My computer is on it's way out, but it appears to be working now so I'll try to get a post in! Here are my story time plans....which my dog just stole off the table and my husband had to bribe her with a treat to get it back. The paper is a bit … Continue reading Story Time ~ ART
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Easter Story Time
Yup, it's definitely past Easter. Trying to catch up on my Story Time posts! Holiday picture books are tough to find - especially for 3-year-olds. They have the tendency to be on the longer side. The kids did pretty well with the two I chose: The Story of the Easter Bunny by Katherine Tegen and … Continue reading Easter Story Time
Earth Day Story Time!
Skipping the Sunday Quiz to post my Earth Day story time I held this past week for April Vacation. I had about 20 people come, which is a good turnout for such a beautiful day! I kept this one pretty simple. I read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and we made "litter bugs" for our … Continue reading Earth Day Story Time!
Mrs. Molly Portrait
A couple weeks ago I was working on Saturday and one of our favorite families came in. Their daughter, Sarah, is really into drawing and she drew pictures of Ali and I. They are so cute! And really good! Also, I love that they say "Mrs. Molly" since that is what they call me now … Continue reading Mrs. Molly Portrait
Story Time – Down on the Farm!
Ah, the Farm. Parents are always asking their toddlers what the cow says or what the chicken says or what the horsie says. And there's lots of great farm-themed picture books and songs to choose from. For this session I read Punk Farm by Jarrett Krosoczka, Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig and The Red Hen … Continue reading Story Time – Down on the Farm!
Corner: Anita Silvey discusses her Children’s Book-a-Day Almanac | ScrippsNews
If you haven't seen the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac by Anita Silvey you need to check it out! I was lucky enough to have Anita as a professor at Simmons and she is THE authority on Children's Literature. Read this great article below on Anita and the Almanac by Karen MacPherson and don't forget to look … Continue reading Corner: Anita Silvey discusses her Children’s Book-a-Day Almanac | ScrippsNews
Hunger Games Trivia Night!
Before I write about my Trivia Night, I just want to say thanks to the librarians in Massachusetts who are so awesome about sharing info and ideas about programs. One of the best resources I found was through our youth services listserv and I don't think I would have found this info without it. As … Continue reading Hunger Games Trivia Night!
A Killer Story: An Interview with Suzanne Collins, Author of ‘The Hunger Games’
Great interview with Suzanne Collins from School Library Journal! A Killer Story: An Interview with Suzanne Collins, Author of 'The Hunger Games'.
Snow-Themed Story Time
Well, today was about 72 degrees so I feel strange posting about my story time on snow, but here it is... Opening Song My Hands Say Hello (Click here for a previous post on this song w/ words) Books Snowmen at Night is a book I use pretty much every year because … Continue reading Snow-Themed Story Time
Letters to a Young Librarian: Ten Things I Didn’t Learn in Library School, by Eric S. Riley
This letter is great, because it is so true. I have not been to Library School myself (and somehow manage to perform my job) but I imagine that they don't tell you about kids tracking poop through the Children's Room, women having miscarriages in the bathroom, skateboarders walking in to the library in shock and … Continue reading Letters to a Young Librarian: Ten Things I Didn’t Learn in Library School, by Eric S. Riley