Children’s Programming

January - **2012**

STORYHOURS - Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The morning story hours, for children 3¹/₂-6 years old, will be held on February 7, 14, 21, and 28. The afternoon story hours will be held on February 2, 9, 16, and 23. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories and crafts. Registration for February's story hours will begin on January 18 and run through the end of January. Registration is required.

TODDLER STORYTIME - In collaboration with Tri-Town Even Start Literacy Program, the library will present toddler story time programs for children aged 2-3¹/₂ on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Registration is required.

FRIDAY IS GAME DAY AT THE LIBRARY! - From 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Come play a board game, bring a friend or make a new friend. See you there!!!! Popular games include: Clue, Trouble, Mancala, Guess Who, and Scrabble.

SATURDAY SPECIALS - January 7, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – LEGO CLUB. Come to the library and build, create, and share your masterpieces with other kids who are crazy about building with LEGOS. This drop-in program is for children ages 4-12. No registration is required.

January 21, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – BOOK TIME FOR READING, a brand new book discussion group for children in the 1^st and 2^nd grade and their parent(s) or caregiver(s). This is an informational meeting where we will discuss how the group will work and determine the upcoming meeting dates for the rest of the school year. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Miss Babs at 231-5150 x3. Registration is required.

3^RD GRADE BOOK BUDDIES – Thursday, January 12, from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children in grade 3 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library and discuss a book selected by the Children’s Librarian. Everyone will read the same book and come to the library ready to discuss the selected title. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library: 231-5150 x3.

SEWING CLASSES WITH MISS ASHLEY – Does your child show an interest in sewing? We are now accepting enrollment for children ages 7-12 for classes being offered on Monday, January 9 and Monday January 30 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. On January 9, participants will learn to make their very own pair of fleece mittens. This class is limited to 8 participants. On January 30, participants will make a cool flannel drawstring backpack. This class is limited to 6 participants. Registration is required for both classes. A small materials fee will vary depending on the project.

Parenting

SHARE-A-STORY BOOK GROUP – Thursday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library and discuss a book selected by the Children’s Librarian. Everyone in the group will read the same book and come to the library and share their thoughts concerning the book. Hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library: 231-5150 x3.

ENVELOPE ART – Help decorate the chalkboard in the Children’s Room this month. It is easy and fun! Simply decorate the front of an envelope which will be provided to you, give it to Miss Babs and she will attach it to the board. It will be awesome to check out everybody’s creations!

NATURAL HISTORY EXHIBIT – Babs Wells, the Children’s Librarian, and Carol Ferranti are developing a permanent natural history exhibit for the Children’s Room. To that end, we are asking for donations of suitable items such as butterflies, bugs, rocks, shells, seeds, etc. in good, clean condition, with identification. If you have any appropriate items to contribute to this effort, please contact Babs at the library and it will be much appreciated.

CHILDREN'S DISPLAY CASE – The Children’s Room display case is featuring an interesting and fantastic exhibit on STAR WARS LEGOS. This collection was organized and developed by Trevor Morgan and we thank him for loaning it to the library. Trevor’s cousin introduced him to Star Wars when he was 4 years old. After that, Trevor loved collecting Star Wars and LEGOS too. When Trevor visited Disney, he was in the Jedi Training Academy. He battled Darth Vadar and won! Trevor still has the certificate that proves that he is a true Jedi. Stop by the library and check out this amazing exhibit. May the Force be with you.

SEARCH FOR THE SNOWMEN SCAVENGER HUNT - All children ages 4-12 are invited to search for some cool characters that are hiding in the library. Help us find the snowmen before they melt! Good luck to all of the participants.

HOMEWORK EXPRESS – The Homework Express is continuing at the East Smithfield Public Library. For youngsters in grades K-8, this is the ticket for you. Each Thursday, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., your friendly neighborhood Children’s/Young Adult Librarians will be ready to help you with your homework. Whether you need help finding a specific book, guidance with a tricky question, or just some advice on how to get started, the Youth Services Librarians will give you the encouragement and confidence you need to tackle any homework assignment. Don’t hesitate to avail yourself to this warm, friendly, and professional service. Drop by the library (no sign-up necessary) and get rolling on the Homework Express! Hope to see you soon.

LITTLE BUDDY READING PROGRAM – The East Smithfield Public Library is providing K-3 students the opportunity to participate in the Little Buddy Reading Program. This program has 2 major goals: help elementary students improve their reading skills, and, provide high school students an opportunity to act as role models for emerging readers. A participating buddy will be paired with an appropriate student mentor from Smithfield High School. This mentor will read to the buddy, talk to them about the story, and also listen to them as they read. This interaction between mentor and buddy will hopefully improve the buddy’s language skills. There will also be other enriching activities between mentor and buddy. For more information or a participation form, contact Michael Cardin at 231-5150 x3 or mcardinlib@hotmail.com.

RHODE ISLAND TEEN BOOK AWARD – The Rhode Island Teen Book Award is a collaborative project of the Rhode Island Education Media Association (RIEMA) and the Rhode Island Library Assocation (RILA). The goal of the Rhode Island Teen Book Award is to promote quality literature for teens by highlighting well-written books that will be of interest to those between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age. It is the hope of the committee that by allowing teens to select the winner from each year's list of nominees, teens will be encouraged to not only read more, but also discuss the books they are reading with their friends and family at school, the local library, and at home. Contact Mr. Mike at the library for a ballot and cast your vote before the February school break. Return your ballot to Mr. Mike at the library. Students are encouraged to read at least 3 books on this list before casting their vote. To obtain a list of books, come into the library or visit http://www.yourlibrary.ws/ya_webpage/ritba/ritba10/ritba10.htm. Remember, YOU, THE READER, decide which books are the best.

SNOW GLOBES – Wednesday, January 18, at 5:30 p.m. Participants will create a snow globe using their own photographs. This activity is for 5^th grade and up. Bring your pictures and we will supply the globes, snow, glitter, and other needed materials. Registration is required.

COMPUTER-BASED ART – Wednesday, January 25 and Wednesday, February 1, at 3:30 p.m. This program for young adults will involve changing digital photographs into art. Participants will be using computers and programs found on the Internet and elsewhere to make self-portraits, avatars, and other interesting creations. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize technological skills to help express your artistic side.

SCRABBLE CLUB – Wednesday, January 25, at 5:30 p.m. We will be meeting on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Conference Room of the library. All levels are welcome.

DISPLAYS - Once again, the library is offering its patrons a local setting where they can present and share their works of art with each other. For anyone desiring further information on setting up a display, collection, or exhibit, please feel free to contact the library as soon as possible.

PAPER DOLL DISPLAY - My name is Rev. Nancie Mooney, and I have loved paper dolls since I was a child. I had a huge collection (mostly movie stars) until I married my minister husband in 1964. Somehow I thought it might not be "appropriate" (dummy!!!!) for a minister's wife to have paper dolls, so I gave them all away. Then I became an ordained minister myself in 1988. Since about 1994 I have been re-collecting my old collection, plus so much more. I belong to a New England group of adult paper doll collectors, and we are part of an informal national group. We have local, regional, and national paper doll events, and we have a blast. One fact that surprises many people is that we paper doll collectors are not all women! Not only are many of the paper doll artists men, but there are also men who collect and enjoy our meetings and conventions as well. Today my collection consists of about 1200 sets, cut and uncut, originals and reproductions. None of my children are interested in paper dolls, so I put on programs and displays whenever I am invited to do so.

HOLIDAY CLOSING - The library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 2, in commemoration of New Year’s Day, and Monday, January 16, in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

RECENT ADDITIONS:

Juvenile/YA Fiction/Nonfiction

Octopus Soup – Mercer Mayer

Big Bouffant – Kate Hosford

The Chiru of High Tibet: A True Story – Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Elliot and the Goblin War – Jennifer Nielsen

Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation – Matt Myklusch

Raiders’ Ransom – Emily Diamand

Flood and Fire – Emily Diamand

About Hummingbirds: A Guide for Children – Cathryn Sill

Lucky for Good – Susan Patron

Here Lies Linc – Delia Ray

Orani: My Father’s Village – Claire Nivola

The Twins’ Blanket – Hyewon Yum

THE STAFF AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EAST SMITHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY WISH ALL OUR PATRONS AND FRIENDS A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

February

STORYHOURS - Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The morning story hours, for children 3¹/₂-6 years old, will be held on March 6, 13, 20, and 27. The afternoon story hours will be held on March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories and crafts. Registration for March's story hours will begin on February 15 and run through the end of February. Registration is required.

FRIDAY IS GAME DAY AT THE LIBRARY! - From 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Come play a board game, bring a friend or make a new friend. See you there!!!!

TODDLER STORYTIME - In collaboration with Tri-Town’s Even Start Literacy Program, the library will present toddler storytime programs for children aged 2-3¹/₂ on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Registration is required.

SATURDAY SPECIALS - February 11, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – LEGO CLUB - Come to the library and build, create, and share your masterpieces with other kids who are crazy about building with LEGOS. Use the library’s LEGOS or bring your own. This drop-in program is for children ages 4-12. No registration is required.

February 18, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – BOOK TIME FOR READING, a book discussion group for children in the 1^st and 2^nd grade and their parent(s) or caregiver(s). For more information, please call Miss Babs at 231-5150 x3. Registration is required.

3^RD GRADE BOOK BUDDIES – Thursday, February 9, from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children in grade 3 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library and discuss a book selected by the Children’s Librarian. Everyone will read the same book and come to the library ready to discuss the selected title. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library: 231-5150 x3.

SHARE-A-STORY BOOK GROUP – Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library and discuss a book selected by the Children’s Librarian. Everyone will read the same book and come to the library to discuss the selected title. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library.

SEWING CLASSES WITH MISS ASHLEY – Does your child show an interest in sewing? We are now accepting enrollment for children ages 7-12 for classes being offered on Monday, February 13 and Monday, February 27, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. The classes are limited to 8 participants. Registration is required for both classes. A small materials fee will vary depending on the project.

APPLE BLOSSOM GARDEN CLUB VALENTINE AND GROUNDHOG DAY ACTIVITIES – Thursday, February 2, at 4:00 p.m. Children in grades K-5 are invited to join The Apple Blossom Garden Club as they celebrate Valentine’s Day and Groundhog Day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to use your creative abilities to produce a lovely craft for someone special in your life. Registration is required.

SCHOOL VACATION FUN – Thursday, February 23, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. – BINGO @ THE LIBRARY for ages 5-12. Come and play bingo for prizes, and enjoy some delicious refreshments. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

CHILDREN'S DISPLAY CASE – The Children’s Room display case is featuring an unique and interesting exhibit on Hex Bugs. Shannon Holmes is 6 years old and she started her collection when she was 4 years old. Shannon’s Hex Bugs have batteries in them. When you turn them on, they crawl around the tracks. Shannon started with just 1 track set and 3 bugs and now she has 3 track sets and 13 bugs. Some of the bugs have bunny ears and some have reindeer antlers. The bugs come in tubes with codes to play games online. Shannon’s brother Thomas loves the codes. There are many ways to build different tracks. Shannon loves to build with her dad. Her favorite pieces are the orange tracks that spin around and the bridge piece. Stop by the library and check out this fantastic display.

HOMEWORK EXPRESS – The Homework Express continues at the East Smithfield Public Library. For youngsters in grades K-8, this is the ticket for you. Each Thursday, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., your friendly neighborhood Children’s/Young Adult Librarian will be ready to help you with your homework. Whether you need help finding a specific book, guidance with a tricky question, or just some advice on how to get started, the Children’s/Young Adult will give you the encouragement and confidence you need to tackle any homework assignment. Don’t hesitate to avail yourself to this warm, friendly, and professional service. Drop by the library (no sign-up necessary) and get rolling on the Homework Express! Hope to see you soon.

LITTLE BUDDY READING PROGRAM – The East Smithfield Public Library is providing K-3 students the opportunity to participate in the Little Buddy Reading Program. This program has 2 major goals: help elementary students improve their reading skills, and, provide high school students an opportunity to act as role models for emerging readers. A participating buddy will be paired with an appropriate student mentor from Smithfield High School. This mentor will read to the buddy, talk to them about the story, and also listen to them as they read. This interaction between mentor and buddy will hopefully improve the buddy’s language skills. There will also be other enriching activities between mentor and buddy. For more information or a participation form, contact Michael Cardin at 231-5150 x3 or mcardinlib@hotmail.com.

COMPUTER-BASED ART – Wednesday, February 1 and Wednesday, February 8, at 3:30 p.m. This program for young adults will involve changing digital photographs into art. Participants will be using computers and programs found on the Internet and elsewhere to make self-portraits, avatars, and other interesting creations. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize technological skills to help express your artistic side.

5^TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL – Teens will be meeting on Tuesday, February 14, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you are in 5^th grade, or above, you are welcome to join us for our 5^TH Annual Chocolate Festival. There will be chocolate bingo, chocolate drinks, and items dipped in chocolate. Watch the magical chocolate fountain churn waves and waves of liquid chocolate. Learn interesting facts about chocolate you never knew before. Space is limited, so call Mr. Mike at 231-5150 x3 to register or sign up at the library.

SCRABBLE CLUB – Wednesday, February 22, at 5:30 p.m. We will be meeting on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Conference Room of the library. All levels are welcome.

RECENT ADDITIONS:

Juvenile/YA Fiction/Nonfiction

The Princess Curse – Merrie Haskell

Calvin Coconut: Kung Fooey – Graham Salisbury

Star Wars Character Encyclopedia – Simon Beecroft

George Flies South – Simon James

I Want My Hat Back – Jon Klassen

Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia

Hockey: The Math of the Game – Shane Frederick

Design Your Family Tree – Amie Jane Leavitt

How Do Scientists Explore Space? – Robert Snedden

Weekends with Dad: What to Expect When Your Parents Divorce – Melissa Higgins

Amazing Out-of-Body Experiences – Carl R. Green

Bike Mechanic – Paul Mason

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