Looking for something to do over the February break? We have something planned for everyone!
Mon. Feb. 18th - 10:30am-3:30pm - Babysitting Training Class
For ages 11 & above. Presented by EPIC Trainings, this course teaches the roles and responsibilities of a babysitter including care for infants, safe play and activities, keeping children safe and handling first aid emergencies. The cost of this program is $45. Participants should bring a bagged lunch and a self-address, stamped envelope. Registration is required for this program and space is limited.
Tues. Feb. 19th - 10:00am - Movie Morning
For all ages. Come take a trip to Transylvania's new lavish "five-stake" resort where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed. See what happens one special weekend when Dracula invites all his friends to celebrate his beloved daughter's 118th birthday. Kids are invited to bring along a snack. No registration is required.
Wed. Feb. 20th - 2:00pm - Lego Afternoon
For ages 6 & up. Come on in for some Lego fun. See how creative you can be. We'll provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Registration is required for this program.
Thurs. Feb. 21st - 10:30am - Family Story Time
For ages 3 to 6. Join the staff of the Fisher's Run KinderCare for a few stories, a craft and a snack. Registration is required for this program.
Fri. Feb. 22nd. - All Day - Paws for Reading
For kids in Kindergarten & up. Our furry reading buddies will be stopping by to share some reading time with us. They will be here throughout the day, so visit the library to register for a time slot.
The ALA announced the top books, videos and audiobooks of 2012 for children and young adults at its Midwinter Meeting yesterday, Jan. 28th.
The winner of the 2013 John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution for children's literature is The One and Only Ivan written by Katherine Applegate. Three Honor Books were also named: Splendor and Glooms written by Laura Amy Schlitz; Bomb written by Steve Sheinkin; and Three Times Lucky written by Sheila Turnage.
The winner of the 2013 Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children is This is Not My Hat, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen. Five Honor Books were also named: Creepy Carrots, written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown; Extra Yarn, written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klaasen; Green, written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger; One Cool Friend, written by Toni Buzzeo, illustrated by David Small; and Sleep Like a Tiger, written by Mary Logue and illustrated by Pamlea Zagarenski.
The winner of the 2013 Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults is In Darkness written by Nick Lake. Four Honor Books also were named: Aristotle and Dante Discover
the Secrets of the Universe written by Benjamin Alire Sáenz; Code Name Verity written by
Elizabeth Wein; Dodger written by Terry Pratchett; and The White Bicycle written by
Beverley Brenna.
A complete list of the awards given can be found here.
We've gotten a few calls already this "new" year concerning the next sessions of Story Times, so here's what we've got planned.
Mother Goose Time for babies 0-18 months will be held on Monday mornings from 10:30 - 10:50, followed by open play time. These sessions will begin on Feb.11th. They are drop-in sessions, so no registration is required.
Toddler Time for children ages 18-36 months will be held from 10:30 - 10:50 on Thursday and Friday mornings. These sessions begin on Feb. 28th. These too are drop in sessions, no registration is required.
Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:15-10:45 and 1:00-1:30. These classes will begin on Feb. 12th. Registration is required for these sessions and begins on Jan. 21st.
Looking for something to do over the February break? We have something planned for everyone!
