A Child's Book Review: Time to Pee

Time to Pee by Mo Willems was reviewed by 3-year-old Robert:

I like to pee and go potty. I like the mices in this book.

Submit your child's book review to me via email and you may see it in a future "A Child's Book Review" blog post.

Barr Street Market: Leave Tracks with Indiana Animals

Stop by the ACPL Children's Services booth at the Barr Street Market today between 9am and 1pm to make a crayon rubbing of Indiana animal tracks. We'll be at the Barr Street Market every Saturday through September. See you there!

It's Back to School Time!

Looking for some great books to read with your child to help them as they begin preschool or kindergarten? We have plenty to offer! You might want to try...


Wow! School!
by Robert Neubecker









or...

Kindergarten Rocks!
by Katie Davis









Need more ideas? Feel free to browse through our Back to School Booklist, or call us in Children's Services at 260-421-1220, or even fill out a Custom Collection Form.

Did you know?

Did you know that with one week's notice librarians in Children's Services at the Main Library can pull together a collection of books on the topic(s) of your choice? It is true! You can even submit a list of specific titles and we will pull all that we have available on our shelves for YOU! Just imagine the time that you can save.

You can fill out a custom collection form online here, or you can call us at 421-1220.

I Love My Librarian Contest

Is there a librarian who has made a difference in your life? Do you want to brag on one of your neighborhood librarians? Do you want to tell the world about a children's librarian who has helped you or your child? Now's your chance!

Nominate your favorite librarian for the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award! Nominees will be judged by a selection committee based on quality of service to library users, demonstrated knowledge of the library and its resources, and the commitment shown in helping library users.

Up to 10 librarians in public, school and academic libraries will be selected each year and each will be honored at a ceremony and reception in New York at TheTimesCenter, hosted by The New York Times. Each winner also will receive a $5,000 cash award, a plaque and a $500 travel stipend to attend the awards reception. In addition, a plaque will be given to each award winner’s library.

Public librarian nominations are now open and must be completed by October 1.

Early Learning Center Mailbox

I would love to know the story of what is happening in this drawing. Please share it with us the next time you visit the library, Tessa!

Chess is fun to play!

Congratulations to all the players who participated in the Children's Services Summer Chess Tournament yesterday. It was great to see the high levels of concentration and enthusiasm, and it was FABULOUS to see good sportsmanship shown by so many kids (and spectators!) throughout the day.

We are already planning next year's tournament... mark your calendars now for Saturday, August 15, 2009.

See more GREAT Chess Tournament 2008 photos here!