We’ve got a new face in the Children’s Department! Her name is Miss Molly and she is the new Children’s Assistant! You’ll be seeing her alot around here, in story time and especially during Summer Reading. Miss Molly is finishing her Master’s in Library Science and is super excited to meet all of you!
Stop in and say hello!
Dora the Explorer. Transformers. Spongebob Squarepants. I can’t keep books with these characters on my shelves. We have a display of favorites that I probably fill at least 4 times a day. Children love to see their favorite TV characters in books, and I love to see them reading. However, some of the “older” generation of children’s books often get lost in the shuffle. Many of these classics may be familiar to you. Babar the Elephant, Madeline, Peter Rabbit. There is a reason that these books have been around for so many years and are considered the best of the best for children. I encourage you to revisit these stories! They are filled with beautiful illustrations and gorgeous writing, and are part of our literary heritage. Happy Reading!
I love picture books. I adore chapter books. And according to our library’s circulation statistics, so do our patrons. However, I also can’t get enough of children’s non-fiction books. And according to those same statistics, many patrons aren’t as enthusastic about them. Let me tell you, you are missing out! Gone are the days of boring, text-heavy books that will put you to sleep. Some of the most beautfiful and entertaining picture books that I purchase for the library are non-fiction. Kids will love them! Everything from books on animals, outer space, fire trucks, sports, crafts, history, urban legends, dinosaurs and so much more. Many series that have come out are absolutely genius, and perfect for reluctant readers. One of my new favorites is the Ye Yucky Middle Ages books. Kids, especially boys, will eat these up. Topics such as “Could you survive being a knight,” and “Could you survive living in a castle” will bring history to life for children. Don’t miss out!
We have a new story time schedule! There’s something for kids of all ages and families, too!
Mondays: Little Listeners @ 10:15 & 11:15 AM. Perfect for children birth through age 3.
Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM Story Time for ages 3-5.
Thursdays @ 1:00 PM Story Time for ages 3-5.
Thursdays @ 6:30 PM Story Time for families! (Please check our website for firm Thursday evening dates.)
Hope to see you there!
Did you know that on the second Wednesday of every month we have our Reading with Ruby program? Ruby is a miniature collie and a certified therapy dog who LOVES kids and books! When you register for this program, your child will have a 15-minute private reading block with Ruby and her human, Miss Nancy! This is perfect for children who are either learning to or struggling with, reading. I’ve also had a few parents whose children have a fear of dogs come in to a secure environment to help them overcome their feelings. Check out our website for more information!
We are so excited to announce a brand new program at our library! “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” will kick off Monday, March 11th, 2013. This early literacy program is geared towards children ages birth-Kindergarten age. Our goal is to support parents in their efforts to bring books into the lives of children as early as possible.
Studies show that the more books children have direct home access to, the better their chances of success are once they start school. Children get ready to read years before their formal education begins and the most effective way to get your child ready to read is to read aloud to them.
When you sign up for our program you will recieve a specialized tote bag, information on early literacy including additional resources, and a huge book list compiled by Miss Megan to help get you started!
For every 100 books that you and your child read together, you can come into the library and choose a free book to keep.
We are so excited to offer this program to you and your family! Stop in and get started!
A few years ago I tried a program called Authors & Artists. It was, hands down, one of the things I’ve been most proud of. 15 students from grades 1-5 spent a month with me working on books that they wrote and illustrated. At the end of the program, I laminated all of the books and bound them, made posters for each of the kids and held an Authors & Artists Gala. Friends and family came (in formal dress!) to celebrate the unveiling of these books. I had teens act as waiters, carrying around horderves and champagne flutes full of sparkling juice. It was a blast. We just had our second run of the program and it was again, a huge success. Seeing these kids taking the project so seriously and working so hard week after week is such a gift. When a few of these kids stood up at the gala and read from their books, and when their parents told me how it was all they could talk about, are moments when I realize how lucky I am to have this job. Congrats to my fantastic group of writers and illustrators!
Do you often find yourself in a Pinterest hole? Trying to climb your way out of one-pot meal ideas and easy front door decorations? Why not stay a little longer and follow me on Pinterest?! I post everything from rainy day ideas, to easy meal ideas and book reviews (for both kids and moms). Find me as MissMegan!
How about Facebook? I post all of our events and even tips and simple fun stuff for parents. Find me under Moon Township Public Library Children’s Department!
Now, if you aren’t already familiar with goodreads.com, you need to discover this fantastic website for readers! Find my reviews and recommendations under goodreads.com/Miss Megan.
And finally twitter. I’m just sticking my feet in the twitter-pool, but you can follow library news from the children’s department under @MissMeganMoon.
You can also find all of the links to these pages under the Children’s Department page on our website, www.moonlibrary.org.
Hope to see you!
Do you have a budding math whiz? Join us for our Count With Me! Mini-Math Concepts program on February 19th at 11 AM and February 26th at 1:30 PM! Children through age 5 are invited with their caregivers to learn early math concepts through books, games and activites! We’ll practice counting, sorting and more! You can register through our website at www.moonlibrary.org. Hope to see you there!
We are super excited to announce a new program that will be launching later this month! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is designed to help parents prepare their children (ages birth-5) for one of life’s big milestones: kindergarten. Research has shown that children get ready to read years before they begin their formal education. The most effective way to get your child ready to learn is to read to them. To encourage and support you and your family in that endeavor, we are now offering this exciting program!
When you register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, you will receive a custom-made canvas tote, journal pages for your reading log, early literacy information and resources, and tips to help make reading alound of the most enjoyable and beneficial activities that you will ever share with your child. As you progress in 100 book increments, you will earn additional prizes and get new pre-reading skills to help prepare your child for kindergarten and life-long learning success.
Stay tuned for more information!
