Category Archives: Holidays

El día de los niños/El día de los libros

27 Apr
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(Children’s Day/Book Day) April 30th marks the 15th year of a celebration known as “El día de los niños/El día de los libros,” or “Día” for short.  Día emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Arbor Day All Month Long!

01 Apr
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  Arbor Day – what do you picture when you read or hear those words?  For many people, the thought of trees would probably be first and foremost.  Celebrated on the last Friday of April, Arbor Day is a special … Continue reading →

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February 2012 Featured Article

03 Feb
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Celebrate Black History Month! February may be best known for Valentine’s Day but did you know February is also Black History Month?  Established in 1976, the whole country comes together to acknowledge African Americans and their great history.  Here at … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

30 Dec
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I know, we’re a day early but that’s okay!  The staff of the Services for Children Department would like to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year!  I hope you are doing something fun and festive (party hats … Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings!

23 Dec
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With December 25th just a few days away, I’m sure your children are breathless with anticipation for “the big day”.  But not all of us celebrate Christmas, but perhaps Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, or some of us simply enjoy the feeling … Continue reading →

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Give the gift of reading this holiday season

26 Nov
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  The holiday season is rapidly approaching – lights are being strung, dinners and get – togethers are being planned, and lists are being made (things to do, people to see, and much more!) With all of that running around … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Pumpkin Carving Contest 2011

22 Oct
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  Looking to vote for the Plymouth Branch Pumpkin Carving Contest? Look no further! Just follow the directions on the page (and be sure to press “Done” at the bottom of the survey to report your choices) and you’re set … Continue reading →

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April 2011 Parent Zone

27 Mar
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Jokes & Hoaxes It’s spring! That means the perfect time to gear up for April Fools’ Day, the one day of the year you can be silly—just because. You can play tricks on your kids or encourage them to play … Continue reading →

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March Parent Zone 2011

01 Mar
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Parent Zone March 2011 The Luck o’ the Irish On March 17, everyone likes to feel a little bit Irish.  St. Patrick’s Day is a great holiday for kids and adults alike.  It is fun to learn about the history … Continue reading →

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February Parent Zone 2011

03 Feb
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Celebrate Chinese New Year New Year’s day as we know it has come and gone, but we’re just getting geared up to celebrate!  The Chinese New Year is arguably the biggest holiday celebrated among people of Chinese heritage.  Although it … Continue reading →

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