Movie Showing: Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots

                Saturday, February 25

                10:30 am - 12:00 pm

                              and

                 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Come, watch, and enjoy this just released    family movie

based on your favorite feline in Shrek!

     

 Follow Puss in Boots, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty and other fairytale favorites through a grand adventure and learn what Puss in Boots did before meeting Shrek and Donkey.

Puss in Boots is rated PG.

Open to the public at no charge.

In the coming months, look for upcoming newly released films!     

Youth Media Awards Announced!

American Library Association (ALA) announced the Youth Media Awards today. This announcement includes the winner for the Newbery and Caldecott Medals and Coretta Scott King Award among many more.

You can find the complete list of all the winners here.

Check it out and stop by the Children's Room to pick one up.

Celebrate Children's Dental Month!

Celebrate Children’s Dental Month

Saturday, February 4

10:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Robert Spingler

for a special story program.

Enjoy stories and songs featuring

teeth, gums and dentists.

Kids will also have a chance to practice 

brushing on Skyler the horse!

All ages are welcome.

No registration necessary. Open to the public at no charge.

Read to a Dog!

                     Please join us as we welcome

Tessie, a certified therapy dog,

through Therapy Dog Inc.,  

to the Children's Room. 

Readers who are in Kindergarten through 3rd grade are

invited to sign up to meet Tessie and read a book to her. 

Each session will last approximately 10 minutes.

Pre-registration is required. 

Please see a librarian at the children's desk to sign up. 

A parent's signature is required for participation.

Tessie's first session is on Thursday, January 26 at 4 pm.

Find all of the information on our flyer.

World of Wizarding: Winter Session

A flyer with information about the activities in our second World of Wizarding is now available. We'll be focusing on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th books this time around.

Not familiar with World of Wizarding? It's a Harry Potter Happening for elementary age children Grades 2-6. We read excerpts from the book, complete crafts and play games. I welcome anyone, even if they've never read, listened to or seen any of Harry Potter.

If you have any questions, please stop by the Children's Room to ask.

Wiggles and Giggles is Back!

Last June JCC Early Childhood Center brought Wiggles and Giggles to the library. Giving children the opportunity to sing, dance and hear stories while parents learned about their preschool program and they are coming back! 

Next Thursday, January 12 at 10:30 am parents and children are invited to join an hour of singing, dancing and stories. 

No registration is necessary. Open to the public at no charge.

For all the details, view our flyer.

A Glimpse at Hanukkah Stories, Songs, and Snacks

Tonight was our Hanukkah Storytime and great fun was had by all who attended! Here's just a small glimpse:

Debbie Coltin reading The Chanukkah Guest

Debbie Coltin and David Wesson led the children in Hanukkah Songs! 

Winter Storytime Schedule - Now Available!

The Winter Schedule is now here! It can be viewed under Winter Storytime Session.

We are happy to say that Baby Bookworms, Terrific Twos and Threes, Music & Movement, Rhythm & Rhyme, Lego-Mania, and World of Wizarding are all returning.

Also be sure not to miss our Saturday Storytimes or our Lunar New Year Event!
Look for more information on those soon!

Remember - registration begins January 17 and must be done in person, in the Children's Room.

Story Contest Winners!

Congratulations to our

Story Writing Contest Winners!

1^st – 3^rd Grade

1^ST PLACE: Puppy Escape by Caroline

2^ND PLACE: The Dreaded Days of Summer Camp by Amelia

3^RD PLACE: When I got my Adenoids Out by Owen

Honorable Mentions: (In No Particular Order)

The Moon and the Sun by Abi

Fletcher on the Run by Oscar

Best Friends Forever by Millie

The Cave Discoverer by Jack

The Walking Talking Flowers by Ariel

Mary and Her Glasses by Liza

Moving to America by David

4^th – 6^th Grade

 1^st PLACE: The Magical Book by Annalia

Many thanks to our esteemed panel of judges:

Sarah Lauderdale, Head of Reference, H-W Library

Barbara Lawrence, Local Author

Robert Gates, Editor of the Hamilton-Wenham Patch

and

special thanks to Pat Purdy, Owner of the Banbury Cross Bookshop of Wenham, for the generous donation of the wonderful prizes!

Winter Session Registration Date

Registration for our Winter Storytime Session will be January 17 at 10am.
Mark your calendars now so you don't miss out!

We're still working out all the details so check back soon and we'll have the schedule up.

In the meantime, don't miss our December Drop-In Story Programs!

Congratulations to our Food Guessing Contest Winners!

Congratulations to

Amelia, 5

and

Grace, 9

Winners of our food guessing contest!

There were

84

food items in our grocery cart!

Acord food pantry came to pick up all the items, can you help us fill it again?

Dads & Donuts, Holiday and Hanukkah Storytimes

There's been some conflicting information about which story time is happening which Saturday.
The information below is correct.

Tomorrow - Saturday December 3 at 11am

Dads and Donuts! 

This month's theme - Star Light, Star Bright

Mom's are always invited. 

Saturday December 10 at 11am

Holiday Storytime and Craft

Enjoy some holiday favorites, then create a festive craft. 

No registration necessary - just stop in for all the fun.

Click for all the details. 

We also have more information about the Hanukkah Storytime on December 15! 

Click for the flyer with all the information.

Can't make Saturday's?
Don't forget about all of our drop-in programs throughout December!

Story Writing Contest Deadline in One Week!

This is your reminder everyone - the story writing contest officially ends in just one week, next Monday.

Make sure you finish up your story and bring it in to us by 8pm on November 28!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept any late entries.

Need a reminder about the rules? Find them here.

We look forward to all of your entries.

Food Guessing Contest!

We've filled the shopping cart with donations for the Acord Food Pantry and we're continuing to take donations!

We're so excited about filling it, we've decided to create a guessing game. Between now and December 2 when you come in to the children's room make sure you fill out an entry and guess how many items are in the cart.

Still have donations to bring in? There's a box where the cart used to be and all donations can be put there.

Delightful December Saturdays!

All the information about the Holiday Storytime and Craft and Dads and Donuts is now available.
The flyer is here so mark your calendars!

And a reminder that the Thanksgiving Storytime and Craft is this Saturday, November 19 at 11am. Don't miss it!

Also don't miss all of our other great drop-in sessions happening throughout the month of December, just click the link above titled December Drop-Ins.

World of Wizarding: Highlights from the Fall, Returning in the Winter

Today completed the last day of our first round of Harry Potter happenings.
This round we made lumos wands (that really lighted up), magic quills that wrote, bubbled a magic potion, and designed our own Marauder's Map (complete with secret messages).

Did you miss it this round? Don't worry - World of Wizarding is returning in January!

One note: this round I was able to stay almost entirely in the first book. That will be changing next time and parts of the other books will be read. I encourage anyone to attend, even if they haven't read it, but those kids that don't want spoilers might want to read, listen, or watch as much as possible beforehand.

Parents: I know the books get significantly darker throughout the series, I'll be choosing activities from the "lighter" portions of the books. For instance, I won't be reading any sections where Lord Voldemort appears, but if you have concerns, don't hesitate to ask me about what we'll be doing.

In the meantime, here are some pictures from this round to get you psyched for next round!

Designing the Marauder's Map

Our Felix Felices really bubbled over!

Acord Food Pantry Cart

It's that time of year again! The cart to take donations for the Acord Food Pantry is back in the Children's Room. Remember to bring in a non-perishable food item next time you stop in.

Items needed include: 

Pasta

Spaghetti sauce

Baked beans

Solid white tuna

Juice boxes

School snacks

Cake and brownie mixes

Condiments

Peanut butter

Grape jelly

Coffee

But don't stop there! Any non-perishable food item is great!

December Drop-Ins: Music & Movement, Rhythm & Rhyme, and Legomania!

We are happy to say there will also be December Drop-In programs for Music & Movement, Rhythm & Rhyme, and Legomania! There will also be a Hanukkah Story Hour on December 15 at 4pm. Check back for more information. You can get an overview of all of our drop in programs here.


Individual Flyers:

Music & Movement.

Rhythm & Rhyme.

LegoMania.

Or stop by the Children's Room for a hard copy of a flyer!

December Drop-Ins Terrific 2's & 3's

The flyer for the drop in sessions of Terrific 2's & 3's is now up. There will be three sessions Mondays at 11am. Click the tab above for more information. Look for the drop in sessions of your other favorite storytimes. Information will be coming soon!

Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners Announced!

Our pumpkin decorating contest was a great success this year. There were so many amazing entries - check out what categories these amazing pumpkins one here. Congratulations to all of our participants!