November 22, 2015 | marianne
Children 18 months to not yet three years old may join us with their caregiver for stories and activities designed specially for their age group. We'll read books, sing songs, and enjoy some fun sensory play.
November 17, 2015 | marianne
Looking for picture books for Thanksgiving but everything's checked out? Never fear, we've prepared a list of alternatives. Books about family meals or about being thankful are just as good at getting you in the Thanksgiving spirit. Try these titles today.
Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell
Don't let Auntie Mabel bless the table by Vanessa Brantley Newton
Three scoops and a fig by written by Sara Laux Akin ; illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
Bring me some apples and I'll make you a pie: a story about Edna Lewis by Robbin Gourley
October 18, 2015 | marianne
Introduce your baby to traditional, well-loved nursery rhymes in durable board book format. Here are some titles to get you started.
The itsy bitsy spider and friends by illustrated by Samantha Meredith
My favorite nursery rhymes by illustrated by Sanja Rešček and Hannah Wood
Twinkle, twinkle, little star: a collection of bedtime rhymes by illustrations, Fhiona Galloway
Teddy bear, teddy bear: and other favorite nursery rhymes by illustrated by Steven Lenton
October 7, 2015 | marianne
Stories written in rhyme have numerous benefits. They tune your child in to all the sounds of a word, help them learn how sounds combine and blend to form words, and help them learn how to hear and identify a steady beat or rhythm. Try some of these fun books to get rhyming with your child today.
Babyberry pie by Heather Vogel Frederick ; [illustrations by] Amy Schwartz
When you were born by Emma Dodd
Ten tiny babies by Karen Katz
Ten little fingers and ten little toes by Mem Fox ; [illustrations by] Helen Oxenbury
October 7, 2015 | marianne
Lift-the-flap books are a great way to build up your baby's brain. They can help develop fine motor skills and establish object permanence. Try this selection of lift-the-flap titles available at the Canton Public Library.
Toes, ears, & nose!: a lift-the-flap book by Marion Dane Bauer ; illustrated by Karen Katz
Dear zoo: a lift-the-flap book by Rod Campbell
Guess what? — food by Yusuke Yonezu
Cheep, cheep: pop-up fun by text by Jonathan Litton ; illustrations, Kasia Nowowiejska
September 2, 2015 | marianne
This selection of board books is perfect for bilingual families or those hoping to expose their baby to another language.
Head, shoulders, knees and toes. Arabic & English by illustrated by Annie Kubler
al-Alwān = Colors by designed by Hakan Şan Borteçin
Hip, hop by Catherine Hnatov
Animal colors. Arabic & English by Brian Wildsmith
September 2, 2015 | marianne
Babies discover the world through sensory play. Let your little one explore the world with their fingers and develop their senses with these touch-and-feel titles.
Dog's birthday: a touch and feel book by Emma Dodd
Good night, little bunny: a touch-and-feel bedtime story by Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Sam Williams
Noisy world by illustrated by Maxine Davenport and Cindy Roberts
September 2, 2015 | marianne
Do babies really like looking at black-and-white images? Yes! High-contrast images are great for visual stimulation. Try some of these titles to stimulate your baby's visual development.
I like black and white by Barbara Jean Hicks ; illustrated by Lila Prap
White on black by Tana Hoban
Black on white by Tana Hoban
September 1, 2015 | marianne
Babies love looking at faces! In fact, they are hardwired to recognize faces, helping them to connect with their caregivers early on. Want to give your little one some more faces to gaze at? Here are some great titles he or she will love.
Baby faces by Margaret Miller
What's on my head? by Margaret Miller
Baby sees: a first book of faces by Sassy
Mrs. Mustard's baby faces by Jane Wattenberg
June 14, 2015 | marianne
Calling all ice cream lovers ages 6-16! Join us Thursday, July 16 to take part in our Ice Cream Maker Space program. We'll be making delicious homemade ice cream with all ingredients supplied - just bring your sweet tooth and enjoy! Registration is required.
Please sign up for one of the following timeslots. Registration begins on June 25.
