Kids\' Blog

Lightning Thief parties @ the Library

esilverstone — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:02:25 +0000

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan comes out as a movie on February 12. This amazing book is the first in the Percy Jackson series and you’ll be glad it’s a series once you dive into book one cause you’ll want to read more. We’re celebrating the book and new movie with Lightning Thief parties. Check our kid’s program page for the schedule.

Teddy Bear Teas coming to a library near you!

Sally Chilson — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:08:13 +0000

Each branch will be hosting a Teddy Bear Tea during December. These bear themed storytimes give you a chance to bring your favorite stuffed friend to storytime and enjoy a cookie while you listen! Click here for days and times.

Storytimes on break

esilverstone — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:33:57 +0000

A few years ago we started offering year-round storytime instead of taking storytimes breaks each season. We’re able to do this through the use of trained volunteers to help deliver storytimes. This way our children’s librarians can take a day off occasionally and not worry about storytime. That said we do still take a storytime break during two weeks of the year - Thanksgiving and Christmas. These are traditionally very low attendance weeks and scheduling staff and volunteers is more difficult due to people traveling, etc. Please join us next week for storytime and look forward to some special Teddy Bear Tea storytimes that we host in December.

Let the Wild Rumpus Start

esilverstone — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:52:38 +0000

Spike Jonze’s film adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are hit number one in box office sales in its first weekend and is still going strong. We are celebrating the book that inspired the movie with a Wild Rumpus at the libraries. Join us for these fun events. Check the kid’s program page for dates and times (and other upcoming events), check out a copy of the book and Let the Wild Rumpus Start!

Family Movies at South Hill

esilverstone — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:21:33 +0000

See Curious George at the South Hill Library this Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. as part of our series of family movies.
Curious George - Returning from Africa, museum guide Ted picks up a stowaway–a monkey named George, who quickly finds his way into all kinds of trouble. Based on the well-known children’s books, this animated movie features the voices of Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore. Rated G.

South Hill’s series of family movies continues on the following dates with the following movies:

Nov. 14, 2009: The Parent Trap (1961)
Dec. 12, 2009: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jan. 23, 2010: WALL-E
Feb. 6, 2010: The Muppet Movie
March 6, 2010: Surf’s Up

For more information call 444-5385.

Summery Suggestions for Summer Reading

esilverstone — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:25:32 +0000

Do you need a books to get you started on your summer reading or maybe a book or two so you can finish your 15 books for summer reading? Here are some great suggestions:
Picture Books:
Carl’s Summer Vacation by Alexandra Day
Summer Beat by Betsy Franco
Summer is Summer by Phillis Gershator
Chapter Books:
My One Hundred Adventures by Polly Horvath
Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning by Danette Haworth
Summerhouse Time by Eilleen Spinelli

If none of these pique your interest then ask our awesome youth services librarians - they know their books and love to share ideas!
Remember to turn in your reading log by the end of summer to get your free paperback book and pass to MOBIUS Kids!

Dennis Craig at the South Hill Library

Miss Monica — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:38:12 +0000

Join Musician Dennis Craig at the South Hill Library Tuesday, June 30 @ 6:30 PM! He will lead kids in fun songs and activities to celebrate Summer! Summer goes better with a song!

Suitable for younger kids; presented in connection with the library’s Summer Reading program.

For more information about Summer Reading, including a full schedule of programs and signup information, visit our Summer Reading Website or call 444-5331.

Jenks in concert Hoopfest Saturday

esilverstone — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:47:40 +0000

If you’re downtown for Hoopfest and in between games then stop in the Downtown Library at 11:00 am for a great concert by Jenks. This kid’s music band has a lot of appeal for adults as well and the lead singer, Corey Jenkins is also a fabulous juggler! This is a great way to get off the streets and take a break from basketball. The way kids jump while dancing to this band is almost like going up for a jump shot.

No storytimes on Thursday May 14th

Miss Monica — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:27:39 +0000

Hi! It’s Miss Monica from the South Hill Library. I just wanted to remind everyone that there will be no Storytimes on Thursday May 14th because the library will be closed for Staff Day.

2009 Award Winners

Miss Monica — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:43:46 +0000

The ALA book Award winners were announced this morning! here’s a quick rundown:

Caldecott Award:
The House In the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes, written by Susan Marie Swanson.

Corretta Scott King Award:
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, by Kadir Nelson

Newberry Award:
The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman

For information on the honored books click on the link for each award. You will be taken to the library’s web page for that particular award.