Monthly Archives: September 2012

Book Review: Temple Grandin

29 Sep
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Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery From Miss Mary at Main Library Today’s review comes to us from Miss Mary.  Here’s what she has to say about this amazing … Continue reading →

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Crafting With Kids — Fall Paper Bag Tree

25 Sep
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This month’s craft comes to us from Miss Terry here at the Main Library.  Miss Terry made a fabulous fall tree out of a paper bag with colorful bits of torn up paper for the leaves.  There are infinite ways … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Roald Dahl!

20 Sep
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This week would have been Roald Dahl’s 96th birthday! Born in Llandaff, Wales, on September 13, 1916, Mr. Dahl is known for his many books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. Called one of the world’s … Continue reading →

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Story Time Starter — Apples

15 Sep
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Fall is here!  Although the official first day is still over a week away, you can get a jump start on your celebration by reading stories with your kids about everyone’s favorite fruit–apples. And while you can make some awesome … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

12 Sep
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Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld From Miss Mary at Main If you are looking for a bedtime story to please your truck-loving pre-school and early elementary children, let me recommend Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Grandparents Day!

09 Sep
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Happy Grandparents Day! We see all kinds of families using the library, but one of our favorite things is when grandparents and grandchildren come to the library together.  Many times grandparents will take the time to read an extra book … Continue reading →

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