SPRING STORY TIMES
Start March 18th!
REGISTER NOW!
You can register in person at the Library; call the Library (895-9543); or send "Miss Lynda" an email at lynda@fremontpubliclibrary.org.
Schedule is as follows:
AFTER SCHOOL POETRY GROUP for AGES 6-10
Thursdays, 3:45 pm.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME for AGES 3-5
Fridays, 11:30 am.
These groups meet weekly for six weeks.
Minimum group size is 4; maximum is 12.
SPRING CONFERENCE
ATTENTION: Homeschooling Parents/Those who are Thinking of Homeschooling
The New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition Spring Workshop
will take place
Saturday, March 20th, 9-4 in Manchester.
For further details, look here
Ladybug Picture Book Award!
2009
The votes are in!
"Waking Beauty" by Lydia Monks is the winner of the 2009 Ladybug Picture Book Award.
To see all the nominees, click here.
Caldecott Award 2010!
The Winner of the 2010 Caldecott award is "The Lion and The Mouse" by Jerry Pinkney.
"The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children." (ALA)
For a list of prior Caldecott winners, click here.
Newbery Award 2010!
This year's Newbery Medal was awarded to "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead.
"The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." (ALA)
For a complete list of Newbery Awards, click here.
Do you have homework? Do you need help?
Are you frustrated with your assignment? Do you need help?
Do you know Dewey (Melvil, that is)!?
Check out this website to see if you do! (This is an excellent tutorial on the Dewey Decimal System.)
Summer Reading Program 2010 - T SHIRTS!
ORDER NOW!
c upstartAlthough spring has yet to arrive, it's timeto think about the Summer Reading Program! (Especially time to get your t-shirts! - which have to be ordered way in advance).
This year's theme is: "Make a Splash: Read!" - see above image.
T-Shirts come in bothchild (toddler = 2-4; small = 6-8; medium = 10-12; large = 14-16 and adult sizes (Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large). They cost $5.00 each. (As in years past, part of the cost is a fundraiser for the Library).
You can place your order when you visit the Library, or call 895-9543, or send "Miss Lynda" an email:lynda@fremontpubliclibrary.org.
Why Not Schedule a Visit to the Library!
Calling all Teachers
The Library welcomes visits/field trips to the Library from childcare centers, preschools, kindergartens and other classrooms.
We ask that you schedule your visit at least 2 weeks in advance.
All visits need to be properly chaperoned and supervised.
Most visits are approximately 30 to 40 minutes in length and would typically include:
- a brief tour of the Children's Room
- a Story Time
- brief explanation of how to get a Library card; how to choose, check out as well as the proper care of books and other materials; proper Library behavior
- free exploration of the Children's Room.
If given enough notice, children over 5 may get their own Library card. In order to do this, teachers need to send home applications to be signed by parents. These applications need to be returned to the Library 1 week prior to the scheduled visit.
For more information, call "Miss Lynda" at 895-9543 or send her an email lynda@fremontpubliclibrary.org.
CHECK OUT THESE FUN BOOKS & WEBSITES!
for Children and their Families
Recommended BOOKS for FUN Activities:
- i love dirt!
52 activities to help you and your kids discover the wonders of nature
by Jennifer Ward
- family Fun Night!
over 300 GREAT NIGHTS with your kids!
by Cynthia L. Copeland
The Creative Family
How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections
simple projects and activities for you and your children
by Amanda Blake Soule
Other books can be found in Juvenile Nonfiction (J 745, and J 790)
Recommended Websites for Fun and Games:
ABC Fast Phonics "A Different Approach to Phonics!"
Activity TV "Learn to Make a Craft or Play A Game by Watching a Video"
**note: takes a while to load
The Artist's Toolbox "Learn about Artist's Tools & Make Works of Art"
Best Book Site "An Interactive Channel for Books and Crafts"
Chateau Meddybemps "Uncommon Amusements for Grownups & Children"
Cool Math "An Amusement Park of Math and More!"
Figure This! "Math Challenges for Families"
First Palette "Your Step-by-Step Guide to Kids' Crafts"
Fun Brain "The Internet's #1 Education Site for K-8 Kids"
Funology "The Science of Having Fun!"
Great Group Games "Your Ultimate Group GameResource"
Gymnasium for the Brain "A Gym Dedicated to the Wellness of the Mind"
Hello World "Learn languages the fun way"
Kerpoof "Make your own drawings, animations, and more!"
Kindersay "Free English Word Games for Kids"
MaMaMedia "THE Place for Kids on the 'Net!"
MathCats "fun Math for Kids"
Pixie Hollow Disney's Fairies: Make Your Own and Fly!
**note: takes a while to load
Spare the Rock "Spoil the Child: Indie Music for Indie Kids"
StarFall "Where Children Have Fun Learning to Read"
Tiny Planets Games Related to Technology, Nature, Light and Color
Yuck! "The Yuckiest Site on the Internet - The Best Place for Science
Entertainment"
Information for Homeschoolers
The Library supports all families, including those who school their children at home.
For help with developing your curriculum, you can call the "Miss Lynda" at 895-9543 or submit an online form.
If there is a title you need that is not in our collection, we can do an interlibrary search for you. You can contact the Library by phone or online.
Home schooling Groups who wish to meet can call the Library to check availability of the Community Room.
Books related to Homeschooling can be found in the Parent section of the Children's Room, under Dewey numbers: 371.04; 649.64 and 909.
The Library also subscribes to "Practical Homeschooling" magazine.
Some websites that are helpful for Homeschooling families:
CHECK OUT SOME NEW TITLES!
Looking for something new to read?
To view new Childrens or Parenting books, click here.
Materials are listed by month received; then alphabetically by title.
Thank you!
to Theresa Gelina and all the ladies of the Giving Hands Knitting Group who helped make a beautiful story telling rug for the Children's Room.
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB!
This year for your child's birthday, why not donate a book to the Children's Room?
If you choose to participate, your child will be the first one to check out the donated book.
A special bookplate with the child's name and birth date will be placed in the book so that everyone can acknowledge this donation.
The child will also receive a special bookmark and pencil. If you wish, a picture of your child with the book will be entered in the "Birthday Book Club" album.
There will be a special "Birthday" party for those who participate, either in May or December, depending on where the birthday falls.
Any book in good condition is always welcome.
If you are unsure of a title, please see"Miss Lynda!" A wish list can be accessed here.
This is a great way to honor your child or someone special, as well as to help our collection grow!