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Children's Room
• News & Updates •
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• New Web Calendar Coming Soon •
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We're debuting a new website on Tuesday September 7th and as part of that process we are changing our calendar software as well. This means that you will not be able to see any of our wonderful upcoming programs on our calendar until the new website debuts. We thank you for your patience! This newsletter will contain all the information you need about our September programs and fall book clubs, registration dates, and all the information you need to put on your calendar now while you wait for it to appear on our calendar.
This also means that what you see when you register for programs will change slightly. Registration will still open for all children's programs at 7 pm on Monday evenings (unless Monday is a holiday in which case it will be Tuesday). And for most programs, we will still be asking you to register each child individually - though you may see with our larger events the option to register multiple people. Our new system allows you to cancel your own registration! If you find you are no longer able to attend a program, simply click on the link in your confirmation or reminder emails and cancel your space.
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• Preschool Activities •
Families are welcome to bring children of any age to our storytimes, ages indicate the developmental age for which the storytime was designed, but all children are welcome. Our storytimes are currently offered live outdoors and are broadcast simultaneously virtually for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required only for those wishing to attend virtually.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held virtually only. An announcement will be posted on our social media platforms and emailed to all registered participants.
Our fall storytime cycle begins on Tuesday September 21st and registration will open Monday, September 13th.
Tuesday:
10:15 - 10:45 am: Storytime Jr. (ages 0 - 2)
Wednesday:
10:15 -10:45 am:
Dance Party (ages 2 - 5) (In-person only)
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Singalong (ages 2-5)
Rotate weekly between the two programs. Check calendar for specific dates.
Thursday:
10:15 - 10:45 am: Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)
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• Book Clubs •
Registration for our Fall 2021 Virtual Book Club session will open on Monday, September 13th at 7 pm online for all Children’s Book Clubs. All book clubs will be meeting virtually until further notice. Please register only if you are able to attend all meetings in the session.
This fall we will be offering the following book clubs for children:
(due to the popularity of our book clubs and to allow the greatest number of children to participate as possible, each child is limited to participation in ONE of the following book clubs book - a child may participate in one of these clubs as well as a specialty book club)
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Picture Book Posse (grades K - 1): 4:15 pm Wed 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15
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Tadpoles (grades 1 - 2): 4:15 pm Thurs 10/14, 10/28, 11/18, 12/09 & 12/23
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Bookmarks (grades 2 - 3): 4:15 pm Tues 10/12, 10/26, 11/09, 11/23, 12/07 & 12/21
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Next Chapter (grades 3 - 4): 4:15 pm Wed 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/08 & 12/22
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Page Turners (grades 4 - 5): 4:15 pm Tues 10/05, 10/19, 11/02, 11/16, 11/30, & 12/14
Specialty Book Clubs
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ComicSquad (grades 4 - 5): 4:15 pm Thursday 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 12/2 & 12/16
bi-weekly book club that focuses on reading and discussion graphic novels and comic books. Come discover new graphic novels and connect with other readers who enjoy this format!
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BookTalks (grades 4 - 6): 7 pm Monday October 4th, November 1st & December 6th
This monthly book club encourages readers through novels and nonfiction to take steps to becoming citizens of the wider world and seeing a broader perspective. We’ll be reading stories that offer a different perspective of the world from how we may experience it and talking about what that means. We’ll be discussing issues such as human rights, diversity, and current events as they relate to the books we read.
In order to allow the greatest amount of children to participate in our book clubs, we have implemented the following rules
- Other than our specialty book clubs (Book Talks & ComicSquad), registration is limited to 1 club per child.
- Participants must be able to attend all sessions in the season for which they register. Please do not register if you have a known conflict for more than one of the dates.
- Due to the popularity of our clubs and the waiting lists of children wanting to participate, participants will be allowed one no show. If your child misses a second club meeting, we will give their space to the next child on the waiting list. We understand that illness and emergencies occur, and those absences, if communicated with staff, will not be considered a no show. If you are removed from a club due to lack of attendance, you will not be allowed to register for any club in the next session.
- Please be on time. Late arrivals are disruptive to the discussion and may not be admitted.
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•Save the Date - October 2021 Events •
These October 2021 have registration dates in September or Early October.
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Local Author Storytime
Ages 4+
In person, Outdoor
Registration Required
Friday, October 1st at 2 pm
What is the origin of the frisbee? Come find out in a storytime and craft with local author Margaret Muirhead!
Registration opens Monday September 13th at 7 pm.
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Preschool Crafts
Ages 3 - 5
Virtual
Registration Required
Monday, October 18th at 2:15 pm
Join us for a live virtual project! We'll provide all the supplies you need and step by step instructions live virtually so you can craft along with us!
Registration opens Monday October 4th at 7 pm.
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Our Friend Hedgehog is like a warm hug. Hedgehog lives on an island in the river with her friend Mutty. When Mutty gets carried away in a storm it is up to Hedgehog to go and find Mutty. She must be brave. Along the way, Hedgehog makes new friends including Annika Mae who has recently moved to the country and left her friends behind. One of my favorite things about this book is that the end papers have a map of the place where Hedgehog and her friends adventures take place. Though Hedgehog is afraid, she is brave and because of it she finds new friends and new adventures.
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Ludwig Guttman was a highly respected neurosurgeon, until Hitler came into power. While he escaped to Britain, he was denied the opportunity to practice and so he turned to medical research where he put his skills as a neurologist to use creating a radical treatment center for patients paralyzed from spinal injuries. These patients formerly known as "incurable" were previously left to die in hospital beds. His radical treatments saved the lives of many soldiers who fought in World War II but as he saved their bodies - he realized that their spirits, and the spirits of their families, also needed a boost. He felt that sports could not only build the confidence of his patients, but also demonstrate to their families that their loved ones could still contribute and add value to society. What began as a simple wheelchair basketball competition has now grown to the International Paralympic Games, held in conjunction with the Olympic Games on the same schedule, in the same city, and in 2021 for the first time, medal winners receiving the same pay for their medals! Profiles of several accomplished Paralympic athletes conclude this work and help demonstrate the far-reaching impact of Guttman's work. A perfect choice for anyone who is interested in medicine, social justice, disability rights, sports, or current events.
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Start the school year off with one of these fun starting school stories! And find even more for starting school, starting preschool, starting kindergarten, and riding the bus on our Starting School list!
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