Bringing in the New Year!

What are some fun ways kids around the world celebrate New Year's Eve?

In Denmark, they stand up on chairs and then "leap into January" at midnight as they all jump to the ground. 

After midnight in Scotland, they ring the doorbells of neighbors and offer well wishes for the new year.

In Puerto Rico, buckets of water are thrown out the window to help "clean out the old year."  This follows the saying, "Out with the old, in with the new."

In Spain, 12 grapes are eaten at the stroke of midnight.  For each chime of the clock, one of the grapes is devoured.  This is to bring good luck for the next 12 months.

However you may celebrate this New Year's Eve, all of us here at the Emma Clark Library wish you a very happy and healthy new year.

More Copies Available . . .

We've gotten more copies of all the titles on the TVCSD list so you can all be at your best when the battle begins. Holiday recess is a good time to catch up on all the titles on the list.

Library Cinema Presents...

Rated PG

Thursday, December 27th from 2:00-4:00
Children's Program Room

No Registration Required

Our Librarian's Really Like These New Items!

 Click on the titles or book jackets to link to our catalog.

Miss Marge likes:

Sophia's War: A Tale of the Revolution, by Avi






Mr. Brian likes:

Albert Einstein and Relativity for Kids, by Jerome Pohlen

The Skull in the Rock, by Lee R Berger & marc Aronson

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, by Mo Willems





Miss Susan likes:

This is Not My Hat, by Jon Klassen

Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Olé, by Judith Byron Schachner

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, by Eric Litwin

The Count's Hanukkah Countdown, by Tilda Balsley & Ellen Fischer





Miss Patti likes:

Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin, by Robert Byrd

The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau, by Michelle Markel




Miss Terri likes:

Penny and Her Song, by Kevin Henkes






And for Parents...
Miss Marcela likes:

Teach Your Children Well: Parenting for Authentic Success, by Madeline Levine

The Three Village School District has announced that the winter recess will be shortened in order to make up time lost due to Hurricane Sandy.  School will be open February 20, 21, and 22.
Therefore, we have rescheduled the following library programs:

Movie Matinee - Will now be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 22. No registration required.

Discover Origami - Will now be on Saturday, February 23 at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. OR 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Registration begins on Saturday, February 9.This program is for ages 8-12 yrs.

The Magic of Amoré - Will now be on Saturday, March 23 at 9:45-10:30 a.m. OR 10:45 - 11:30. Registration begins on Saturday, March 9. This program is for the whole family. Every person attending must be registered.

We have leveled book lists!

If your child's teacher has given your child a Guided Reading Level, we can help you find books for that level.  Visit our Kids' Page or click here to go directly to our leveled book lists page.

Happy Holidays!

'Tis the Season...

for holiday movies, music, and books! 

Come to the library and check out our selection! 

MUZZY is here!!

You can find MUZZY Online on our Kids' Links
portion of the TREEHOUSE Kids' Page. 

  Click here to go directly to MUZZY Online
and begin learning a second language.

A Warm Thank You!

The Family Story Time was a success!  Thanks to all the families who donated new pajamas to help the children on Long Island.  We collected over 50 sets of pajamas!  A special thank you to Mrs. Weinstein and her students for giving their time and sharing some wonderful stories. 

 Help the Children on
Long Island
Affected by
Hurricane Sandy...

 

Please join us for a special

Family Story Time
Sunday, November 18th
     at 3:30 p.m.
in our Community Room

 

Some 6th graders from Nassakeag Elementary School and one of our librarians will be reading their favorite stories. We are asking each family who attends to donate at least one NEW set of warm pajamas to be given to children in need. We hope your family can attend this special program. Hot chocolate will be served. No registration required.

Anyone wishing to donate new pajamas, but cannot attend the story time, may bring them to the Children's Department anytime before the program.

 

 

 

The Vote for Books results are in!

MOST VOTED FOR CHILDREN'S FICTION TITLE
Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo


MOST VOTED FOR CHILDREN'S FICTION SERIES
Harry Potter, by J.K. Rowling


MOST VOTED FOR PICTURE BOOK
If You Give a Pig a Party, by Laura Joffe Numeroff



Click 'Read more' below to view
complete list of nominated books.

Muzzy Online is Coming!

 MUZZY is an internationally recognized language learning program created for children. 
Be sure to look for it on our TREEHOUSE Kids' Page after November 1st.

Now's your chance to vote!

Take part in the election process! From now until Election Day, come to the library and vote for your favorite book.
Winners will be announced Wednesday, November 7th.

October is National Pizza Month!

Read a book about PIZZA! 

Click here for fiction.                   Click here for non-fiction.
                        

Potty Training

If your child is learning to use the potty, then you may want to check out the following new titles in the Parenting Collection located in the Children's Department:

 

Big Boys Go Potty
by Marianne Richmond




Big Girls Go Potty
by Marianne Richmond


These books are great to share with your child as they learn this new skill!  You can find additional books on this topic in the Recommended Parenting Books list in the Parents' Place section of our kids web page.

Every Child Ready to Read

It’s Never Too Early!

Learning to read begins before children start school.  From the time they are infants, children learn language and other important skills that will help them learn to read.   You can help your child get ready to read with a few simple activities such as talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.

Congratulations to our Summer Reading Club eReader Raffle winner!

Participants of the Summer Reading Club were given the opportunity to enter a raffle for a Sony eReader.    Congratulations, Prisha! Enjoy and keep up the good reading!

Halloween Movies Now Available!

The Children's Halloween DVDs are out of storage!  Come by and check out our selection.

After-School Story Time!

Come to the library after school for a story and craft.
We still have spaces available, so register today!
Thursdays from 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 5-7 yrs.
Sign up here!

Upcoming Drop-in Programs

LEGO Club
Friday, September 21st from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 5-10 Yrs.
We can welcome up to 20 children.
When you arrive, please sign in at the Children's Reference Desk.

Friday Family Flicks 

October 5th at 6:00 p.m.

Kindles for Kids

The Children's Department has Kindle Fires preloaded with games for kids.  These may be borrowed for up to an hour.  Parent permission is required.

 

 

Don't Forget Your Certificate!

If you participated in the Summer Reading Program and read at least 7 books, your reading certificate is waiting for you!  If you haven't yet picked yours up, it's not too late.  Just stop by the Children's Reference Desk.  

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Everyone from Birth to Adult should have their own library card.  Sign up today and take advantage of all your library has to offer.

Friday Family Flicks

Join us this Friday, September 7th at 6 p.m. in the Children's Program Room.  No registration required.

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