CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES
Author's Visit by Meena Kothandaraman
We had a good turnout on February 18th to hear children's book author Meena Kothandaraman read from and discuss her new book, Can You Say My Name?. A Canadian born to Indian parents, Ms. Kothandaraman now lives in the U.S. She is an accomplished musician in the Classical Indian style and an instructor at Bentley University. This is her first book about what it is like to grow up balancing two cultures. Ms. Kothandaraman's next book is due to be released in October.
Ms. Kothandaraman graciously donated a copy of Can You Say My Name? to our Library - look for it on display in the Children's Room.
Just Arrived! Two New Mo Willems Readers
Very beginning readers (those not yet ready for Willems' popular Elephant and Piggie series) might be interested in Mo's two new titles: Let's say HI to Things that Fly and Cat the Cat, Who is That?.
We will be offering drop-in story times beginning the first week in March, running through the week beginning 17 May. The three classes are:
- Tot-time: ages birth through 2 years - Tuesdays at 10:30 am, Main Library
- Story Circle: ages 3.5 to 5 - Wednesdays at 1:30 pm, Endicott Branch
- Preschool: ages 2.5 to 3.5 - Thursdays at 10:30 am, Main Library
NEW! Saturday Story Times at Endicott Branch.
For ages 2 - 5. Classes meet the second Saturday in March, April, May, June, July, and August at 10:30 am. Because we think the Saturday Story Times will be popular, we are asking interested patrons to register. Call either the Main Library (781-751-9283) or the Endicott Branch (781-751-9178) to sign up.
We have a limited number of 'BOGO' (buy one, get one free) passes for two performances at the Wheelock Family Theatre. The WFT produces professional, affordable theatre for families and children.
- HONK! - a comic musical based on The Ugly Duckling
- The Little Mermaid - based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Each pass is good for one free ticket per family. Reservations are recommended, and you must bring your library pass to the box office on the day of the performance.
Performance dates:
HONK! - January 29, 30, 31 and February 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28.
Fridays at 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm
The Little Mermaid April 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16.
Fridays at 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm
We are offering three drop-in Story Time classes for January and February:
- Ages Birth to 2 years: Tuesdays at the Main Library Children's Room - 10:30 am
1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 - Ages 3 to 5: Wednesdays at the Endicott Branch - 1:30 pm
1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 - Ages 2.5 to 3.5: Thursdays at the Main Library Children's Room - 10:30 am
1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
We are compiling information of interest to local families in our "Community Connections" file. The file, which is right inside the door on the table in front of the librarians' desks, includes handouts for such activities and events as:
- Childcare - Help Wanted
- Childcare - Services Offered
- Children's Health
- Children's Theatre
- Holiday Events
- Language Instruction
- Local Preschools
- Youth Athletics
If you are sponsoring a local event or activity and you would like to make the information available to library patrons, stop by the Children's Room and we can add your event/activity to our file.
The Children’s Department offers storytimes, crafts, an annual teddy bears’ picnic, a dedicated summer program, and other events throughout the year. Pre-registration may be required for some events.
Here’s a sampling of some of our new books (updated 2/19/10)
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Picture Books
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Juvenile Fiction
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| Crow Call by Lois Lowry | All the Broken Pieces by Ann Burg |
| Dog and Bear - Three to Get Ready by Laura Seeger | Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez |
| It's Picture Day Today! by Megan McDonald | The Giant-Slayer by Iain Lawrence |
| Gracias/Thanks by Pat Mora | The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon |
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Juvenile Non-Fiction
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YA Fiction
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| Bad News for Outlaws by Vaunda Micheauz Nelson - 2010 Coretta Scott King Award Winner | Raven Summer by David Almond |
| Traveling the Freedom Road by Linda Barrett Osborne | They Never Came Back by Caroline Cooney |
| Years of Dust by Albert Marrin | Riot by Walter Dean Myers |
| 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy | Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes |
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