Tag Archives: 2011

September Book Reviews, Part 2

27 Sep
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Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert From Miss Mary at Main Where does a Leaf Man go when the wind blows?  Do you know?  As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to change from green to the brillant reds, oranges and … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for New Books!

21 Sep
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How could you not love new books?  I love seeing the new ones roll up on a cart, ready to be checked in and placed out on display.  It’s like they’re eagerly awaiting that first child to pick them up, … Continue reading →

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Fall Book Fun

19 Sep
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Brrr!  It’s getting chilly out there!  This cooler weather always signals the beginning of fall, which means shorter days and brilliant colors on the trees.  (And as I’m looking outside right now, some rainy days too!)  Fall always makes me … Continue reading →

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September Book Reviews, Part 1

10 Sep
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Beverly Cleary and Ramona Quimby From Miss Mary at Main An Interview with Beverly Cleary If you are looking for a series of books which has stood the test of time, look no further than Beverly Cleary’s books featuring Ramona … Continue reading →

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September 2011 Featured Article

05 Sep
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Tagexdo of Jack Prelutsky’s poem “Be Glad Your Nose is On Your Face” The Wonderful World of Poetry School is back in session and many parents and teachers may find that some children are lacking critical reading skills necessary for … Continue reading →

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Learning the ABCs – Concept Books For Young Readers

03 Sep
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  Learning your ABCs is the very first step to becoming a reader.  Your library has what we refer to as “concept books” which contain basic knowledge that without a thorough understanding of, we wouldn’t function very well on a … Continue reading →

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August Book Reviews, Part 2

27 Aug
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Scaredy Squirrel from Miss Caroline at Main What scares you?  Well, if you’re Scaredy Squirrel and living in a nut tree, things like tarantulas, green Martians, sharks, germs, poison ivy, and killer bees are terrifying!  Who knows what could happen … Continue reading →

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New Books! New Books!

19 Aug
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Oh, how we love new books!  That’s not to say that the ones on our shelves already aren’t fantastic, but there is something about new books and all the information and great stories they’re bringing to the library.  We love … Continue reading →

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Fall Programming Sneak Peek

17 Aug
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You know your Library is the place to go for great books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, research databases and lots more….but have you been to one of our programs lately? This fall, our Services for Children’s Staff has revved-up the number of … Continue reading →

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August Book Reviews, Part 1

11 Aug
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Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer from Miss Caroline at Main View Miss Caroline’s video review! Here are the summaries (with links to our catalog) for the two Theodore Boone books: Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer (Theodore Boone #1) With two attorneys for … Continue reading →

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