tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84202821729366185392009-07-08T14:26:49.391-04:00Good books and fun at the Springfield Town LibrarySpringfield Town Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18188452218061346399noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420282172936618539.post-20225416655201285392009-07-07T18:29:00.004-04:002009-07-07T20:38:43.662-04:00

Beyond Storytimes: Standards-based Partnerships for Early LearningFor a copy of the handout, go tohttp://www.scribd.com/full/16424640?access_key=key-6oikbfokoqyqmgja5irFor photos, go tohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/24912980@N06/For book lists, activities, and more information go tohttp://www.mothergooseprograms.org For questions and support, email childrensroom@hotmail.com .

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Independence Day is nearly here! Do your children know why July 4 is an important date in our country's history? Here are some informative books you might want to check out:Celebrate Independence Day by Deborah HeiligmanGive me Liberty! by Russell FreedmanThe Signers by Dennis Brindell FradinSome fun titles include:Grandma Drove the Garbage Truck by Katie ClarkThe Hatmaker's Sign by Candace

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The first day of summer is rapidly approaching, and we are all looking forward to warm, sunny days! During this cold and rainy weather, brighten your outlook with these books about the sun:Amazing Sun Fun Activities by Michael DaleyArrow of the Sun by Gerald McDermottChildren of the Midnight Sun by Tricia BrownGreetings Sun by Phyllis GershatorLucia and the Light by Phyllis RootSing to the Sun

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Looking for a fun picture book? Chickens to the rescue! (Actually, that's the title of a book by John Himmelman.) Books about and/or starring chickens are very amusing. For example, Tillie Lays an Egg by Terry Golson (that's Tillie and Terry in the picture) provides lots of laughs and hours of entertainment. You can visit Tillie and her "girlfriends" at the hencam at www.hencam.com/index.php

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Memorial Day is fast approaching. It's a bittersweet holiday for me. I look forward to the unofficial start of summer the holiday provides, but I'm always so moved by the thoughts of the men and women who have served our country, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The holiday provides an opportunity to talk with children about war, peace, and courage, and the library has some

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The butterfly hatchery in the Children's Room is now housing 5 Painted Lady butterfly pupae. We're hoping for lively butterflies in a week or so. In the meantime, keep track of their development by visiting us often and checking out a book about butterflies. Here are some suggestions:Bob and Otto by Robert BruelBecoming Butterflies by Anne RockwellButterflies in the Garden by Carol

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...Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney! Over 5,400 Vermont kids voted for their favorite Dorothy Canfield Fisher book. That translates into a minimum of 27,000 DCF books read this year--WOW!! Congratulations to Kinney and, the real winners, all of the DCF readers! Check out the DCF selections for 2009-2010. The selections are fabulous.

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Check out a book about the earth. Here's one of my favorites:On Earth by G. Brian KarasAnd here are some others:Earth Our Planet in Space by Seymour SimonThe Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming by Laurie David and Cambria GordonGlobal Warming : the Threat of Earth's Changing Climate by Laurence Pringle.You're Aboard Spaceship Earth by Patricia LauberTrue Green Kids : 100 Things You Can Do to

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... Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Mélanie Watt! Watch a book trailer of this Red Clover winner at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu_ksJz4c_UThe voting results will be posted very soon at:http://www.mothergooseprograms.org/The new Red Clover nominees for 2009-2010 are:A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla FrazeeAbe Lincoln Crosses a Creek by Deborah HopkinsonFinding Home by Sandra

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...Violets are blueApril's the monthFor a poem or two.(Talk about bad poetry!!) In other words, April is National Poetry Month. Go to the website of the Academy of American Poets at www.poets.org/ and sign up to have a poem emailed to you every day. You can also find free poems to download and instructions on how to get a free poster. Look up poems, be introduced to new poets, and enter a

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Do you look forward to April Fools' Day? Or do you fake a fever and call in sick? I have NEVER been a fan of practical jokes, but I do enjoy a good riddle. Here are some books that we have to offer:About the dreaded day:Arthur's April Fool by Marc BrownApril Fool! by Karen Gray RuelleThe School Skeleton by Ron RoyJokes and Riddles:Beastly Riddles : Fishy, Flighty, and Buggy, too by Joseph

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That's right, the Very Hungry Caterpillar will be adding birthday cake to his menu this week as he celebrates the 40th anniversary of his "birth" (i.e. publication of the book written and illustrated by Eric Carle) on March 20. Visit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art's website for a list of festivities for both the Caterpillar and Carle's own 80th birthday on June 25:http://

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That's "Ireland Forever!" St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching and here are some titles that will put some green in your day.A Fine St. Patrick's Day by Susan WojciechowskiFinn MacCoul and his Fearless Wife retold by Robert Byrd. Fiona's Luck by Teresa BatemanHarp O' Gold by Teresa BatemanThe Hidden Folk by Lise Lunge-Larsen Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato retold by Tomie dePaola.

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Are you a fan of Erin Hunters Warrior series? Catch all of the latest information about the clans at the author's website:www.warriorcats.comAfter a really cool introduction to the site, you can explore information about the books, meet the author, and play some games. You can even sign up for an e-newsletter that will give you advance notice when new additions to the various series become

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Big ones do, too. I recently spent a weekend visiting relatives in Connecticut. My father-in-law (a BIG train aficionado) took us to the Essex Steam Train and the Connecticut River Museum. A huge model train display was set up at the museum--a big draw. Also available for viewing was the very first submarine used in warfare. Included was a replica for kids to climb into. Very fun! Bald

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We are very fortunate to receive a $500 grant from the Winnie Belle Learned Fund that will be used to buy books for our Book in Hand Story Time. This approach was developed by the librarians of the Erica Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts. The program utilizes multiple copies of a picture book as a means to engage children in the reading process. In a traditional story

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...Abe and Charles! Two hundred years ago today, two babies were born who would each make a profound mark on our history. Here are a few of our many titles on Lincoln:Abe Lincoln Grows Up by Carl SandburgAbe Lincoln Loved Animals by Ellen JacksonAbraham Lincoln by Amy L. Cohn and Suzy SchmidtLincoln : a Photobiography Russell FreedmanMr. Lincoln's Gift : a Civil War Story by Whitney StewartThe

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Mt. Redoubt is getting ready to erupt! This volcano is one of thousands that make up the Ring of Fire. It's located about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska. Residents are readying themselves by purchasing masks and goggles to protect them from the ash that will eventually find its way to surrounding areas. As someone who spent many years studying and teaching geology, I find this all very

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The next time you enter the library, take a look at the balcony and then walk up the stairs to the YA Loft. You will have a view of the the history of America as seen through its art. This is the mission of the Picturing America initiative, a program that seeks to introduce Americans to their artistic heritage and inspire them to become more informed citizens. We are proud to be one of the

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Those of you who have visited the Children's Room recently have noticed the fabulous artwork that adorns the walls--a Circus Mural painted by Springfield artist Stuart Eldredge in the mid-50s. This mural was originally commissioned for and displayed in the Children's Playroom of the Pediatric Ward of the then newly renovated Springfield Hospital and officially dedicated November 3, 1957. It was

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Are you making a New Year's Resolution? Do you resolve to peruse a bigger variety of magazines and newspapers? Go on a healthy diet? Get more exercise? Read more nonfiction? Learn to cook? Maybe you'd like to learn to knit or quilt or build a birdhouse. Looking to spend more time on family activities? Or maybe you just want to find a quiet place to read. We can help with all of these

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The Children's Room received memorial donations in honor of Lucille Magwire, an educator and beloved friend of the library. I felt that the best way to use this money was to buy books for children and their families. The classics was the first thought that came to my mind, as our copies were old and worn (some damaged) and not targeted for budgetary funds. As the cold weather settles in, I'm

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Thanksgiving is next week and all of those December holidays are just around the corner. Get your kids involved in the menu and cook up something delicious.Maybe you'd like to try something traditional for Thanksgiving--something made by American Indians or a recipe from the colonial period. If so, take a look at Cooking up History by Suzanne I. Barchers. If a regional dish is preferred, The

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I will be attending the final "What's the BIG Idea?" conference next week. For the past three years, the Springfield Town Library has been a part of a pilot project conducted by the Vermont Center for the Book with a grant from the National Science Foundation. The goal is to bring math and science programming into the public library setting. In addition to programming ideas, we have been the

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After what seems like forever, there's only a few more days left until we choose our new leaders. Involve your child in the voting process by reading with her/him books on the subject. Talk about voting and explain how you have formed your decision about which candidates to support. Most importantly, set a good example by voting. Books on the topic in our collection include:Vote! by Eileen

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