tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84202821729366185392008-05-12T15:04:56.152-04:00The Children's RoomSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-46256109425217102012008-05-12T14:58:00.002-04:002008-05-12T15:04:56.344-04:00Dance, Dance, DanceCongratulations to the Dance Factory dancers for a wonderful Mother's Day weekend performance! If you have an interest in dance, you might want to check out the following books in our children's collection:
Ballerina Dreams by Lauren Thompson
Why Sparks Fly: the legend of Dancing Point by Mary Quattlebaum
Tallchief: America's Prima Ballerina by Maria Tallchief
Dance by Elisah Cooper
Savion:My Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-11635271841391163862008-05-05T09:13:00.005-04:002008-05-05T10:07:16.290-04:00Spring MusicEarly each morning as I walk my dog, we are serenaded by a chorus of birdsong. How lovely this music is! I've been trying to identify birds by their song, but it is a difficult skill to master. There are two very basic books about birdsong in the Children's Collection that make a good introduction to the subject. We also have many nonfiction as well as fiction books about birding. If you and yourSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-1845081893519098512008-04-28T18:23:00.002-04:002008-04-28T18:45:21.659-04:00Lots of Reasons to Get Your Hands Dirty!The recent spell of gorgeous weather and today's much needed rain are making me think about gardening. As the title suggests, we have lots of gardening books for kids that will make them want to dig into the soil barehanded (as if they needed an excuse). From beginning gardening to container gardening to gardening crafts--we've got it all. And if you'd rather read about someone else getting Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-36217411577256716582008-04-21T14:00:00.002-04:002008-04-21T14:16:31.606-04:00Earth DayApril 22 is Earth Day! If you haven't already, this day presents the perfect opportunity to initiate a conversation with your child(ren) about the environment. Take advantage of the gorgeous weather we're having and go for a walk. Bring a bag with you and pick up the litter that you find along the way. Investigate vernal pools and rotting logs that may appear at the side of your path. Sit onSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-7134812465806186032008-04-14T15:20:00.002-04:002008-04-14T15:32:30.091-04:00April Showers Bring May FlowersApril is a great time of the year to talk about weather with your child. It is a month where anything from snow to a 70 degree sunny day can happen. Start by checking out the "What's the BIG Idea? Exploring Weather Kit." It contains the book Who Likes the Rain?, a rain gauge, 2 thermometers, and a mini manual chock full of activities. We have several nonfiction books and lots of picture books Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-50607445049359847142008-04-07T14:58:00.002-04:002008-04-07T15:24:58.751-04:00April is Poetry MonthJim Trelease, author of the New Read Aloud Handbook, has this to say in the introduction to Jack Prelutsky's Read Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young:
"...the first sound a child hears is actually a poem--the rhythmic, rhyming beat-beat-beat of a mother's heart. This early and fundamental relationship sets the stage for a natural and lifelong love of rhythm and rhyme."
Cultivate your child's Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-61644781282560628602008-04-02T18:03:00.003-04:002008-04-03T17:10:16.248-04:00Looking for the Answers?If you're looking for the answers to the podcast entitled "Book Beginnings 2", you've come to the right place. If you're looking for the answers to life's big questions, you'll have to look elsewhere.
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-70169017211443032122008-03-31T17:13:00.002-04:002008-03-31T17:46:27.793-04:00MusicWe have something for everyone! Browse through the carousel of tapes and CDs or search for something specific in the catalog. Tapes and CDs are fun to listen to in the car, for a family sing along, or to calm during quiet times. We have lullabies, nursery rhymes, folk songs, old favorites, holiday music, opera, classical, rock and roll, songs from around the world--you name it! We have Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-16868158062637676462008-03-26T13:58:00.003-04:002008-04-09T14:40:46.766-04:00Here are the answers ......to the riddles posed in April Fools, Frail Loops:
kayak, solos, level
Where can you find the questions? Just listen to the podcast entitled "April Fools, Frail Loops."Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-24325705190278895082008-03-24T10:29:00.004-04:002008-03-24T15:58:07.294-04:00April Fools' DayThe first of April, better known as "April Fools' Day," is fast approaching. Learn the history behind this day at http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aprilfools1.html .
One way to have some harmless fun is to read a riddle book. We have several to choose from that will take you beyond "your shoe's untied":
Creepy Riddles by Kathy Hall
My First Riddles by Judith Hoffman Corwin
Riddle Road and With OneSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-22027248261240749202008-03-17T14:18:00.003-04:002008-03-17T14:44:54.599-04:00"Won't You Wear Your Sweater?" DayCome to the library on Thursday, March 20 dressed in your favorite sweater to honor Mister Rogers and receive a sticker or bookmark. March 20th is the 80th anniversary of the birth of this popular and gentle educator. You can read all about his accomplishments and contributions to children's welfare in the Wikipedia entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers . You might want to check out Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-80389438750090439232008-03-13T10:17:00.004-04:002008-04-02T15:11:52.034-04:00The Answers Are:Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
The Hobbitt by J.R.R.Tolkien
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
How did you do? Or perhaps you're wondering, "The answers to what?" If so, check out the Childen's Room Podcasts!Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-50178720448716607212008-03-10T13:10:00.003-04:002008-03-10T13:38:28.564-04:00Saps a Runnin'!It's maple sugarin' time in good old Vermont. The 7th Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is coming up. Maybe you'd like to go on a family outing to a sugar house. Check out the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association website at http://www.vermontmaple.org/ for places to visit. Or maybe you'd just rather fill up on pancakes, sit back with your child, and enjoy a good book. We have some great Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-11682271936344936032008-03-03T15:30:00.003-05:002008-03-06T15:15:35.240-05:00Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!If Dr. Seuss was alive today, he would have celebrated his 104th birthday yesterday (March 2). We have all grown up with his nonsense rhymes, and many of us have passed down our love of his books to our own children. Who amongst us has never heard the telling of The Cat in the Hat or Green Eggs and Ham? My personal favorite is Horton Hatches the Egg. The Springfield Town Library's collection Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-67341862022324293642008-02-25T08:22:00.003-05:002008-02-25T09:38:54.272-05:00It's a Leap Year!2008 is a Leap Year! Our calendar, the Gregorian Calendar, is based on a solar year which has always presented a problem, because a solar year is 365.24219 days long. In 46 B.C., Julius Caesar tried hard to make a calendar that would fit neatly into the solar year. He devised a plan whereby an extra day would be added every four years. Do your math--that means he was "rounding" the number to Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-10356614376570807482008-02-19T12:59:00.002-05:002008-02-19T13:16:33.727-05:00On a clear night ......you can see forever. This seems especially true on a crisp, cold winter's eve. Wrap yourself in warm clothing and head outside on the next clear night to star gaze. We have lots of books to help identify and explain what you see. The classic book Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey (of Curious George fame) is a wonderful place to start. Night Science for Kids by Terry Krautwurst will helpSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-80596688464106311852008-02-12T11:58:00.000-05:002008-02-12T12:08:41.163-05:00Presidents DayMonday, February 18 is Presidents Day. The library will be closed, so get books about Presidents now and enjoy some time learning about our great leaders. We have biographies of most presidents, and the following books will be of interest:
So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George
Commander in Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War by Albert Marrin
Abe Lincoln: the Boy Who Loved BooksSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-71469454260587274062008-02-11T13:14:00.000-05:002008-02-11T13:43:25.340-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!We have lots of books appropriate for Valentine's day to choose from including:
Mouse's First Valentine by Lauren Thompson
Slugs in Love by Susan Pearson
I Lost My Kisses by Trudie Trewen
I'll Be Your Valentine by Cynthia Rylant
One Zillion Valentines by Frank Modell
Valentine Bears by Eve Bunting
The Day it Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond
Babymouse: Heartbreaker by Jennifer L. Holm
Junie B. JonesSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-85082788010300576122008-02-04T13:51:00.000-05:002008-02-04T14:57:58.006-05:00Chinese New YearIt's the Year of the Rat! Chinese New Year begins February 7 and ends with the Lantern Festival 15 days later. We have lots of books to help you learn about and celebrate this holiday including:
Celebrating Chinese New Year by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Chinese New Year by Fay Robinson
The Great Race: the Story of the Chinese Zodiak by Dawn Casey
Moonbeams, Dumplings, and Dragon Boats by Nina Simonds
Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-74428345173481566242008-01-28T13:19:00.000-05:002008-01-28T13:35:31.160-05:00Feed the Birds!Winter's snow cover presents a challenge for birds to find food. Do you have a feeding station for the birds that visit your yard? If not, you can create one very easily. Just cut a hole in the side of a well washed empty milk carton and fill it with seeds. Bend a coat hanger into a hook and hang the carton to a tree limb by its handle. The birds that visit me like sunflower seeds especiallySpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-87870865395660060702008-01-21T19:06:00.000-05:002008-01-21T19:27:58.274-05:00TrackingEver wonder what animals visit your yard? Tracks in the snow provide the clues! Now is a good time to wander about your yard or take a walk in the woods with your child and look for the tracks and traces of wildlife. We have several books available to help you identify your finds. At the top of the list is the brand new revised and expanded edition of Mammal Tracks and Scat by Vermont authors Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-29652802360657989812008-01-15T09:12:00.000-05:002008-01-15T09:32:54.998-05:00And the winners are...Newbery Medal winner:
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices form a Medieval Village By Laura Amy Schlitz
Newbery Honor Books:
Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson
Caldecott Medal Winner:
The Invention of Hugo Cabret written and illustrated by Brian Selznick
Caldecott Honor Books:
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story fromSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-74035729957972178972008-01-14T09:38:00.000-05:002008-01-14T09:44:15.380-05:00The Big ReadAre you too young to participate in the Big Read? How about joining the Springfield Town Library's Junior Version? The adults are reading the Maltese Falcon, and the kids (grades 3-6)are reading the Malted Falcon by Bruce Hale. On Wednesday, February 20 @2:00, readers will meet to talk about the book and make (and eat, of course) a malted falcon. Books are available now!Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-9976116099507778562008-01-07T17:12:00.000-05:002008-01-07T17:23:43.887-05:00Winter Program Calendars Are Ready!Pick up a calendar at the library or look for a copy distributed at your child's school. You can also view events by clicking the Calendar tab on our homepage at www.springfieldtownlibrary.org. All of our programs are free and open to everyone, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Springfield Town Library.Springfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-80060511882953494002007-12-29T22:30:00.000-05:002007-12-29T22:42:25.921-05:00Book in Hand Story Time"Book in Hand" Story Time will be offered to children ages 2-5 on Wednesdays, January 9-30, at 10:30 am. Space is limited, so please register at the Public Service Desk during your library visit or by calling 885-3108. This program is free and is supported by a generous grant from Ashgate Publishing in Burlington.
“Book in Hand” is a story time approach that utilizes multiple copies of a pictureSpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.com