I am so excited to be sharing my most favorite book ever “Miss Rumphius”. The words and illustrations are by Barbara Cooney. I haven’t ever shared this book in storytime at the library because it is really best for a little bit older audience but I love it so much that I am hoping you’llContinue reading “Jammie Jams at Home!”
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Mindfulness Moment with Molly
Today’s mindfulness moment is going to center in the heart of the home, the kitchen. Enjoying dinner together as a family is so important and well worth the planning to make it happen. Here are some ideas to make it even more special; Have the kids create menus by cutting pictures out of magazines andContinue reading “Mindfulness Moment with Molly”
Parent-to-Parent: Raising a Reader
The question I am most often asked by parents is: what can they do to help their kids be better readers. Or how should they help their kids love books. I also often hear how lucky my own kids must be to have a librarian as a mom and speculations that they must have beenContinue reading “Parent-to-Parent: Raising a Reader”
Resource Round-up: CI Connect
WHAT: Communication Innovations is a pediatric therapy clinic in Waunakee (and other locations) that is now offering a variety of fun, recreational classes online. View the schedule and register here. WHY: CI is firmly committed to supporting families in our community. Their classes include a bit of everything from movement to art to music! WHO:Continue reading “Resource Round-up: CI Connect”
Activity Time for Earth Day: Bee Hotels
Hello everybody. Earth day is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd. I was hoping to do this activity with you in the library to celebrate. I sure miss creating and exploring with you. Fortunately, I can still share this activity and I can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you. Today we are going toContinue reading “Activity Time for Earth Day: Bee Hotels”
Jammie Jams at Home!
Tonight’s story is probably a familiar one. It is read by the author, Jez Alborough, which makes it especially fun. Grab your favorite stuffie and a cozy blanket and have a listen to the popular favorite “Where’s My Teddy”. Our action song selection tonight is a brand new one to me. It has a catchyContinue reading “Jammie Jams at Home!”
Photo Scavenger Hunt: Week 5
Are you ready for the last two weeks of the Teen and Preteen Photo Scavenger Hunt? This week’s theme is quick and easy, literally! Make sure you check out the details on our Teen and Preteen page. There are only two more weeks to win a gift card! If you have any questions, you canContinue reading “Photo Scavenger Hunt: Week 5”
Mindfulness Moment with Molly
We have sure experienced a range of weather these past few weeks! Today we are going to encourage our kids to give us a ‘weather forecast’ on their feelings. You might be feeling warm and sunny with bursts of clouds…or maybe grey and gloomy with an occasional thunderstorm. There is no right or wrong wayContinue reading “Mindfulness Moment with Molly”
Activity Time: Naked Egg, Part 2
Welcome back! If you haven’t made some naked eggs, check out Naked Egg, Part 1! If you have your naked eggs ready to go, you can try a few more experiments! Do you remember how we talked about osmosis up on Tuesday? We are going to talk about that more today. Here is what youContinue reading “Activity Time: Naked Egg, Part 2”
Parent-to-Parent: Apps
The concern and debate regarding kids and screen time continues to rise and rise. Like it or not, it is now our reality that using screens is the main connection we have to each other. I feel slightly less guilty when I let my kids use their tablets to access apps that I’ve deemed “learningContinue reading “Parent-to-Parent: Apps”
