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Children's Newsletter September 2026 |
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| The Pitkin County Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, in honor of Labor Day. |
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School Year Programming at the Library |
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Lego Nights at the Library
Children's Room Friday, September 4 | 4:00:5:30pm
Join us on the first Friday of the month for Lego building fun! Each month, we will work as a team to complete a large Lego project. There will also be solo build options available. All Lego will be provided by the Library. Snacks will be provided. |
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Manga Book Club
Dunaway Community Room Friday, September 11 | 4:00:5:30pm
Join us for snacks, activities, and all things manga in the Dunaway Community Room! To sign up and reserve a copy, please fill out this form. This group will meet the second Friday of each month.
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Story Explorers: A Literacy Skills Club
Children's Room | Friday, September 18 | 10:30-11:00am
Join us every third Friday school is in session for a club centered around building literacy skills and reading confidence. We will play games, read aloud, and do literacy-related crafts to enforce important reading and writing skills! This group will meet in the Children's Room. |
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Youth Services Recommends... |
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Noelle (Children's Collection Developer)
Is This A Plum? "Through the hole in the page, you might see a plum… or a spider… or a spoon. But turn the page to see the full picture and—SURPRISE!—it’s something unexpected: the moon, a tiger, even a hippo’s bum!
This deceptively simple picture book debut by father-and-son duo Dan and Finn Ojari uses bold, stylish art, rhyming call-and-response text, and cut-through holes that play with shape and color to create a deeply satisfying read-aloud experience for children and adults." (Penguin Random House)
Check out this book here... |
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Rachel (Young Adult Collection Developer)
A Bad Case of Stripes
"Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in... a bad case of stripes!" (Scholastic)
Check out this book here... |
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Ginny (Head of Circulation and After School Wednesdays Wizard Extraordinaire)
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
"Lucy Callahan's life was changed forever when she was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but the zap gave her genius-level math skills, and she's been homeschooled ever since. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She just has to pass 1 more test--middle school! Lucy's grandma insists: Go to middle school for 1 year. Make 1 friend. Join 1 activity. And read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!). Lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade. She has everything she needs at home, where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain. The equation of Lucy's life has already been solved. Unless there's been a miscalculation? A celebration of friendship, Stacy McAnulty's smart and thoughtful middle-grade debut reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different."It would be nice to play with a dinosaur," a voice answers, "And I think it would be nice to play with you." So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. But Danny can teach an old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years! Originally published over 50 years ago, this beloved classic is a Level 1 I Can Read that is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own." (Penguin Random House)
Check out this book here... |
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Shannon (Head of Youth Services)
Brontorina
"Brontorina knows, deep in her heart, that she is meant to be a ballerina. James Howe’s lovable dinosaur is of a size outmatched only by her determination, and has talent outmatched only by her charm. Accompanied by Randy Cecil’s beguiling illustrations, here is an irresistible story that proves that no problem is too big when the heart and imagination know no bounds." (Penguin Random House)
Check out this book here... |
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Grace (Early Literacy Librarian)
Bark, George
"From acclaimed author-illustrator Jules Feiffer, Bark, George is a hilarious, subversive story about a dog who can't . . . bark! This picture book geared for the youngest readers is perfect for those who love Mo Willems's Pigeon series. When George's mother tells her son to bark, George goes "Meow," which definitely isn't right because George is a dog. When she asks him again, he goes "Oink." What's going on with George? Readers will delight at the surprise ending!" (HarperCollins Publishers)
Check out this book here... |
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Lily (Young Adult Programming
and Publicity Librarian)
Her Muddy Majesty of Muck
"Yuki is lost in a dark mood on her way home from school. In a flash of frustration, she tosses her house keys down an open manhole. When she climbs down to retrieve them, she discovers another world: Mudland. The Mud Princess, an enormous dripping thing made of mud and sticks, greets Yuki and shows her the wonders of her kingdom. Yuki’s dark mood is at home here—her sadness and anger fit right in. As they journey together, the Mud Princess becomes larger, absorbing the anger around her. Everything the princess touches becomes muddy, even Yuki. Yuki faces a choice—to become a Mud Princess herself or to return to the world above ground and its expectations. As in her other picture books, Beatrice Alemagna explores children’s feelings in a way that speaks to them directly. Her Muddy Majesty of Muck explores anger and frustration with humor and brings us two unforgettable characters, the relatable Yuki and the strange and fascinating Mud Princess." (Penguin Random House)
Check out this book here... |
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Sierra (Children's Programming
and Publicity Librarian)
Little Shrew
"Multi-award-winning and internationally bestselling author-illustrator Akiko Miyakoshi returns with a beguiling, quietly magical appreciation of life’s little pleasures. Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He’s a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy, such as solving a puzzle for the very first time, enjoying the scent of freshly baked bread, seeing the vast beauty of a shimmering blue ocean or delighting in a visit with friends. This collection of three short stories – perfect for emerging readers – is illustrated in Miyakoshi’s signature soft monochrome palette with pops of color. The charming tales celebrate enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful." (Kids Can Press)
Check out this book here... |
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| 1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
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Start healthy, early literacy habits by helping your child read 1,000 books before they start kindergarten! Sign up in person to receive an activity book and receive prizes for every 100 books read together.
Find out more... |
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| Check out our StoryWalk on the Hunter Creek Extension Trail! |
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All-Ages
Children's Storytime | Children's Room |
Join us in the Children's Room at the Library for stories, songs, and more!
Wednesday, September 2 | 10:30am-11:00am
Thursday, September 3 | 10:30am-11:00am
Wednesday, September 9 | 10:30am-11:00am
Thursday, September 10 | 10:30am-11:00am* *Special ACES Storytime with Denali Barron
Wednesday, September 16 | 10:30am-11:00am
Thursday, September 17 | 10:30am-11:00am
Wednesday, September 23 | 10:30am-11:00am
Thursday, September 24 | 10:30am-11:00am
Wednesday, September 30 | 10:30am-11:00am |
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