ACPL Mock Newbery Reading List

Do you enjoy reading new children's books? Do you have a favorite book of 2009 yet? It is just about time for the first Mock Newbery reading list and YOUR input is needed. Check out this post to find out how to submit your favorite book for consideration.

If you are still looking for something good to read, check out the ACPL Mock Newbery blog to learn about some of the best books of the year.

Mark's Ark TODAY!

Meet Mark today at 2 p.m. in the Theater (Lower Level 2) at the Main Library. He's bringing a creative collection of animals for you to see!

Seating is first come, first served, and doors will open at 1:40 p.m.



Mark's Ark will be presented again at the Main Library at these times :

• 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 18
• 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 30

Click here to see all of the times Mark and the animals will be visiting our library branches.

Happy Birthday Wild Thing!

Today is the birthday of children's author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak. He has written and illustrated many books over fifty years, but he is probably best known for his book, WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, which brought him international acclaim.
It is the story of a young boy named Max, who is sent to his room only to find his imagination has created a new world there, populated by wild geographies and monsters of all kinds. Before long it was a favorite among children everywhere. It has been translated into fifteen languages and has sold more than two million copies!

Letter Play Day! Letter C

Start off Letter "C" Play Day by attending our Smart Start Storytime at 10:30 am today!



After storytime, spend some time exploring the letter "C" in the Early Learning Center. Activity stations designed for parent and child interaction will be available for use throughout the day, until the Early Learning Center closes at 8:00pm

Letter Play Days are a fun way to work on the early literacy skill letter knowledge with your preschooler. Letter knowledge is knowing the names of letters and the sounds that they make.

Musical fun at the Library

As part of our Summer Reading Program, the Children's Services department hosted a Musical Fun program this afternoon. Nearly 100 kids enjoyed the interactive musical program which featured Larry Ford using a variety of found objects to make music. Check out some of the fun:



If you missed it, don't despair! We're offering it again throughout the summer. Click for the complete schedule for all of our agencies. (Larry Ford will be bringing his fun back to the Main Library tonight. Bring your family!)

Summer Reading Program Events

The Summer Reading Program: Be Creative began yesterday. Visit your local library location or click this link to get a reading log sheet and start the program today!

These great events are happening this week in Children's Services at the Main Library:

Today @ 2pm & 7pm - Musical Fun with Larry Ford
Wednesday, June 10th All Day - Letter 'C' Play Day
Wednesday, June 10th @ 10:30am - Preschool Storytime: Wiggle Your Fingers, Wiggle Your Toes
Thursday, June 11th @ 2pm - Mark's Ark Amazing Animals
Friday, June 12th @ 10am - Babies & Books: Get Moving
Friday, June 12th @ 10:30 & 11am - Toddler Time: Get Moving

Be Creative today!

Summer Reading Program Begins TODAY!

Yeah!!! It's Summer! How do I know? It's time for the Summer Reading Program!

Kids from birth through those going into 5th Grade are invited to keep track of the time they spend reading or listening to books. As each row on the record sheet gets filled in, bring it in to any library location, and we'll give you a prize!

You'll find lots more great information about this year's Summer Reading Program at our Official Summer Reading Website. Older kids, in Grades 6 - 12, will want to check out the Young Adults Program: Express Yourself.