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April Book Reviews, Part 2

24 Apr
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Elephant Talk:  The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication by Ann Downer From Miss Amanda at Main Did you know elephants can talk?  Well, maybe not talk like we understand and know humans do, but like many species of animals, elephants have … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Kate DiCamillo!

25 Mar
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(Please go here if the video does not load)   Happy Birthday, Kate DiCamillo! Kate DiCamillo’s birthday is today!  Kate is a Newbery – award winning author whose first published work, Because of Winn-Dixie, has become a childhood and classroom … Continue reading →

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Story Time Starter – Farm Animals

16 Mar
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As far as Story Time topics go, farm animals is a never – fail choice!  Not only does it give you a variety of animals to focus on, but the books are typically funny, full of vibrant colors, and you … Continue reading →

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March 2012 Featured Article

02 Mar
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(This month’s article comes to us from Miss Mary at Main, who wanted to let you know about a fun activity you can do with the entire family!)   A Visit to the Zoo! The month of March marks the … Continue reading →

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Author/Illustrator Spotlight — Lucy Cousins

23 Feb
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Welcome to this months’ author and illustrator spotlight! Maisy the mouse may not be as popular as many of the Disney characters — or any of the other animated TV characters, for that matter — but there is no question … Continue reading →

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We Love Book Trailers!

20 Feb
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You know how movies have trailers – those one to three minute clips that movie production companies put together to get you excited for the full – length feature?  Personally, I love movie trailers, even if the trailer winds up … Continue reading →

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Author Spotlight (and a Happy Birthday!): Judy Blume

12 Feb
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Not only do we get to feature a very famous and loved children’s author in this post, but we also get to wish her a very Happy Birthday!  Judy Blume, a name well – known in children’s and YA literature, … 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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Exciting News!

02 Jan
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I love doing the Marvelous Monday  programs at Main Library.  We are in the middle of our third set of sessions (so hard to believe!) and the kids and parents just keep coming back for more!  If you aren’t familiar … Continue reading →

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January 2012 Featured Article

02 Jan
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Celebrating The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats     It’s time to turn our view to the future and get used to writing 2012; so what better way to start off the new year than by taking a look … Continue reading →

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