Tag Archives: Holidays

Crafting with Kids: Mother’s Day Crafts

21 May
crivers

The month of May gives us many things to be thankful for, especially mothers and beautiful spring flowers.  Here at the library, we’ve combined the two and have created a Mother’s Day flower magnet that any mother will love! Miss … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Presidents’ Day!

18 Feb
mgross

Today, we celebrate Presidents’ Day! Established in 1885, Presidents’ Day originally honored our first President of the United States of America, Mr. George Washington. Today, we set aside the third Monday of every February to recognize and celebrate all of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Bad Kitty Christmas

20 Dec
mgross

A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel From Miss Abby at Madison Bad Kitty is at it again, only now it is Christmas time. In alphabetical order, you learn all the naughty things that Bad Kitty did to the Christmas … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving Contest 2012

28 Oct
mgross

Our Pumpkin Carving Contest is back this year! We have received pumpkin entries at Crestview, Lexington, and Plymouth Branches from grades Pre-K through 5th. Now it’s up to you to choose the winners! Just follow the link for the survey … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Arbor Day All Month Long!

01 Apr
afensch

  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
afensch

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
afensch

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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April 2011 Parent Zone

27 Mar
crivers

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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