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PreK Bits - "G" is for Grubb and goat
by ryanikoglu
Ms. Rachel got "G's" in Storytime ... which is NOT "B" or "V" or "C" ....
THREE SILLY GIRLS GRUBB are off to school with donuts in their lunch boxes ...
Billy GOAT Limberjack (who wears a goatee) ... tap-danced, and personalized the song "Rig-a-Jig Jig" !
You can sing along with the song (and more) with the CD DANCE The WORLD AROUND, a fine multi-lingual recording of folk songs, ... by "Peter, Paul and George".
GREGORY The TERRIBLE EATER is a small active goat who's parents are very concerned about his terrible eating habits (at least for a little growing goat), until Dr. Ram solves the problem.
Here are more titles to include "goats" or the letter "G":
LITTLE APPLE GOAT by Caroline Church. This is an adorable tale of how little goat inadvertantly planted a new apple orchard.
GREGORY GRIGGS And OTHER NURSERY RHYME PEOPLE by Arnold Lobel
G is For GOAT by Patricia Polacco, a beautifully illustrated "goat" alphabet book.
The VILLAGE GARAGE where the Village Garge takes care of the town throughout all seasons.
GEORGIE the friendly LITTLE ghost, lives happily with the Whittakers and creaks the steps every night.
GRUMPY GLORIA is a challenge for the family .... to cheer her up.
Go on and have a Great "G" day soon!
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Chesstastic this Sunday, October 19
by eapearce
Join us for our monthly chess program this Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm at the Traverwood branch of the AADL! Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome and this is a great way to learn more about the most popular game in the world and to meet new people. Chess sets are provided.
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PreK BITS - Flossie And the FOX
by ryanikoglu
Ms. Rachel brought foxes to Storytime !
The GINGERBREAD BOY went the way of all gingerbread cookies that ever came out of the oven... after he met the fox.
"A-Hunting We Will Go" started and ended with fox, and there were so many animals to rhyme with as we sang.
FLOSSIE And The FOX is the story of a clever girl who can outfox the fox.
Since Gingerbread and Runaway food motifs are common in folklore, here are more stories to try:
RUNAWAY LATKES by Leslie Kimmelman.
RUNAWAY PEPPERCORN a Hindi tale by Sucitrāi Rāmadurai.
RUNAWAY PUMPKIN by Kevin Lewis.
RUNAWAY RICE CAKE and RUNAWAY WOK by Ying Chang Compestine.
GINGERBREAD GIRL by Lisa Campbell Ernst.
GINGERBREAD BABY by Janet Squires.
GINGERBREAD COWBOY by
LET'S GO OUTSIDE ! tells how to play the outdoor game "A-Hunting We Will Go".
The LITTLE COOKIE by Margaret Hillert, is a version for beginning readers to master.
Crafts
Construct a Catapult
Saturday March 28, 2015: 1:00pm to
2:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grades K-5
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PreK Bits - E is for EXceptions (and eggs)
by ryanikoglu
Ms. Rachel brought stories about excellent eggs to Storytime.
We found out WHERE (the egg) and all the sleepyheads beds are ... during SLEEPYHEADS by Sandra Howatt.
We sang, danced and flapped wings to "Knees up Mother Chicken" ... along with the Chicken Limberjack.
We found out WHAT Mama Hen is up to .... on MAMA HEN'S BIG DAY by Jill Latter.
If you want to read more ... try these:
You can find out WHO comes out of eggs ... in EXCEPT IF .., CHICKENS AREN'T The ONLY ONES.
An Exceptional flight takes place in EGG DROP by Mini Grey.
How do you raise a dragon properly, if you happen to hatch one from The EGG?
It's Exceptional hijinks in MARLEY And The GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT.
Egg rivalry is experienced between ZINNIA And DOT until they learn to cooperate. heh!
Crafts
Mardi Gras Masks
Tuesday February 17, 2015: 2:00pm to
3:00pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Grades K-5
Public Event
Nature Walk @ Barton Nature Area
Thursday May 7, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Barton Nature Area
Adults, Teens And Youth (Grade K And Up).
Crafts
Marvelous Monet
Tuesday May 19, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grades 3-8
Public Event
"Write On!" 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Contest Begins!
Monday February 9, 2015: 12:00am to
11:55pm
Public Event
Spanish Storytime / Hora de Cuentos
Thursday October 2, 2014: 5:30pm to
6:00pm
Downtown Library: Youth Story Corner
Preschool