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This month in the Children's Room...
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Preschool Story Time
Mondays at 10:30 am , Tuesdays at 1:30 pm
Children's Room
Each Preschool Story Time is concept driven with a different theme each week. We use rich books with engaging stories to explore our theme and we always involve music and movement as well as a craft or activity to extend the learning beyond the circle. Dates for Preschool story times in December are: 3, 4, 10, 11, and 17.
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Infant and Toddler Story Time
Mondays at 1:30 pm, Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Children's Room
Bring your infants and toddlers to our story time! We will explore Nursery Rhymes together through reading, repetition and recall. Each week we share rhymes, building familiarity, understanding and confidence with language. Every week we utilize music and movement as well, we pair each rhyme to a song and explore bells, maracas and other simple instruments too. Dates for Infant and Toddler story times in December are: 3, 4, 10, 11, and 17.
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Lego Club
Saturday, December 8, from 10 am - 12 pm and Monday, December 10, 6:00-7:30 pm
Conference Room
Drop in for some free-style Lego building fun! We put out bins of assorted Lego pieces and you build whatever you can imagine. Place your completed piece on the table and we will show it off in our display case for the month, so all our patrons will see how creative our community is!
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Neptune the Reading Dog
Wednesday, December 5, 4:00 pm
Chidlren's Room
Readers of all abilities can increase confidence and skill by reading out loud to this wonderful, friendly and calm dog.
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ebooks Available
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Does your child have an e-reader or use your technology to read books? Did you know you access great free books right from our website? In just 2 clicks you can access a catalog and search for books, and our books range from Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham to The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan! If you're new to ebooks or having trouble accessing them on your reader, we can help - we have someone here at the library every Monday night at 7 - just drop in and we can help you access all of our awesome electronic catalog!
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LIBRARY CLOSED - DECEMBER 24 AND 25
Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25 All Day
LIBRARY CLOSED - Christmas
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LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY - MONDAY. DECEMBER 31 - CLOSING AT 2 PM
Event Date, Event Time
LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY - MONDAY. DECEMBER 31 - CLOSING AT 2 PM
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Family Card Game Night
Wednesday, December 12, 6:00-7:00 pm
Children's Room
Drop in the library and learn a kid friendly card games. We will use standard, regular cards - no special decks required - and no notepad needed to keep score. We will play games like: Old Maid, Snap, Crazy Eights, Slapjack, and Garbage, to name a few. This is a great way to learn new games and ways to keep kids busy and entertained and the only thing you need is a standard deck of cards!
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Toys for Tots Donation Campaign
Begins Wednesday, November 14th, through Thursday. December 13th
Event Location
Come to the library and drop off any new, unwrapped toy you would like to donate to the Toys for Tots drive. We will place a donation box near the circulation desk for your convenience. Thank you in advance for your generosity and sharing the holiday spirit with our community members in need.
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Princess Beauty Visits the Plainville Library
Saturday, December 1, 11:00 - 1:00
Children's Room
Come to the Plainville Library and visit with Princess Beauty! She will tell a story, sing a song and visit with everyone - you will definitely have a photo opportunity! During the visit, we will be holding our annual Toys For Tots drive and although a donation of an new, unwrapped present will be very appreciated it is not required. Registration is required and we are expecting a large turn out so everyone will be assigned a specific photo op number - Miss Laura will reply to all registrations and confirm the specific photo op number. There will be activities and light refreshments to enjoy as you wait for your number to be called for the meet and photo. If you find you are not able to attend after registering, please contact the library so we can adjust accordingly.
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New Activities coming for 2019!
Beginning in January of 2019, Running most of the year (some activities will break over the summer reading months)
Children's Room
Beginning in January of 2019 we will be having some new monthly activities for kids and families in the Children's Room. Every month will feature:
On Wednesday Evenings: 1st Wednesday of the month - Neptune the reading therapy dog 2nd Wednesday of the month - Family Card Game Night 3rd Wednesday of the month - Phonics Family Fun Night 4th Wednesday of the month - F.A.I.R (Family Adventures in Reading)
On Friday Afternoons: 1st Friday of the month - Monster Squad 2nd Friday of the month - Chapter Cubs 3rd Friday of the month - Animal Club 4th Friday of the month - Movie Time
Check our Monthly Calendar of Events or Children's Room page for more information. Registration is required for some activities and will be noted under that activity description.
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Saturday Family Fun New Years Karaoke Party and Library Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, January 5, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Children's Room
Let's ring in 2019 with some fun! Drop in the library and sing your heart out with the Karaoke machine, (in the small conference room so those of us who are a bit shy won't have to sing in front of the whole library!) and have fun going on a Library Scavenger Hunt - prizes will be awarded to everyone who completes the entire list!
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Framed!
by James Ponti
In Washington, D.C., twelve-year-old Florian Bates, a consulting detective for the FBI, and his best friend Margaret help thwart the biggest art heist in United States history
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Gertie Milk and the great Keeper rescue
by Simon Van Booy
Gertie, Kolt, and Robot Rabbit Boy continue to return missing objects throughout history while trying to find out what happened to the imprisoned Keepers of Lost Things
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Little humans
by Brandon Stanton
The popular blogger and creator of the best-selling Humans of New York focuses on the Big Apple's kids and incorporates vibrant photography of energetic and stylish youngsters reveling in city life.
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Ms. Bixby's last day
by John David Anderson
Loving their gifted teacher, three boys are dismayed when the teacher falls ill and leaves for the rest of the school year, a situation that compels them to share their stories while cutting class and journeying across town together on a fateful day
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Ogre enchanted
by Gail Carson Levine
"Healer Evora is turned into a hideous ogre by the fairy Lucinda after rejecting a proposal, and has only a few months to find a love to reverse the curse"
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Out of my mind
by Sharon M. Draper
Possessing a photographic memory in spite of an inability to walk or speak, Melody is mistaken as mentally challenged by those who cannot see beyond her cerebral palsy, impelling her to discover a way to communicate. By the two-time Coretta Scott King-winning author of Copper Sun. 40,000 first printing.
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The rabbit listened
by Cori Doerrfeld
A metaphorical tale of empathy and friendship follows the experiences of a small child who is offered well-intentioned advice from his animal friends in the wake of a loss but only finds comfort with the last animal, a rabbit who just quietly listens. By the creator of Little Bunny Foo Foo. Simultaneous eBook.
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Set the stage!
by Megan E Bryant
When Jake Everdale faces stage fright leading up to giving a report in front of the whole school for Living History Night, he gets some help in the form of personal assistance from tiny Ella Fitzgerald and Benjamin Franklin
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Sewers stink! : how does waste go down?
by Riley Flynn
"Ever wonder how the sewer system works? Look no further! Discover the story behind the pipes beneath our feet. From facts on the first plumbing systems to information about how wastewater gets treated and cleaned. Readers will learn about why we need sanitation and the journey our waste and used water takes through the pipes"
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Squirm
by Carl Hiaasen
Billy Dickens discovers that his mysterious father lives in Montana, so this summer Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, and save his own father
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Supernova
by Kazu Kibuishi
When Emily loses control of her Amulet, she is imprisoned in the Void, where she must escape the influence of the Voice, while her brother, Navin, travels to a space station where the Resistance is preparing to battle the approaching Shadow forces
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Tanker trucks
by Paul Zachary
A tanker truck is a vehicle used to transport gasoline, milk or other products. Drivers can fuel their large tanker truck at the refinery. Large tanker trucks are used to deliver gasoline to filling stations. The underground tank is getting refilled fromthis tanker. People use gasoline in their cars to make them go. The dairy factory prepares milk for refrigeration. This tanker truck will soon bring milk to its destination. Large tanker trucks can haul as much as 11,600 gallons of liquid. Smaller tankers are used for local communities. A water truck sprays water on a layer of soil for a new road
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Toilets tank! : their inner workings
by Riley Flynn
"Get ready for some literal bathroom reading. Discover the story behind their home's most under appreciated feature. From facts on how much bodily waste the average person releases a day to information on what the first "toilets" were like. Readers will learn about why we need sanitation and where our waste goes when we flush."
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Tow trucks
by Paul Zachary
A tow truck is a vehicle used to transport other vehicles. There are different kinds of tow trucks. Flatbed trucks carry their vehicles instead of pulling them. Large carrier trucks transport many cars at one time. Tow trucks are also used to help move airplanes. This car will be towed after an accident in a snow storm. After an auto accident, tow trucks bring damaged cars to the local auto repair shop. This powerful tow truck lifts a car after a rollover accident. The arm on this tow truck is called a boom. It is the boom that allows the truck to lift heavy vehicles. Tow trucks have a towing cable that attaches to the vehicle that will be towed
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The biggest engineering failures
by Connie Colwell Miller
Details some of the most noteworthy structure failures in history, from the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Challenger space shutter explosion to the Boston molasses disaster and the meltdown of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
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The biggest military battles
by Connie Colwell Miller
"Humans have been fighting it out on the battlefield for as long as we've existed. But some battles stand out in their savagery. Get the details of some of the most devastating battles of all time."--Provided by publisher
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The biggest plane crashes
by Connie Colwell Miller
"Discovering the key to flight has been a dream come true for mankind. But when something goes wrong, this dream becomes a nightmare. Get the details of some of the most devastating plane crashes ever."--Provided by publisher
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The biggest shipwrecks
by Connie Colwell Miller
"Humans mastered the science of shipbuilding thousands of years ago. But it's not always smooth sailing on the high seas. Get the details of some of the most disastrous shipwrecks of our times."--Provided by publisher
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Fire trucks
by Paul Zachary
A fire truck is a large vehicle used to transport firefighters and equipment to the scene of a fire. Most fire trucks carry ladders, axes, breathing equipment, general tools and long water hoses. A large telescopic ladder is used to gain access to fight fires at great heights. Some ladders have a bucket at the top. From the bucket, a firefighter can easily use equipment or rescue people. Flashing lights and loud sirens are used to get through traffic faster and to let people know they are coming. Some fire departments use fireboats to combat fires on watercraft and waterfront areas. A wildland fire engine is designed to help firefighters fight wildfires. Firefighters are trained to put out fires that threaten buildings and people. Firefighters must wear protective clothing and carry heavy equipment
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Flags of the world
by Lyn Coutts
"Physical and political geography combine together in an appealing format that will interest kids doing reports and projects, as well as trivia seekers. Captivating photos with detailed captions accompany flag facts, high-interest tidbits, and geographical information on each country of the world."
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Mina vs. the Monsoon
by Guidroz, Ruksanna
Mina loves to play soccer all year round. Nothing comes close to it. But when the monsoon arrives, Mina is stuck indoors and she can't help feeling restless and bored. Her ammi doesn't understand. The doodhwalla doesn't understand. That's when Mina decides she'll find ways of chasing away the clouds herself. In doing so, she makes an unexpected discovery. Soccer will never be the same again for Mina! In a charming story that any kid who loves a sport will relate to, soccer-mad Mina tries just about any trick to stop the monsoon clouds from raining on her game. In doing so, she shows us glimpses of her life in a village in eastern India, highlighting the important role played by monsoon rains in this part of the world. The heart of the story, however, is the bond forged between a mother and her daughter on a gray, gloomy day.
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Shades of people
by Shelley Rotner
Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside
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Garbage trucks
by Paul Zachary
The garbage truck was built to collect trash and haul it away. Many different types of vehicles are used to remove trash. Front loaders generally service commercial businesses using large waste containers with lids known as dumpsters. Rear loaders have an opening at the back of the truck that accepts trash bags or the contents of bins into it. A sand cleaning machine drags a sifting device across the beach sand to remove trash. A garbage scow is used to transport garbage across waterways. It is often towed by tugboats. A landfill site is used for the disposal of waste materials and is the oldest form of waste treatment. Garbage trucks take their trash to landfill sites and dispose of the waste materials. The United States creates so much trash that many states have passed laws about recycling. Recycling is a process to change waste into new products that helps prevent so much waste
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The cars and trucks book
by Todd Parr
Illustrations and simple text reveal many things that cars and trucks like to do, from just being on the road to helping keep the planet clean. Includes safety tips
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The Dragon Games!
by Jaden Kent
Ella is magically sabotaged when she enters the Winged Wonders Flying Championship, and while she tries to undo the spell, Owen tries to clear his gremlin's name and find the real culprit
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The secrets of Winterhouse
by Ben Guterson
Back at the Winterhouse hotel for another holiday season, Elizabeth and Freddy, who love puzzles, dig deeper into the mystery surrounding a hotel guest who left behind odd artifacts, including a magical book that evil Gracella Winters once attempted to use to gain destructive power over the entire Falls lineage
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A mystery message
by Alexa Pearl
Flying horses from the Royal Guard arrive in Crystal Cove to deliver a message for Sasha, but in order to open it she must first solve a riddle, which requires her to find the petals of rare and different-colored flowers
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Twinkle
by Katharine Holabird
Book Annotation
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Christopher Robin
A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life
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Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness
Deep In Antarctica, Everything’s Getting Cthulh'r By The Minute! After returning from his previous adventure to the Undersea Kingdom, young Howard Lovecraft must lead an expedition — including his father, Winfield; Uncle Randolph; and Miskatonic University's Dr. Henry Armitage — to Antarctica, to prevent the awakening of Cthulhu! Based on the graphic novel series by Bruce Brown and Dwight L. MacPherson, Howard Lovecraft And The Kingdom Of Madness comes to life with a phenomenal voice cast including Academy Award®-winner* Christopher Plummer (Up), Mark Hamill (the Star Wars franchise), Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), and Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things)!
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Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
The true story of a stray dog who joins his new master on the battlefields of the First World War. For his valorous actions, Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history.
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SK8 Dogs
Fourteen year old Tommy Schooner comes from a family whose lives revolve around skateboarding. His mom and dad own a rapidly growing skateboard company called Modern Skate that is preparing for a meeting with a large investment firm, headed by Mr. Hoffman. Also Tommy's sister is a professional skater and the public face of the company. Even his dog Buddy can shred with the best of them. While practicing skating with Buddy, Tommy accidentally runs into Frankie, a 17 year old local skater and town bully. After an argument, Tommy challenges Frankie to a skate competition. Unfortunately, Tommy didn't inherit his father's passion nor his sister's abilities, and the skate competition is in 5 days. With a lot of practice and a little help from his best friend Alice and his trusty dog Buddy, he just might be ready in time for the competition - and he might learn something about integrity along the way.
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Smallfoot
A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as "humans" really do exist.
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A big day for baseball : Play Ball, Jackie Robinson!
by Mary Pope Osborne
Transported through time to 1947 to participate in a history-making baseball game, Jack and Annie don magical baseball caps to bolster their skills while learning what is so special about the game and its star player, Jackie Robinson. Simultaneous.
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Hurricane Heroes in Texas
by Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie are whisked back to 1900 Galveston, Texas, where nobody heeds their warning that the city is in danger from an impending major storm and flood. Simultaneous.
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Plainville Public Library plainvillepubliclibrary.org/ 198 South Street Plainville, Massachusetts 02762 (508) 695-1784
Regular Library Hours: Monday 10-8pm, Tuesday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-8pm, Thursday 10-2pm, Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 10-2pm, Sunday - Closed.
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