Story Time – January 7 and 8, 2020

Story Time – January 7 and 8, 2020

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Story Time – January 7 and 8, 2020

10:30 am in the Community Room – ages 2 to 5

In January, we learned about the letter “S.”

This Week, We Were Introduced the Word “Snake.”

Snakes are important members in the web of life as both predators and prey. They feed on mice and other small rodents which helps to control the pest population.

Craft Activity

You can decorate a paper plate snake by cutting magazine squares into triangles. 1 square will make 2 triangles.

Find full instructions

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

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 is my favorite snake!

Snakes Slither

Snakes slither on the ground,
Snakes slither all around.
Some are short, some are long.
Some have fangs,
and some have none.
-1001 Rhymes and Fingerplays

I’m Being Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor

I’m being swallowed by a boa constrictor
a boa constrictor, a boa constrictor
I’m being swallowed by a boa constrictor
And I don’t like it very much!

Oh no, oh no, he swallowed my toe,
he swallowed my toe, he swallowed my toe,
Oh no, oh no, he swallowed my toe,
And I don’t like it very much!

Oh gee, oh gee, he’s up to my knee,
he’s up to my knee…

Oh fiddle, oh fiddle, he’s reached my middle,
he’s reached my middle…

Oh bleck, oh bleck, he’s up to my neck,
he’s up to my neck…

Oh dread, oh dread, he swallowed my….
Schlirppp!
-Shel Silverstein

Books Presented

Snakes
by Valerie Boden

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of snakes, a family of scaly reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why snakes do not have legs.

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Can I Play Too?
by Mo Willems

In Can I Play Too? Gerald and Piggie meet a new snake friend who wants to join in a game of catch. But don’t you need arms to catch?

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Hide and Snake
by Keith Baker

A brightly colored snake challenges readers to a game of hide and seek as he hides among familiar objects.

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Additional Books

They Thought They Saw Him
by Craig Strete

A little chameleon successfully avoids a number of dangers by changing colors to match his surroundings.

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Mouse Count
by Ellen Stoll Walsh

In this charming companion to Mouse Paint, Ellen Stoll Walsh introduces the concept of counting forward and backward in a suspenseful story that will keep young readers guessing

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The Rattlesnake Who Went to School
by Craig Strete

On his first day of school, Crowboy pretends he is a rattlesnake, but then he meets a girl in his class who wants to be a rattlesnake too.

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Early Literacy 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.
-Megan Dowd Lambert

Reading Picture Books With Children

On the Same Page 2020 – Book Release Party!

On the Same Page 2020 – Book Release Party!

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On the Same Page 2020 – Book Release Party!

All Things Pirate with Peter Pan!

Friday, January 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Community Room

This is the night! We’ll start giving away free copies of J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan.* This is our book for our annual February community reading series On the Same Page.

*One per household, please.

Captain Hook’s eyes were the blue of the forget-me-not, and of a profound melancholy, save when he was plunging his hook into you, at which time two red spots appeared in them and lit them up horribly. 

Loads of Fun for All Ages!

We will have treats, a craft, a few games, sneak peeks at the upcoming activities which will take place all through the month of February. Feel free to dress as a pirate (we will) to make the most of this arrrrrsome experience!

Come eat and enjoy some exotic sharks, fish and chips, mini cannonballs and ginger ale as we dress up as a pirate from making hooks to eyepatches and even get a tattoo! We will be walking the plank, playing Loot and ring toss using swords, we even have pirate coloring pages for your little ones!

All children, except one, grow up. They soon know that they will grow up, and the way Wendy knew was this. One day when she was two years old she was playing in a garden, and she plucked another flower and ran with it to her mother. I suppose she must have looked rather delightful, for Mrs Darling put her hand to her heart and cried, ‘Oh, why can’t you remain like this for ever!’ This was all that passed between them on the subject, but henceforth Wendy knew that she must grow up. You always know after you are two. Two is the beginning of the end.

January Teen Events

January Teen Events

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Happy New Year!

We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in January! 

Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:

TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, January 2nd at 4:30 pm – Chinese Zodiac Bracelets.

TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday January 6th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm

YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday January 13th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm–Guest Author Josh Allen.

TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, January 16th at 4:30 pm – Chinese Zodiac Stone Magnets.

TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, January 27th from 4:30 to 5:30 – “The War that Saved My Life” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursday, January 30th at 4:30 pm–My Hero Academia.

The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Family Story Night

Family Story Night

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Monday, November 18th

6:30-7:30 pm

Celebrate Idaho Family Read Week with us!

An evening with stories, crafts, games and drawings for all ages.

All children ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 

In the Activity Room by the Children’s Computers

November Teen Events

November Teen Events

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We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in November! 

Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:

TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday November 4th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm

TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, November 7th at 4:30 pm – Let it GLOW Holiday Cards.

YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday November 11th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm–Think, Write, Create!

TEEN ANIME CLUB: Monday November 18th at 4:30 – 5:30 pm–Anime Art and how to draw it.

TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, November 21st  at 4:30 pm – Christmas Jar Ornaments

TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, November 25th from 4:30 to 5:30 – “The Dark is Rising” by Susan Cooper


October Teen Events, Clubs, and Crafts

October Teen Events, Clubs, and Crafts

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We have LOTS of fun things planned for the teens in October! 

Here’s a breakdown of all the great things you’ll want to do:

TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, October 3rd at 4:30 pm – Deathly Hallows T-Shirt

TEEN ACTION COUNCIL: Monday October 7th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm

YOUNG LEAGUE OF WRITERS: Monday October 14th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm–Think, Write, Create

TEEN CRAFT: Thursday, October 17th  at 4:30 pm – Aragog Giant Spider

TEEN ANIME CLUB: Monday October 21st at 4:30 – 5:30 pm–It’s an anime costume party! Come dressed as your favorite anime character.

TEENtober:  Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm — Pancakes & Pumpkin Party! We are going to have an all-you-can-eat  pancake & pumpkin carving breakfast!

TEEN BOOK CLUB: Monday, October 28th from 4:30 to 5:30 – Pick any book you want that has to do with Halloween and or Candy.

We hope to see you there!

All teen activities and events are for those ages 12 to 17,  All craft supplies are provided.  All you need to bring is yourself and maybe a friend!