T.A.G.

(TEEN ADVISORY GROUP)

Our Teen Advisory Group is under way. The teens have helped to plan children's events, create displays, participated in a float in the Memorial Day Parade, 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 Holiday Book Sale. If you have ideas about what the library can offer patrons young and older 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.

NEW NEW NEW

Children's Picture Books

• Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day - O'Connor, Jane
  
• Fancy Nancy: The Show Must Go on - O'Connor, Jane
  
• Hokey Pokey: Another Prickly Love Story - Wheeler, Lisa
  
• Mercy Watson Collection Volume III: #5: - DiCamillo, Kate
  

Children's Non-Fiction

• How Many Baby Pandas? - Markle, Sandra

Juvenile Fiction

• Dark Day in the Deep Sea: Merlin Mission - Osborne, Mary Pope
  
• Eve of the Emperor Penguin: Merlin Missi - Osborne, Mary Pope
  
• Good Night for Ghosts - Osborne, Mary Pope
  
• Hollow Bettle - Appelbaum, Susannah
  
• Moonlight on the Magic Flute - Osborne, Mary Pope
  
• Clues Book 4 Beyond the Grave

Juvenile
Graphic Novels

• Power Pack Classic Volume 1 - Simonson, Louise

Juvenile Non-Fiction

• Eyewitness Bk Universe
  
• Eyewitness Bk Spy
  
• Eyewitness Bk Evolution
  
• Bedpans, Blood & Bandages: A History of Medicine - Townsend, John
  
• On Stage: Theater Games and Activities - Bany-Winters, Lisa
  
• Thomas Edison - Adkins, Jan
  
• Abigail Adams - Sawyer, Kem Knapp

Young Adult Fiction

• Catching Fire - Collins, Suzanne

Remember our Fall Book Sale!

Saturday, October 10th
10 am - 2 pm

Be sure to look at the collection of children’s picture books, chapter books, and young adult novels in hardcover and paperback available for purchase. All in good condition and all at very reasonable prices! Adult books will also be on sale, a bake sale and soups from local restaurants will also be available for purchase. (Bring your baked specialty to the Library either Friday or Saturday morning.)

The library’s Teen Advisory Group has been weeding and organizing donated children’s books preparing them for the book sale. The group will also be running the children and young adult book sale that day. A percentage of the books the group sells will go directly to the children’s room.

The Teen Advisory Group hopes to raise enough money to paint the shelves and purchase a couple of cool clocks for the children’s room spaces.

Please stop by. We all benefit!

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Fall Programs
at the Library

Preschool Story time

Tuesdays at 10am
September 29 & October 13, 20, 27 & November 3, 10, 17

Preschool Story time will begin again with Deb Silverman. Tuesday mornings at 10:00 bring your Preschooler to the library for stories, songs, and crafts. It’s a wonderful introduction to the library and a great opportunity to meet other children.

After School Story Hours

Our After School Story Hours will take a look at New York’s Quadra-centennial: The year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Hudson and Champlain’s voyages along the river and lake that bear their names and the 200th anniversary of Fulton’s successful steamboat voyage and establishment of steam commerce on the Hudson River. We will read stories and work on crafts that reflect New York States fine waterways.

Story Hours will meet:

Kindergarten and First grades

Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30
October 7, 14, 21, 28 & November 4 & 18

Second, Third & Forth grades

Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30
October 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5 & 12

A simple snack will be provided & children coming from Marbletown Elementary School can take the squirrel bus.

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Debate Workshop and Club

Tuesdays October 6, 13, 20, 27,
November 3 & 10
3:00 - 4:30 Ages 12 and up!

The library is once again 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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Holly Day

Saturday, December 12th at 11am

Our Annual Holly Day will be celebrated on December 12th at 11:00, with holiday stories, snacks, and crafts. The program is suitable for all ages and all faiths, a time of joy and celebration. We hope you can join us.

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Joe the Dog is BACK!!!!!!

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

For a couple of years 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.

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 3:00 - 4:30, October 14, November 18 & December 9. Children can stop by to read with Joe and Carol. If you are interested in signing up for this free program call the library at 687-2044 or stop in at the library.

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Look for events in the children’s room at the library by checking our website, signing up to receive our Kids e-news letters, and calling the children’s programs line at the library 687-2044.

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Register

To register for any program or to get more information please call Julianna at 687-2044 or 687-7023. To e-mail me:
e-mail Julianna

KIDS PORTAL

The Mid-Hudson Library System has just introduced a web page for children from preschool to age 10 and their parents. Have fun with arts & crafts, homework help, games to play, projects to make a difference, links to other sites and more. more

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GREAT WEBSITES

International Children's Digital Library

"The mission of the ICDL is to select, collect, digitize, and organize children's materials in their original languages and to create appropriate technologies for access and use by children 3-13 years old." The site provides access to hundreds of digitized children's books from around the world. Books are searchable, or browsable by category, title, author, or location. Also includes links to related resources. A project of the University of Maryland and the Internet Archive. more

Money Origami

Instructions on how to fold a dollar bill (or other paper money) into a ring, a box, eyeglasses, a Christmas tree, a snake, and other items. more

World Carrot Museum

This online museum is dedicated to "the humble carrot." It features history, recipes, growing information, crafts, activities for children, trivia, and other features. Nutrition section notes that the health content "is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a replacement for medical advice from your personal physician." From an enthusiast. more

Kids in the House

Use this interactive site to help children learn about the United States House of Representatives, the Office of the Clerk, and their roles in lawmaking. Also find historical material on important House events, historical figures, and works of art in the House; take a tour of the U.S. Capitol complex, the House chamber, and Statuary Hall; play games; and more. From the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. more

Robin Hood and the Sherwood Forest

This exhibition on the folklore and literature associated with Robin Hood "features examples from the tales of Robin Hood in the collections held by Manuscripts and Special Collections at the University of Nottingham. It also highlights resources for the study of the historical Sherwood Forest and its laws." Exhibit topics include Maid Marian, Robin Hood's ancestry, deer in Sherwood Forest, and more. Includes suggestions for further reading. From the University of Nottingham, UK. more

TeenGrowth.com

The TeenGrowth site, written by pediatricians specializing in the care of adolescents, is "specifically tailored toward the health interests and general well-being of the teenage population. TeenGrowth offers a secure environment to search for, request and receive valuable health care information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, emotions, health, family, friends, school, sex and sports." Also includes a list of crisis hotlines, an interactive growth chart, and a body mass index (BMI) calculator. more

TeenHealthFX

This site is a "resource for any and all questions regarding [teen] health, your relationships, your body and your sexuality. While this site is informative, it's not a substitute for talking to your doctor and your parents." Includes information and quizzes on topics such as illnesses, sports and nutrition, and drugs. Funded by Atlantic Health's Morristown Memorial Hospital and Overlook Hospital. "The site is maintained with input from teenagers and support from community leaders." 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