19
Nov
Thanksgiving Storytime
It’s the week of Thanksgiving, which means Sunday’s storytime theme was devoted to just that: Thanksgiving and gratitude. I don’t think I’ve ever used the same storytime craft twice, but I couldn’t help but use last year’s “Thankful Turkey” craft. They turn out wonderfully and are a great way to celebrate all the things we […]
11
Nov
Seeing Things
Librarying… Falling in Kansas… Knits and caps… Eastbound… Set. Afternoon with auntie. Patriotic… Layovers. Mousey moves… Halloween grins. Cheer. Here, here! Happy milestones. Happy November. Our so-far Fall includes: Red and orange walks, a trip to Rhode Island to visit my sister and support her for her final senior volleyball game for University of Rhode […]
24
Oct
Halloween Storytime
Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to READ. Happy Halloween! Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. It doesn’t hurt that the holiday inspires some pretty fantastic picture books. Every single book I read for this storytime was a hit with the kids. Afterwards, we made some wicked sweet “Not-So-Spooky […]
20
Jul
Seeing Things
Love is all you need… Love and libraries… And music. And coffee. Evening pool haze. Wheels turning. Castle making. Cool dips. Placid waters. Fire in the sky. Summer slumbers. Warm celebrations. Hovering planets. How he sees me. Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon. Midsummer latelys… Triple digit heat, librarying, reading, lots of reading, Lawrence to Ludington, MI […]
2
Jul
Fourth of July Storytime
Nothing says summertime like the 4th of July. As I type this blog post, people are already testing out their firecracker stash in the evening twilight. I’m seeing more and more patrons at the library outfitted in red, white, and blue. Fourth of July Storytime Lineup: Apple Pie Fourth of July by Janet S. Wong, […]
19
Jun
Father’s Day Storytime
Hope everyone had a wonderful dad day Sunday! We had a great time at storytime reading a few newbies and an oldie followed by a craft for the kids and a gift for dad. Here’s what we read for Sunday’s Storytime… Father’s Day Storytime Line-up: Oh, Daddy! by Bob Shea A daddy who is always […]
13
May
To Mom:
When I look back and think about who was the major motivator behind getting me to read when I was young, it was you. A journey that if I remember correctly, wasn’t always a walk in the park. But there were always an abundance of books in our home and the encouragement to nurture whatever […]
8
May
Mother’s Day Storytime
Instead of having Mother’s Day Storytime on Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, I planned it a week early so that the kids could make a gift for mom ahead of time. I’ve been saving jars since the beginning of the year and finally found a craft I wanted to use them for… flower vases so […]
7
May
Children’s Book Week
Today is the kick-off of Children’s Book Week, the longest-running literacy initiative in the country! Below is a list of fun ways for kids to celebrate: Visit your public or school library and check out a book! Check for official CBW events and local events in your neck of the woods. Grab FREE bookmarks created […]
10
Apr
National Library Week
Since this week is National Library Week, I decided to put together an extended list of my favorite read aloud books about the library and reading. A few weeks back, I read these picture books for Library Day Storytime and recommend you check out those selections as well. All are a great way to share […]
