Storybook Theater Photos

Oh, what a great time we had at Smart Start Storytime this week!
Leslie Hormann from the Fort Wayne Youtheatre joined us to present
Storybook Theater.

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Leslie shared the following stories with us:

• Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
• The Mitten
• Tammy the Turtle and the Leprechaun
• The Adventures of Isabel
  

Meet Abe Lincoln's Friend!

Storyteller Doyne Carson shares tales of Abraham Lincoln's growing-up years in Indiana. Join us for performances Wednesday, October 13, at 9:45 and 12:45 in the Main Library theater!

Read to a Dog - Tonight!

Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
at the downtown library
in the Children's Department

The mission of the Paws to Read is to improve the literacy skills of children with the assistance of registered canine reading companions in a fun and relaxed environment. Research with therapy animals indicates that children with low self-esteem are often more willing to interact with an animal than another person. Even more, they are inclined to forget about their limitations. Children involved in Paws to Read nationwide have shown:

• Improved reading skills
• A sense of pride in their accomplishments
• Willingness to become Involved in other positive activities
• More respect and kindness in their interaction with animals
• Found reading more enjoyable
• Check out more books from the library

Animals at the Library?!? WHAT?!?

Tonight is our Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

Friday, August 27 5:00 pm

Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffed friend and listen to a bedtime story at 5:00 pm tonight.

After our story time, you will tuck your stuffed animal into "bed" and wish her sweet dreams. While you return home to your own snuggly beds, your stuffed pal will get to have fun in the library overnight! Who knows what they will do ~ where they will go...

Come back on Saturday morning at 9:00 am to pick up your friend and "hear" about all the mischief they got into after hours at the library!

All stuffed participants will take home a photo memory book of their overnight adventures in the library.

Vroom! Vroom!

Come join us this morning for a story time all about transportation!
We will read stories, say rhymes and do a little marching to music!
Help us celebrate all the ways of "getting there and back" ~ we will also offer a craft after the 10:30 storytime!
What a great way to beat the heat!

Smart Start Story Times Every Wednesday
9:30 am designed for preschools and daycares
10:30 am designed for preschoolers and their adult caregiver

A Great Storyteller Is In Town

Over 500 children, teachers and parents enjoyed Storyteller Valerie Tutson on Thursday at the Main Library. Click below to see some of the fun and make plans to attend this internationally-known storyteller's presentation tonight at Plymouth Congregational Church on the corner of Fairfield and Berry Street at 7 p.m.

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Welcome Valerie Tutson!

Children's Services is so happy and proud to welcome

international storyteller Valerie Tutson to the library today.

Valerie will be performing Tales from Around the World

today in the theater at 10:30 am and again at 1:00 pm
for children in grades 3 to 5.

Valerie Tutson - Storyteller Extraordinaire!

We are thrilled to present internationally renowned storyteller, Valerie Tutson!
Valerie will be performing Tales from Around the World Thursday, October 22.
The first performance will be at 10:30 am.
The second performance will be at 1:00 pm.
Do not miss this one of a kind opportunity!
Registration is required for this FREE event - contact Children's Services 421-1220.
Seating is limited - Call today!

Interactive Storytelling Photos

Great fun was had by all at our Interactive Storytelling Program in Children's Services! Kids were a-dancin' and a-singin', and some even had a chance to be a part of the stories!



If you missed this program, don't fret! We'll be repeating it at the Main Library next week on Monday, July 20th, at 2:00 p.m, or you can still catch it at some of our branch libraries -- click here to view the schedule.

Interactive Storytelling - Be a Part of the Story!

Kids of all ages and their families are invited to attend our Interactive Storytelling Program -- part of this year's ACPL Summer Reading Program for Children! At this event, participants will have a chance to listen and laugh and maybe even be part of the stories -- you never know what might happen with our zany storytellers! It's all happening in Children's Services at the Main Library, on the following dates and times:

• Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
  
• Monday, July 20, 2:00 p.m.

See you soon at the Library!

Mrs. P's Storytelling Site

If you are in the mood to listen to a good story, but can't make it to the Library, try out Mrs. P. Mrs. P tells stories on a wonderfully interactive site for children and their grown-ups. Listen to some fairy tales, play games, or write a letter to Mrs. P. The first page of the site has information about what you will find on the site. Just click on ENTER THE MAGIC LIBRARY to visit Mrs. P's storytelling world. There's plenty of online reading and story fun for a wide range of ages and interests!