All locations of the ACPL will be closed today and tomorrow (December 31st & January 1st). Please visit the main library on Sunday between 12pm & 5pm for all of your informational needs.
In January 2010, a group of book-loving kids and their grown-ups gathered for our Mock Caldecott for Kids program, and voted for their favorite children's picture books. Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes by Margie Palatini was their Mock Award winner.
In February 2010, a group of homeschoolers toured the Rare Book Room and were able to see the special treasures that are housed there, like this papyrus from the 9th-10th century.
In March 2010, hundreds of preschoolers enjoyed the silly antics of Children's Services' puppets and puppeteers, who shared the stories of The Lion and the Mouse and The Fox and the Grapes at the annual Preschool Puppet Show.
In April 2010, storyteller Carol Knarr portrayed popular children's book character Junie B. Jones for hundreds of elementary school children.
In May 2010, a Fox Island naturalist visited to introduce kids to turtles, snakes and other reptiles.
In June 2010, we watched as Painted Lady caterpillars changed into beautiful butterflies, which we then released at the end of the month.
In July 2010, we danced and sang along with children's musician Jim Gill, who entertained us at several performances.
In August 2010, children brought their stuffed animals to the library for a special storytime; stuffed friends stayed all night for a special stuffed-animal sleepover!
In September 2010, letterboxes were hidden in the Children's Department; many families and children have since discovered this unique hobby.
In October 2010, school children and families attended a presentation by storyteller Doyne Carson, who portrayed Abe Lincoln's Friend.
In November 2010, we celebrated the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead with decorations, crafts, food, and music.
In December 2010, we explored C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series of books with games and crafts.
While looking for books for the staff favorites display, we found a GREAT book: 2010: Living in the Future by Geoffrey Hoyle. It was written in 1973 and is full of predictions about the year 2010. It is fun to look through to see what did and didn't become reality.
This stand up snowperson was made by a child during last week's table top craft event. There will be a new craft every day this week, stop by to create something awesome!
Stop by the main library today through Thursday to make a wonderful winter craft.
Grown-ups who are teaching or talking with children about art might want to take a look at the Visual Thinking Strategies website. It gives lots of tips on how to help children learn to interpret and enjoy what they see. Look at the website and then make a trip to the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery downtown at the Main Library! Or go online to view and discuss some Indiana Art.
Happy Winter Solstice!
Families with children ages 6 - 11 are invited to Children's Services in the downtown library to learn about the classic series written by C. S. Lewis...
The 2011 ACPL Mock Sibert Award goes to: 
Teachers and homeschooling parents...check out ArtSmart! Developed by the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette and the The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, ArtSmart provides a wealth of information on Indiana artists, complete with lesson plans and activities to encourage the study of the art, history and culture of Indiana. Developed originally to support the Indiana history studies of 4th graders, its many ideas can be adapted for use with a variety of grade levels.
This is a wonderfully unique book, telling simultaneous stories of two families that live thousands of miles apart -- one in Morocco, North Africa, one in Australia.
It's that time of year when many families are baking up some tasty treats for winter holiday celebrations. Involving children in the process can be fun -- and helpful in their literacy development! Encourage writing skills by having your children help write out shopping lists...or read aloud the steps of a recipe with your children as you complete them together.
Two Mock Newbery Elections were held at the Main Library this weekend.
On Sunday, we held our Mock Newbery Election for Kids. Although our group was small, we had a very lively and thoughtful discussion.
We've been seeing a few snowflakes, here in Indiana. To learn more about these amazing crystals, check out
The ACPL Mock Geisel 2011 Award goes to:
I just picked up Antoinette Portis' Not A Box to use in a presentation that I am preparing. I am glad that I did because I had forgotten how wonderful this book is.
Letterboxing is a hobby that will exercise your treasure hunting and artistic abilities. This fun and exciting activity can be enjoyed by the whole family. Letterboxes are hidden all over the world and each one contains a unique stamp. Find letterboxes and collect stamps in your personal journal and leave your personal stamp in the letterbox's visitor book.
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