Monday, October 6, 2008

October: Fall Into A Good Book!

The John's Island Library Children's Department has received over 200 new books in the past couple of months!! What better time to check out something new than the present!! Here are some suggestions from the Children's Deparment...



Eats by Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter




This book has bold colors and sharp lines. It is a great book for babies and toddlers learning about animals and colors.




Airplanes by Patricia Hubbell


Great action words make this an exciting read for all ages! Simple one-line descriptions of all kinds of planes, from military aircraft to props, rotor planes and more, will prove a powerful, appealing title for any beginning reader who loves planes.




Maybe a Bear Ate It! by Robie H. Harris


What happens when you can't find you favorite book? When the book you love is missing?!



Also, try some of these fun action rhymes to get your child up and moving!

Five Balloons
(Suit actions to words)
Five balloons up in the sky
See them fly, way up high?
If one should pop
(clap)
And quickly drop,
How many would you spy?
(Count down from five to zero)

Stand Up High
Stand up high,
Spread your arms wide.
ly like the birdies fly.
Bend down low,
Touch your toes.
Waddle like the old duck goes

Here Comes a Mouse

Here comes a mouse, mousie, mousie, mouse.
(wiggle baby’s fingers)
On tiny light feet, and a soft pink nose,
tickle, tickle, tickle wherever he goes.
(tickle baby)
He’ll run up your arm and under your chin,
(run fingers up baby’s arm to chin)
Don’t open your mouth or the mouse will run in!
Mousie, mousie, mouse.
(tap baby’s chin, nose, or lips)

Visit the Children's Department at John's Island Regional Library for more great book suggestions!

Monday, September 22, 2008

More Pictures from Big Trucks



Big Trucks at John's Island!






Our Big Trucks program was a Big Hit!! Thanks to all of the truck owners that participated!!

Friday, June 20, 2008

Everyone is Catching the Reading Bug!!

Summer reading is in full swing! Stop by the John's Island Regional Library for you summer reading log today. We also have great programs for children every Monday at 2:00 p.m. See below for the schedule. We look forward to entertaining you this summer!!
Jana

Monday, June 23 at 2 P.M. - Anansi the Spider Puppet Show
Monday, June 39 at 2 P.M. - Make Your Own Pet!
Monday, July 7 at 2 P.M. - Houdini II
Monday, July 14 at 2 P.M. - Make Your Own Bug Observatory
Saturday, July 19 at 2 P.M. - Family Fun Bingo
Monday, July 21 at 2 P.M. - Cypress Gardens Presents: Bugs of the Lowcountry
Monday, July 28 at 2 P.M. - Summer Reading Finale Ice Cream Party!

Thursday, January 31, 2008

CowPoke Round-Up was a Huge Success!!!!




As you can see from the pictures, the CowPoke Round-Up was a HUGE success!! I think everyone had a great time!

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Happy 2008 Everyone!!

Starting the New Year off without Ms. Dawn just didn't feel right. But, we know that she and the family are settling in and doing well in the frigid temperatures of Wisconsin! We wish them well and they will surely be missed!!

As the saying goes "with every loss there is a gain." So, let me introduce you to the newest John's Island Library Family member, Ms. Melanie Slan. Ms. Melanie will be working with both the Children's Department and in Reference. She is a busy lady and we are proud to have her on board!!!

One last note, the 2008 book awards were announced at the Midwinter American Library Association Meeting. I have listed the Caldecott and the Newbery awards to the right of this page. Just click on the title to find it in the CCPL system. To see a list of the other awards visit the ALA website: www.ala.org. These are the best of the best so get your eyes on them while they're hot!!

Happy Reading,
Ms. Jana

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Tea Party!

At our fabulous dress-up tea party

Lucy and grandma sipped tea together,


old friends came together,

new friends were made,


and games were played.