Recycled Art Display

Stop in to the library to check out some cool recycled art!

Sculptor Greg Knipe has loaned his collection of recycled art to the Allen County Public Library until November 26th,2008.

Come in and see how Greg has created beautiful artwork out of what some people might consider "trash".

Location: Just outside of Children's Service's entrance next to the Ewing Street Security desk.

Pictured ( left to right): Grasshopper-Steel rod, jack parts and
Percy the Penguin-Oil can, tank, garden tools, hardware

A Favorite Food Book

Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban is a classic picture book about delicious bread and jam. Frances doesn't like to eat eggs, she doesn't like to eat breaded veal, she only likes to eat bread and jam. What happens when her parents decide to give her bread and jam at every meal? Read this picture book with a child to find out!

This story is available in early reader format as well, find it here.

A Child's Book Review: Dinosaur vs. Bedtime

Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea was reviewed by 4-year-old Helena:

That was a pretty good book. Can you read it again?

And again, and again, and again...

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.

You can comment on this title on the ACPL Mock Caldecott blog here or on the ACPL Mock Geisel blog here. We would love to hear what you think about this book!

Don't Miss the Justin Roberts Concert!

If you don't have plans this afternoon, plan to attend the Justin Roberts concert at 1 p.m. If you DO have plans, change them! This concert is super fun with wonderful opportunities for adult and child play. Check out this short video to see for yourself.



See you at 1 p.m. today!

Justin Roberts LIVE!

Don't forget to attend the Justin Roberts concert today at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m!

Justin Roberts and his 4-piece band will present a rousing performance of songs from his many sound recordings. Seating is limited; tickets will be available in Children's Services beginning at 9 a.m.

Mock Newbery Program for KIDS

Kids who love reading are invited to a special kids’ version of our popular Mock Newbery Election program. The Kids' Mock Newbery program will be held Sunday, January 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Main Library. Advance registration is required, click here to register.

Kids in grades 3 through 6 are encouraged to read the following six books, add comments to our blog as they read, and then join us for a discussion to decide which was the best children’s book of the year. The books we will be discussing are:

· Diamond Willow by Helen Frost
· Hate That Cat by Sharon Creech
· Savvy by Ingrid Law
· The Trouble Begins at 8 – A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild Wild West by Sid Fleischman
· The Underneath by Kathi Appelt
· The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry

We will have refreshments, door prizes, and a lively discussion. Advance Registration is required.

Election Day!

Today is Election Day!

Looking for a good election book to read while you wait in line, or perhaps for a way to explain the democratic process to a young child? Check out the titles on our Election Booklist.