Storytime: C is for Cupcake

Storytime: C is for Cupcake

Storytime: C is for Cupcake

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man, bake me a cupcake as fast as you can! And don’t forget the sprinkles! For this Storytime, we had fun with the letter “C,” cupcakes, and cats. So, spend some time in the kitchen with your child baking some cupcakes and perhaps, read a book and do these activities while they are in the oven. Happy baking!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Even the youngest child is somewhere on the path to becoming a reader. As a parent, it’s important to support your child’s efforts in a positive way and help him or her along the reading path. ~Reading Rockets

 

 

 

 

Activity

When your child is finished with a book, be sure to talk about what happened in the story, and maybe “re-read” favorite parts. Talk about any interesting words or new concepts. Reading Rockets

 

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kim Dean

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kim Dean

 
Pete and his friends must solve a mystery when some of the cupcakes they have baked for a party go missing!
Book cover for Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann

Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann

A little girl who is obsessed with the color pink eats so many pink cupcakes that she herself turns pink.
Book cover for If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff

 
A series of increasingly far-fetched events might occur if someone were to give a cupcake to a cat. If you give a cat a cupcake, he’ll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you’ll give him a bathing suit . . . and that’s just the beginning! The lovable cat who first appeared in If You Give a Pig a Party now has his very own book! Written in the tradition of the bestselling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond’s newest story will show everyone that Cat is where it’s at!
Book cover for Brownie and Pearl See the Sights by Cynthia Rylant

Brownie and Peal See the Sights by Cynthia Rylant

After visiting the shoe shop, the hat shop, and the cupcake shop, a weary little girl and her sleepy cat head home for a nap.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

My Cupcake’s Gone Away

Oh no, my cupcake’s gone away!
It sat right here just yesterday.
Fluffy, frosted, sweet, divine—
Who took that tasty treat of mine?

Magical Cat

This magical cat, with a flick and a snap,
Will change its colors when you give a clap!

Making Cupcakes

This is the way we mix the batter,
Mix the batter, mix the batter.
This is the way we mix the batter
When we bake our cupcakes!

Additional verses:
Spread the frosting
Sprinkle the toppings
Eat our cupcake

Source: Verona Storytime

Down Around the Corner

(tune: Five Little Ducks)
Down around the corner at the bakery shop
Were five fancy cupcakes with sprinkles on top!
Along comes a (insert animal puppet) with a dollar to pay.
She picks up a cupcake and takes it away.

Repeat with other animals

Source: Storytime Katie

Crafts and Activities

Lots of coloring pages with cupcakes

Cupcake Coloring Pages

 

 

Make a cupcake out of a paper plate, cardstock, and tissue paper.

Paper Plate Cupcake

Additional Books

Book cover for Klondike, Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes! by Amanda Driscoll

Klondike, Don't Eat Those Cupcakes! by Amanda Driscoll

Klondike isn’t supposed to eat the cupcakes until his sister’s birthday party … but can he wait that long?

Book cover for How To Eat a Cupcake by Jeana Atkinson

How To Eat a Cupcake by Jeana Atkison

Charlie likes to be extra careful. But, sometimes it makes him feel…different. When he is invited to a very unique birthday party will he finally embrace what makes him special?
Book cover for The Smart Cookie by Jory John

The Smart Cookie by Jory John

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?
Book cover for Even Better than Sprinkle: A Story About Best Friends by Linda Skeers

Even Better Than Sprinkles: A Story About Best Friends by Linda Skeers

When two best friends get into a tiff, they learn how to repair their friendship with a homemade card with glitter, a special cupcake with sprinkles, and most importantly an apology.

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FEBRUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: “C” is for Counting

FEBRUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: “C” is for Counting

FEBRUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: “C” is for Counting

One, two, three, count with me. It’s as easy as can be! Teaching numbers at an early age can be great fun! Here are some fun ways to introduce numbers to your infant or toddler:

👶 0-1 Year (Introduction to Numbers)

  • Talk & Count: Count fingers, toes, and everyday objects while talking.

  • Sing Counting Songs: Simple rhymes like “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe,” “Five Little Ducks,” “Zoom, Zoom, Zoom,” and “Ten in the Bed,” are great rhymes for introducing numeracy.

  • Show Numbers: High-contrast number books are perfect for counting as your baby’s eyes are developing.

👧 1-2 Years (Recognition & Basic Counting)

  • Point & Count Objects: Count toys, snacks, or steps while walking.

  • Use Hands-On Toys: Stacking cups, number puzzles, blocks and even socks are excellent “toys” to learn counting.

  • Finger Play: Counting on fingers helps build number association.

  • Repetition & Rhymes: Continue singing songs and reading books with numerical concepts.

 

Book Babies: Wednesday @ 9:30am in Community Room

Ages 0 – 10 months

Toddler Time: Monday & Tuesday @ 9:30am in Community Room

Ages 11 – 23 months

Welcome Songs

Here We Are Together

Here we are together, together, together! Oh, here we are together in our library. There’s (sing names)… Here we are together in our library!

Hello Everybody

Hello everybody let’s clap our hands*, clap our hands, clap our hands. Hello everybody let’s clap our hands today! *pat our head, stretch up high, wiggle our fingers, tickle our knees, kick our feet, bounce up high!

S, T, R, W, P

(Sing while pointing to each finger on your child’s hand.) Sing, talk, read, write, play! Sing, talk, read write, play! Sing, talk, read, write, play! Sing, talk, read, write, play each day!

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

TIP

Musical rhythms and rhymes encourage spontaneous movement that strengthens the child’s body and helps to develop sensory control. Large movements, such as those in knee bounces, help develop gross motor skill. – “Reading Picture Books With Children” by Lambert

 

Activity

While reciting the rhyme, “Trot, Trot to Boston,” gently bounce your baby on your outstretched legs and gently drop her between your legs on the last line of the verse. Then, bounce your baby again and lean to the side at the end of the second verse. For toddlers, sit on the floor and bounce outstretched legs up and down, then lean to one side as far as possible for the last line of both verses.

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Five Little Chicks by Nancy Tafuri

Five Little Chicks by Nancy Tafuri

Five chicks and their mother peck in the corn patch in search of breakfast.
Book cover of One-osaurus, Two-osaurus by Kim Norman

One-osaurus, Two-osaurus by Kim Norman

Look there, in a child’s bedroom, where some prehistoric pals are gathered in a counting game. Nine dinosaurs are playing a sing-song rendition of hide-and-seek – but something isn’t adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds . . . big! With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child’s imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat.
Book cover for Ten Tiny Tickles by Karen Katz

Ten Tiny Tickles by Karen Katz

Family members awaken a baby with tickles, from one little tickle on a lovely sleepy head to ten tiny tickles on the toes. On board pages.

Book cover for Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin

Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.
Book cover for Big Fat Hen by Keith Baker

Big Fat Hen by Keith Baker

Big Fat Hen counts to ten with her friends and all their chicks.

Book cover for Counting Kisses by Karen Katz

Counting Kisses by Karen Katz

How many kisses does a tired baby need to change her from crying into sleeping?
Book cover for Five Little Ducks by Teri Weidner

Five Little Ducks by Teri Weidner

A duck with a feather on his back leads his siblings with a “quack, quack, quack.” End notes list the benefits of children’s poems and songs.
Book cover for Ten Little Fish by Audrey Wood

Ten Little Fish by Audrey Wood

It’s an undersea countdown in the newest book by bestselling author Audrey Wood and her dynamic, digital-artist son, Bruce. Follow ten little fish as they swim along a beautiful ocean reef, one by one departing from the school for different reasons, eventually leaving one fellow all alone. What will he do? Along comes another, and that makes two! Soon he becomes a father and she becomes a mother–with ten little children of their own. The rhyming text helps readers go from one to ten and back again, and each illustration pops with all the color and depth of an underwater playground.
Book cover for Five Little Ducks: First Book of Nursery Games by Ailie Busby

Five Little Ducks: First Book of Nursery Games by Ailie Busby

Spend time with your toddler exploring this delightful book of nursery games. Here you’ll find many well-known games, with a sprinkling of modern variations, for every occasion in a young child’s day. This book is bound to become a much-loved addition to every nursery bookcase.
Book cover for Doggies: A Counting and Barking Book by Sandra Boynton

Doggies: A Counting and Barking Book by Sandra Boynton

Dogs of all shapes and sizes bark from one to ten.
Book cover for Brown Bear and Friends 1 2 3 by Eric Carle

Brown Bear and Friends 1 2 3 by Eric Carle

From Eric Carle’s Brown Bear and Friends comes an exciting new novelty crinkle board book original exploring the perennial favorite: counting and numbers! Brown Bear delights in each number from 1 to 10 in this charming counting book. With rhythmic, rhyming, read-aloud text, and an oh-so-touchable crinkle novelty cover, it’s perfect for the youngest of readers. Featuring Eric Carle’s bright, distinctive artwork, each number introduces a group of foods, animals, sounds, and so much more. It’s an exploration of numbers and counting that will engage all of the senses!
Book cover for A Little Book About 123s by Leo Lionni

A Little Book About 123s by Leo Lionni

Learn numbers with a playful group of mice planning a party.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Bouncing, Bouncing, Baby on my Knee

Bouncing, bouncing, baby on my knee.
Bouncing, bouncing, 1 – 2 – 3!

Clapping, clapping, baby on my knee.
Clapping, clapping, 1 – 2 – 3!

Rocking, rocking, baby on my knee.
Rocking, rocking, 1 – 2 – 3!

Source: Jbrary

Here is the Beehive

Here is the beehive
But where are all the bees?
Hiding away where nobody sees.
Here they come flying out of their hive.
One, two, three, four, five!

Here is the beehive.
But where are all the bees?
Hiding away where nobody sees.
Here they come flying out of their hive.
One, two, three, four, five!

Buzz up high. Buzz down low.
Buzzing fast. Buzzing slow.
Buzz to the left. Buzz to the right.
Buzz all day but sleep at night.

Here is the beehive.
But where are all the bees?
Hiding away where nobody sees.
Here they come flying out of their hive.
One, two, three, four, five!

Source: Super Simple

Jumping and Counting

Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jumping high are we.
But we’ll stop jumping
While we count to three.

Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jumping even more.
But we’ll stop jumping
While we count to four.

Jump Jump Jump Jump
Just like pogo sticks.
But let’s stop jumping
While we count to six.

Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jumping then we wait.
We stop our jumping
While we count to eight.

Jump Jump Jump Jump
Jumping once again.
But we’ll be finished
Once we count to ten.

Source: Jim Gill

Bubble, Bubble, Pop!

One little red fish
Swimming in the water,
Swimming in the water,
Swimming in the water.

One little red fish
Swimming in the water,
Bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble…POP!

Source: Jbrary

1, 2, Shake it on Your Shoe

1, 2, shake it on your shoe
3, 4, shake it on the floor
5, 6, stir and mix
7, 8, stand up straight
9, 10 wave to your friends

Source: Jbrary

Trit Trot to Boston

Trit-trot to Boston, Trit-trot to Lynn,
Watch out little baby, or you might fall in!
Trit-trot to Boston, Trit-trot to Dover,
Watch out little baby, or you might fall over!

Source: King County Library System

Ten in the Bed

There were ten in the bed
and the little one said
roll over, roll over
So they all rolled over 
and one fell out

There were 9 in the bed…
Count down to zero.

Source: Jbrary

Five Little Seashells

5 little seashells lying on the shore,
Swish! went the waves, and then there were 4.
4 little seashells, cozy as could be,
Swish! went the waves, and then there were 3.
3 little seashells, all pearly new,
Swish! went the waves, and then there were 2.
2 little seashells, lying in the sun,
Swish! went the waves, and then there was 1.
1 little seashell, left all alone,
I whispered “Shhh” as I took it home !!

Source: King County Library System

The Way the Baby Grows

Five fingers on this hand,
Five fingers are on that.

A dear little nose,
A mouth like a rose,
Two cheeks so tiny and fat.

Two eyes, two ears,
And ten little toes.
That’s the way the baby grows.

Source: 1001 Rhymes and Fingerplays by Totline Staff

Baby Sign Language

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Storytime: S is for Snake

Storytime: S is for Snake

Storytime: S is for Snake

Happy Lunar New Year! Did you know that dates of Lunar New Year will change each year with the moons, phases, and it is the most celebrated holiday in many Asian cultures. It’s a time for family gatherings, traditional foods, festivals, red envelopes filled with money, tiger and dragon dances, sweeping the bad luck from your home, forgiving others, and fireworks! And, 2025 is the year of the SNAKE!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

When your children have happy experiences, they want to repeat them. Starting kindergarten can seem as an extension of informal library “classes.” Children who have had joyful experiences in the public library often approach school with a positive attitude, ready and excited to learn.

 

 

 

 

Activity

After storytime, talk with your child about their favorite parts of storytime. Was it a particular book, rhyme, song or art activity? You can also point times when you observed your child having “fun,” or parts of storytime you might have enjoyed, too.

 

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Maisy's Chinese New Year by Lucy Cousins

Maisy's Chinese new Year by Lucy Cousins

Spending Chinese New Year with her friend Tiger, Maisy learns about traditional symbols, shares a delicious cultural feast and exchanges lucky red hongbao envelopes before listening to a story about the holiday and staying up late to watch a fireworks display.

Book cover for Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin

Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin

This exuberant story follows a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each member of the family lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings. Then it’s time to put on new clothes and celebrate with family and friends. There will be fireworks and lion dancers, shining lanterns, and a great, long dragon parade to help bring in the Lunar New Year. And the dragon parade in our book is extra long–on a surprise fold-out page at the end of the story. Grace Lin’s artwork is a bright and gloriously patterned celebration in itself! And her story is tailor-made for reading aloud.
Book cover for Snakes Have No Legs! by Kelly Tills

Snakes Have No Legs by Kelly Tills

An adorably weird but true little book about snakes for toddlers, and early readers. In this silly picture book about snakes, learn how they can slither up trees, on land and even in the water. See all the fun shapes they can make with their bodies. Snakes Have No Legs is perfect for home or for classroom read-alouds.

Book cover for Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems

Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems

Elephant and Piggie learn to play catch with their new friend Snake.

Book cover for Where Are You? by Sarah Williamson

Where are You? by Sarah Williamson

 
A little green snake wants to spend the day with a little pink snake, but they get separated. The search takes them around the park, on a bicycle, and many more surprising places on a summer day.
Book cover for The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Dawn Casey

The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Dawn Casey

Discover the legend behind the Chinese Zodiac! Follow 12 animals as they embark on a thrilling swimming race to determine their place in the lunar calendar. With lively storytelling and colorful illustrations, this book offers an engaging way to introduce young readers to Chinese culture, festivals, and traditions.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

We’re Going on a Snake Hunt

We’re going on a snake hunt! (We’re going on a snake hunt!)
It’s a beautiful day! (It’s a beautiful day!)
We’re not scared! (We’re not scared!)

We’re coming to some grass. (We’re coming to some grass).
Can’t go over it. (Can’t go over it.)
Can’t go under it. (Can’t go under it.)
Have to go through it. (Have to go through it.)
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! (Rub hands together)

We’re coming to some mud…
Can’t go over it.
Can’t go under it. 
Have to go through it. 
Squilch! Squelch! Squilch! Squelch! (Clap hands together).

We’re coming to a lake…
Can’t go over it.
Can’t go under it. 
Have to swim across it. Splish! Splash! Splish! Splash!

We’re coming to a cave.
Have to go inside. Tiptoe…tiptoe…tiptoe…tiptoe…
It’s dark in here… 
It’s cold in here…
Two green eyes…it’s a SNAKE!

Run!
Swim across the lake! Splish! Splash! Splish! Splash!
Run through the mud! Squilch! Squelch! Squilch! Squelch! (Clap hands together).
Run through the grass! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! (Rub hands together)
Into the house!
Slam the door!
Lock it!
We’re never going on a snake hunt again!

Source: The Loudest Librarian

S-N-A-K-E

I had a snake
he was so green
as green as snakes can be!
S-N-A-K-E, S-N-A-K-E, S-N-A-K-E, 
he was my favorite snake!

As I went Swimming in the River

As I went swimming in the river today,
I met a ________ along the way,
And what do you think the _______ did say?

Source: Macaroni Soup

Five Little Snakes

ONE little snake looking for something to do
He finds another and that makes TWO.
Two little snakes wrapped around a tree,
Another slithers up and that makes THREE.
Three little snakes by the garden door,
They see another and that makes FOUR.
Four little snakes notice one more arrive,
Basking in the sun, the snakes make FIVE.

Source: Read, Sarah, Read!

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page for the Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year coloring page created with Canva

 

 

Make a paper chain snake

Paper Chain Snake

Additional Books

Book cover for Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival by Kat Zhang

Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival by Kat Zhang

When Amy accidentally breaks her family’s lantern, she learns to mend the old with the new to create a new tradition. Includes instructions on how to make homemade lanterns.

Book cover for The Tray of Togetherness by Flo Leung

The Tray of Togetherness by Flo Leung

It’s the Lunar New Year, and a young girl and her family are having a party. But first, an adventure to the local market to find some very special treats.
Book cover for Guess Again by Mac Barnett

Playing with Lanterns by Yage Wang

Zhao Di and her friends are excited to go out at night with their paper lanterns and celebrate Chinese New Year. Each holding a unique colorful lantern with a lit candle inside, they admire the breathtaking colors while doing their best to avoid the wind and the sneaky boys in the village. Every night, until the fifteenth day of New Year, Zhao Di and her friends take part in this fun tradition, experiencing the thrill of nighttime in their village. And then–it’s time to smash the lanterns! In this cheerful book first published in China, readers are invited along with Zhao Di and her friends as they experience all the joy and excitement of this folk Chinese custom. Details about the paper lantern tradition are also included in an author’s note at the end of the book.
Book cover for Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yin

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim

One Chinese New Year, her mother sends Goldy Luck to the pandas next door with a plate of turnip cakes, but the pandas are out and disaster follows. Includes a recipe for turnip cakes and an explanation of Chinese New Year.

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January Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story TimeJanuary Story Time is serving up something soup-er! Book Babies (infants/babies not yet walking and their caregivers) meet Wednesdays at 9:30 AM with songs, stories, and sensory fun for our "Soup’s On!" theme. (Library Closed Jan. 1) Toddler Time (walking...

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JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: S is for Soup

JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: S is for Soup

JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: S is for Soup

Making and eating soup can be a sensory explosion for you and your child, especially when you make it together. Look for ingredients with a variety of colors, textures, and scents, then talk about where they came from, or count the pieces you’ve cut. Here are some soup recipes from Yummy Toddler Food which will entice the pickiest of eaters!

Book Babies: Wednesday @ 9:30am in Community Room

Ages 0 – 10 months

Toddler Time: Monday & Tuesday @ 9:30am in Community Room

Ages 11 – 23 months

Welcome Songs

Here We Are Together

Here we are together, together, together! Oh, here we are together in our library. There’s (sing names)… Here we are together in our library!

Hello Everybody

Hello everybody let’s clap our hands*, clap our hands, clap our hands. Hello everybody let’s clap our hands today! *pat our head, stretch up high, wiggle our fingers, tickle our knees, kick our feet, bounce up high!

S, T, R, W, P

(Sing while pointing to each finger on your child’s hand.) Sing, talk, read, write, play! Sing, talk, read write, play! Sing, talk, read, write, play! Sing, talk, read, write, play each day!

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

TIP

Cooking as a family not only helps your child appreciate healthy food, but it also can add to your child’s development. The kitchen is the ultimate classroom where science, math, language, and motor skills can come to life. ~National Head Start Association

 

Activity

Practice counting while you stir, measure, or sort foods to encourage an understanding of math and build fine and gross motor skills. After chopping, plop ends of the green onions into water to watch roots grow. Find fun new words to describe the way foods look, feel, taste, smell, and even sound when we prepare them. – NHSA Webinar: Cooking with Kids

Books Presented

Book cover for Soup Day: A Picture Book by Melissa Iwai

Soup Day by Melissa Iwai

A mother and daughter spend a snowy day together buying and preparing vegetables, assembling ingredients, and playing while their big pot of soup bubbles on the stove. Includes a recipe for “Snowy Day Vegetable Soup.”
Book cover for Every Color Soup by Jorey Hurley

Every Color Soup by Jorey Hurley

Describes how to make a colorful, delicious vegetable soup. Includes recipe.
Book cover for Is That Wise, Pig? by Jan Thomas

Is That Wise Pig? by Jan Thomas

Mouse and Cow are making soup, but Pig keeps trying to add strange ingredients

Book cover for Nose to Toes, You are Yummy! by Tim Harrington

Nose to Toes, You are Yummy! by Tim Harrington

Perfect for fans of Eric Carle’s From Head to Toe! Sing and dance along with tigers, pandas, giraffes, and more in this interactive picture book. Wave your hands! Tap your feet! Tug your ears! From the singer of Les Savy Fav, Tim Harrington, comes this joyful celebration that celebrates every delightful body part.

Book cover for The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Dinner: A Shapes Book by World of Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Dinner: A Shapes Book by World of Eric Carle

Die-cut pages illustrate the concept of shapes as a hungry caterpillar eats different things for dinner.

Book cover for Mrs. Peanuckle's Kitchen Alphabet by Jessie Ford

Mrs. Peanuckle's Kitchen Alphabet by Jessie Ford

An alphabet book of cooking from A to Z.
Book cover for Yum Yum! by Yusuke Yonezu

Yum Yum! by Yusuke Yonezu

Invites young readers to peer through die-cut pages to see preferred food items for different animals.
Book cover for Eating by Liesbet Slegers

Eating by Liesbet Slegers

A hungry toddler shows off his high chair, bib, spoon, and other things he uses to eat.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

A Bouncing We Will Go

A bouncing we will go 
A bouncing we will go, a bouncing we will go
Hi ho the derry o, a bouncing we will go

A rocking we will go…
A tickling we will go…
Let’s all go up and down…
Now… let’s go back and forth.

Source: Jbrary

I Feel Crazy so I Jump in the Soup

I feel crazy so I jump in the soup X3
I jump jump jump in the soup

…swim…
…gallop…
…splash…
….sit….

Source: Laurie Berkner

Making Soup

Here is the chef, making a soup (wiggle thumb)
Add a pinch of this, (touch thumb to pointer finger)
add a dash of that (touch thumb to middle finger)
A little bit of this, (touch thumb to ring finger)
and a whole lot of that (touch thumb to pinky finger)

Give it all a stir, mix it ‘till it’s done (stir with all fingers)
Making soup is so much fun! (ASL- fun)
Yum! 

Source: Music with Shannon

There are Noodles in My Soup

There are noodles, noodles, noodles in my soup
There are noodles, noodles, noodles in my soup
There are oodles, oodles, oodles
Of the most delicious noodles
There are noodles, noodles, noodles in my soup

Source: Storytime with Ms. Emily Library

One Little Pea Jumped Into the Pot

One little pea jumped into the pot,
And waited for the soup to get hot.
Two little peas…
Finally, the soup got so very, very hot,
That all the little peas jumped out of the pot!

Source: The Librarian Is on the Loose

The Diaper on the Bottom

(Tune: The Wheels on the Bus) 
The diaper on the bottom
Comes off, off, off 
Off, off, off, 
Off, off, off 
The diaper on the bottom 
Comes off, off, off 
Nice and clean! 

Two Little Eyes

Tune: Five Little Ducks 
Two little eyes to see all around,
(gently stroke around baby’s eyes in a circle) 
Two little ears to hear each sound, (stroke around ears) 
One little nose to smell what’s sweet, (softly pat nose with finger) 
And one little mouth that likes to eat! (circle around mouth, then bounce near it with finger)

Source: King County Library System

If You’re Happy and You Know It

If you’re happy and you know it give a shake.
If you’re happy and you know it give a shake.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it.
If you’re happy and you know it give a shake.

If you’re happy and you know it give a clap. (Clap shaker against palm.)

If you’re happy and you know it give a tap.(Tap shaker on the floor.)

If you’re happy and you know it do all three. (Shake, shake, clap, clap, tap, tap)

Away up high in the apple tree

Away up high in the apple tree,
A bright red apple smiled down at me.
I shook that tree as hard as I could.
Down fell the apple — mmmm… it was good!

Source: All Nursery Rhymes

Baby Sign Language

More Book Babies

FEBRUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: “C” is for Counting

One, two, three, count with me. It’s as easy as can be! Teaching numbers at an early age can be great fun! Here are some fun ways to introduce numbers to your infant or toddler: 👶 0-1 Year (Introduction to Numbers) Talk & Count: Count fingers, toes, and everyday...

JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: S is for Soup

Making and eating soup can be a sensory explosion for you and your child, especially when you make it together. Look for ingredients with a variety of colors, textures, and scents, then talk about where they came from, or count the pieces you’ve cut. Here are some...

Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Old School PoetryThis February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for a dear friend or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box nearby if you'd...

NOVEMBER Book Babies + Toddler Time: Duck, Duck, Goose

“Play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body and life in important ways.” HealthyChildren.org. When reading books with...

OCTOBER Book Babies + Toddlers: Horses & Ponies

This is how the ladies ride… clippity-clop, clippity-clop. This is how the gentlemen ride… giddy-up, giddy-up. This is how the cowboys ride… Yee haw! Ride ‘em cowboy!! There are many rhymes and songs about horses which encourage parent and child communication,...

SEPTEMBER Book Babies + Toddlers: Feelings

Ah, emotions… however big or small, can be difficult to manage for everyone, especially children. There are, however, tips and tricks you can use to help your child learn how to recognize and regulate their feelings, and you can start early, even with an infant. The...

JULY Book Babies + Toddler Time: Adventures in the Dark

At the end of the day, it’s a great time to establish a routine to help your child prepare for bed. Some of the activities in your routine could include reading a book, taking a bath, singing a song, picking up toys, or perhaps doing a knee bounce. When you follow the...

JUNE Book Babies + Toddler Time: Adventures in Imagination

Did you know that imaginative or pretend play contains the building blocks of developing critical thinking skills, following directions, expressive language, and even managing emotions? So, grab those sheets, boxes, mud, dishes, and anything you can think of to help...

APRIL Book Babies + Toddler Time: Walking Together

As you look forward to the first steps of your infant, don’t forget the benefit of walking outside with your child. Not only is it a great self-care activity for you as a caregiver, but it opens up the world to your child as they develop and find themselves in a...

MARCH Book Babies + Toddler Time: Eric Carle

If you haven’t discovered the bold, colorful world of Eric Carle, you are in for a enchanting experience. “Eric Carle (1929-2021) was the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. But that’s not the only reason why he received nearly 10,000 fan letters every year. Carle...

February Programs for Teens

February Programs for Teens

February Programs for Teens

Old School Poetry

This February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for your soulmate, a dear friend, or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box nearby if you’d like to share your love with the world!

Poetry & Verse Contest: Terrible Things Can Happen to You!

What’s the worst that could happen? Find out with our poetry contest, Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by Flora and Ulysses, this contest invites ages 8+ to submit poems up to 600 words in any style of verse. Categories include Tween (8–11), Teen (12–17), and Adult (18+), with up to three poems allowed per entrant (submitted in one document to programs@madisonlib.org). Entries open February 3 and close February 24, with winners announced February 28 via Facebook and our newsletter. Don’t wait for disaster—start crafting your verse today!

Chess & Game Club

Learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday* from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided.

*There will be no Chess and Game Club on February 17 due to our Presidents’ Day Closure.

Teen Action Council

The Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, February 5 in the Community Room at 4 PM!

Cook with a Book

Calling all cynics, poets, and squirrel enthusiasts! Join us for a Cook with a Book adventure inspired by Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. Teens ages 12–18 will celebrate the “possibility of miraculous things” by making doughnuts fit for the Giant Doughnut Diner. The fun begins on Thursday, February 6, from 4 to 5:30 PM in the Community Room.

Don’t miss this heroic combo of delicious fun and literary delight—because superheroes deserve doughnuts too!

Family Friendly Films

Family Friendly Films are back this February! Join us every other Friday at 3:30 PM in the Community Room for an afternoon of movie magic on the big screen.

February 7: Cars (Rated G)
February 21: Cats Don’t Dance (Rated G)

Bring the whole family to enjoy new favorites and beloved classics! Please note, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14+. See you there!

Young League of Writers

Aspiring writers ages 12–18, join the Young League of Writers to discover the art of bringing stories to life! At this month’s meeting, we’ll explore how to craft authentic and compelling character emotions. The group will meet on Wednesday, February 12, at 4 PM in the Community Room. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your storytelling skills!

Terrible Things Can Happen to You:

Emergency Preparedness

Readers of the ‘Terrible Things Can Happen to You!’ comic know that being prepared is key! Join us on Wednesday, February 12 at 7 PM in the Community Room as Jennifer Porter, INL Fire Department Deputy Chief of Operations, and Ben Porter, Shelley Fire Department, teach us basic first aid and emergency preparedness inspired by Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo.

LEGO Club logo

Manga and Animation Art Club

Manga and Animation Art Club is back! For ages 12-18, join us on Thursday, February 13, at 4:30 PM in the Community Room for an exciting hands-on session. This time, we’re bringing motion to life by practicing animated in-betweeners with a classic bouncing ball—perfecting the smooth arcs, timing, and energy that make animation pop! Don’t miss out on this creative adventure!

Dungeons & Dragons

Calling all teen adventurers! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons on Fridays, February 14 & 28 at 3:30 PM in the Community Room. Whether you’re a seasoned hero or a curious beginner, this classic role-playing game lets you create your own character, choose your story path, and roll the dice to determine your fate! Experienced players can bring their own characters (5th Edition rules), or try out one of our pre-made adventurers—perfect for those just starting out. Ages 12-18. Ready your swords and spells… the journey awaits!

Teen Anime Club logo

Teen LEGO Club

Calling all brick magicians, “block” heads, and LEGO fanatics!

Join us for Teen LEGO Club on Wednesday, February 19, at 4:30 PM in the Community Room. Connect with other teens (ages 12-18) who love the ever-popular bricks as much as you do! This month, we’re designing and building Superhero Scenes—bring your imagination and build something epic! Don’t miss this action-packed LEGO adventure!

Anime Club

Calling all anime fans ages 12-18! Join us for Teen Anime Club on Thursday, February 20, at 4:00 PM in the Community Room! We’ll be watching Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You. Come enjoy the show, relax, and connect with fellow anime enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Teen Anime Club logo

Open Chess Tournament

Checkmate your way to victory! Join us for a Chess Tournament on Monday, February 24, 4:30–6:30 PM in the Community Room. Open to tweens and teens ages 9–18, players of all skill levels can compete for sweet prizes in their category!

Monitored by our chess master, Nick Allison, the tournament will follow Swiss rules of double elimination. Spectators welcome—bring your family and friends! Please, enter through the Community Room door.

Questions? Contact:
Nick Allison (208-807-7606 | riverbard1@gmail.com)
Gina Miller (208-356-3461 ext. 821 | gina.m@madisonlib.org).

Game on!

Teen Anime Club logo

Teen Crafts

Unleash your inner artist with Teen Crafts!

Join us on Thursday, February 27, at 4:30 PM in the Community Room for a super activity—creating comic book collage art on canvas! Transform your favorite comic-inspired imagery into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. This event is for teens ages 12-18, so grab your creative sidekick and join the fun! See you there for an art adventure that’s truly heroic!

Teen Anime Club logo

The Science of Superheroes!

How do they do that? Well, they’re superheroes. But how do they do that? Join us on Friday, February 28, from 6:30–8:30 PM in the Community Room for an unforgettable evening of learning and fun for all ages!

Explore interactive stations that bring superhero science to life, and at 7:00, don’t miss a keynote by BYUI’s Brian Pyper—the most fun physicist you’ll ever meet—featuring plenty of audience participation. Come discover the science behind the superpowers!

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Armchair Traveler Challenge: Apprentice Artist

Reading can inspire creativity and we are painting a masterpiece! Take an epic journey with us this year as we explore the world of art, from color and style to history and industry. Armchair travelers will read books to create a portfolio of canvases that earn them opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will receive small prizes along the way. Ages 15 and up will join the adult challenge, while 14 years and younger will be enrolled in the Junior Apprentice challenge. Sign up today at the Library Circulation Desk! See more details here.

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Idaho Teen Reading Challenge

Teens ages 12-18—are you ready for the Idaho Teen Reading Challenge? Sign up today at Madison Library District, Madison Jr. High Library, Madison High School Library, or online with the Beanstack app!

Read 8 books from 10 different categories and track your progress on Beanstack or with paper trackers, journals, or bookmarks available at all three libraries. For every book you finish, grab a prize at the Circulation desk or during visiting librarian days at your school library!

Complete the challenge by May 1 to be entered into a drawing for a $30 gift card AND help your library earn books! Let’s get reading!

September Adult Events

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

September Kids & Tween Events

Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...

September Teen Events

Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...

July Teen Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. For Ages 9-18TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans...

July Adult Activities

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

July Kid & Tween Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...

June Kids and Tween Activities

SPECIAL STORY TIME Join us for a special story time with local author Ruth Nielson! She is the author and illustrator of I Am Remarkable: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Ruth will lead our little ones in a yoga session, so please bring a towel or mat for your child to...

June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

August Library Activities

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.  For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

February Programs for Adults

February Programs for Adults

February Programs for Adults

Armchair Traveler Challenge Logo
Armchair Traveler Challenge Logo

Old School Poetry

This February, let love take center stage! Stop by our special collections area to type out a heartfelt poem on our vintage typewriter—whether it’s for your soulmate, a dear friend, or your favorite pizza. Drop your masterpiece into the submission box nearby if you’d like to share your love with the world!

Poetry & Verse Contest: Terrible Things Can Happen to You!

What’s the worst that could happen? Find out with our poetry contest, Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by Flora and Ulysses, this contest invites ages 8+ to submit poems up to 600 words in any style of verse. Categories include Tween (8–11), Teen (12–17), and Adult (18+), with up to three poems allowed per entrant (submitted in one document to programs@madisonlib.org). Entries open February 3 and close February 24, with winners announced February 28 via Facebook and our newsletter. Don’t wait for disaster—start crafting your verse today!

Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures

NEW at the Library!

Calling all adventurers! Join our new Dungeons & Dragons program for adults and embark on epic quests in the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you’ll explore fantastical realms, battle foes, and shape your own story. Led by an experienced Dungeon Master, sessions include pre-made characters and guidance for newcomers. Come solo or with friends on February 4th and 18th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, in the Community Room. Forge alliances, conquer villains, and make memories in this welcoming adventure for ages 18+.

Creative Writing Club

Calling all storytelling enthusiasts ages 18+! Meet us in the Community Room at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, Feb. 5th and Feb. 19th. Share your writing, make new friends, and discuss the passion behind your craft. Let’s inspire each other!

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Crafty Corner

NEW at the Library!

Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up for adults 18+ who love to create! Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or whatever craft you enjoy, and spend an evening with fellow makers. Meet us February 6 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room (and every first Thursday thereafter).

Relax, connect, and get inspired—let’s get crafty!

Free Family Friendly Films

Family Friendly Films are back this February! Join us every other Friday at 3:30 PM in the Community Room for an afternoon of movie magic on the big screen.

February 7: Cars (Rated G)
February 21: Cats Don’t Dance (Rated G)

Bring the whole family to enjoy new favorites and beloved classics! Please note, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14+. See you there!

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Dramatic Romance Readings

Ready for a night of drama, laughs, and questionable romance? Join us on Friday, February 7, at 7 PM in the Community Room for Dramatic Romance Readings (ages 18+)! Whether you want to take the stage or cheer from the audience, we’ll be reading aloud from the hilariously over-the-top back-cover summaries of cheesy paperbacks. Bring your flair—or just your sense of humor!

Terrible Things Can Happen to You: Emergency Preparedness

Readers of the Terrible Things Can Happen to You! comic know that being prepared is key! Join us on Wednesday, February 12 at 7 PM in the Community Room as Jennifer Porter, INL Fire Department Deputy Chief of Operations, and Ben Porter, Shelley Fire Department, teach us basic first aid and emergency preparedness inspired by Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo.

Adult Makers: Illustration

Let your creativity shine at Adult Makers! Join us on Friday, February 21, at 7 PM in the Community Room to explore the art of character illustration and visual development. Learn how to bring your creations to life with form, color, and personality. Bring a story and character idea you’d love to bring to life. Ages 18+.

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Take a Break Book Club

Join us on Thursday, February 27, at 6:30 PM to dive into the whimsical world of Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures! This charming tale begins with a squirrel, a vacuum cleaner, and an unexpected transformation. With superhero powers and misspelled poetry, Ulysses changes Flora’s outlook on life—and her heart. Bring your thoughts and enthusiasm as we discuss this heartwarming On the Same Page pick. Ages 18+.

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The Science of Superheroes!

How do they do that? Well, they’re superheroes. But how do they do that? Join us on Friday, February 28, from 6:30–8:30 PM in the Community Room for an unforgettable evening of learning and fun for all ages!

Explore interactive stations that bring superhero science to life, and at 7:00, don’t miss a keynote by BYUI’s Brian Pyper—the most fun physicist you’ll ever meet—featuring plenty of audience participation. Come discover the science behind the superpowers!

Armchair Traveler Challenge

Reading can inspire creativity and we are painting a masterpiece! Take an epic journey with us this year as we explore the world of art, from color and style to history and industry. Armchair artists will read books to create a portfolio of canvases that earn them opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will receive small prizes along the way. Sign up at the Library Circulation Desk!

Armchair Traveler Challenge Logo

September Adult Events

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

September Kids & Tween Events

Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...

September Teen Events

Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...

July Teen Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. For Ages 9-18TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans...

July Adult Activities

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

July Kid & Tween Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...

June Kids and Tween Activities

SPECIAL STORY TIME Join us for a special story time with local author Ruth Nielson! She is the author and illustrator of I Am Remarkable: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Ruth will lead our little ones in a yoga session, so please bring a towel or mat for your child to...

June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

August Library Activities

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.  For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

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