Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Children's Chapter
Were you able to make it to the Children's Chapter on Saturday?
Jane Wood was there! She did a wonderful presentation and signed some of her books. Have you read Adventures on Amelia Island: A Pirate, a Princess and a Buried Treasure?
Come on in and check it out!
Kimberly Willis Holt read her new picture book The Adventures of Granny Clearwater & Little Critter and a chapter from her popular series Piper Reed Navy Brat.
Guess who Piper Reed is based on? Did you think it would be Kimberly Willis Holt? Nope! Piper Reed is based on her younger sister. The character Tori is actually based on the author!
After her presentation, Ms. Holt was available to sign some of her books.
Come in and check some out- see if you can find the ones with her signature in them!
Dr. Katie Monnin (the coolest UNF professor ever!) talked about why graphic novels are awesome, important reads for kids.
She also talked about her upcoming book Teaching Early Reader Comics and Graphic Novels as well as her book Teaching Graphic Novels: Practical Strategies for the Secondary Ela Classroom.
They are both really cool, useful books for teachers as well as anyone who wants to be able to talk about how and why to use graphic novels with kids.
And did you spot Clifford? Our favorite big red dog made an appearance, delighting children throughout the day.
These were just a few of the great things Saturday had in store. Keep an eye out for upcoming programs- you just never know who you'll find at the library!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Too Many Fairies: A Celtic Tale
Looking for a good book to read on St. Patrick's Day? Why not try this Celtic tale by Margaret Read?
--- First page---
There once was an old woman who hated housework! Wash the dishes! Sweep the floor! Make the bed! Do the knitting.
One day she began to grumble.
Work! Work! Work!
How I hate it! Hate it! Hate it!
No sooner were these words out of her mouth than there came a knocking at the door...
Knock! Knock! Knock!
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What could possible go wrong in this story of fairies, housework and a little old Irish woman? Check it out to read more- and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Conversation Station/ Imagination Squared
Have you seen the new display in the Conference Center at Main? Local artists decorated 5x5 inch squares- 910 of them in total! They are now permanently installed in the Main Library. Come check them out. Kids, when you're here, visit the children's department and decorate your own 6x6 inch paper square to help us make a display in our department.
To learn more about Imagination Squared- click:
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Much Ado About Books
The Children's Chapter of Much Ado About Books will be at the Main Library on March 19th. It is a cool, free event with author readings, activities and more. For more information, check out http://www.muchadoaboutbooks.com/
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Savvy book trailer
Turning 13 can be hard- would it make it easier if you were given a superpower, a savvy, on your birthday? Read what happens has Mibs Beaumont reaches this important day- just as her father is injured in a terrible accident. Gripping read- and if you like this title, check out the sequal, Scumble.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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