Issue 39, Fall 2014
 

NEW NEW NEW

Children's Picture Books

• Ninja! - Chung, Arree
• None the Number: A Hueys Book - Jeffers, Oliver
• Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School - Diesen, Deborah
• Even Firefighters Go to the Potty: A Pot - Wax, Wendy
• Have You Seen My Dragon? - Light, Steve
• Troll Swap - Hodgkinson, Leigh
• Ladybug Girl and the Dress-Up Dilemma - Soman, David
• Fancy Nancy and the Fall Foliage - Glasser, Robin Preiss
• Thickety: A Path Begins - White, J. A.
• Vanishing Coin - Egan, Kate
• Ninja Red Riding Hood - Schwartz, Corey Rosen
• My Pet Book - Staake, Bob
  
  

Children's Non-Fiction

• Track That Scat! - Morlock, Lisa
  

Juvenile Fiction

• Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble - Bruel, Nick
• Hero's Guide to Being an Outlaw - Healy, Christopher
• Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom - Healy, Christopher
• Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle - Healy, Christopher
  

Juvenile Non-Fiction

• Get the Scoop on Animal Poop - Cusick, Dawn
• DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Greece - Pearson, Anne
• DK Eyewitness Books: Cat - Clutton-Brock, Juliet
• DK Eyewitness Books: Crystal & Gem - Symes, R. F.
• DK Eyewitness Books: Dog - Clutton-Brock, Juliet
• DK Eyewitness Books: Hurricane & Tornado - Challoner, Jack
• DK Eyewitness Books: Ocean - MacQuitty, Miranda
• DK Eyewitness Books: Wonders of the Worl - Not Available
• DK Eyewitness Books: World War I - Adams, Simon
• DK Eyewitness Books: World War II - Adams, Simon

Juvenile Audio

• Thickety: A Path Begins - White, J. A.
• Calendar Mysteries: Books 7-12 - Roy, Ron

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMING

Our After School Story Hours will take a look
at Greek Mythology

Get to know some great Greek Myths.
Please Register for these programs.

A simple snack will be provided. Marbletown elementary students can take the squirrel bus to the library. After School Story Hours will meet:

2nd & 3rd grades

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30
September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28,
November 4, 18 & 25
Register Here

K-1st grades

Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13 & 20
Register Here

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TODDLER TIME
(baby – 3 years old)

Tuesdays: 10:00-11:00
September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 & 25

This Story-time and Play-time run by the beloved Amy Dunphy is geared for toddlers, babies and their caregivers to spend time in the library socializing, listening to stories, singing songs, and having fun with a sensory activity. Extra toys are brought into the children's room for playtime, a simple fun story is shared, and friends are encouraged. Register Here

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BOOGIE WOOGIE BOOKS
a Preschool Story Time
(3-5 year olds)

Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:30
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12 & 19

Amy Dunphy is back this fall to boogie with your preschooler as they read, sing, and create. It's a fun and fanciful introduction to the library, and a great opportunity to meet other children. "Boogie Woogie Books" is open to children ages 3-5. Register Here

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Lego Club

Let's do this once a month!!!

Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
October 15,
November 12,
December 17

For the first time ever we'd like to offer a monthly Lego Club. Do you love to imagine and build? Do you enjoy the rush of satisfaction when you find the perfect piece in a pile of colorful plastic bricks? Do you love the satisfying snap of a well placed Lego? Do you feel little pain when you step on a scattered Lego brick?
If you answered yes to these questions then this club is meant for you!
Because of a generous Lego donation from Timothy Bruck we now have a nice collection. Register Here

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Movie Madnes

We'll be showing free movies that have been based on books once a month at the library, complete with popcorn and juice.

Friday, October 24
12:30-2:30 (Rondout has 1/2 day)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) rated "PG" 152 min
Adapted from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Register Here

Friday, November 14
3:30 - 5:00
The Iron Giant (1999) animated rated "G" 86 min.
Adapted from The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes
Register Here

Friday, December 19th
3:30 - 5:00
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) rated "G" 26 min
Adapted from How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) rated "G" 25 min
Adapted from Charlie Brown Comics by Charles M. Shultz
Register Here

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Holly Day

Wednesday,
December 10, 3:30pm

Our annual Holly Day will be celebrated on December 10th. Join us for 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. Register Here

Beading Day

Tuesday, December 16, 3:30 - 4:30
All Ages

We'd love to invite children who are interested in beading to come to the library on December 16th. Beads, string, wire, key chain, and jewelry armatures will be available for them to create gifts for their family and friends, or something special for themselves for the holidays. Register Here

To Register

Please use our online calendar registration program to register for any program

To get more information please call Julianna at 687-2044.

To e-mail me: e-mail Julianna

All Monday Programs
are Intended for Tweens
in Grades 4 and Up

Rondout students can take bus #29 to the library. A simple snack will be provided.

Sewing Circle

Mondays, 3:00-4:30
October 6,
November 10,
December 8

In this club participants will get together to learn stitches, use simple patterns, practice using a needle and thread, and try simple sewing projects. Patience is required! All levels of sewing abilities welcomed. Register Here

Cooking Club

Mondays, 3:00-4:30
October 20,
November 17,
December 15

Join this group for some fun with food. We will have a chance to try whipping up some simple snacks, breakfast foods, appetizers, and drinks. Join us as we practice preparing some simple scrumptious surprises.
Register Here

Zombie Apocalypse Party

Monday, October 27,
3:00-4:30

At our zombie apocalypse party we will have games: like zombie tag, and pack your survival kit game. Food: brains, and finger food. As well as activities: make a zombie Barbie, and apply zombie make-up. Zombie attire is encouraged. Register Here

The Art of ....
Watercolor

Monday, November 24,
3:00-4:30

Learn how to paint with watercolor. Create your own beautiful pictures.
Register Here

Reader's Theater

Mondays, 3:00 - 4:30
September 29,
November 3,
December 1

Reader's Theater is an activity in which students, while reading directly from scripts, are able to tell a story in a most entertaining form, without props, costumes, or sets. This is a reading activity, and students are not asked to memorize their lines. They are, however, encouraged to "ham it up" and use intonation and gestures appropriate to their characters and their characters words. We expect to work on some speech skills, some acting skills, reading skills, and each time putting on a mini performance for our grown-ups. Register Here

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To Register

Please use our online calendar registration program to register for any program.

• To get more information please call Julianna at 687-2044.
  
• To e-mail me: e-mail Julianna

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Contact Us

Children's Services Phone: 687-2044
e-mail Children's Services: Julianna
Desk Phone: 687-7023
e-mail: Webmaster