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Children's Library
Events and Activities |
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Letters to Vets
Drop In Event Stop by and make a card to thank a Vet
Wednesday 11/8 - All Day Event
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Weekly Fall themed Trivia!
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Acorn Guessing Games!
Stop by each week for new questions and chances to win prizes! |
Join the Morris County Park Commission for this informative program of our own Native Americans, The Lenape. Learned how New Jersey’s native people lived, see their artifacts, and learn about their culture. Tuesday Nov. 14th 4:30 pm
Family Program for 3rd graders and up.
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Drop-In LEGOs We supply the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Wednesday November 15th @ 4pm |
Build to your heart's content with the library's collection of Lincoln Logs. Wednesday 11/22 @ 4:00pm |
Kid's Minecraft Play Come play Minecraft with us! All you need is a Minecraft Bedrock account and a compatible device (Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows 10, Console, or VR Gear).
Both experienced and new players are welcomed but our Minecraft Club platform space is limited to 10 players.
Open World / Build Session for ages 10-15.
Tuesday 11/28 4:30 - 6:00 pm Must register! |
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. |
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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***NOTICE*** The library will be closing at 5pm on Wed. Nov. 22,
closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24
Happy Thanksgiving!
Message from our Children’s Librarian:
November is Picture Book Month! This month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature.
Try a variety of authors and illustrators. Or look up a New Jersey author or illustrator. Try Brian Selznick (East Rutherford), Drew Sheneman (Bedminster), Airlie Anderson (Belle Mead), or Wende & Harry Devlin (married Scotch Plains Authors).
How about a Wordless Picture book? Wordless books (those without the printed word) lead to more conversations and a richer vocabulary. Wordless books build the confidence in early readers and of reluctant readers as well. Plus, these types of books are accessible to children and families who speak a variety of languages. Check out “Chalk” by Bill Thomson, “Journey” by Aaron Becker, “Robot Dreams” by Sara Vernon or “Draw!” by Raul Colon. Happy Reading! 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?
Do you speak another language? Facilitate a short bilingual Story Time for our
youngsters.
Reach out to the 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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Spot's Thanksgiving
by Eric Hill
When Spot tells his family that he wants to make this year's Thanksgiving pie, everyone offers assistance. Dad picks the best pumpkin, Mom helps with the cooking, and Grandma and Grandpa come by with the perfect pilgrim hat to add a decorative touch to their special day together. Enjoy Thanksgiving with Spot and his family!
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Thanksgiving Parade
by Price Stern Sloan
Parents introduce your children to a seasonal favorite: The Thanksgiving Day Parade. Readers young and old can follow the giant balloons, marching bands, and floats as they march along Main Street in this Thanksgiving Parade board book.
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Arthur's Thanksgiving
by Marc Brown
Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey. Can Arthur find the perfect lead, the perfect turkey, and save the day?
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The Hospital Book
by Lisa Brown
This comforting and reassuring book for even the youngest patients follows a little girl's hospital experience, from arrival through diagnosis, anesthesia, and recovery. Nice illustrations and wording will comfort any patient new to a hospital or healthcare center.
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Astrid and Apollo and the Awesome Dance Audition
by V. T. Bidania
After deciding to try out for the Hmong Dance School, twins Astrid and Apollo learn a routine and work hard to prepare for it, but on the big day, Apollo faces a setback and must find a creative solution to save their audition.
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What was the first Thanksgiving?
by Joan Holub
Read key historical events on how the Pilgrims at Plymouth shared a three-day feast with their Native American neighbors after their first harvest in 1621, establishing a tradition that would become a national holiday.
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The Lost Library
by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
When a mysterious Little Free Library guarded by a large orange cat appears overnight, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. A good read for fans of Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
by Scott O'Dell
After she is left alone on an isolated island off the coast of California, Karana, a young Indian girl, not only learns the art of survival over the next eighteen years, but also finds a measure of happiness in her solitary life - a Newbery Award Winner classic.
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The Windeby Puzzle: History and
Story
by Lois Lowry
Transporting readers to an Iron Age world, this suspenseful dual narrative follows Estrild, a female warrior, and Varick, who helps her train in spite of his twisted back, as they fight to survive in a place where differences are not tolerated. This one-of-a kind story blends both fiction and history, as Lois Lowry explores the mystery and life of a 2,000 year old body found in a Windeby bog.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty
by Jenny Han
Ignored by Conrad and Jeremiah one summer after the next, Belly is shocked when she returns to the beach house the following season and discovers that everything has changed, for both the better and worse.
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