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Story Times

Family Tales, sharing stories to promote family literacy, a one year series sponsored by Target grant.
(2009-2010)

Mother Goose Story Time - 10:30 AM
Sept 15, 22, 29

Laptime stories for infants through 2 years of age, 20 minute program of rhymes, instruments, simple books.  

Preschool Story Time - 1:30 PM
Sept 14, 21, 28

Preschool Story Time for 3-5 year olds, 40 minute program of stories and simple craft.  

 

Ramblin Readers for Grades 2-4, an afterschool read-aloud.  Thursday, Sept 16, 3:30 PM - Please Register, 978-526-2016 or email scollins at mvlc.org

 

Tuesday, Sept 21, 6:30 PM - Readers of the Round Table

Readers of the RoundTable for students in grades 6-8 & a parent.

Students take turns nominating books. Readers are welcome to read either or both of that month’s featured books. Families join as this is a hands on group to continue to share reading with your children as their interests and reading levels change. Occasionally meetings includes two books to pick for each month. We welcome families and will borrow additional needed copies of the books. Stop by the front desk to check out a family copy and read one before our next meeting. If interested speak with Ms. Collins.
Please Register, 978-526-2016 or email scollins at mvlc.org.

 

T@L?K!- Open to all teens, ages 11-18.  Members will recommend books, DVDs, music, and programs, for the Library.  For information contact Sara Collins, Children's Librarian, 978-526-2016, scollins at mvlc.org, or Anne Cowman, acowman at mvlc.org, Young Adult Librarian.  Next meeting TBA.

 

September

Saturday, Sept 25, 11 AM - Fall stories & Crafts, please register.  Hear great books and create fall fun to take home.  All ages.  978-526-2016 or email scollins at mvlc.org.
 
Wednesday, Sept 29, 10:30 AM - A Pig in the Library?  Balloons, magic, fun!  Well it must be Stephen Brenner with the COA.  Children and seniors alike will enjoy a fun-filled program.  REGISTER, 978-526-2016 or email scollins at mvlc.org.
 

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Pinkalicious Tea Party - Read the Pinkalicious books by Victoria Kann then have your own Pink Party.

 
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  2009 Children's Programs 

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2009 Vehicle Night 

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KIDS LINKS

MVLC KIDS CATALOG
New material added to the Children's Room last month
Manchester Memorial School
Manchester-Essex Regional High School
Manchester Library's Homework Center Page
Kids Infobitsfrom Gale
Requires your library card number
Junior Reference Collection          Gale Student Edition
Requires your library card number
www.surfnetkids.com/
National Geographic Homework Help
The Why Files:  http://whyfiles.org/
Crafts for Kids:  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/
Book Spot for Kids
International Children's Digital Library
 
 
Internet Public Library for Kids

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Top 100 Children's Books

 

 

Links for Parents

BookShare-Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site

Tufts Child & Family Web Guide


 

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