A good day for coloring

The snow is drifting down and we are feeling cranky about winter. It's a good day to come to the library and hang out. Here is a picture of Margaret and Joel who spent quite a while today coloring.

Owie

Am temporarily out of commission while I recuperate from carpel tunnel surgery.

Thanksgiving at Storytime

We had another high-energy day of music, stories and fingerplays at storytime today. Rhythm sticks were fun and we did a silly song called Singing in the Rain... by the end of the song we had our thumbs up, shoulders back, knees together, bums out, tongues out and eyes closed! Sylvia said that I looked so scary she was surprised the kids didn't cry HA. Then Sue helped the children made turkeys out of their hand prints and thought of a few things they are thankful for. See the picture of Skye who is thankful for the sky, for clouds and for puppies. I am thankful for being a children's librarian and having the excuse to play and have fun!

Charlie visits the library

Charlie the parrot visited the library today. Here he is with Jassmyn, who he calls "pretty little girl" and with Judy. Charlie has been Jassmyn's parrot for about a year. It was great to have Charlie come to storytime! He was a very good listener.

Rhythm Sticks!

Elizabeth, Bill & Sylvia try out the rhythm sticks. The preschoolers had a blast with them this morning, but obviously adults enjoy them too.