Storytime: “K” is for Kisses

by Marybeth Isle | Feb 17, 2023 | Blog, Story Time | 0 comments

Storytime: “K” is for Kisses

“K” is for kisses and of course… hugs! Everyone needs to feel loved and accepted one way or another. Studies have shown that showing affection increases a child’s social, emotional, physical, and brain development. Even if your child doesn’t like hugs and kisses, try laughing, dancing, and playing with them to help them be happier and feel less anxious.

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

Scientific studies have shown that children develop best when they have a strong, positive relationship with a nurturing adult. This helps not only their physical development, but their intellectual development as well. Hugs and kisses and be just as important as flash cards in getting a child ready for success in school. – Megan Lambert

Activity

With your child, mime the actions in the song/rhyme, “Three Good Kisses,” and give your child three big kisses on the top of their head or on their cheek.

Books Presented

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Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

One small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than Little Miss could have ever imagined.

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Rissy No Kisses by Katey Howes

A love bird who doesn’t like kisses? Rissy’s friends and family wonder if she’s sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can she show everyone there’s not one right way to share affection?

Find it in Our Catalog

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The Biggest Kiss by Joanna Walsh

A celebration of kisses from the sleepy goodnight kisses and splishy splashy fish kisses to the sticky lipstick kiss and finally the best kiss of all.

Find it in Our Catalog

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Squeal and Squawk: Barnyard Talk

Cows give us milk, for ice cream and cheese. But my dog gives me kisses, and tail wags … and fleas. Welcome to the barnyard! Eighteen rollicking poems explore the lives of farm animals. From a limerick about a rooster in love with a duck to an ode to the lazy life of a cow, these comically illustrated rhymes take a humorous look at our squealing and squawking animal friends.

Find it in Our Catalog

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Heart on Your Nose

Tune: If You’re Happy

Put your heart on your nose, on your nose.
Put your heart on your nose, on your nose.
It’s a heart for love and friendship
And a hug for everyone
Put your heart on your nose, on your nose.
Toes… Head… Knee…

Little Heart

I have a little heart, (place hand over heart)
And it goes thump, thump, thump. (pat chest three times)
It keeps right on beating,
As I jump, jump, jump. (jump three times)
I get a special feeling, when I look at you. (point at child)
It makes me want to give you a hug or two. (hug yourself)

I Can Hug

I can hug, hug, hug.
I can hop, hop, hop.
I can kiss, kiss, kiss.
I can stop, stop, stop.

I can nod my head for yes,
And I can shake my head for no,
And I can sit down very slow.

Crafts and Activities

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Hugs and Kisses

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Plant your own kisses

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Additional Books

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Shark Kiss, Octopus Hug by Lynn Rowe Reed

Charlie the shark wants nothing more than a hug, and Olivia Octopus desperately wants a kiss, but none of the people on the beach are interested.

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Catching Kisses by Amy Gibson

A journey of the heart follows a handful of kisses as it travels throughout the United States from San Francisco and New Orleans to New York City.

Find it in Our Catalog

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Hugs and Kisses by Christophe Loupy

Hugs the puppy sets out to collect lots of wonderful kisses from his animal friends, but in the end he discovers that the best kiss of all is the one he gets from his loving mother.

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The Kiss That Missed by David Melling

One evening, when the King is in a hurry, his goodnight kiss to the Little Prince goes astray. After rattling around the Prince’s bedroom, it flies out the window and floats into the dark forest, where it has no business to be. The King decides to do something about it. He orders the Knight to climb on his horse, ride into the forest, and bring back the kiss. But the forest is filled with spooky things that frighten both the Knight and his horse. How will they ever succeed in bringing the kiss back to the castle?

Find it on Storyline Online

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Storytime: “K” is for Kisses

by Marybeth Isle | February 17, 2023 | Blog, Story Time | 0 Comments

"K" is for kisses and of course... hugs! Everyone needs to feel loved and accepted one way or another. Studies have shown that showing affection increases a child's social, emotional, physical, and brain development. Even if your child doesn't like hugs and kisses,...

TEEN CRAFT: Art Deco Duct Tape Art

by Amy Westmoreland | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

TEEN CRAFT: Art Deco Duct Tape Art

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Art Deco is a term used for a specific style of design that was popular in the 1920’s. Create your own work of art using Art Deco as inspiration.

Materials needed:

Mat board
Template
Two tones of duct tape (to create contrast)
Clear tape (to tape on template)
Exacto knife
Tweezers

Teen Crafts are now being held IN-PERSON, every first and third Thursday of the month at 4:30pm in the Community Room. There may be some craft kits at the Front Circulation Desk, but not guaranteed.

Watch the video instructions

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by Amy Westmoreland | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 comments

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Have lots of fun with this very mini bow and arrow!

Materials needed:

Popsicle sticks
Q-tips
Duct tape (to decorate)
Dental floss
From home: pencil, nail clippers, marker, and scissors
Note: soak popsicle stick in a bowl of warm water before starting

Watch the Video Instructions

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TEEN CRAFTS: Winnie-the-Pooh Weaving

by Amy Westmoreland | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, On the Same Page, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

TEEN CRAFTS: Winnie-the-Pooh Weaving

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Learn how to weave a Winnie-the-Pooh for our On the Same Page event!

Materials needed:

Frame
15 thumbtacks
White yarn
Blue yarn
Yellow yarn
Template to refer to
From home: scissors, sharpie, hammer, and tape

Watch the video instructions

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Teen Craft: Pirate Skull

by Amy Westmoreland | October 25, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

What's a pirate's favorite subject? ARRRt! Dress up a skull in some pirate gear with this new Teen Craft. Materials needed: Skull Tissue paper Beads Craft feathers Paper clip Sparkles Glue

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Teen Craft: Zen Doodle Pumpkin

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FEBRUARY Teen Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | Feb 11, 2022 | Blog, On the Same Page, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

FEBRUARY Teen Activities

Teen action council have a say in what goes on at the library for teens

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What adventures awaits our brave teens? Roll the dice and find out.

DnD will now have TWO events – every SECOND and FOURTH Friday of each month.

Friday, February 11th, 3:30-5:30pm, Community Room.
Friday, February 25th, 3:30-5:30pm, Community Room.

For ages 12-18.

A HONEY OF A DAY FOR CRAFTS

A craft day for all ages! Come to the library to make some fun Pooh-themed crafts.

Ages 0-11yrs: Pooh headbands or finger puppets
Ages 12-18yrs: Pooh Perler bead keychains
Ages 19+: Honey jar

Saturday, February 12th, starting at 1pm in the Community Room.

YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS

In February, we will talk about dialogue using Winnie the Pooh as a “know-it-all” example! We will also share our Mystery rough draft short stories in anticipation of our Teen Writer’s Contest in March.

Wednesday, February 16th.
4-5:30pm, Activity Room.

For ages 12-18.

TEEN CRAFTS

Crafts will now be IN PERSON, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:30pm.

Any extra crafts will be available for Take ‘n Go at the Front Circulation Desk; while supplies last.

February 3rd: String Art

February 17th: Art Deco Patterning

For ages 12-18.

SHELF SURFERS: BOOK HANGOUT FOR TEENS

Madison Bibliomaniacs has now become SHELF SURFERS. This is a BOOK HANGOUT FOR TEENS, where you have fun activities and chat about books.

Come and play REVERSE CHARADES – one person guesses while a group of people act out the word or phrase! The theme will be “Lost in the Hundred Acre Woods,” to tie in with our “On the Same Page” book Winnie-the-Pooh. You’ll also get to make YUMMY honey cake pops!

For ages 12-18.

ON THE SAME PAGE: A VERY POOH-RIFFIC BIRTHDAY

Friday, February 25th, from 7:30-9pm

Winnie-the-Pooh ends with a birthday party; and since it’s the library’s birthday as well, this seems a fitting ending for 2022’s On the Same Page. Join us for cake and ice cream, balloon animals, pin the tail on Eeyore, and other activities. We’ll also look at photos taken on last week’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover and make sure our friends didn’t get into any mischief.

DISCORD SERVER

Join our Discord Server! Chat and get to know other teens in the area. The Server is monitored by Library Staff to ensure a fun and safe place for all.

PRESIDENT’S DAY CLOSURE

The library will be closed Monday, February 21st, for President’s Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open.

Thank you.

GAME & CHESS CLUB

Come learn the game of chess, plus other fun games!

Every Monday from 4:30-5:30pm in the Community Room.

For ages 9-18.

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS

Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday a fun family movie will be showing at the library at 4pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

February 15th: The Tigger Movie

Library Board of Trustees Election Information

by Rebekka Hanson | May 12, 2023 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

New Temporary Hours of Operation

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November Kid and Tween Activities

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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Help us celebrate our first 100 years by participating in our photography contest! Our theme is: “Capturing 100 years”. Submit an original photo and see if you win! All forms and rules are available below. October 17th – December 10th Ages 6+...

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by Abby Reeser | October 5, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHT Come enjoy family films at the Library! Every other Friday, 3:30 pm in the Community Room! October 7th: Cars (2006; G)October 21st: Monsters, Inc. (2001; G) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.STEAM - HARRY POTTER...

September Kid and Tween Activities

by Abby Reeser | September 1, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

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Library Closed for Labor Day

by Abby Reeser | August 13, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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!

Open Recitals

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Have a piece that you'd like to perform for the public? The library is holding a series of recitals this year. Our next open recital will be held Monday, April 17, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. If you would like to participate, please fill out the following form...

Teen Writing Contest Winners Announced!

by Abby Reeser | August 3, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Congratulations to the winners of our First Chapter Teen Writing Contest! Our top three submissions were: 1. Ainsley Burns' "A Dreamy Death" 2. Mary Palmer's What's in a Name" 3. Caitlyn Isle's "Haunted Home" Click on the titles above to read. Check them out!

August Library Activities

by Abby Reeser | August 1, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

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...

Library Closed for Infrastructure Updates

by Abby Reeser | July 27, 2022 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

The library will be closed Thursday August 18th through Saturday August 27th for infrastructure updates. No items will be due and the book drop will also be closed. A word from the Director: "The Madison Library District is getting upgrades! Our sorting machine has...

TEEN CRAFT: Tea Stain Art

by Amy Westmoreland | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

TEEN CRAFT: Tea Stain Art

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Use your imagination to make art with tea stains.

Materials needed:

Watercolor paper
Two black tea bags
Heated water (to steep the tea bags)
Piece of cardboard (to prevent bleeding and staining under the paper)
Spoon or brush

Watch the video instructions

APRIL Teen Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | April 11, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

TEEN CRAFT: Art Deco Duct Tape Art

by Amy Westmoreland | March 8, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

TEEN CRAFTS: Winnie-the-Pooh Weaving

by Amy Westmoreland | February 15, 2022 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, On the Same Page, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

TEEN CRAFT: Tea Stain Art

by Amy Westmoreland | January 24, 2022 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Craft: Push Pin Word Art

by Amy Westmoreland | November 18, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

NOVEMBER 1st-15th Teen Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | November 1, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Teen Craft: Pirate Skull

by Amy Westmoreland | October 25, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

What's a pirate's favorite subject? ARRRt! Dress up a skull in some pirate gear with this new Teen Craft. Materials needed: Skull Tissue paper Beads Craft feathers Paper clip Sparkles Glue

October TEEN Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | October 12, 2021 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Parties, Teen Zone, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Teen Craft: Zen Doodle Pumpkin

by Amy Westmoreland | October 7, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Craft: Hanging Notepad

by Amy Westmoreland | September 28, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Adult Makers: Tiny Books

by Amy Westmoreland | Nov 24, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 comments

Adult Makers: Tiny Books

Make a tiny book with bookmaking skills!

Materials needed:

25 pieces of paper
2 pieces of 2×3 decorative paper
Larger piece of double-sided decorative paper
2 pieces of heavier 1.5×2 papers
1/4×2 paper
Popsicle stick
Glue
Heavy string/thread
Large needle
Scissors
Pencil

Watch the video instructions

APRIL Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | April 7, 2022 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

REGENCY TEA PARTY Saturday April 30th. 9am & 11am. This is a ticketed event. Join authors Sarah M. Eden, Joanna Barker, Sian Ann Bessey, and Esther Hatch for a Regency Tea Party. The event will include a Q&A session, behind-the-scenes insights, giveaways, and...

Adult Makers: Tiny Books

by Amy Westmoreland | November 24, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

Make a tiny book with bookmaking skills! Materials needed: 25 pieces of paper 2 pieces of 2x3 decorative paper Larger piece of double-sided decorative paper 2 pieces of heavier 1.5x2 papers 1/4x2 paper Popsicle stick Glue Heavy string/thread Large needle Scissors...

NOVEMBER Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | November 1, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM NIGHTS Come watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. November 2nd: The Lego MovieNovember 9th: Paw Patrol: The MovieNovember 16th: PaddingtonNovember 23rd: Finding NemoNovember 30th: The Peanuts Movie Children...

OCTOBER Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | October 7, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog | 0 Comments

Family Friendly Film NightsCome watch a movie at the library! Every Tuesday at 4pm in the Community Room. Oct 5th: Boss Baby: Family BusinessOct 12th: Scooby-Doo: Straight Outta NowhereOct 19th: Space Jam: A New LegacyOct 26th: Hocus Pocus Children under 12 must be...

Adult Makers: Inspirational Tile Magnets

by Amy Westmoreland | September 20, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Craft Instructions Post | 0 Comments

Inspirational tile magnets to help give you the motivation you need! Materials needed: tiles (from a mini tumbling tower or your own choice) inspirational messagesmod podge magnets pieces of paper (for the backing) scissors glue stick (optional)

SEPTEMBER Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | September 2, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

September Adult Book Club The Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 16th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. There has been a change of book; the book for September is Sold by Patricia McCormick. Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her...

JULY Adult Activities

by Amy Westmoreland | June 30, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Adult Summer Reading Explore Tails and Tales at the Library this summer by researching animals in all their habitats. Each time you complete a “Research Area” by reading 1000 pages of your choice, bring your log into the Library for a small reward. If you...

Adult Makers: Waste Canvas Critters

by Amy Westmoreland | June 18, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog | 0 Comments

Time to learn how to make waste canvas cross stitch critters! Materials needed are: - Waste canvas/mesh, 6x6" - Animal patterns - Needle - 5 safety pins - Embroidery floss, 5 colors w/3 strands (white, black, warm brown, bright pink, and dark red) - Material to...

June Adult Activities

by Lauren Abbott | May 25, 2021 | Adult Arena, Adult Makers, Blog, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Adult Makers: Macrame Earrings

by Lauren Abbott | April 22, 2021 | Adult Makers, Blog | 0 Comments

Learn how to make macrame earrings. You will need: 12 lengths of cord 2 keyrings 2 ear wires 6 beads 2 pins scissors a soft workstation

Storytime: Mail

by Amy Westmoreland | Nov 23, 2021 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 comments

Storytime: Mail

“M” is for mail! Take a moment and talk about the mail with your child. How do you mail a letter or a package? Where does it go after you put it in the mailbox? Who delivers the letter? Then have fun writing and mailing a letter to a relative or friend. Some of the books, videos, and activities will help your child discover the magic in mail!

Join us Monday, 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

Songs that focus on body parts and their actions increase children’s awareness of how different parts of the body can start specific movements. By using their muscles to make the motions in a song, children can develop both their gross motor skills and body self-awareness.

Lambert

Activity

Play “I Spy” first sounds game — Practice beginning sounds with this simple “I spy” game at home, on a walk, or at the grocery store. Choose words with distinctive, easy-to-hear beginning sounds. For example, if you’re in the bathroom you can say, “I spy something red that starts with the “s” ssss sound (soap).”

Books Presented

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It Came in the Mail by Ben Clanton

Liam really wants some mail, so he writes a letter to his mailbox asking for something in return. His mailbox delivers, sending Liam more than he could have hoped for … and how! But as the mail starts to pile up, Liam realizes that the best packages and parcels are even better when shared with friends.

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Delivering Your Mail: A Book About Mail Carriers by Ann Owen

An introduction to the important job of mail carriers. Through fun illustrations and easy-to-read text, this nonfiction picture book describes what a mail carrier is, how their mail truck works, and how the mail must get delivered no matter what the situation. This read-aloud will give young citizens a glimpse into the lives of these valuable workers and how their careers make communities a better place to live.

Check it Out as a Discovery Kit

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Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings

Arfy is a hound on a mission! Bound and determined to find a home, Arfy writes letters to everyone on Butternut Street. Honestly, he’s the best dog you could ever want. He’s obedient! He’s housebroken! He even has his own squeaky bone! Who will adopt Arfy in the end? You’ll never guess!

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Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Early in the Morning

Early in the morning
At eight o’clock
You can hear the postman knock
Up jumps Ella to answer the door
1 Letter, 2 Letters, 3 Letters, 4.

Oh, Have You Seen…

Tune of “Do You Know the Muffin Man?”

Oh, have you seen the letter M
The letter M, the letter M
Oh, have you seen the letter M?
It makes the sound muh-muh-muh

Oh, yes I’ve seen the letter M
The letter M, the letter M
Oh, yes I’ve seen the letter M
It makes the sound muh-muh-muh

Activity: Give your child the letter ‘M;’ have them hold it up when you say words that start with ‘M’ and keep it down for words that do NOT start with ‘M.’

Mailing Letters

Tune of “The Mulberry Bush”

(Write a letter, stamp a letter, mail a letter)
This is the way we mail a letter,
Mail a letter, mail a letter.
This is the way we mail a letter,
So early in the morning.

Lovely Letters in the Mail

Tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”

Oh, I got a lovely letter in the mail (clap, clap)
Oh, I got a lovely letter in the mail (clap, clap)
Getting mail is so much fun
Let’s see who sent this one
Oh, this lovely little letter in the mail. (clap, clap)

Crafts and Activities

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The puppy found some Mail!

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Storytime: I Can Do Hard Things

by Amy Westmoreland | March 12, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Picture a book from the 1930's! This month we are reading children's books published in the 1930's. This week, we read, "The Little Engine That Could." This story is a great kick-off to problem-solving and showing children that they can do hard things. In addition to...

Storytime: Winnie the Pooh – BEARS & FEELINGS

by Amy Westmoreland | February 11, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, On the Same Page, Story Time | 0 Comments

Join us this month as retell the story of Winnie-the-Pooh. His logic is always impressive with thoughts like, "People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day." We hope you enjoy the bear tales this week as you do the impossible... nothing!Join us Monday,...

Storytime: SLEDS

by Amy Westmoreland | February 10, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

It's winter and the Olympic Games are just around the corner. You might consider talking with your child about the science behind winter and how people move on skis, skates, and sleds. Don't be afraid to use and explain "big" words such as evaporation, friction, and...

Storytime: Skis

by Amy Westmoreland | January 25, 2022 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Teen Craft: Push Pin Word Art

by Amy Westmoreland | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Craft: Push Pin Word Art

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Make some fun word art! This could be your name, an activity you love, a favorite book, a place you love to visit… you decide! Just be sure it will fit before you begin.

Materials needed:

Mat board (or other material sturdy enough)
Thumbtacks
Pencil
Hot glue
Optional: duct tape for the border (the kit includes pre-taped mats)

Watch the video instructions