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Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup

Starting Monday, February 8 and running weekly until March 7 from 10:30 – 11:15 am will be the Library’s first drop-in Pediatric Therapeutic Playgroup. This group will be led by Joan Beltran, Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, an occupational therapist, and librarian Mrs. Power. Each week will feature a thematic storytime with music and stories, and experiential learning through a visual gross […]

Programs

Winter Reading 2016 Is Finally Here

Despite the frigid temperatures, our annual Winter Reading Program is heating up!  Make sure to stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up for the program and receive your official winter reading log.   After you have finished your log, bring it in for a prize and an entry into a drawing for other fun prizes.  Feel free to complete additional […]

Collections

2016 Newbery and Caldecott Winners Announced

Each January, the American Library Association announces the winners of prestigious awards for children’s books. We are thrilled to announce the 2016 Newbery and Caldecott Medal Award winners! 2016 Newbery Medal Award Winner Last Stop on Market Street, written by Matthew de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson Summary: A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother.  His grandmother helps […]

Programs

Clowning Around with Mary Macaroni

A special visitor stopped by to entertain and dazzle during the library’s Preschool Information Night.  The one and only, Mary Macaroni, had us dancing, laughing, and singing the evening away.  While the children were entertained, caregivers had the opportunity to peruse local preschools’ information booths.  A fun night was had by all! If you didn’t have a chance to make […]

Recipes

Peppermint Play Dough Recipe

Ms. Dana had several requests for her festive peppermint play dough recipe from her program “Sweet Scent of the Holidays” back in December.  Try whipping up a batch for a fun afternoon with your little one sometime soon. Here is the simple recipe she used: To make candy cane play dough you will first want to make a batch of white peppermint play dough. […]