Youth Programs

Cold Blooded Animals - Staring Bubba the Gator

2010-09-17T13:13:00.000-07:00

Jim Nesci and his cold blooded animals made an appearance here at our library.
What a show! Bubba & Jim made so many new friends at the library . Thanks Jim, Bubba & all the cold blooded animals. Can't wait until we see you again!

Princess Story Time

2010-08-19T13:02:00.000-07:00

We had a room full of lovely princesses. Each princess was greeted at the door, received their very own royal crown and took their personal throne. It was a royal event.
After the royal greeting from Queen Carol, the puppet show began. Princess Kimmi started the puppet show with the princess puppet. Soon, Queen Carol joined her behind the puppet stage. The princess puppet was looking for her prince. Of course our puppet show had a happy ending, she found her prince!
We read the following royal stories:
The Crying Princess by Anne Cassidy
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Rachel Isadora
Princess Stories - my personal copy purchased at Buckingham Palace in London.
Our craft was purchased from Oriental Trading. It was a beautiful princess castle sticker set. Every princess decorated their own castle.
Queen Carol was very pleased with all the princesses. Hope all their dreams come true!

Baby Story Time

2010-08-19T11:41:00.000-07:00

This special, Baby Story Time, was all about Sesame Street!
We read about Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover and Abby!
The following books were read:
A Walk Down Sesame Street ,Pop up Book,
engineered by David Hawcock
Guess Who, Elmo ! by Wendy Wax
Our new puppets, Grover, Cookie Monster & Big Bird did an entertaining show!

Sesame Street Rules!

Birdie Story Time

2010-04-13T11:24:00.000-07:00

Miss Irene read many bird books:

About Birds By: Cathryn Sill
The Lion and the Little Red Bird By: Elisa Kleven
Mole and the Baby Bird By: Marjorie Newman
Odd Birds By: Teresa Domnauer
Birds By; Gallimard Jeunesse
Seven Hungry Babies By: Candace Fleming

We also enjoyed listening to many bird jokes and learned many real facts about birds.

We made a bird feeder.
We spread peanut butter on a pinecone and sprinkled the pinecone with bird seed and attached a piece of string so the children can hang outside so the birds can enjoy there treat they made.
We really had lots of fun making this craft!

Tuesday Drop- In Story Time

2010-04-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Books Miss Irene read:

Just Me and My Puppy By: Mercer Mayer
The Silly Gooses By: Dav Pilkey
The Underwater Alphabet Book By: Jerry Pallotta

Songs we danced to:

Bean Bag Boogie #1
Bean Bag Bop
Brush Your Teeth
Hot Potato
The Hokey Pokey

Our ending song : The Popcorn song.
Its good-bye until next time.

Monday Drop-In Story Time

2010-04-13T10:50:00.000-07:00

Books Miss Irene read:

When I Grow Up By: Mercer Mayer
Mrs. McNosh Hangs up Her Wash By: Sarah Weeks
Roar By: Margaret Mayo
The Butterfly Alphabet Book By: Brian Cassie

After reading the ABC alphabet book we formed a big circle with our parachute and sang our ABC song.

Songs we sang and danced to:

Bean Bag Boogie #1
Hip Hop Hurray
Big Red Car
If your Happy and you know it
Five Little Speckled Frogs

Our ending song: The Popcorn song

"Three Cups of Tea" Book Discussion

2010-04-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

Have you been reading the Young Reader's edition of "Three Cups of Tea?" You have a week left to finish it up so you can join us for our book discussion on April 15th @ 4:00 p.m.

Story Time - Wednesday & Thursday April 7th & 8th

2010-04-07T14:27:00.000-07:00

For Wednesday & Thursday story times ( April 7th & 8th) we did an alligator & crocodile theme.
These are the books that I read:

EGAD ALLIGATOR - by Harriet Ziefert

MRS. CHICKEN AND THE HUNGRY CROCODILE
by Won-Ldy Paye & Margaret H. Lippert

THERE'S AN ALLIGATOR UNDER MY BED
BY MERCER MAYER

We did a finger play that I learned from Eric, a librarian that I use to work with - THE ALLIGATOR IS MY FRIEND -
The alligator is my friend and he can be your friend too if only you can understand alligators have feelings TOO
Alligator can be your friend can be your friend TOO etc. Using your fingers, open and close them like an alligators mouth, then the hands, arms and finally hand to toe, singing the song. - Kids love this one!

Alligator, crocodile puppets were the stars of the show! Since the schools are on spring break, some of the older siblings came to class and helped with the puppet show!

The craft was a paper bag alligator craft from DLTK -

Moms & Tots April 7, 2010

2010-04-07T14:15:00.000-07:00

What a rainy day but we had a great story time. We read these stories and forgot all about the rain outside. When we are in the story room, we are in our own little world.

Tiny on the Farm by Cari Meister

Too Purpley! - by Jean Reidy

We had a host of dancing puppets to the tune of the 'Chase" - its an instrumental.

We dance to the usual songs, documented on previous blogs.

Birdie Story Time on Monday, April 12

2010-04-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that you can still sign-up for Miss Irene's Birdie Story Time for Monday, April 12 @ 4:00 p.m.

She'll have birdie stories, songs and craft for ages 4-8.

Tonight! - Dave Herzog's Marionettes

2010-04-06T10:24:00.001-07:00

Dave Herzog's Marionettes are tonight!!!!!

Come and enjoy his show, "The Furry Follies!"

There is still plenty of room, so sign up now!

Dave Herzog's Marionettes

2010-04-03T09:28:00.001-07:00

Dave Herzog arrives on Tuesday night @ 7:00 with his wonderful marionette puppets.

There is still plenty of room so sign up now!

Sign-ups for April start today!

2010-04-01T07:01:00.001-07:00

All April programs have been cancelled!

April Fools!

Sign-ups start today for all of April's programs. Come in and sign-up or call us at 708-395-1235.

Happy April!

2010-03-31T11:18:00.001-07:00

Scales & Tales is making a return visit to the library! Kicking off our Summer Reading Program "Scare Up A Good Book" - June 1st!!! Sign up will begin May 1st in the Youth Services Department. It's a family event but remember to sign up early!! Space is limited.
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Dave Herzog's Marionettes

2010-03-30T12:18:00.001-07:00

A week from today we will have Dave Herzog's Marionette show, Furry Follies, at the library. We are bring Dave back due to popular demand. We have had him and his marionettes several times, and he always puts on a great show! Don't miss it!

Tuesday, April 6th @ 7:00-8:00 p.m.

You must sign-up for this program, so please call us or visit us starting April 1st to sign-up.

Three Cups of Tea Book Discussion

2010-03-30T12:16:00.002-07:00

Have you been reading "Three Cups of Tea" along with everyone else in Elmwood Park? Well, if you have, come join us on April 15th for our book discussion of the young readers edition of "Three Cups of Tea." It is open to both students and adults.

April 15th @ 4:00-5:00

Want more information about the book, visit author Greg Mortenson's webiste.
Or find out more information about his charity organization, Pennies For Peace.

Sign-up for April's programs!

2010-03-30T12:16:00.001-07:00

Don't forget that the first of the month is the start of sign-ups for that month's programs. April's sign-ups start April 1st! Come in to the library or call us at 708-395-1235.