Children's Room

Spring sessions of Story Times and Parent Toddler Workshops begin the week of March 5th. Please call the library for registration information.

Read-To-Me reading charts are available in the Children's Room. Complete the chart by reading 20 books and we will reward you with a special prize.

Families Who Read Aloud Read A Lot!
Enjoy a children's novel with your school-age child by reading aloud, one chapter at a time! Please pick-up book suggestions and an Official Read Aloud Contract in the Children's Room. We will reward your listener with a bright "Bank on Books" bank!

Read to Mudge!
Mudge, a real live therapy dog, will be in the library to listen to you read out loud! Call 929-4488 to make an appointment to read to this loveable animal!

Lullabies (infants to 12 months)
Saturday, March 10 at 10:15 AM
Parents and infants will enjoy the relaxing music and songs of Dara Linthwaite. Pre-registration is required.

Four-Leaf Clover Lucky Necklace
Friday, March 9 at 4:30 PM
Students in grades K - 2 will make a special St. Patrick's Day necklace! Pre-registration is required.

To Catch A Leprechaun!
Wednesday, March 14 at 1:00 or 2:15 PM
Pre-school children ages 3 to 5 yrs will enjoy making a super sized, magical tool to help them track down a mischievous leprechaun! Pre-registration required.

Tots Night Out! (Ages 18 months to 5 years (pre-K)
Friday, March 23 at 6:15 or 7:15 PM
Enjoy a family interactive hour of singing, dancing a craft and much more! Pre-registration required.

Fast Food of Ancient Egypt (Grades 3 - 5)
Friday, March 16 at 4:30 PM
We will discuss the amazing culture and history of Ancient Egypt and a typical ancient Egyptian recipe will be prepared and shared by all. All participants will go home with a good luck charm that they created. Pre-registration required.

Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies! (Grades 1 - 3)
Friday, March 30 at 4:30 PM
Create a bunny craft, listen to a bunny story and hold a real bunny! Pre-registration required.

A Tisket A Tasket, Paint an Egg and Make a Basket!
Thursday, March 29 at 4:30 PM
Students in grades 4 and 5 will paint and egg and make a basket. Pre-registration required.

Weekend Parent Toddler Workshop
Saturday, March 17 at 10:15 AM
For toddlers ages 18 -36 months with a parent/caregiver. You may call to register for this session, scheduled to meet the needs of working parents.

Babysteps
Wednesday, March 21 at 10:15 AM
Parents and infants 6 - 18 months will enjoy a chance to play and meet new friends. Pre-registration required.

Young Artists: Spring Yu and James Wood

Shots For Tots: Free Immunizations Thursday, March 15 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Provided by the Suffolk County Department of Health Immunization Action Plan, no appointment necessary.

Caldecott Medal Winner (illustration): David Weisner , Flotsam

Newbery Medal Winner (literature), Susan Patron, The Higher Power of Lucky

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Newbery Medal Winner: Lynne Rae Perkins, Criss Cross

The 3 Apple Book Award: A New York State Children's Choice Award!
Here is your chance to let everyone in New York State to know what your favorite book is! Students in grades 3 to 6 (ages 8 to 12 years) are encouraged to submit one nomination during the month of March. Nomination forms and additional information is available in the Children's Room.

Toys To Spend The Night
Are you expecting a young overnight visitor? Look through our "Toys to Spend the Night" collection, a variety of puzzles, board games and building toys for children ages 3 years and older. For more information, please speak to a children's librarian.

Calling All Young Artists!
If you would like to have your artwork displayed in the library please have your name added to our "Young Artist of the Month" List!

Now Available: Free Booklets and Fliers
"Helping Your Child Become a Reader" The booklet was prepared by the US Department of Education and includes activities for children from infancy through age 6.

"Let's Do Homework!" Includes homework tips and a checklist for helping your child with homework assignments.

"Minimizing Morning Madness" An info-sheet with advice on how to maximize your child's readiness for each school day.

"Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences" Suggestions for parents as they prepare for the conference.

Parents, check out these websites!

• American Library Association's "Amazing, Spectacular, Mysterious, Colorful Web Sites for Kids and the Adults who care about them"
• Parents for Megan's Law: A guide for members of our community
• FamilyEducation Today: A newletter for improved parent involvement on everything from the terrible two's to financing a college education.
• Child Safety on the Information Highway
  READ*WRITE*NOW! Activities for Reading and Writing Fun
• Early Years: Birth to Preschool
• Beginning to Read
• Encouraging the young reader: Grades three through six
• Visit Dr. Seuss!

Click here for additional links to resources for kids, teens, parents and teachers.

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Attention Childcare Providers and Parents. The Library Loan Kit for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs is here. Borrow materials about inclusion, Down's syndrome, epilepsy, language development and more! Call 929-4488, ext. 2 for additional information.

Get Well Kits will help your child pass some time while recovering from an illness. Please call to request a free kit if the need arises.