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New Titles in the Children’s Room

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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’…

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This week!

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…

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This week!

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…

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February Vacation Week

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

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ALA 2012 Youth Media Awards

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…

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News…

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

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…

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SLJ’s Top 10 Graphics

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…

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