Children's Room
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The Children's Room has over 10,000 Books, Audiobooks, Movies, Magazines, and more available for check out! We have reading materials suitable for children of all ages. Our Children's Librarian, Kirsten Hallowell, is always hard at work bringing new and exciting activities to the library for the joy and education of all kids.
The Children's Room includes Easy Readers, Picture Books, Chapter Books, Audiobooks, and our brand new STEAM and Education Kits! We have books about Maine, and books that are designed for Children with Dyslexia. Stop by any time we are open to peruse our selection or visit our Catalog to see what we have available! |
Passive Programs and Take-and-Make Crafts
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Take-and-Make Craft - JuneOur Take-and-Make Craft this month is a special Father's Day craft! Pick up a kit and an instruction sheet to make a special craft for Dad (or any other person you would like to give it to!).
For this craft, you will need:
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Miss Erin is spending a lot of time in March "lambing"! This means that a lot of new baby lambs are being born, and she is helping to take care of them!
When you see Miss Erin, be sure to ask her about all about lambs. She knows a lot and has some very cool facts about them! Here are some links to some websites that tell you a little more about sheep and lambs! Lamb facts: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/sheep.html Lamb Videos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK3KsFd2YnQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlkdEYCtmA8 Sheep Book Read-a-loud: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdnyHiftWfc |
Passive Programs - AprilApril's theme is "Reflections". On our board you will find sheets of paper to write a short story about yourself! Stories are a great way to show yourself on paper, so stop in and get a "Reflection of Me" page!
As spring is just around the corner, we have a kit to make your own Spring Poem! This kit includes spring-themed words that you can use to create a poem about this season! Also try using the small mirror and symmetry in our Children's Room to see all the different ways symmetry works! This book includes animals and other great examples of symmetry in the world! #UpsideDown Challenge
There is also a neat game in the Children's Room! Try on the glasses that show you the world upside down! There are all sorts of activities to try! See how many activities you can do with the world upside down! |
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
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Research shows that reading books and sharing stories with your child is one of the best ways to help them enter school with the language skills they need to be ready to learn and grow.
How it Works:
Any child who completes our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program will receive a certificate and a Party to celebrate their achievement! 
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