Storytime Kids Decorate Cupcakes

They ate them almost before they were completely decorated, but who can blame them?

Busy Friends

A group of Friends got busy in the library workroom Saturday, organizing donated books and toys. No sooner had the area at the top of the stairs been cleared of books, another two boxes of donations came through the door! Ellen says we need to put that corner on birth control :) We now have a fresh collection of brand new-looking books to choose from in our on-going book sale area and staff will actually be able to walk through the workroom without stumbling over boxes, thanks to Anne, Ellen, Sylvia and Lee.

2nd Graders Visit the Library

Yay! A new school year means a whole new batch of 2nd graders to visit the library and get library cards and pick out books to borrow. This year the class is small, only 7, and two of them were absent the day they visited (and one is blocked in the picture by a library book - sorry Mathieu!). The class walked to the library with their teacher, Mrs. Pohl, and classroom aide Jodi Perry, and what a perfect fall day for a walk!

I read them If You Find A Rock, a beautiful book by Peggy Christian perfect for this age child about all the different kinds of rocks you might find out on a walk, including wishing rocks, splashing rocks, and worry rocks. I also read Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson about the benefits of helping each other out. After several animals help a witch find various items she's dropped from her broom, she in turn allows them to join her on the broom. Then the animals help her out of a pretty scary situation involving a dragon. You should see the deluxe broom she conjurs up at the end!

After I read to them, the children each got to choose a book to borrow. I took their picture before they headed back to school. I am looking forward to their visit next month!

Fall Storytime is underway at the Freedom Library. Every Wednesday morning at 10:00 we gather for stories, songs, fingerplays, games, rhythm instrument play, and crafts. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are encouraged to attend! Here are some pictures from a recent storytime.