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Children's Picture Books

• Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door by Kvasnosky, Laura McGee
  
• Skippyjon Jones and the Treasure Hunt by Schachner
  
• Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble by Schachner
  
• Skippyjon Jones in the Dog House Hunt by Schachner
  
• I Love Bugs! by Sturges, Philemon
  
• Madam President by Smith, Lane
  
• Let's Find Pokemon! by Aihara, Kazunori
• Dog Who Belonged to No One - Hest, Amy
  
• Grace for President - DiPucchio, Kelly
  
• Roadwork! - Sutton, Sally
  
• Turtle's Penguin Day - Gorbachev, Valeri
  
• Otto Runs for President - Wells, Rosemary
  
• Yoko Writes Her Name - Wells, Rosemary
  
• Boogie Knights - Wheeler, Lisa

Children's Non-Fiction

• Fireflies in the Night by Hawes, Judy
  
• Bugs Are Insects by Rockwell, Anne F.
  
• Sisters & Brothers: Sibling Relationship by Jenkins, Steve
  
• Independent Dames: by Anderson, Laurie Halse
• Ants by Heather C Hudak
  
• Bees by Heather C Hudak
  
• Butterflies by Heather C Hudak
  
• Dragonflies by Heather C Hudak
  
• Fireflies by Heather C Hudak
  
• Grasshoppers by Heather C Hudak
  
• Praying Mantis by Heather C Hudak
  
• Twenty-Odd Ducks: Why, Every Punctuation by Truss, Lynne

Juvenile Fiction

• Warriors: Cats of the Clans by Hunter, Erin
  
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Kinney, Jeff
  
• Firewing by Oppel, Kenneth
  
• Puddlejumpers by Jean, Mark
  
• Silverwing by Oppel, Kenneth
  
• Sunwing by - Oppel, Kenneth
• Darkwing by Oppel, Kenneth
  
• Ruby Key by Lisle, Holly
  
• Well Witched by Hardinge, Frances

Juvenile
Graphic Novels

• Rise of Scourge by Hunter, Erin
  
• Magic Pickle & the Planet of the Grapes by Morse, Scott
  
• Magic Pickle Vs. the Egg Poacher by Morse, Scott
  
• Dodgeball Chronicles by Cammuso, Frank
  
• Best of Pokemon Adventures: Red by Kusaka, Hidenori
  
• Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!: by Shigekatsu, Ihara
  
• Pokemon: Mystery Dungeon by Viz Media
  
• Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai by Takamisaki, Ryo

Juvenile Non-Fiction

• Eyewitness Astronomy with CDROM by Lippincott, Kristen
  
• Eyewitness Bird with CDROM by Burnie, David
  
• Eyewitness Castle with CDROM by Gravett, Christopher
  
• Eyewitness China with CDROM by Sebag-Montefiore, Hugh
  
• Eyewitness Climate Change with CDROM by Woodward, John
  
• Eyewitness Forensic Science with CDROM by Cooper, Chris
  
• Eyewitness Great Scientists with CDROM by, Jacqueline
  
• Eyewitness Horse with CDROM by Clutton-Brock, Juliet
  
• Eyewitness Knight with CDROM by Gravett, Christopher
  
• Eyewitness Ocean with CDROM by MacQuitty, Miranda
  
• Eyewitness Oil with CDROM by Farndon, John
  
• Eyewitness Shark with CDROM by MacQuitty, Miranda
  
• Eyewitness Soccer with CDROM v Hornby, Hugh
  
• Eyewitness Vote with CDROM by Steele, Philip
  
• Eyewitness Great Musicians with CDROM by Ziegler, Robert
  
• What the World Eats by Menzel, Peter
  
• Wild Animals in Captivity by Laidlaw, Rob

Young Adult Fiction

• Airhead by Cabot, Meg
  
• Breaking Dawn by Meyer, Stephenie
  
• Airborn by Oppel, Kenneth
• Ever by Levine, Gail Carson

YA Graphic Novels

• Coraline by Gaiman, Neil
  
• Megatokyo: Volume 1 by Gallagher, Fred
  
• Omukae Desu: Volume 1 by Tanaka, Meca
  
• Jellaby by Soo, Kean
• After School Nightmare, Vol. 8 by Mizushiro, Setona
  

STORY HOURS

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

Tuesdays September 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, 28, & November 4, 18.

Deborah Silverman is back to read stories this Fall 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.
Call 687-2044 to register.

AFTER SCHOOL
STORY HOURS

We are going to Boogy, Woogy with some Musical books and Crafts. Join us while we have a Look at, and a Listen to, Music, with stories about how music makes us feel, move, communicates to us, and more.

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

Kindergarten and First Grades

Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:45

September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Second - Fourth Grades

Thursdays 4:00 - 4:45

September 25, October 2, 16, 23, 30 & November 6

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Debate Workshop and Club

Mondays, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 & 24
3:30 - 5:00 Ages 12 and up!

The library is offering a Debate Workshop led by Deborah Lundgren, an experienced debate coach and educator. During this six week program participants will practice with debate techniques, learn the Lincoln-Douglas debate format, and research a debate topic for a final concluding debate Pro vs. Con. Please join us for this exciting new program. Call 687-2044 for more information or to register.

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T.A.G.
(TEEN ADVISORY GROUP)

Monday, October 6, 3pm

Our Teen Advisory Group is under way. The teens have helped to plan children's events, create displays, and some have gone on to battle other libraries during the Battle of the Books event. Teens and tweens interested in furthering their participation with the library can join together in this group. Future projects include a float in the Memorial Day Parade. If you have ideas about what the library can offer patrons young and old then we want your input too. T.A.G. is a group of teens, run by teens, for teens and the library. If you have some interest please contact Julianna at julimuth@aol.com or call 687-2044 our next meeting will be Monday October 6th at 3:00ish in our Young Adult room.

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Special Musical Day Party

Thursday, November 13, 4:00-5:00

Join us to listen to MUSET a local Home School Orchestra play for us and get a chance to try some of their instruments.

This is a great event for everyone who participated in our weekly story hours to celebrate the conclusion of the program, to hear live music by children for children, and, if you home school your child, how you can join this group. Story hour participation is not necessary to attend this party.

Pokemon Day

Friday, November 21st is Pokemon Day 4:00 – 6:30

Bring your cards and play the Pokemon card game with other Pokemon enthusiasts, or learn how if you’ve never tried. Then we’ll all have some pizza and enjoy watching the newest Pokemon Movie the “Rise of Darkai” right in the children’s room at the library. We will be asking families for $2.00 to help pay for the pizza and lemonade. Call to register 687-2044.

Holly Day

Saturday, Dec 13, at 11:00

Everything that glitters is golden!

A lot of glitter, gold, good friends, and gaiety! Join us and the Holly family for holiday stories, crafts, and snacks during this Annual event. Call 687-2044 to register!

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

Joe will return in November and December. Joe is part is a Reading Education Assistance Dog, a program designed to help improve children's reading and communication skills by reading to a nonjudgemental dog.

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 and listen to a good book.

Joe's schedule will be announced later this Fall.

GREAT WEBSITES

Lost Ladybug Project

Overview of this project investigating native ladybug species "that were once very common [and] have become extremely rare" (such as the nine-spotted and two-spotted ladybugs). Provides instructions for participating in the "ladybug blitz" by collecting ladybugs, photographing them, and sending the images to the program. Includes a field guide, tips on collecting and photographing, and related links. From the Department of Entomology at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. more

Back to School Countdown

"Whether your child will be heading off to kindergarten or college, ... [this site is] offering a prep course on all things back to school." Includes articles on topics such as what teachers wish parents knew, streamlining your morning routine, and creative lunches. From iVillage. more

Brand Name Pencils

"This site has been designed to visually introduce to you the incredibly diverse world of brand name pencils. ... You will be amazed at the sheer number of pencil brands once produced in the USA and abroad." Browse images of pencils by over 100 brands, or by pencil types (such as copying, long ferrule, over sized ferrule, and WWII-era). From an enthusiast. more

National Children's Study

"The National Children's Study will examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and development of more than 100,000 children across the United States, following them from before birth until age 21." The website provides information about the process and research elements of the study, with the first study results to be made available in 2011. The study is sponsored by several government groups. more

Parents: Autumn Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

This collection of fall health and safety tips suggests a family food tasting, indoor and outdoor activity, taking an active role in teen employment, checking toy and product safety, demonstrating healthy habits, and more. The sidebar includes a related article, "Kids' Autumn Activities," and several other health and safety features. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more

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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