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Children's Library
Events and Activities For a full account of our events and activities, and to register for programming, please visit www.dillonlibrary.org |
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Drop in Origami with the Bernards High School AAPI Club! Saturday 3/14 10-11:00 am |
Teen / Tween Yarn Circle Tuesday 3/17 4:30 pm Join fellow Yarn Lovers as we gather to crochet, knit, and needlepoint. We'll show & share our projects and maybe discuss a book or two! It will be fun! |
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Kid's Saturday Movie Matinee: Shaun the Sheep in: FARMAGEDDON When a UFO crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, it's up to Shaun the Sheep and his animal friends to help a stranded extraterrestrial find its way home. Sat 3/28 1:00 pm Rated G Run Time: 1:27 |
Weekly Events for All Ages |
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Baby Play Time
Mondays @ 10am - 12pm Parents & caregivers are invited to socialize and have open-ended play with our toys and puzzles. Ages 0-5 |
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Rhythm, Rhyme, and Story Time with Miss Caroline Thursdays @ 10:30 am Enjoy weekly music and stories with Miss Caroline. Open dates: 3/5 & 3/19 Registration only dates: 3/12 & 3/26 Please adhere to our policy for Registration ONLY dates, as our Children's Library Room is very small to accommodate large numbers of attendees. |
1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Dillon Library participates in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program. Turn in your reading logs for prizes and more. For more information, please contact the Children's Librarian. |
What's Happening at the Library |
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A Message from our Children’s Librarian: Stop by the Children's Library and check out our books on all aspects of American History! Explore key figures and events of our nation's history, read about our famous American heroes and citizens, explore our grand 50 states, and read many other tidbits of our country's history! Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. Plus....... Enter to win 2 tickets to see The Growing Stage's "MESMERIZED: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery" or a Book Bundle! Show runs 3/6 - 3/22 ______________________________ March is also: Read Across America Month @ CDPL Reading is a key part of learning, social development, and professional growth. Reading improves vocabulary, comprehension skills, critical thinking abilities, plus expands your overall knowledge by allowing you to learn new information about various topics. Reading also reduces stress, enhances empathy, and promotes better sleep by providing mental stimulation, and a way to unwind. Reading is essentially “exercises” for your brain which also expands your understanding of the world around you….WOW!! Reading Across America honors Dr. Seuss's (Theodor Seuss Geisel) who’s birthday is March 2. _________________________________ Teen Community Service Opportunities are available at our library. Display your collection with us. Do you have a special talent? Do you do origami? Can you help teach kids how to make paper airplanes or friendship bracelets?
Reach out to myself, your Children's Librarian at mprovini@dillonlibrary.org for more details about our Teen Community Service Opportunities.
Maria Provini Children's Librarian |
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Brushy Brush! (Sesame Street)
by Andrea Posner-Sanchez
Elmo knows that the way to have a bright, healthy smile is take good care of your teeth. This colorful board book, inspired by the popular video of the Sesame Street Brushy Brush song, teaches kids the right way to brush while having fun. The whole family will be humming along to Brush, Brushy-Brush, Brush Brush!
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Kevin's Big Book of Emotions
by Liesbet Slegers
Sometimes Kevin feels angry, sad, or afraid. And sometimes Kevin feels happy. Kevin's Big Book of Emotions offers a reassuring first look at the range of feelings and emotions Kevin and all young children experience throughout their day. It includes poems, lifttheflaps, games, and questions to engage young readers about the emotions and feelings that are a normal part of everyday life.
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Pete the Cat: Hickory Dickory Dock
by James Dean
#1 New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean put a groovy spin on the classic children's song "Hickory Dickory Dock" with everyone's favorite cool cat, Pete the Cat.
Sing along with Pete the Cat as he rocks out to this classic tune with a supercool twist book.
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My Thumb
by Karen Hesse
Even though she's outgrown other babyish things, a young girl finds she still needs to suck her thumb.
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Plumber Pearl!
by Andrea Zimmerman
Clang, clang, clang! Grrrriind! Where is the water coming from? When the pipes spring a leak, Plumber Pearl arrives to save the day!
The Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces kids to strong women in tough, hands-on jobs. Plumber Pearl is the perfect book for the kids who love tinkering with tools and solving problems.
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The Wombats Go Wild for Words
by Beth Ferry
Evergreen Forest is a very nice forest, with very nice trees and very nice animals. It's a rather dull place, but no one says a word about it. In fact, no one says very many words at all - and therein lies the problem, until the word-loving wandering wombats arrive.
The wombat trio use words like enthusiastic and splendiferous, ready to turn ordinary into EXTRAordinary! With twinkles in their eyes and words on their minds, the word wombats come to transform Evergreen Forest.
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St. Patrick's Day
by Anne Rockwell
It's St. Patrick's Day - come dance a jig with the students in Mrs. Madoff's class. Everyone will wear something green to school. Kate plays the fiddle and we'll danced to Irish music. Then we'll learn about St. Patrick and many Irish tales and traditions. We can all celebrate St. Patrick's Day together!
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Piece Out
by Alex Willan
The unthinkable has happened! Red is alone on the living room floor, far from the safety of the game closet and best pal, Yellow.
After almost being devoured by a ravenous robot (a.k.a. the vacuum cleaner), Red embarks on the dangerous journey home. In this action-packed, humorous story, Red learns from mistakes and discovers that with perseverance and resourcefulness, nothing is impossible.
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Crafts for St. Patrick's Day
by Kathy Ross
This book presents twenty simple craft projects including a shamrock bird, a leprechaun face mask, a shillelagh, and other items featuring various symbols of the popular Irish holiday - a timely book for old and new crafters.
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Lost Evangeline
by Kate DiCamillo
When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse ) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker's wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it.
Evangeline finds herself far from her adopted father and her home, a tiny girl lost in the wide world. But she is brave, and she is resourceful, and with the help of those she meets on her journey--including a disdainful and self-satisfied cat--she may just find her way again.
Return to the magical land of Norendy in this third original fairy tale by renowned storyteller Kate DiCamillo, with exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Sophie Blackall, this timeless story of a girl and her father will make you believe in the impossible.
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Disney Princess Tiana: The Grand Opening
by Disney Books
Tiana has always dreamed of having her own restaurant, and now her dream is about to come true. The grand opening is just around the corner, and all of Tiana's friends and family will be there, along with a famous food critic! But suddenly everything starts to go wrong. Her bandleader Louis loses his prized trumpet. Then the power goes out after the guests arrive.
Will the princess be able to fix things in time, or will her big night be a royal disaster?
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Welcome to Whalebone Mansion: Creatures That Lurk at a Whale Fall
by Laken Slate
Two small fish discover a whalebone mansion, enter at their own risk, and encounter a number of creepy creatures along the way. Told in a graphic-style format, with playful text that asks young readers questions and includes sidebars that provide additional facts, Welcome to Whalebone Mansion invites kids to a delightfully spooky, informational feast!
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Who was Dr. Seuss?
by Janet B Pascal
Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties where guests wore outrageous hats! And he donned quirky hats when thinking up ideas for books, like his classic The Cat in the Hat.
This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings an amazingly gifted author/illustrator to life.
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The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book
by Jerry Pallotta
Find out why boa constrictors swallow their meals whole, learn why gila monster's tails are so fat, and meet a lizard that is larger than most people.
As young readers turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, they will find that reptiles aren't really so yucky. In fact, reptiles are among nature's most exotic and intriguing animals. Jerry Pallotta's well-researched text and Ralph Masiello's vivid illustrations will enthrall young and not-so-young readers alike.
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War Games
by Alan Gratz
Twelve-year-old Evie travels to Berlin for the 1936 Olympics where she witnesses Hitler's terror on the German people and plans to steal from a Nazi bank with two fellow Olympic athletes.
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