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March 29, 2008
Sign up for Baby Boogie or Global Tots
Baby Boogie
Ages 8-11 months.
Tuesday, April 15th at 10 a.m.
Global Tots
Ages 2 to 4.
Please choose one session:
Tuesday, April 15th at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m.
Register by calling 655-1234 x117.
Join dancer Roberta Halperin for creative movement, dance, and stretches for you and your baby or toddler to share. Both programs are for children with caregivers present.
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March 28, 2008
Music and Movement is Back!
Our very favorite musical lady, Miss Mary, returns for a May mini-session. Check out the special dates and times below.
Fridays May 2, 9, 16
Walkers up to 2 ½ years meets at 9:45 a.m.
2 ½ to 4 years meets at 10:45 a.m.
Registration starts Friday, April 11 at 9 a.m. Registration is by phone at 655-1234 x117.
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Play Lingo!
You've heard of Bingo? Now try playing the Library version, Lingo!
Play Lingo (Library Bingo)
April 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. (During school vacation)
Grades 1 to 5. A quick bingo lesson, then the famous game of luck begins! Prizes will be distributed. Register by calling 655-1234 x117.
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March 27, 2008
Drop-In Storytimes
Come as you are to our drop-in storytimes for ages 3 to 5! There is no registration required. Caregivers, please remain in the library for these storytimes.
Sleepytime Stories
Ages 3 to 5
Tuesday from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
April 1st (We start up again the first week of July!)
Friday Stories
Ages 3 to 5
Friday from 1:15 to 1:45
April 4 (We'll start up again in the summer. Join us then!)
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April Nutmeg Bookgroup - The Homework Machine
Nutmeg Book Group
Grades 4 to 6. Join us for a book discussion of the newest Nutmeg Book Award titles. Light dinner is provided. Register for each date by calling 655-1234 x117.
- Thursday, April 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. Title: The Homework Machine
Book Description: 4 children who attend the Grand Canyon school invent a homework machine. But can they keep it secret?
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Drop in to BookMania
BookMANIA! is for ages 7-9
Thursdays, April 10, April 24 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
In BookMania, we'll share a story together, then do activities, games, and even eat snacks around the theme of the book! Come and ENJOY the fun! For this program, don't call ahead, just come!
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March 15, 2008
From the Trenches
I've heard many of you say that parenting can sometimes resemble open warfare. In honor of your valiant efforts, here are some parenting books that have been popular with patrons lately.
Good Dad, Bad Dad : do's and dont's from the trenches by David George. I'm starting out with a dad book, in honor of my dad, who has never, ever read a parenting book (ever). This book is told from the point of view of a father whose own dad died early, leaving him to figure everything out on his own. It covers a variety of topics.
Screamfree Parenting: Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool by Hal Runkel. This book provides a hands-on approach to dealing with parental stresses. It suggests that good parenting comes from an 'in control' parent.
Pressured parents, Stressed-out Kids: dealing with competition while raising a successful child by Wendy S. Grolnick and Kathy Seal. It seems as though competition is becoming one of the top issues, whether it's in sports or school. Find out how competition can find its way into the family dynamic.
You're Smarter Than You Think : a kid's guide to multiple intelligences by Thomas Armstrong. This book is my pick. I read it as a review copy several years ago, and I've always cherished warm feelings about it. It is based on a university study that suggests there are 8 different intelligences, not just the usual math or literature. Chapter by chapter, it helps you develop all 8 of your child's intelligences, and it celebrates the good in every child. Its positive outlook is right up my alley.
Sleep the Brazelton Way by T. Brazelton. For my last choice, I could have selected many excellent books, but I chose this one in honor of my friend who used this book to convince one of her boys to sleep through the night in his own bed. She really liked it, and having read a little Brazelton, I think you will too.
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