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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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Wednesday 2/11 4:30 pm Join Carol Levin for an afternoon filled with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math School Age S.T.E.A.M. Story Time & Craft celebrating Chinese New Year! Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Year of the Horse with stories, crafts, and a noisy parade!
(geared to ages 5-9 but older/younger siblings are welcomed)
Please register for this festive event! |
Join Miss Pat for Arts & Crafts - a special Valentine's Day one!! Thursday 2/12 4:30 pm Recommended for children in Kindergarten through eighth grade! |
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Kid's Saturday Movie Matinee: Abominable After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. But to do so, they must stay one step ahead of a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the beast for their own gain. Sat 2/28 1:00 pm Rated PG Run Time: 1:38 |
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: 2/5 & 2/19 Registration only dates: 2/12 & 2/26 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: Lot's of holidays this month: Black History Month, Chinese New Year, Ramadan, President's Day....plus a year of celebration for America's 250th Anniversary! Stop by our library for great books on America's history. Our “American Doll” series books features historical stories that help children learn about our nation’s history through different points in time. Plus we have lots of books on our Nation's Presidents and many facts on all our 50 States. ________________________ What book did I just finish listening to this month? My son & I just finished listening to "Absolutely Almost" by Lisa Graff -- Listening to Audiobooks has become our new thing - Give it a try! ______________________________ Want a sneak peek at next month's program? Build-Your-Own Terrariums! Tuesday March 3rd 4:30 pm Be on the lookout for the registration link mid February as this opportunity is extremely limited! ______________________________________________ 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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My First Chinese New Year
by Karen Katz
Preschoolers can follow one little girl as she learns how to welcome the coming year and experience all the festivities of it, in a warm and lively introduction to a special holiday.
Chinese New Year is February 17th - The Year of the Horse.
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Groundhog Gets a Say
by Pamela Curtis Swallow
An amusing picture book gives the groundhog a chance to relay fun-filled facts about how amazing groundhogs are and promote February as Groundhog Appreciation Month.
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Snowy Valentine
by David Petersen
Jasper Bunny spends a snowy Valentine's Day visiting his forest friends in hopes of finding the perfect gift for his beloved Lilly.
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Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes
by Nina Simonds
Filled with delectable recipes, hands-on family activities, and traditional tales to read aloud, this extraordinary collection will inspire families everywhere to re-create the magic of Chinese holidays in their own homes. You'll be able to feast on golden New Year's dumplings and tasty moon cakes, build a miniature boat for the Dragon Boat Festival, or share the story of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant warrior Hou Yi.
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Franklin's Valentines
by Paulette Bourgeois
The Valentine's Day Party has begun at last, but Franklin lost his cards on the way to school. As his pile of valentines begins to grow, Franklin feels bad that he has none to give in return. In the true spirit of the day, everyone assures Franklin they don't need a valentine to know they're all his friends.
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The Pigeon Won't Count to 10!
by Mo Willems
The pigeon refuses to count to 10. Why? Because he doesn't want to! Will he ever count to 10? Read the book to see!
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Presidents' Day
by Anne Rockwell
Introduce young readers to Presidents' Day with this picture book classic from mom-and-daughter creators Anne and Lizzy Rockwell. Follow along as the kids in Mrs. Madoff's class are introduced to this staple of American History for the elementary school classroom.
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It's Winter!
by Renee Kurilla
From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Christmas and Valentine's Day, this book will help kids get into the spirit of the season with this joyful rhyming book from The New York Times best-selling creator, Renee Kurilla.
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The Snow Thief
by Alice Hemming
When Squirrel sees snow for the first time, Bird helps him adjust, but just as Squirrel starts to enjoy it, the snow disappears, leaving Squirrel convinced a thief is on the loose!
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Junie B. Jones #14: Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime
by Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones has a secret admirer in this hit chapter book series that keeps kids laughing and makes reading fun.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and Junie B. can't wait to see all the Valentine's she'll get at school. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy? Junie B. is determined to find out.
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George Did It
by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
George Washington was not afraid of responsibility. When the Colonies needed a commander-in-chief to build an army, George did it. And when they needed his army to fight the British, George did it. But when Americans asked George to be the first president of the brand-new United States, he politely said, NO, THANK YOU.
ere is the whimsical story of how our first president tried to avoid his most important job. Filled with little-known and funny facts, this book reveals a more personal side of Washington--a great leader who could also be a little nervous.
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Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)
by Kathleen Krull
Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, but how well do we know these men? What kind of fathers do Presidents make? Husbands? Neighbors?
"Lives of the Presidents" looks instead at their bad habits, silly nicknames, and strange pets. Discover their high points, low points, and the times in between.
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We Fought for Freedom: The Story of Our American Revolution
by Tara Ross
The American Revolution began in April 1775 and continued until a peace treaty was signed in September 1783. For eight long years, our ancestors fought, sacrificed, and persevered through difficulties that are hard for us to imagine today.
We Fought for Freedom tackles the challenge of teaching young children about America's fight for independence by dividing the Revolutionary War into 16 topics, each presented in chronological order and each as its own double-page spread. Presenting the Revolution in bite-size portions will help children remember the general Revolutionary War timeline and what its highlights were.
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Pocket Bear
by Katherine Applegate
Thimble-born from tip to toe, Pocket Bear remembers every moment of his becoming: the glimmering needle, the silken thread, the tender hands as each careful stitch brought him closer to himself.
Born during the throes of WWI, he was designed to fit into the pocket of a soldier's jacket, eyes sewn a bit higher than normal so that he always gazed upward. That way, glancing at his pocket, a soldier would see an endearing token of love from someone back home, and, hopefully, a good luck charm.
Now, over a century later, Pocket serves as unofficial mayor of Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured, where stuffed toy animals are refurbished and given a fresh opportunity to be loved.
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Outside
by Jennifer L. Holm
Razzi has always been told: don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them. Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside--and it led to his death. So Razzi is trying to be on her best behavior.
She is the oldest kid left, the one the younger kids look up to. She has to follow the rules. But Outside has a way of getting in, and Razzi, guided by a dog she has a strangely close connection with, wonders what it's like to run free beyond the walls. If she steps away from everything she's ever known, what will she find?
A Middle School top choice by renowned author Jennifer L. Holm
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Resist: A Story of D-Day
by Alan Gratz
Samira Zidane lives in Nazi-occupied France during World War II...and she has a secret. She and her mother are spies for the underground resistance. They crack codes and trade messages that will help sabotage the Nazis' plans.
When her mother is captured by enemy soldiers, Samira must travel through the war-torn countryside on a desperate and daring rescue mission.
And today just happens to be D-Day: the pivotal moment when Allied soldiers are landing in France. Battles rage all around her, and Samira only has a small dog named Cyrano for company. Can she find a way to save her mother before time runs out?
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