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Kids
Fun Reads!
10 March 2015 - 5:18pmHere at the library, we think reading should be fun! Here are a few fun books that will have you tapping, shaking and laughing along:
Today is World Read Aloud Day!
4 March 2015 - 2:32pmYou are never too old to be read to! Reading aloud is a wonderful way to turn reading into a shared experience.
Blanket forts: Perfect on a Cold Day!
20 February 2015 - 1:47pmThe perfect indoor activity on a cold, cold day - build a blanket fort! Why not read The Fort That Jack Built when you get inside? Pillows, a blanket and clothespegs and twine and more books to read -- no need to whine about the snow or having no place to go. A flashlight will help make the books easier to see. Bring a few stuffed animals in and some toy dishes for a tea party! So much fun!
Did you know?
13 February 2015 - 2:28pmRats laugh when tickled; cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; some worms in Australia are over four feet (1.2 m) long; and a bunch of bananas is called a hand.
Ripley's believe it or not! kids. 3 : fun facts & silly stories is filled with little known and hard to believe facts and truths.
Countdown to Kindergarten
6 February 2015 - 10:51amToday is the last day to register for Full Day Kindergarten in the fall of 2015!
What an exciting time! Starting school is a big step for little people and probably feels like an even bigger step for the people that love and support them. What can you do to ensure that you are ready this September?
Tumblebook Library brings stories to life
30 January 2015 - 4:22pmTumblebook Library brings stories to life…on your computer!
Your library card gives you access to this amazing online resource which includes fun animated picture books like Scaredy Squirrel and Diary of a Fly. Pre-readers are sure to love these fun animations of favourite story books.
TIME Magazine's 100 Best Children's Books of All Time
20 January 2015 - 7:38pmTIME Magazine just released its list of 100 Best Children's Books of All Time. Check out the list for some must read titles for kids.
Boredom Busters
13 January 2015 - 9:38pmKeep warm with a good book
9 January 2015 - 11:25amNew Books for the New Year!
2 January 2015 - 10:49amNew books are arriving at the library every day! Why not celebrate the New Year with something new to our collection.
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