We're Coming to Your School!

Can you guess what the Summer Reading theme is?
Can you guess what the Summer Reading theme is?

In May and June, the Children's Librarians will be visiting Darien elementary schools and the middle school to share exciting new books for you to read through the spring and summer.  We'll also tell you about this year's Summer Reading program, and the fantastic guest author who will be coming to visit in August (it's pretty amazing).

 

Here's when we'll be booktalking at your school.

Hindley  May 8 & 9

Holmes  May 23

Ox Ridge  June 6

Pear Tree Point  May 7

Royle  May 29 & 30

Tokeneke  June 3 & 4

Middlesex Middle School  May 30

Booktalking session for homeschool students  May 1

One World, Many Cultures in the Children's Library

See other examples of Alebrijes, or Mexican sculptures, on April 30. Photo courtesy of Flickr user A30_Tsitika
See other examples of Alebrijes, or Mexican sculptures, on April 30. Photo courtesy of Flickr user A30_Tsitika

This May, the Children's Library will be offering cultural programs for many ages. Take a trip around the world and be sure to help us celebrate the many traditions that make us unique!

Waitlist - Native American Program from the Connecticut Audubon Society

Tuesday, May 21 at 4:15 pm

Learn about the Native American's historical reliance on and respect of natural resources. Hands on activities allow students to practice daily life skills such as food preparation, wigwam building, and making wampum bracelets. Ages 7 to 11. 

Everybody Jumps Rope!

Tuesday, May 28 at 4:15 pm

Around the world children of all ages jump rope. Join the children's librarians for some jumping fun including classic hand rhymes and string games. Ages 9 to 12. 

Foreign Films for Kids

View a selection of films from other countries including France, India, and China. The films will be subtitled in English.
Ages 9 to 12.

May 25 - Trail of the Panda, Rated G, 89 minutes

 

 

2014 Nutmeg Nominees Are Here!

 

It's finally time to reveal the 2014 Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees, selected for grades 4-6. Click the link below to see your new nominees!

 

Booktalking Flyers 2013

Check out the fantastic titles on this year's booktalking lists!  We shared them with you when we visited your school.  Come in to the Library to pick up a copy or request a copy online.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Booktalking List

2nd and 3rd Grade Booktalking List

4th and 5th Grade Booktalking List