Bears -- 11/28/23

Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. A monthly virtual Story Time is posted the first Tuesday of the month on the library's Facebook page.  It is available to view for one month before the next video is posted.

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Every Autumn Comes the Bear by Jim Arnosky
Hugless Douglas by David Melling
Bear's Big Breakfast by Lynn Rowe Reed

Books: 

Bear Is a Bear by Jonathan Stutzman

Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson

A Beginner's Guide to Bear Spotting by Michelle Robinson

The Curious Cares of Bears by Douglas Florian

Don't Eat That by Drew Sheneman

Find Fergus by Mike Boldt

Hush Up and Hibernate! by Sandra Markle

It's the Bear! by Jez Alborough

Craft: Bear Scene

- Cut a small paper plate in half and color as the background of the scene (grass, sky, cave, mountain, etc.)

- Print out template at left and cut out pieces (bear, tree)

- Color pieces

- Glue bear and tree to paper plate background scene

Extension Activities:

- In Bear's Big Breakfast, Bear is looking for something to eat that starts with the letter "B".  Practice phonics and letter recognition by asking your child to come up with foods that start with specific letters.

- Learn more about hibernation and what animals hibernate throughout the winter.  Visit the library to find books on the topic.

Thankfulness -- 11/21/23

Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. A monthly virtual Story Time is posted the first Tuesday of the month on the library's Facebook page.  It is available to view for one month before the next video is posted.

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Apple Cake: A Gratitude by Dawn Casey
Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson

Books:

Around the Table That Grandad Built by Melanie Heuiser Hill
Thank You and Good Night by Patrick McDonnell

The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera

Thank You, Oma! by Oge Mora

Thankful by Eileen Spinelli

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes
We Give Thanks by Cynthia Rylant

Craft: Thankful Wreath

- Cut out leaves from red, yellow, orange, green, and brown paper

- On select leaves write things you are thankful for

- Write on the center of a paper plate "Thank You For"

- Glue leaves around edges of plate to make wreath

Extension Activities:

- Practice letter recognition and phonics by asking your child to come up with something they are thankful for starting with each letter in the word "THANKS".

- Have your child(ren) help with Thanksgiving dinner preparations.  Come up with simple recipes they can help with or ask them to set the table for the meal.

Turkeys -- 11/14/23

Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. A monthly virtual Story Time is posted the first Tuesday of the month on the library's Facebook page.  It is available to view for one month before the next video is posted.

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Turkey Tot by George Shannon
10 Turkeys in the Road by Brenda Reeves Sturgis

Books:

Cold Turkey by Corey Rosen Schwartz

Gobble, Gobble by Cathryn Falwell

How to Hide a Turkey by Sue Fliess
Little Tom Turkey by Frances Bloxam

The Turkey Train by Steve Metzger

Craft: Turkey
- Print template onto cardstock or heavy paper

- Cut out pieces (body, feathers)

- Color pieces

- Glue feathers to back of turkey

Extension Activities:

- Practice drawing skills.  Have your child trace around their hand and then show them how to turn it into a turkey.

- Get up and moving with some turkey dancing.  Play some fun music and have your child dance like different types of turkeys (ex - big, small, quiet, sad, mad, etc.).

Template --

Acorns -- 11/7/23

Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. A monthly virtual Story Time is posted the first Tuesday of the month on the library's Facebook page.  It is available to view for one month before the next video is posted.

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Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer
The Little Guys by Vera Brosgol
Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena

Books:

Acorns Everywhere by Kevin Sherry
The Bad Day by Frann Preston-Gannon

Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman
The Golden Acorn by Katy Hudson

The Sky Is Falling! by Mark Teague

Craft: Acorn Man
- Cut out an oval, acorn cap, and eyes from cardstock or heavy paper

- Color pieces

- Glue pieces together as shown in picture at left

- Cut four small pieces of pipe cleaner and tape to back for arms and legs

Extension Activities:

- Have an acorn rolling contest.  See who can roll their acorn across the distance first.

- Go on a nature walk to see if you can find any acorns.  Who can find the most?

Virtual Story Time: Lights! Camera! Alice! -- November 2023 (pARTy! Celebrate the Arts)

Each month, Miss Amy records a virtual Story Time that goes along with the monthly theme.  It will be posted monthly in the morning of the first Tuesday of the month.  (The video is available to watch for one month before a new one is uploaded.) 

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Lights! Camera! Alice! The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker by Mara Rockliff

Books: (Movies and Acting)
Strongheart: The World's First Movie Star Dog by Emily Arnold McCully
That's Betty! The Story of Betty White by Gregory Bonsignore
This Is a Moose by Richard T. Morris

Extension Activities:
- See if your child can act out their favorite picture book.  Film it if possible.

- Poll family and friends to see what their favorite movie is.  Then host a movie night watching some of those movies.