Kids Blog
New Titles in the Children’s Room
Posted by Natalie Layne on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Just In
Fiction
- Janitors by Whitesides. This is a fast-paced middle-grade fantasy with great characters. In this first book, Spencer is just starting 6th grade when he discovers a secret that will change his life forever. He and the school janitors, along with the help of his friend Daisy, go on a mission to save his school, childrens’…
This week!
Posted by Natalie Layne on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 2:43 pm
February Vacation Week
Check out our schedule of events here and don’t hesitate to call with questions!
Please note: we’re taking a week off from our regularly scheduled programs this week (check out the next sessions here) and all branches are closed on Monday, February 20th.
Remember, if you’re bored, head to…
This week!
Posted by Natalie Layne on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 2:43 pm
February Vacation Week
Check out our schedule of events here and don’t hesitate to call with questions!
Please note: we’re taking a week off from our regularly scheduled programs this week (check out the next sessions here) and all branches are closed on Monday, February 20th.
Remember, if you’re bored, head to…
February Vacation Week
Posted by Natalie Layne on Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Are you thinking about February vacation week yet? We are!
Main Library
Mister G is performing a concert for kids and their friends on Wednesday, February 22 at 3:30pm. Ages 4 and up are welcome to join us in Hunneman Hall for a fun and crazy afternoon! Listen to a few of his songs here!
Despicable Me…
ALA 2012 Youth Media Awards
Posted by Natalie Layne on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 3:33 pm
And the winners are…
John Newbery Medal: for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
Randolph Caldecott Medal: for the most distinguished American picture book for children
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
Check out all of the award winners here, and then head here to request…
News…
Posted by Natalie Layne on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 4:06 pm
In Brookline
We’ve started up our storytimes again! If you’re interested in any of our offerings take a look here. Most of our “registration required” programs are full at this time, but we have plenty of drop-in programs each week at each branch! If you have any questions give your branch a call to find out more.
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New titles in the Children’s Room
Posted by Natalie Layne on Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 10:06 am
Fiction
- With a Name Like Love by Tess Hilmo. Olivene Love gets tangled up in a murder mystery when her traveling preacher family arrives in the small town of Binder, Arkansas in 1957. A great historical fiction read with an adventurous, strong and likeable main character.
- Troubletwisters by Garth Nix and Sean Williams. Jaide and Jack Shield’s lives are changing…
SLJ’s Top 10 Graphics
Posted by Natalie Layne on Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 2:47 pm
School Library Journal presents the top ten graphic novels from 2011!
There are, of course, plenty of great graphic novels published every year, but I found this list and thought ‘well here are 3 of my absolute favorites from this year, along with many others that I’ve read about’! If you discover a new favorite just like I did make…