Thursday, November 29, 2012

New Kids Reads (Nov. 29)

New stuff came out this week. Check the catalog for those books you are waiting for. Here's what is on the shelf as of the time of this writing.

Picture Books
Non-Fiction

Saturday, November 17, 2012

New Kids Reads (Nov. 17)


I was out on Thursday so this update is a little late. Here are all of the new Kids Titles for this week! Wow. We had a lot of new stuff come out this week. Don't forget to sign up for WOWbrary!

Picture Books
Readers
Graphic Novels (Comic Books)
Chapter  Books
Non-Fiction
Parent Teacher
Keep on reading!

Friday, November 9, 2012

What was read for Storytime - Nov. 9, 2012

Miss Tegan (that's me! *waves*) covered for Miss Michelle today as she is at home sick. She's trying to get well so she can return. She's keeping us updated and we're sending "Get Well Wishes" to her. We had a great time though! The crowd today was fantastic. My "theme" was farm animals again. Here's what I read:

Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming - JJ FLE
The farmyard is noisy today and Goose is checking it out, but where does goose keep hiding? A fun read for those who like making animal noises!

Chicken, Chicken, Duck! by Nadia Krilanovich (checked out from another library)
Duck leads the animals on the farm to a silly ending. What will it be?

Pigs to the Rescue by John Himmelman - JJ HIM
Just like last week's Chickens to the Rescue, the Pigs are now helping the Greenstalk family through their week. The only problem is, are the pigs actually helping or just making things worse?

We sang a few songs as well including "Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" (which I sped up!) and  "Old MacDonald."

Next week, Miss Michelle will be out again. There will be no story time on Monday and Friday, but the toys will be out. I'll be subbing on Wednesday at 4:30 PM.

Keep on Reading!

New Kids Reads (Nov. 9)

We have a lot of new works this week! We hope you'll enjoy them.

Board Books

Picture Books
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels (Comics!)
Non-Fiction (True stuff)
Keep on Reading!

Friday, November 2, 2012

New Kids Reads (Nov. 2)

Lots of new books out this week (actually they were last week's books). Stop by to pick up a new title!

Picture Books
Readers
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels & Comics

What was read for Storytime - Nov. 2, 2012

Miss Tegan (that's me!) subbed in story time today, but everyone who came had a great time! We read silly stories, sang songs, and some stayed after to color. Here was what I read today:

The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems - JJ WIL
Wait? What? How did the Duckling get a cookie? Pigeon asks for things ALL. THE. TIME. What does he get? NOTHING. So how come this little Duckling gets a cookie? The twist will surprise you and even the very angry Pigeon. Part of the Pigeon series.

Click, Clack, Splish, Splash : a Counting Adventure by Doreen Cronin - JJ CRO
You know the Duck and Farmer Brown from Click, Clack Moo, here is a simple story with the crazy farm animals from the series. Farmer Brown takes a nap, which his animals use at the prime opportunity to go on an adventure! But what is that adventure and how are goldfish involved? Great for practicing counting up to 10 and counting down.

Chickens to the Rescue by John Himmelman - JJ HIM
Too tired to make dinner? Your watch is down the well? Who can help? CHICKENS! Yes, the farm chickens can help with your problems. The most enjoyable part of this book is the two-page spread with the chickens doing the rescuing and the recurring refrain, which children will love to shout. The ending hints at more adventures, but with who? (Book 1 of 3 I've found so far.)

We also sang a few songs including the "ABC Song," "If You Want to Hear a Story..." and "Old MacDonald's Farm" which had a pig, a duck, a cow, and a chicken.

Thank you for coming and we hope to see you at our other story times!



Thursday, November 1, 2012

November Children's Events @ WVPL



Wow! What an end to October. We hope you were safe and that power returns to you soon if it has not all ready. Please feel free to stop by and use our Internet stations, wifi, or to charge a device or two.

November brings with it great times with family and friends from all over. We hope you’ll join us at the library for some or all of these great events. Feel free to bring traveling friends and family to some of these events.

Happy Thanksgiving from us here at WVPL! We do have Holiday Hours this month. We’ll close early (at 5 PM) on Wednesday, November 21 and we’ll be closed on Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving.

Blue Bell Children’s Events

Blue Bell Special Children’s Events


Saturday, November 3, at 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join WVPL as one of two-thousand libraries participating in an international event: International Games Day. We’ll have board games, video games, and instructions for party games like charades. Drop in any time between 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, bring a snack or enjoy a snack.
For families (moms, dads, caregivers, and grandparents welcome) with children of all ages. Teens welcome too. ~ Bring or enjoy a snack or two. ~ No registration! Just mark your calendar and stop by!

Thursdays, November 8 to December 20, 2012, at 11 AM (no session on November 22).
Join Miss Tegan, from the Wissahickon Valley Public Library, for stories, rhymes, and songs at Penllyn-Woods Community Center in Lower Gwynedd Township.

Reading and math, together? Yes! Join us for Let’s Read Math where stories and math combine! There will be two sessions in November. Registration required as class sizes are limited.
·        Tuesday, November 13 – For PreK – Grade 1 (ages 4-7) Register here.
·        Tuesday, November 27 – For Grades 2-3. Register here.

Saturday, November 17 at 11 AM
Celebrate Thanksgiving a little early with the turkeys! Enjoy turkey stories, songs, and a craft.
For ages 2-8. Registration required.

Tuesday, November 20 at 7 PM
Are you looking for something to do with the family before Thanksgiving? Join us for a family movie on the library big screen. Contact the library for more information.

Blue Bell Continuing Children’s Events


Lego Club
Thursdays, November 8 & November 15 at 4:30 PM
Do you like Legos? Join us and new friends for an hour of building with Legos at the library. We’ll provide the Legos and Duplos as well as a theme to build to.
For ages 3 & up. Parents/caregivers of those ages 5 & under must attend. No registration.

Family Movie Matinee
Saturday, November 10 at 1:30 PM
Rated PG – Running time 88 minutes

Guitar Story Time with Miss Michelle
Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 AM, Wednesdays at 4:30 PM
Bring your friends and sing along!

Ambler Children’s Events

Ambler Continuing Children’s Events


Art with Benita
Saturday, November 10 at 10:30 AM
Preschool crafts for ages 3-7. Sign up at Ambler.

Lego Club
Monday, November 19 at 4:30 PM
Build something amazing with the Legos and Duplos provided. For all ages.

Art with Laura
Saturday, November 24 at 10:30 AM
For students in grades 3-6.

Guitar Story Time with Miss Michelle
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, Thursday at 4:30 PM
Bring your friends and sing along!

Ambler Special Children’s Events


Pumpkin Fest
Thursday, November 15 at 4:30 PM
Pumpkin pies, pumpkin stories, and songs.

Looking for teen events? Visit our Teen Blog

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