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Children & Young Adult Services
Upcoming Events...Preschool Story Hourfor children ages 3.5 to 5 years. Please join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, rhymes, games, and activities. Monday 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. April 21 - June 2 (No session on May 26) Please register at the circulation desk. Toddler Time for children ages birth to 3.5 years -- older siblings are welcome. Please join us in the Library Meeting Room for stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, puppets, and music and movement. Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. March 25 - May 13 (No session on April 15) Thursday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. March 27 - May 15 (No session on April 3, 17) Saturday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. March 8, April 12, May 10 Registration is NOT required. Special EventsAn Evening of Song with Maria SangioloPlease join us for a fun filled evening of singing, dancing, and puppetry. Thursday May 22 @ 6pm - Library Meeting Room This is a Free Family Event. This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. Movies @ the Library Upcoming dates...February and April school vacation weeks. Check here for details. |
Kim Flynn, Children's Librarian
Email -- kflynn at thompsonpubliclibrary dot org Sarah Banister Library Assistant for Children's Services Children's Catalog Mrs. Flynn's Favorite Reads & Sites Nutmeg Awards ~ A Sweet Contest Thompson Families Read Tools for Teachers Reading level resources About.com Hedgehog Books Hoagies Gifted Education Children's Book Awards Caldecott Medal Coretta Scott King Award Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature Newbery Medal Nutmeg Book Award Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award In addition to programs listed, Children's Services also offers stories read aloud,
tours of the library and reference assistance to organizations, such as schools, scouts and day cares,
who wish to come to the library to promote literacy. Library outreach programs are also available.
Play Corner & Parenting CollectionVisit our Play Corner, it's the perfect place for young children to play! This area is appropriate for children birth to 6 years of age with parental supervision. Be sure to check out our parenting collection of books, videos, musical CDs and pamphlets which is conveniently located in the play corner. The offerings range from birth through the teenage years on a variety of topics, and all items may be checked out on loan.Please note...Parenting/family magazines can be found in the main magazine section. Baby Bags are available for all families of new babies. Each bag contains a Goodnight Moon board book, a library card application (it’s never too early for a library card!), and literacy information relevant to infants. You may ask for them at the Circulation Desk or in the Children’s Services Dept.
These Baby Bags and their contents are generously provided by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library.
Attention Tweens and Teens! Have you ever had a babysitting nightmare? You know the one … when the kids won’t settle down, one is crying and the other one is screaming. Well, no more nightmares. We have the answer for you. Babysitter Backpacks to the Rescue!! We have backpacks that you can fill with books from the library, contains a puppet storytelling kit, and books to answer all your babysitting questions. They are located in the Children’s Section on top of the new fiction bookshelves. Come in and check them out. These backpacks and their contents are generously provided by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. |
