Paws to Read

Visit Children's Services on Thursday nights through May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to practice your reading with a book loving dog. Arrive early to sign up, spaces fill up quickly!

In this picture taken last summer, Guinness and his friends listen to Circle Dogs by Kevin Henkes.

Early Learning Center Mailbox

There is always a treasure to be found in the Early Learning Center mailbox.

Stop by Children's Services today and mail a letter to your favorite friend.

Art Out of the Box: Fiber Art

In January 2008, the Art Out of the Box kids met to discuss fiber arts. We talked about quilting, weaving and many other fiber arts. Then we worked together to create a quilt to donate to Project Linus. Each child (and even some adults) drew a picture on a square of muslin and then a volunteer put it all together. The finished product is pictured here. I think it turned out lovely and will make a child very happy!

Children's Book Week

Come to Children's Services any day this week for a fun scavenger hunt in celebration of Children's Book Week. We'll have new questions each day. And you can win a cool Celebrate Reading pencil in your choice of colors!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

Visit the Children's Services department today to make a Wheel of Affection card and check out a great book about mothers.

The Mommy Book by Todd Parr is one of my favorites.

Mother's Day Craft

Visit Children's Services today or tomorrow to make this fun Wheel of Affection card for Mother's Day. Just write in all of the reasons that you love your mother (or someone special to you) and the recipient can spin the wheel to read all of the reasons for your affection.

Fun & Games at the Baby & Toddler Storytimes!

We had so much fun in Baby and Toddler Storytimes this morning! I took a lot of great photos - check them out on Flickr.

We played games like Pat-a-cake and Open, Shut Them and read wonderful books like Peek-a-Moo! by Marie Torres Cimarusti.

It is time to start thinking about the Summer Reading Program. Did you know that even the youngest babies can participate and earn great gifts? Just sign up and keep doing what you always do - read, sing, and share rhymes together!

You can register for the Summer Reading Program early online, but remember you can't start counting your reading time until June 2nd. Visit the Summer Reading Program website for more information.