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Bingo & Buttons
Friday, April 29th
Amherstview Branch, 11am Napanee Branch, 2pm Join for some PA Day fun making pinback buttons and playing BINGO for prizes! Sign me up! |
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Family Storytime
Amherstview and Napanee Branches Wednesdays, 10:30am Join us for a fun, interactive storytime that will encourage reading in pre- and early-literacy age groups. Suitable for babies, tots and young children (ages 0-5). Sign me up! |
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Code ClubTuesdays, Napanee Branch, 4:30pm Wednesdays, Amherstview Branch, 4:30pm Do you like video games? Why not learn to create them? Learn to code using Scratch! Designed for beginners, ages 8+
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STEAM Quest
Saturdays, Amherstview and Napanee Branches, 10:30am
Wednesdays, Tamworth and Yarker Branches, 6:30pm
Through guided experiments, challenges and activities kids will get to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts without messing up your house! Perfect for school ages 5-12 or younger with parental assistance. Sign me up! |
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Belly of the Beast by Jonathan AuxierSent on a quest to rescue a beast called a Shibboleth, Auggie and Fen enter the lair of the evil Rooks where they meet one very hungry monster whom they must calm down to complete the mission.Genre: Canadian fiction; Early chapter books; Fantasy fictionCharacter: SympatheticTone: Suspenseful; WhimsicalWriting Style: Attention-grabbingMin/Max Grade level: 1 - 2 |
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Pink Is for Everybody by Ella RussellA group is stuck inside on a rainy day, and they’re feeling gloomy... until they discover a pink treasure chest! In a parade of exuberance that celebrates all things pink, one surly cat stands apart and teaches the kids a gentle lesson about choosing what you love, no matter who you are, while respecting the unique preferences of everybody around you.Genre: Picture books for childrenTone: UpbeatIllustration: TexturedMin/Max Grade level: Pre-Kindergarten - 1 |
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Being a Dog : A Tail of Mindfulness by Maria GianferrariJoin a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest—from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep.Genre: Picture books for childrenWriting Style: Attention-grabbing; SpareIllustration: Detailed; TexturedMin/Max Grade level: Kindergarten |
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The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls by James BirdAfter being caught stealing one too many times, Benjamin Waterfalls is sent to a "boot camp" at the Ojibwe reservation where he searches for answers as he tries to turn his life around and embrace this second chance.Genre: Realistic fictionThemes: Brand new youCharacter: Culturally diverse; Well-developedStoryline: Character-drivenTone: MovingMin/Max Grade level: 5 - 8 |
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This Book is Not For You! by Shannon HaleWhen the bookmobile librarian refuses to lend Stanley the story he wants, he learns the importance of advocating for the book of his choosing, and in doing so teaches the librarian the virtue in allowing everyone to select the stories they enjoy.
Genre: Picture books for children
Tone: Inspiring
Illustration: Colourful
Min/Max Grade level: 1 - 3 |
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Doggo and Pupper Save the World by Katherine ApplegateEven though they do not know how to fly, Doggo and Pupper come to the rescue of a baby bird who also has worries, becoming heroes in the process.Genre: Early chapter booksCharacter: AnthropomorphicTone: Amusing; SweetIllustration: CartoonyMin/Max Grade level: 1 - 3 |
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Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle LukoffWhen Annabelle learns that her father shares something big--and surprising--in common with her new nonbinary friend, she begins to see herself, and her family, in a whole new light.Genre: LGBTQIA fiction; Realistic fictionThemes: Coming out experiencesStoryline: Issue-oriented; Own voicesTone: Angst-filledMin/Max Grade level: 4 - 7 |
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Frank and the Bad Surprise by Martha BrockenbroughWhen his people bring home a puppy, Frank the cat decides to look for a better home, which he soon discovers is no easy task.Genre: Early chapter books; Illustrated booksCharacter: AnthropomorphicTone: FunnyMin/Max Grade level: 1 - 3 |
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The Great Zapfino by Mac BarnettWhen The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for his incredible leap. But Zapfino is afraid of heights! He can’t take the pressure and flees, boards a plane, and runs away to start a new life. Genre: Picture books for childrenThemes: Overcoming fearTone: Amusing; OffbeatWriting Style: Attention-grabbing; WittyIllustration: Black-and-white; TexturedMin/Max Grade level: Kindergarten |
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I'd Like to Be The Window For A Wise Old Dog by Philip Christian SteadA wise old dog contemplates the limitless world of imagination through a window.Genre: Picture books for childrenWriting Style: ThoughtfulIllustration: Colourful; FancifulMin/Max Grade level: 1 - 2 |
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Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest by Max BrallierStarring in their own epic adventure, dynamic duo Quint Baker and Dirk Savage encounter new monsters and embark on a post-apocalyptic quest for the ages.Genre: Graphic novel hybrids; Horror; Humorous storiesThemes: Band of survivors; Monster mayhemCharacter: Culturally diverseStoryline: Action-packedTone: Funny; GrossMin/Max Grade level: 4 - 6 |
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No Nibbling! by Beth FerryDerwood the goat has planted a garden and is prepared to defend it from all nibblers, including Tabitha the bunny, whom Derwood is convinced has designs on his growing vegetables; she teases him as the months go by, but after she helps him with the weeding the two become friends and share the feast.Genre: Humorous stories; Picture books for childrenCharacter: AnthropomorphicTone: Amusing; Feel-good; SweetIllustration: DetailedMin/Max Grade level: Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten |
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