Issue 34, Fall 2013
 

NEW NEW NEW

Children's Picture Books

• That Is Not a Good Idea! - Willems, Mo
• I Scream! Ice Cream!: A Book of Wordles - Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
• Puppy Parade - Abramson, Jill
• Boy and the Airplane - Pett, Mark
• Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle - Raschka, Chris
• Owly & Wormy: Bright Lights and Starry Nights - Runton, Andy
  

Juvenile Fiction

• Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable - Gutman, Dan
• I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake - Tarshis, Lauren
• I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic - Tarshis, Lauren
• Attacks of September 11th, 2001 - Tarshis, Lauren
• Hurricane Katrina, 2005 - Tarshis, Lauren
• I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor - Tarshis, Lauren
• Shark Attacks of 1916 - Tarshis, Lauren
• Quest Begins - Hunter, Erin
• Smoke Mountain - Hunter, Erin
• Genius Files #3: You Only Die Twice - Gutman, Dan
• Never Say Genius - Gutman, Dan
• Fire in the Sky - Hunter, Erin
• Spirits in the Stars - Hunter, Erin
• Last Wilderness - Hunter, Erin
• Warriors: Omen of the Stars #1 - Hunter, Erin
• Last Hope - Hunter, Erin
• Warriors: Power of Three #4: Eclipse - Hunter, Erin
• Knights of the Lunch Table #2 - Cammuso, Frank

Juvenile
Graphic Novels

• Marvels - Busiek, Kurt
• Polo and Lily - Faller, Regis
• Polo and the Magician! - Faller, Regis
• Adventures of Polo - Faller, Regis
• Polo and the Dragon - Faller, Regis
• Kallik's Adventure - Hunter, Erin
• Toklo's Story - Jolley, Dan
• Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3,856 Stories - Shiga, Jason
• Mal & Chad #3 Belly Flop!: Book 3 - McCranie, Stephen
• Dodgeball Chronicles - Cammuso, Frank
• All Star Superman - Morrison, Grant
• Prince of the Elves - Kibuishi, Kazu
• Smile - Telgemeier, Raina
• Whole World's Crazy - Gownley, Jimmy
• Superheroes - Gownley, Jimmy
• Warrior's Refuge - Jolley, Dan
• Rapunzel's Revenge - Hale, Shannon
  

Juvenile Non-Fiction

• Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste - Spangler, Steve
• Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes - Spangler, Steve
  

Young Adult Fiction

• Spellbinding - Gold, Maya
• Winger - Smith, Andrew

Young Adult Graphic Novels

• Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life - O'Malley, Bryan Lee
• Watchmen - Moore, Alan
• Walking Dead Omnibus Volume 1 - Kirkman, Robert
• Scott Pilgrim & the Infinite Sadness - O'Malley, Bryan Lee
• Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together: Volume 4 - O'Malley, Bryan Lee
• Scott Pilgrim Volume 5 - O'Malley, Bryan Lee
• Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World - O'Malley, Bryan Lee
• Scott Pilgrim, Volume 6: Scott Pilgrim's - O'Malley, Bryan Lee
• Batman: Arkham Asylum - Morrison, Grant
• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Miller, Frank
• Daredevil: The Man Without Fear - Miller, Frank
• Saga of the Swamp Thing - Moore, Alan
• Foiled - Yolen, Jane
• Ghostopolis - TenNapel, Doug

AFTER SCHOOL
STORY HOURS

Our After School Story Hours will take a look at Art and Artists. Simple art projects, a look into famous artists, and stories A simple snack will be provided.

KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADES:
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30
October 1, 8, 15, 22 , 29 & November 5, 12, 19

SECOND AND THIRD GRADES:
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & November 6, 13, 20

Marbletown elementary students can take the squirrel bus to the library. If you would like your child to attend on a day that isn't designated for their grade that's fine. Please Register

Toddler Time

Wednesday Mornings
10:00 – 11:30
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, & 20

This Story-time and Play-time combination is designed for toddlers, babies and their caregivers to spend time in the library socializing, listening to stories, singing songs, and having fun with a sensory activity. Extra toys are brought into the children's room for playtime, a simple fun story is shared, and friends are encouraged. Please Register

"Boogie Woogie Books!"
a Preschool Story Time

Thursdays:
10:00-11:00
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & November 7, 14 & 21

Amy Dunphy is back this Fall to boogie with you preschooler as they read, sing, and create. It's a fun and fanciful introduction to the library, and a great opportunity to meet other children. "Boogie Woogie Books" is open to children ages 3-5. Please Register

Film Fridays

We'll be showing free movies in the library complete with popcorn and juice.
Once a month "Film Friday" will be offered from 3:30 – 4:45. Please Register

October 18 –Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit rated G.
November 15 - Gnomeo and Juliet rated G.
December 20 -Annabelle's Wish rated G

Holly Day

Thursday, Dec. 12, at 3:30.

Join us on our annual Holly Day for holiday stories, snacks, and crafts. The program is suitable for all ages and all faiths, a time of joy and celebration. We hope you can join us. Please Register

Beading Day

Wednesday, Dec. 18
3:30 -4:30

We'd love to invite children who are interested in beading to come to the library on December 18th. Beads, string, wire, key chain, and jewelry armatures will be available for them to create gifts for their family and friends, or something special for themselves for the holidays. Please Register

Legos

Thursday, Dec. 19
3:30 -4:30.

We'll have an hour of Lego building. We'll have Legos you bring your imagination and know how. Snacks and Legos! Be there! Please Register

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Register

Register for all programs by visiting our interactive calendar. Call Julianna at 687-2044,
e-mail Julianna, or look for events in the children's room at the Library.

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SPEAK UP! SPEAK OUT!

Thursdays 3:00-5:00 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Nov. 7, 14, & 21
Intended for ages 11 and up

Find your voice. Meet new friends. Have fun. Enjoy public speaking of all kinds with speech and debate coach Debrah Lundgren. Our Coach will be teaching an overview of public speaking, offering instruction on public speaking techniques, helping students choose an "event" (type of speaking), assisting them while they find and prepare material, lead some practices, and set up a final "performance" of their speeches. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who loves to get up in front of a group, as well as those who are reluctant. Please Register

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All Monday programs are for tweens in grades 4 and up

Rondout students can take bus #29 to the Library. A simple snack will be provided.

Tween Book vs. Movie Club

It is the battle of the Book vs. the Movie! Which is better? Why? What is different? What is the same? Read the book on your own, join the group, we'll watch the movie together, and voice our thoughts and opinions.

This club for ages 10 and up.. be aware some movies are PG-13. Please Register

We will meet 3:00-5:00 on the following Mondays:

October 7th – Coraline rated PG book by Neil Gaimen
November 18th – Scott Pilgrim vs. the World rated PG-13 graphic novels by Brian Lee O'Malley
December 16th – The Hobbit rated PG-13 book by J.R.R. Tolkien

Chess Challenge

Mondays: October 21, November 25,
3:00-4:00

We'll have boards and pieces set up once a month on a Monday for chess enthusiasts to engage in a challenging game. Bring your concentration, patience, good sportsmanship, and get ready to do battle. Please Register

Sewing Club

Mondays: September 30, November 4 & December 9, 3:00-4:00

In this club participants will get together to learn stitches, use simple patterns, practice using a needle and thread, and try simple sewing projects. Patience is required! All levels of sewing abilities welcomed. Please Register

Reader's Theater

Mondays: Oct. 28, Dec. 2,
3:00 - 4:30

Reader's Theater is an activity in which students, while reading directly from scripts, are able to tell a story in a most entertaining form, without props, costumes, or sets. This is a reading activity, and students are not asked to memorize their lines. They are, however, encouraged to "ham it up" and use intonation and gestures appropriate to their characters and their characters words. We expect to work on some speech skills, some acting skills, reading skills, and each time putting on a mini performance for our grown-ups. Please Register

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Register

Register for all programs by visiting our interactive calendar. Call Julianna at 687-2044,
e-mail Julianna, or look for events in the children's room at the Library, and by signing up to receive our Kids e-news letters:

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Register

Register for all programs by visiting our interactive calendar. Call Julianna at 687-2044,
e-mail Julianna, or look for events in the children's room at the Library.

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Contact Us

Children's Services Phone: 687-2044

e-mail Children's Services: Julianna

Circulation Desk Phone: 687-7023