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Children's Grab & Go: Rainbow Lacing Craft
March 31 - April 5
This month's grab & go kit for children will include all necessary materials to create their own rainbow. Bring a smile to rainy day faces with the Rainbow Lacing Craft Kit. This craft helps kids practice lacing which is an important skill for developing minds, and will let them feel proud when they see the completed project! These kits will be available at the circulation desk on a first-come, first-served basis from March 31- April 5. Limit one kit per present child, while supplies last. No registration necessary. |
Grab & Go: Bunny Fence Craft April 14-19 Kids & Teens During the week of April 14 - 19 come to the Service Desk at Ida Rupp Public Library to pick up your very own bunny fence craft. This craft is perfect for kids and teens. It is also a wonderful spring time décor item to have. Craft supplies will be provided. 1 kit per present child or teen while supplies last. |
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4 Paws for ReadingThursday, April 3 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room Ages 5-12 Calling all kids aged 5-12! Come read to our therapy dog, Sophie! Research shows that therapy dogs can help reduce anxiety as well as improve focus and attention span. Sophie will be a nonjudgmental listener as your child works to improve literacy, comprehension, and communication. Sign up for a 15 minute reading session. Bring your own book or choose one that we have available. Registration is required and opens up March 20th. Register here. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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LEGO Afternoon Saturday, April 5 @ 1:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room All Ages We will be playing with LEGOs! Build, create, and demolish your LEGO creations! All ages are welcome to join in on the fun! This program is for creation, exploration of building, and social skills. Children under the age of 8 need an adult. No registration required. All supplies will be provided. |
Bunny Portraits Tuesday, April 8 @ 4:30 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room Ages 3-12 Kids! It's time to hop over to Ida Rupp and get crafty with us as we create bunny portraits! All the supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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All Ages Owl Pellet Dissection with Imagination Station Monday, April 14 @ 4:45 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room All Ages Back by popular demand, Imagination Station workshop on wheels will be joining us at Ida Rupp Public Library for a hands-on owl pellet dissection. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct scientific research and identify bones while learning about owls and their diet. *Registration is Required* and will open on March 31st. Register on our website (click here), at the library, or by calling 419-732-3212. |
Cherry Blossom Painting Friday, April 18 @ 2:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room Grades 4-12 It's spring time and that means blooming flowers! Grades 4-12 can come and create their own cherry blossom tree painting. Cherry blossom trees are only available for a fleeting moment when they bloom. Create your own painting to have all year. We will be in the Children's Programming Room at Ida Rupp Public Library. All supplies will be provided. |
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Imagination HourSaturday, April 19 @ 3:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room Ages 1-10 Children are invited to spend an hour using their imagination and socializing with others. We will supply toys, a marble racetrack, blocks, and puppets; you bring the imagination. Let's play! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
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Raindrop Sun CatchersMonday, April 21 @ 3:30 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room Ages 3-12 Kids 3-12 come to Ida Rupp to make beautiful raindrop suncatchers. You'll be practicing fine motor skills as you sharpen crayons to make wax shavings. The wax is then transformed into captivating suncatchers that you cut out and can hang in your window! No registration required. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Trivia NightTuesday, April 22 @ 5:30 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room All Ages Everyone is welcome to test their knowledge with trivia night! Make sure your team is ready to play! Teams can be made up of family members, friends, or by yourself. Trivia questions will range from pop culture to school education. Be ready for anyone of any age to answer the question! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Children under 8 need an adult.
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Dungeons & Dragons Jr.Wednesday, April 23 @ 4:00-6:00 p.m. Location: Ida Rupp Public Library Children's Programming Room Ages 7-12 Kids ages 7-12 are invited to embark on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure at Ida Rupp Public Library. Returning players and new players of any experience level may join. Beginners are welcome! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. A small snack will be provided.
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In addition to Easter, Passover, and Vaisakhi, there's a lot to celebrate in April! In honor of National Poetry Month, National Deaf History Month, National Autism Awareness Month, Arab American National Heritage Month, and Earth Day, take a look at the children's titles below. To search for additional titles, visit our online catalog by clicking here and conducting your own search. |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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Nine new Wonderbooks hit our shelves at the end of March. If you aren't familiar with them, Wonderbooks are audio-enabled books that readers can listen to while following along on the pages. If you're already a fan of our Vox Books and Wonderbooks, you'll want to check out these new additions to our collection! |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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Hello Readers, Have you been to library recently to see our updates? The renovation isn’t finished yet, but the restrooms are open and some new furniture is out. The adult and teen materials are in their permanent locations in the library. The current location of our children’s materials is just a portion of what will be the children’s area when construction is finished. We hope you’ll come visit us soon! Below are three reviews of children’s books that I’ve read within the last month. The easy reader and board book are new releases that have been added to our collection, and the chapter book is an older one that I highly recommend. If your young reader could use some reading recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out for suggestions! Knowing their age, reading level, and topics of interest can help us find the right book for them. Keep in mind, if we don’t have a copy of a book here in our library, you can always place a hold and have it delivered here from another library. We also have plenty of digital materials available through Libby and Hoopla! Happy Reading, Megan |
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A Fairy Finds Her Song written and illustrated by Bea Jackson This level one easy reader is an excellent choice for fans of fairies! Lily, one of three fairy friends, hasn't yet received her special talent. With the help of her human friend, Lily identifies her unique gift. What I liked most about this book is that Lily was able to rely on friends and stay positive despite feeling uncertain about her talent. The charming illustrations depict serene settings in nature and add to the magical feel of the story. An interesting fact about the author/illustrator is that she lives relatively close in Detroit, Michigan. |
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A Day in the Forest written by Alexandra Claire This new board book features vibrant photos of animals that are sure to catch your little one's eye. While many board books use cartoon artwork or digitally created illustrations, the use of photos in this one is a welcome change of pace. Spend a day with various forest friends as you move from the sunrise on page one to the night sky on the final page. Practice skills like naming animals, color recognition, and counting as you read aloud with your child. Flipping through the pages of this book will feel like a brief respite in nature. |
Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth written by Frank Cottrell Boyce A coworker recommended this 2017 chapter book to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The recommended reading age is 8-12, but even as an adult, I found the content and writing style humorous and enjoyable. Prez, the protagonist of the novel, is in foster care due to his grandfather's memory issues. While placed with a family in the countryside, Prez meets Sputnik, an alien who appears as a kid to Prez but a dog to everyone else. Sputnik has a mission while visiting Earth: identify 10 reasons why Earth is worth saving. The two work together through hilarious and heartwarming events as they compile the list. Will Prez and his grandfather be reunited? Will Sputnik and Prez save the planet? Check out the book to find out! |
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To place a hold, click on the cover and go to our online catalog. |
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Calling all caregivers! Sign up your children from birth until kindergarten for this early literacy program on Beanstack. Prizes can be picked up at the library for registration and each 100 books read. |
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Marblehead Peninsula Branch M: 10:00am - 2:00pm T: 3:00pm - 7:00pm W: 10:00am - 2:00pm Th: 3:00pm - 7:00pm F: 10:00am - 2:00pm Sa: 10:00am - 2:00pm S: CLOSED |
Ida Rupp Public Library M: 9:00am - 8:00pm T: 9:00am - 8:00pm W: 9:00am - 8:00pm Th: 9:00am - 8:00pm F: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sa: 9:00am - 5:00pm S: CLOSED |
Erie Islands Library M: 10:00am - 2:00pm T: 3:00pm - 7:00pm W: 10:00am - 2:00pm Th: 3:00pm - 7:00pm F: 10:00am - 2:00pm Sa: 10:00am - 2:00pm S: CLOSED |
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