funny puppet show and a special craft. No registration required.
Program date: Friday, July 19 at 10:00 AM in the Community Room.
Ice Cream Makers Space
May 29, 2013 | baluchr
Do you LOVE icecream? Do you like to make stuff? Then join us on Friday, August 2nd at the Ice Cream Makers Space. Register for one time slot: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, or 2:00 PM. We'll provide all the supplies. Registration begins on Wednesday, May 29th.
Program Meets:
All programs will meet in the Community Room.
Baby Drive-In Movie
May 29, 2013 | baluchr
Children ages 2 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us for a special drive in movie... but first you'll have to make something you can drive. We'll spend the first part of our program turning the perfect child's play thing — a cardboard box — into a kiddie friendly vehicle. Then we'll all watch a short movie. And then you'll get to take your newly created cardboard car home! Registration begins Wednesday, May 29th at 9:00 AM.
Program Date: Monday, July 22nd at 10:00 AM in the Community Room
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Milestone Children's Movies
April 30, 2013 | baluchr
Two Classic kids movies hit significant anniversaries this year. Either one would be a great idea for your next movie night.
Holes [videodisc] by Walt Disney Pictures presents in association with Walden Media a Chicago Pacific Entertainment & Phoenix Pictures production, an Andrew Davis film — Based on the Newbery winning children's book, this camp adventure starring Shia LaBeouf is 10 years old this year. It has it all...humor, adventure, family, friendship, and stinky shoes.
The Sandlot [videodisc] by Twentieth Century Fox in association with Island World ; a David Mickey Evans film ; written by David Mickey Evans & Robert Gunter ; produced by Dale de la Torre, William S. Gilmore ; directed by David Mickey Evans — If you haven't seen this classic baseball adventure in the 25 years since it came out, you need to rectify it. A newcomer to town makes friends and faces fears while learning the fine game of baseball on his local Sandlot.
Family Fun Night: Caldecott Celebration
April 25, 2013 | baluchr
The 75th Caldecott Medal was awarded this January to This Is Not My Hat. We're celebrating 75 years of amazing picture book art with a party at the library. Families with kids ages 5 to 9 years old are invited to join us for games, crafts and a story or two. Registration required.
Program Date: Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room.
Science Squibs
April 12, 2013 | baluchr
Looking for fun science videos? If you've enjoyed Bill Nye and the Magic School Bus, you should discover the Squibs series. These DVDs created for upper elementary students teach science concepts such as weather, cells, chemistry and the laws of motion with fun animated characters and songs. The series was developed by Ignite! Learning, which develops Digital Learning materials for schools. And they have a very similar feel to the popular book series Basher Science. Check one out today!
Squibs. Volume 1, [videodisc]: Inside: Cells, DNA, & adaptation by Ignite Learning
Squibs. Volume 1, [videodisc]: Inside: Cells, DNA, & adaptation by Ignite Learning
Squibs. Volume 2, [videodisc]: In space: Earth, Moon, Sun, & beyond by Ignite Learning
Squibs. Volume 2, [videodisc]: In space: Earth, Moon, Sun, & beyond by Ignite Learning
Children's Foreign Language CDs
March 6, 2013 | baluchr
Looking for songs in other languages? We have many scattered through out the children's CD collection
Ole! Ole! Ole! [sound recording]: Dr. Jean en español by Dr. Jean Feldman
Beth Manners' playtime Spanish for kids [sound recording] by Manners, Beth
Universe of song [sound recording] Spanish by featuring Maria Del Rey
La vida es un carnaval [sound recording] by Las Ardillitas
Canciones de nuestra tierra by songs of earth (CD) [sound recording] / Pam Schiller
Vamos, let's go! (CD) [sound recording] by Moona Luna
Happy Birthday to you [sound recording] by music, Kirti- Girish
2013 Carnegie Medal
February 2, 2013 | baluchr
According to the ALA website, the Carnegie Award "honors the most outstanding video productions for children released duing the previous year". The 2013 award goes to Anna, Emma and the Condor, about two girls who help their parents in their work to release California Condors back into the wild.
Vote for your Favorite Caldecott
January 25, 2013 | baluchr
In honor of the 75th Caldecott Medal awarded this year, we are polling patrons for their favorite book. Come into the Children's Library during February to browse our reference collection of Caldecott winners, and then submit a vote for your favorite. The winning book will be read at a special Caldecott Celebration in March.
Your Dream Library LEGO contest winners
October 3, 2012 | baluchr
Congratulations to Kylie Morton, who won the Popular Vote in our Dream Library Contest with her "Above the Surface" Library. Kylie won two tickets to the LEGO KidFest happening at the Novi Showplace October 12th-14th. Congratulations to all the winners and participants on your amazing and wonderful LEGO creations.