Meade County Public Library Storytimes

Timeline photos

We still have a few spots open in the Lego story time programs next week. We will be doing some Lego challenges, building with Legos, and exploring the library's Lego book collection. These programs are free with a Meade County Public Library card. You can register by going to www.meadereads.org and clicking on the event calendar.

Sorry about last week guys. I was busy getting ready to attend a library conference in Indy and I kinda sorta forgot all about facebook...

So...

This week at MCPL

Tuesday 25: Lego Club 6:00-7:00 PM You guys made some AWESOME (!!!) star ships last month, so this month your mission is to make an alien!

Wednesday 26: Toddler Time 10:30-11:00 We will be talking, reading, and singing about bedtime this week!

Thursday 27: Story Time 10:30-11:30 We will be celebrating apples this week. We will try some apples and cider, read some books about apples and good ol' Johnny Appleseed, sing some songs, make a Johnny Appleseed hat, and paint with apples. Yup. I said paint with apples!

Thursday 26: Family Story Time's Disco Dance Party. 6:00-7:00 PM
We are going to convert the programming room into a discotheque complete with a disco ball and dance floor. Come out in your best dance duds and boogie! We will be giving awards for the most creative costume, the best dancer, and the largest family in attendance. Light refreshments will be served.

Upcoming: Saturday, October 6 1:00-3:00 PM Climb Aboard at Meade Olin Park

This week at MCPL:

Kindergarten 101 starts today! There is still one spot open in the morning session and 3 in the afternoon session.

Monday 10: Little Princess 6:00-7:00 Miss Donna is out sick so I will be covering the show. (Might be worth coming just to see me in a tiara!) We will be making two different castles, reading about princesses, and having a snack.

Wednesday 12: Toddler Time 10:30-11:00 This week's theme is "Eye see You" We will play a rousing game of "peek-a-boo", read some adorable stories, and decorate some eye glasses!

Thursday 13: Storytime 10:30-11:00 This week's theme is Teddy Bears. Please bring your Teddy to Story time! We will read, sing, have a snack, and make teddy bear masks.

Thursday 13 6:00-7:00 PM Crafts and games with Junie B Jones- We will be sharing a chapter from Junie Smells Something Fishy, playing some games, and maybe even hunting a little treasure. Ages 6-8.

Posting early this week because of the Holiday!

Next week at MCPL:

Ongoing: Kindergarten 101 Registration- We are offering two sessions this year. The morning session meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and the evening session meets Mondays from 4:00-5:00. We will begin sessions on September 10th. You MUST register your child in order for them to attend either session. This is the last week for registration. There are still a couple spots in the morning session and four in the afternoon session.

September 4: Teen Tuesday Resumes! - 3:00-5:00 PM. The theme this week is "Pimp my Locker", so put on your creative caps and get ready to decorate your home away from home. (Ages 12 & Up)

September 4: Girls' Night Out- 6:00-7:00 PM. Get ready for Grandparent's Day! (Girls ages 7-11)

September 5: Toddler Time- 10:30-11:00 AM. Our theme this week is "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." We will be learning the rhyme, making making magic wands and even learning a little sign language. (Ages 2 & under)

Thursday 6: Story Time- 10:30-11:30 AM. This week's theme is "Its a Zoo in Here!" We will learning about zoo animals through song, rhymes, crafts and play. We'll even bring out the zoo train during free play! (Ages 3 & Up)

Thursday 6: Family Story Time- 6:00-7:00 PM. We will be learning about Rockets during this Family Story Time. We will make a rocket to hang on the wall, make a rocket that really blasts off, have a rocket launching contest, read some great books, and top it all off by launching a real (hobby) rocket in the Library's back yard. Great fun for all ages!

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend everyone!

This week at MCPL:

Ongoing: Kindergarten 101 Registration- We are offering two sessions this year. The morning session meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and the evening session meets Mondays from 4:00-5:00. We will begin sessions on September 10th. You MUST register your child in order for them to attend either session.

Tuesday 28: Lego Club- Come out and use the library's lego collection to build something awesome! 6:00-7:00 PM. For kids in grades 1-6.

Wednesday 29: Toddler Time- 10:30-11:00 AM. Our theme this week is "If You're Happy and You Know It". We will be singing, reading some cute books, acting like zoo animals and making some smiley face bling!

Thursday 30: Story Time-10:30-11:00 AM. In honor of the upcoming holiday, our theme this week is "Picnics". We will be reading about picnics, marching like ants, talking about watermelons, making a fan, and if the weather permits, having a picnic outside!

Thursday 30: Boys Nite Out-6:00-7:00 PM. Come out and blow some (reeeeealllly, reeeeealllly, BIG) bubbles! For guys ages 9-12.

We are in the process of updating the MCPL children's website! I am so excited! Watch for lots of new content and program info in the coming weeks!

Have a WONDERFUL Labor Day weekend everyone!

This week at MCPL:

Ongoing: Kindergarten 101 Registration- We are offering two sessions this year. The morning session meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and the evening session meets Mondays from 4:00-5:00. We will begin sessions on September 10th.

Tuesday 21: Family Movie Night: Chimpanzee (Rated G) 5:30-7:30 PM (This looks sooooo cute!)

Wednesday 22: Toddler Time 10:30-11:00 AM. Our theme this week is "Hickory Dickory Dock". We will be learning the rhyme, reading about mice, and playing with our toy clock!

Thursday 23: Story time 10:30-11:30 AM. Our theme this week is gone fishin'. We will be reading about fish, making a fish craft from a CD, doing the fishy pokey, and maybe even swapping some fishing stories. This story time will include a snack of goldfish crackers and a juice box.

Thursday 23: Girls Night Out 6:00-7:00 (for girls ages 7-11). This month's theme is "On the Beach".

This week at MCPL:

Ongoing: Kindergarten 101 Registration- We are offering two sessions this year. The morning session meets Mondays from 10:30-11:30 and the evening session meets Monday from 4:00-5:00. We will begin sessions on September 10th.

Monday 13: Little Princess 6:00-7:00 PM

Wednesday 15: Toddler Time Resumes! Our theme this week is "Wheels on the Bus"! We'll be making a bus and singing, of course. We meet from 10:30-11:00 in the children's programming room.

Thursday 16: Story Time 10:30-11:30. Our theme this week is "Dog Days" and we will be making a cute little puppy craft, reading some cute dog books, and playing some games.

Thursday 16: Family Story Time 6:00-7:00 PM. This is new program design for the whole family and we will meet twice a month. The theme this week is "Ice Cream". If you come, wear old clothes!

Saturday 18: Super Science Saturday 12:00-2:00 PM

IMPORTANT-
The Summer Reading Bash scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. We have rescheduled it for Wednesday, August 1st from 1-3 PM at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. A list of prize winners will be posted at MCPL after 4 PM today. Thanks to all you wonderful parents and grandparents who worked with your kiddos and brought them to our programs. And most of all, thanks to all you funny, sweet, smart, beautiful readers who made this summer one so much fun! I miss you all! Hope to see you all at the party on August 1st (I have some serious popsicles to give away...)!
-Miss Marie

TIME CHANGE- Wulfe Brothers Concert on June 2nd at Brandenburg Primary- 11:00 AM (formerly 1:00 PM). Sorry guys; they overbooked.

Summer Reading MCPL

Sign-ups start May 14th and run through May 26th.

Wulfe Brothers Concert, 1:00 PM June 2 Brandenburg Primary

Weekly Programs begin June 4 and run through July 12:

Mondays: (Ages 2-4) One hour sessions at 9:00, 11:00, 2:00, & 5:00
(Caregivers must attend the Monday sessions with their child)

Tuesdays (Entering Kindergarten-Entering 1st grade) One hour sessions at 9:00, 11:00, 2:00, & 5:00

Wednesdays: (Entering 2-3 grades) Two hour sessions at 9:00 & 1:00

Thursdays: (Entering 4-6 grades) Two hour sessions at 9:00 & 1:00

Special Programs:
June 2: Wulfe Brothers Concert, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
June 8: Night Animals of KY, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
June 15: Owls of Kentucky, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
June 22: Mark Comely, Magician, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
June 29: Bubble Truck, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
July 6: Camping Crafts, 1:00 PM, Brandenburg Primary
July 14: Stone Carving, 12:00-2:00 PM, MCPL
July 19: End of Program Bash, 6:00-8:00 PM Riverfront Park

http://t.meredith.ly/Odf1LvS

Teaching Kids Everyday Skills

http://t.meredith.ly/Odf1LvS

Rhyme Time

Celebrate National Poetry Month with your little one.

Rhyme Time These catchy little songs and poems are more than just entertainment.

Sign Language Animations: 11 Words About Everyday Items

Though around for decades, baby sign language has become then newest educational tool.

Sign Language Animations: 11 Words About Everyday Items Why teach children sign language? It helps babies learn to communicate before they can talk, and teaches kids to appreciate a language used by some of the deaf community. Start with these easy signs for everyday items.

Activities to Enhance Your Child's Cognitive Development:6-9 Months

Activities to Enhance Your Child's Cognitive Development:6-9 Months These interactive activities will teach your baby about her senses. The more she explores, the faster her cognitive skills will develop.

Ready to Read

Getting Your Child Ready to Read

Ready to Read Your child might learn this year or next. Don't sweat the timing -- just keep it fun at every stage.

14 Favorite Potty Training Books

Best Potty Training Books

14 Favorite Potty Training Books Sometimes kids (and their parents) need a dose of humor, instruction, and inspiration to move the potty training process along. Here are some books that may help smooth the way.

What Your Child Should Learn in Preschool

A few preschool questions are answered.

What Your Child Should Learn in Preschool Find out what skills you can expect your child to master at 2, 3, and 4 years old.

1-Year-Old Plays With Magazine Like It's an iPad [VIDEO]

1-Year-Old Plays With Magazine Like It's an iPad [VIDEO] As this video demonstrates, to a 1-year-old, Apple’s iPad is something that’s literally been around all their lives.

Early Childhood Brain Insights: Reading a book while holding a child, contributes to brain wiring in

http://braininsights.blogspot.com/2011/10/reading-book-while-holding-child.html

Early Childhood Brain Insights: Reading a book while holding a child, contributes to brain wiring in No response to “Reading a book while holding a child, contributes to brain wiring in many valuable ways.” Post a Comment | Post Comments (Atom)

Don't be alarmed if you see a fire truck at the new building today- we will be visited by fire fighters during our storytime from 10:30-11:30! Children of all ages welcome.

Best Books for Brainier Kids

Check out these books at MCPL!

Best Books for Brainier Kids Reading together not only creates a perfect excuse for snuggle time, it boosts your child's imagination and critical thinking skills. Check out these stories recommended by the Quicklists Consulting Committee, a subset of the American Library Association, as perfectly age-appropriate for promoting y...

Safe Browsing Tool | WOT (Web of Trust)

Safe internet tip: There is free software called "Web of Trust" which will add a color-coded icon next to most web links and warn you of links to malicious or spammy websites before you click. it works in the 5 major browsers, including Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Safe Browsing Tool | WOT (Web of Trust) WOT is a community-based, free safe surfing tool for browsers that provides website ratings & reviews to help web users as they search, surf & shop online.

Kids | ThinkPinkalicious.com

If your child is tickled pink over Pinkalicious, check out some fun activities over at the book's website!

Kids | ThinkPinkalicious.com Pinkalicious, Purplicious, Goldilicious and Silverlicious are used with permission from Victoria Kann, Inc. Illustrations © 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 Victoria Kann, Inc. All rights reserved.

Ereaders For The Very Young Reader | eBookanoid.com

We'll have 4 Vtech VReaders and several cartridges available for checkout in the new building! Have any of you tried the other kid's e-readers mentioned in this article?

Ereaders For The Very Young Reader | eBookanoid.com What ereaders are there for very young kids? A look at some of them for kids from 3 upwards.

Tips for Packing Affordable School Lunches (Eat Well, Spend Less) — Life As Mom

Tips for Packing Affordable School Lunches (Eat Well, Spend Less) — Life As Mom Lunchtime can very easily be affordable, nutritious and fun. With a little planning and creativity, you’ve got it all boxed up!

Two Great Interactive eBooks For Kids [Android / iPad]

Two Great Interactive eBooks For Kids [Android / iPad] Are you one of those geeks with dozens of awesome gadgets and a secret passion for books? Did you love reading as a kid and want your kids to enjoy books as well? Despite the obvious attraction to real paper-based books, the digital world has begun to create some really special adaptations of great ...

Preschool: The Best Job-Training Program : NPR

Our many storytimes, particularly Kindergarten 101, are a perfect way to prepare your child for success in school!

Preschool: The Best Job-Training Program : NPR If you want adults to have jobs, the best time to train them is when they're 3 years old, an economist says.

The 80th Anniversary of Babar

Happy Birthday, Babar!

The 80th Anniversary of Babar A video interview with Laurent de Brunhoff, who has kept his father's Babar character alive for 80 years.

Back-to-School Bonanza: Books for Reading Aloud

We have lots of books about going to school, daycare, or separation anxiety, including several from this list. In the new building, they'll be in a special section so they're easy to find. Until then, we're welcome to help point them out to you!

Back-to-School Bonanza: Books for Reading Aloud This selection of kid-pleasing picture books is sure to calm first-day jitters and set the tone for a superlative school year. Whether children are feeling excited or anxious about the big day, there’s something for everyone here, as the featured characters face common challenges with individuality ...

The Case for Graphic Novels in Education | American Libraries Magazine

Our graphic novel collection began less than a year ago and now has 150 titles, with more coming in all the time. They are great for reluctant readers and have numerous educational benefits like those outlined in this article.

The Case for Graphic Novels in Education | American Libraries Magazine American Libraries Magazine, the magazine of the American Library Association, delivers news and information about the library community.

Number of children raised by someone other than parent skyrockets in Kentucky | State | Kentucky.com

We really need to keep an eye on this growing trend. Is there anything the library can do to help parents and caregivers you would like to suggest?

Number of children raised by someone other than parent skyrockets in Kentucky | State | Kentucky.com The number of children in Kentucky being raised by someone other than a parent went up significantly in nearly every county from 2000 to 2010, new U.S. Census figures show.

Quickly Release the Hot Air from Your Oven-Like Car with a Japanese Door Trick

Hope this helps you beat the heat, especially with kids in the car!

Quickly Release the Hot Air from Your Oven-Like Car with a Japanese Door Trick It's summer, and if you live anywhere the sun shines, science dictates that it gets stupid hot inside your car when it's closed up and baking in the sun.

Pottermore: New J.K. Rowling Site Sends Harry Potter Fans into a Frenzy

Have you heard the buzz about Pottermore?

Pottermore: New J.K. Rowling Site Sends Harry Potter Fans into a Frenzy Is it an online game? An encyclopedia of the world of Harry Potter? A new, official fansite? We'll know for sure next week.

E-books are the next chapter for getting kids to read - TwinCities.com

MCPL has Sony e-readers available for checkout and will be offering Vtech VReaders for kids once we open the new building!

E-books are the next chapter for getting kids to read - TwinCities.com Like many boys, David Olson wanted a Nintendo DS portable video game system for his 9th birthday.