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Children's Picture Books

• Zen Ties by Muth, Jon J.
  
• Bad Dog, Marley! By Grogan, John
  
• Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy by O'Connor, Jane
  
• Llama, Llama Red Pajama by Dewdney, Anna
  
• Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride by DiCamillo, Kate
  
• Move Over, Rover! By Beaumont, Karen
  
• Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a Wish by Rylant, Cynthia
  
• Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the Yarn by Rylant, Cynthia
  
• Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup by Rylant, Cynthia
  
• Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the Porch by Rylant, Cynthia
  
• Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the Horn by Rylant, Cynthia
  
• Precious and the Boo Hag by McKissack, Patricia C.
  
• Three Little Ghosties by Goodhart, Pippa
  
• Heckedy Peg by Wood, Audrey

Children's
Non-Fiction

• Monster Health Book: by Miller, Edward
  
• Puff, the Magic Dragon with CD by Yarrow, Peter
  
• Eating Well by Mitchell, Melanie

Juvenile Fiction

• Exile by Lasky, Kathryn
  
• Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking glass by Carroll, Lewis
  
• Wednesday Wars by Schmidt, Gary D.
  
• Dark River: Power of Three #2 by Hunter, Erin
  
• Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clan by Hunter, Erin W.
  
• Firestar's Quest by Hunter, Erin W.
  
• Greedy Gremlin with Sticker by West, Tracey
  
• How to Train Your Dragon by Cowell, Cressida
  
• Into the Wild by Hunter, Erin W.
  
• Lost Warrior: Volume 1 - Hunter, Erin
  
• Pixie Tricks #01: Sprite's Secret by West, Tracey
  
• Pixie Tricks #03: The Pet-Store Sprite by West, Tracey
  
• Pixie Tricks #04: Halloween Goblin by West, Tracey
  
• Pixie Tricks #06: The Sporty Sprite by West, Tracey
  
• Pixie Tricks #07: Double Trouble Dwarfs by West, Tracey
  
• Sight by Hunter, Erin W.
  
• Sunset by Hunter, Erin W.
  
• Twilight by Hunter, Erin W.
  
• Warrior's Refuge by Hunter, Erin
  
• Alice Through the Looking-Glass by Carroll, Lewis

Juvenile
Graphic Novels

• Kristy's Great Idea by Martin, Ann Matthews
• Stonekeeper by Kibuishi, Kazus

Juvenile
Non Fiction

• Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Sis, Peter

Juvenile Audio

• Melting Stone by Pierce, Tamora

Young Adult Fiction

• Great and Terrible Beauty by Bray, Libba
  
• Sweet Far Thing by Bray, Libba
• All of the Above by Pearsall, Shelley
  
• Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1: by Paver, Michelle
  
• Downsiders by Shusterman, Neal
  
• Extras by Westerfeld, Scott
  
• Hero by Rottman, S.L.
  
• Love Is a Many Trousered Thing by Rennison, Louise
  
• Northern Light by Donnelly, Jennifer
  
• Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by Lubar, David
  
• Soul Eater by Paver, Michelle
  
• Spirit Walker by Paver, Michelle
  
• Startled by His Furry Shorts by Rennison, Louise

Young Adult
Non-Fiction

• AMA Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen by American Medical Association
  
• American Medical Association Girl's Guide by Pfeifer, Kate Gruenwald

Young Adult
Graphic Novels

• One Piece: Volume 12 by Oda, Eiichiro
  
• One Piece: Volume 13 by Oda, Eiichiro
  
• One Piece: Volume 14 by Oda, Eiichiro
  
• One Piece: Volume 15 by Oda, Eiichiro
  
• Gals! By Fujii, Mihona

Young Adult Audio

• Northern Light by Donnelly, Jennifer

AFTER SCHOOL STORY HOURS

During our after-school story hour this season we will be scientists. Our plan is to conduct science experiments, read science related stories, have some fun and get messy.

We plan to investigate acids, magnets, fizzy mixtures, electricity, polymers, water and much more.

Please call the library at 687-2044 or 687-7023 to sign up.

Kindergarten and First Grades

Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30
February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 25, April 1, 8 & 15*

Second - Fourth Grades

Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30
February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 27, April 3, 10, 17*

A simple snack will be provided.

Marbletown elementary students can take the squirrel bus to the library.

* If school is closed or closes early because of snow the story hours are canceled and postponed to the next week. Call 687-7023 if you have any questions.

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Preschool Story time

Tuesdays 10 - 11am
February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 25 & April 1

Deborah Silvermanis back to read animal stories this Winter and Spring with three and four year olds during our Preschool Story Time. Have fun reading, singing and creating a craft with your child on Tuesday mornings at 10:00.

If Rondout Valley schools are closed or delayed because of snow the story hour is canceled and postponed to the next week. Call 687-7023 if you have any questions.

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Twiggy

by Star Penny Puppetry

Saturday, February 2nd at 1:00
Marbletown Community Center

Twiggy is a heart warming Ukrainian tale about an aging husband and wife who wish for a child. They are blessed in an unexpected way with a boy named Twiggy. As Twiggy grows, his father grants his wish for a silver fishing boat. Alas! One day while sailing, Twiggy is tricked by a snake ... Will the wild geese come to his aid?

The puppets in this production are beautiful silk-scarf sculptures created and performed by students, staff, and parents of the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School.

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R.E.A.D. with Joe!!!

For a year now Joe, a friendly and well read black lab, and his owner/handler Carol, have been visiting our library to listen to children read. They are part of the national R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program is designed to help improve children’s reading and communication skills by reading to a dog. But not just any dog, these special canines are registered therapy dogs that have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills and temperament.

This is a wonderful opportunity to motivate children to practice their reading skills. Joe may not be able to read himself, but he is a great listener. Reading with Joe offers children a chance to read at their pace without the pressures of expectations. Joe just loves to be with the children.

Joe will be available to listen to stories Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:45, February 6 & 20, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, May 7 & 21. Children can sign-up for 15 minutes of reading time with Joe and Carol. This program is intended for a one on one experience, so signing up for a time slot is essential. If you are interested in signing up for this free program call the library at 687-2044 or 687-7023.

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Chess and Checkers Challenge

Wednesdays: January 23, February 20, March 26,
April 23 and
May 21
3:30 - 4:30pm

Once a month we will bring out our game boards and set our minds to challenge other players. All levels of chess players are welcome as well as beginners. A simple snack will be provided and participants must remember to bring their library manners, good sportsmanship and critical thinking skills.

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COOKING at the library

Feb. 11 & 25,
March 10 & 31,
April 14 & 28 and May 12.
3:30 - 4:30pm

On select Mondays during the Fall we would love to have you join us for some fun with food. During these cooking groups we will have a chance to try whipping up some simple snacks, breakfast foods, appetizers and drinks. Join us for some scrumptious surprises. For teens and tweens ages 9 and up.

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IMPROV CLASS
with members of the Wayfinders group

February, 29th 3:30 -5:00

Teens and tweens get crazy and take a leap into something you might not have tried before. Those wonderfully talented staff members from the Wayfinders group will be running an acting/improv class here on "Leap Day" February, 29th 3:30 -5:00. All levels of acting ability welcome. Ages 11 and up.

Leave your inhibitions at the door and bring your sense of adventure and take the leap. What a terrific way to celebrate a unique day.

For more information or to register for any of our programs sign-up at the library or call 687-2044.

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American Library Association announces 2008 Literary Award Winners

John Newbery Medal

For the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village, written by Laura Amy Schlitz

Newbery Honor Books:

Elijah of Buxton by ChristopherPaul Curtis

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson,

Randolph Caldecott Medal

For the most distinguished American picture book for children.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret illustrated by Brian Selznick,

Caldecott Honor Books:

Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Ellen Levine

First the Egg illustrated and written by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain illustrated and written by Peter Sís

Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity illustrated and written by Mo Willems

Michael L. Printz Award

For excellence in literature written for young adults:

The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean

Printz Honor Books:

Dreamquake: Book Two of the Dreamhunter Duet by Elizabeth Knox

One Whole and Perfect Day by Judith Clarke

Repossessed by A. M. Jenkins,

Your Own, Sylvia: A Verse Portrait of Sylvia Plath by Stephanie Hemphill,

Coretta Scott King
Book Award

Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:

Elijah of Buxton written by Christopher Paul Curtis

King Author Honor Books

November Blues by Sharon M. Draper

Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali written by Charles R. Smith Jr., illustrated by Bryan Collier

King Illustrator Book winner

Let it Shine illustrated and written by Ashley Bryan

King Illustrator Honor Books:

The Secret Olivia Told Me by N. Joy, illustrated by Nancy Devard

Jazz On A Saturday Night by Leo and Diane Dillon

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award

Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It written by Sundee T. Frazier

Schneider Family
Book Award

For books that embody the artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

Kami and the Yaks written by Andrea Stenn Stryer, illustrated by Bert Dodson (age 0 to 10).

Reaching for Sun by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer (age 11-13).

Hurt Go Happy written by Ginny Rorby (age 13-18).

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award

For the most distinguished book for beginning readers.

There Is a Bird on Your Head! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Geisel Honor Books

First the Egg written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Hello, Bumblebee Bat written by Darrin Lunde, illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne

Jazz Baby written by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

Vulture View written by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Margaret A. Edwards Award

For lifetime achievement in writing for young adults.

Orson Scott Card for Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow.

The Pura Belpré Award

Honoring Latino authors and illustrators whose work best portrays, affirms and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in children's books.

Illustrator Award

Yuyi Morales, illustrator of Los Gatos Black on Halloween written by Marisa Montes

Author Award

Margarita Engle, author of The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano illustrated by Sean Qualls

Honor Books for illustration:

My Name Is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez/Me llamo gabito: La vida de Gabriel García Márquez illustrated by Raúl Colón, written by Monica Brown

My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

Author Honor Books:

Frida: ¡Viva la vida! Long Live Life! by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale, retold by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Michael Austin

Los Gatos Black on Halloween written by Marisa Montes, illustrated by Yuyi Morales

Robert F. Sibert Medal

For most distinguished informational book for children.

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain written and illustrated by Peter Sís

Sibert Honor Books

Lightship written and illustrated by Brian Floca

Nic Bishop Spiders written and illustrated by Nic Bishop

Andrew Carnegie Medal

For excellence in children's video.

Jump In! Freestyle Edition

Mildred L. Batchelder Award

For the most outstanding children's book translated from a foreign language and subsequently published in the United States.

Brave Story Originally published in Japanese in 2003 as Bureibu Sutori the book was written by Miyuki Miyabe and translated by Alexander O. Smith.

Batchelder Honor Books

The Cat: Or, How I Lost Eternity originally published in German as Die Katze.

Nicholas and the Gang originally published in French as Le petit Nicolas et les copains."

Odyssey Award

For Excellence in Audiobook Production

Jazz produced by Live Oak Media

Odyssey Honor Titles:

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary 'Jacky' Faber, Ship's Boy produced by Listen & Live Audio

Dooby Dooby Moo produced by Scholastic/Weston Woods

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows produced by Listening Library

Skulduggery Pleasant produced by HarperChildren's Audio

Treasure Island produced by Listening Library.

Alex Awards

For the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences.

American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China by Matthew Polly,

Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff

Essex County Volume 1: Tales from the Farm by Jeff Lemire,

Genghis: Birth of an Empire by Conn Iggulden

The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle,

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah

Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

The Night Birds by Thomas Maltman

The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz

For information on The American Library Association: more

T.A.G.
(TEEN ADVISORY GROUP)

We would like to begin a Teen Advisory Group at the library. Teens and tweens interested in furthering their participation with the library can join together in this group to decide if they'd like to work on creating and running teen or children's events at the library. Maybe creating a booth at the library fair, volunteering time, and/or assisting with collection development. T.A.G. is a group of teens, run by teens, for teens and the library. If you have some interest please email us at Julianna or call 687-2044 our first meeting will be Wednesday, January 30th at 3:00ish in out Young Adult room.

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GREAT WEBSITES

Balloon Resource Center

This website for balloon professionals features balloon artist profile (with images of their work), listings of new balloon products, industry news, "ask the distributor" interviews, balloon twisting instructions and ideas, and listings of industry events and classes. Also includes links to balloon industry associations, publications, and educational opportunities. From the producers of balloon industry conventions. more

Do Mandrakes Really Scream? Magic and Medicine in Harry Potter

Website accompanying a 2007 exhibition about medicine and magical lore in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series of books. Articles and images of historical books and drawings explore alchemy, historical figures (such as Nicholas Flamel, a scholar and scribe who died in 1417), unicorns, mandrakes, potion-making, and related themes from the series. From the National Library of Medicine. more

Stop Bullying Now!: Take a Stand, Lend a Hand

This government website designed for children and teens offers resources for recognizing and preventing bullying, which can take the form of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse, and "cyber-bullying" ("occurs when children or teens bully each other using the Internet, mobile phones or other cyber technology"). Features games, webisodes, and other resources for youth, and a section for families and educators. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. more

Celebrate Anne of Green Gables: 100 Years, 2008

Website for the 2008 celebration in Prince Edward Island, Canada, of the "100th anniversary of the publication of 'Anne of Green Gables,' Lucy Maud Montgomery's first and most famous novel" and "Canada's best-selling novel of all time." Features details about celebration events, a vacation planner with links to related sites, and background about Montgomery. more

Snowshoes and Sled Dogs: Wintering in the Yukon

This photo collection provides a look at the fun side of winter life in the Yukon, Canada. View images of festivals, winter sports and hobbies, hunting, and cultural celebrations such as Christmas gatherings and masquerade balls. In English and French. From the Yukon Archives, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture. more

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Great Interactive Software for Kids

The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, has selected its Fall 2007 list of Great Interactive Software for Kids, which recognizes high-quality computer programs and digital media for children 14 years of age and younger. The selected products are:

1701 AD. Ages 10 and up.

Anime Studio. Ages 10 and up.

Big Brain Academy. Ages 6 and up.

Collage Machine. All ages.

Crazy Machines 1.5. Ages 6 and up.

KaleidoDraw. All ages.

Kaleidopix. All ages.

Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave. Ages 10 and up.

Sid Meier's Railroads. Ages 6 and up.

Snapshot Adventures: Secret of Bird Island. All ages.

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Contact Us

Desk Phone: 687-7023

e-mail: Webmaster

Children's Services Phone:
687-2044

e-mail Children's Services: Julianna