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

Science Explorers

About 50 kids had a oozy, gooey time creating some mysterious mixtures this week at the first session of Science Explorers, a new program for homeschoolers at the Main Library. Next session is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 26th.

Science Explorers

Homeschoolers, don't miss this new science program at Main Library, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. We'll have all the supplies that you need to create some very mysterious mixtures. Science Explorers will meet monthly this fall and is designed for students at K-5 grade levels. Be curious! Think - Do - Learn!
Tuesday, September 28, 2:00 p.m. -- Explore the OZIEST, GOOIEST SCIENCE experiments, books, and activities.
Tuesday, October 26, 2:00 p.m. -- Explore the most COLORIFIC SCIENCE experiments, books, and activities.
Tuesday, November 23, 2:00 p.m. -- Explore LIGHT, SIGHT, and CAMERAS with experiments, books and activities.
(Clip art licensed from the Clip Art Gallery on DiscoverySchool.com.)

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus!

Saturday, October 2nd @ 10 a.m.

Meet David & Cherie, the Advanced Ambassadors of Laughter from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Dave & Cherie would like to read to you from their favorite Dr. Seuss book and teach you all about laughter and silliness. Don't miss this chance to meet two delightful clowns in person.

Junie B. Jones @ the Library!

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Junie B. Jones visited the Library this week. Look at the fun we had together! You can find more photos of ACPL events here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/acplinfo/).

39 Clues Scavenger Hunt !

Come to the downtown library on Saturday and take part in our 39 Clues Scavenger Hunt! Find out about this popular chapter book series, and then use your best clue-solving skills to figure out our library clues. We'll have some give-aways, and of course books to check out.

It's all happening this Saturday, September 25, at 2:00 p.m.

A Child's Book Review: The Cow Loves Cookies

The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson was reviewed by 3-year-old David:

The farmer eats the cookies all up and so does the cow.  The cow loves cookies and I do too.

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