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September 27, 2007
Sleepytime Storytime
Don't forget to join us for our drop in storytime. No need to call ahead; just show up! Wear your PJs. Bring your blankets. It's our favorite...
Sleepytime Stories
Ages 3 to 5 (Parents remain in the building)
*Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. November 13 & 20.
You don't need to register for Sleepytime! Just drop in.
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Parent Advantage Workshop
Wednesday, October 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Just for parents
Parents of elementary and middle school children will learn about online Library resources that help with schoolwork. Presentations include online test prep software, databases, and instruction using the Library catalog. Registration is required. Please call the library at 655-1234 x117 to register.
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Online Adventures
Thursday, October 11 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 4 and 5
Learn techniques to navigate some of the library's most interesting databases to aid in school assignments and then use those skills in a technological scavenger hunt. This class meets in the Darien Technology Foundation Center at the Darien Library. Please call the library at 655-1234 x117 to register.
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Power Up Your Baby's Brain Parenting Workshop
Tuesday, October 16 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
For parents of children under 5
Each parent wants his or her child to be an enthusiastic learner. What steps should parents of preschoolers follow to ensure a successful school age child? Children's librarians will present the vital facts of early literacy and brain development that every parent should know. Targeted to parents of children under 5, this workshop will give parents the tools they need to raise young readers. Register by calling 655-1234 x117.
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October Nutmeg Bookgroup
Jackie's Wild Seattle book discussion
Wednesday, October 17 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Grades 4 to 6
Register by calling 655-1234 x117.
Join us for a discussion of Jackie's Wild Seattle, a 2008 Nutmeg Book Award nominee. Pizza will be served.
Book Description: While their parents are volunteering overseas, Shannon and Cody spend the summer in Seattle with their uncle, a wild life rescuer. Unusual and dangerous rescues and new friendships provide an unexpectedly action-packed summer.
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September 26, 2007
Nancy Elizabeth Wallace - Author in Residence Program
Picture book author Nancy Elizabeth Wallace will be visiting the Library this fall. Register for each session individually by calling 655-1234 x117.
Wednesday, October 10th from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Creating Picture Books
Grades K to 2.
Author Nancy Elizabeth Wallace reads one of her books, shows her tools shows the process of how a picture book becomes a book, shows her tools, and through a highly interative demonstration shows how her illustrations are created. Children will also see original artwork.
Wednesday, November 7th from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
How the Pictures Tell the Story
Grades K to 3.
Author Nancy Elizabeth Wallace reads Paperwhite, shows students her tools, and does an interative demonstration about cut paper illustration. The program includes planting a paperwhite bulb with the children.
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