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Read To A Dog

Wednesdays, July 6, July 20, and July 27
10:00 - 11:00 AM

Do you have a shy or reluctant reader? Lopez Library is scheduling 20 minute session with your child who will be paired with a calm, furry-eared, non-judgmental dog who happens to be a good listener too.

The R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program has now is back by popular demand for the 5th summer, helping young people to better their reading.

Each child schedules a 20 minute session at the library with a dog and its handler. We encourage kids to bring a favorite book or a book they are working to read to the animal in a comfortable, safe environment.

The dogs are registered, tested and insured therapy animals who have been screened for skills and temperament, health and cleanliness, good manners and attitude. These animals inspire confidence and trust in the people around them. They are calm and reliable, obedient, and impeccably groomed to be attractive and fun to touch and stroke.

Call 468-2265 to schedule a time-slot.

Story Time - Don't Miss It

Every Wednesday at 11:00 am.

Rosie (children's coordinator) keeps generations of book lovers anticipating Wednesday's story hour. Toddlers to seniors attend.

During the year we feature guest storytellers. For toddlers and preschoolers, but enjoyable for the whole family.

Teddy Bear Picnic

July 13, 2011 - 11:00 AM

This is the 31st annual Teddy Bear Picnic, and is always a big deal. This year we'll have the wonderful music of Charlie Thweatt playing guitar singing songs. This guy can make up a song on the fly better than anyone. He is very entertaining and will be leading all participants in song. We're looking forward to seeing you there. We'll have refreshments, teddy bear ears, and songs. Mr Bear will also make an appearance. This event is a good time to remember about our over-flow parking lot which is at the Community Church and is just a short walk through the Fire Dept parking lot. Bring a sunhat (just in case we get lucky and the sun is hot enough to give you a sunburn) and your favorite teddy bear. Free to the public.

Lyra Dalton as 2010 Teddy Bear. See? Not so scary!

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off

Saturday, June 18 - 1:00 PM

The Summer Reading Program starts June 18th. Come to the kick-off party, enjoy some treats and sign up for the reading program. Pick up your themed activity packet and write your name on a reading log. This year's theme is "One World, Many Stories" and will have young people exploring countries and cultures around the globe. Goodie bags and Island Book Bucks will encourage young readers to visit the library often this summer to complete their ten book minimum for the Summer Reading Program. We are happy to make suggestions for what to read next. Books read aloud to young children count toward their reading goals.

Learning Links:

BBC World News for Kids - Offers radio podcasts of recent news stories for kids to listen to.

www.kid-at-art.com
The Imagination Factory is an award winning art and crafts site for kids, parents, and teachers. Make art out of recycled materials, drawing lessons.

Classics for Kids
Classical music's great composers come to life through music and stories

Drawing Lessons for Kids
Art lessons, crafts, and activities.

Energy Star kids - Watch a slide show about climate change and explore the topic.

Explore and Learn - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Web site has an Explore & Learn section with interactive presentations by artists as well as a "Themes and Cultures" section for further exploration of galleries, exhibitions, and selected topics. The site requires an updated version of Macromedia Flash Player, which is a free download.

Family Fun on the Road Games - Puzzles, mazes, activity packs, souvenir stickers, car trip checklist.

Games from around the World - Directions for how to play a variety of games from around the world.

Maisy's Fun Club - Fun Club features downloadable coloring sheets, games and activities

Metropolitan Museum of Art - Here is the met's online presentation of "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo."

Moms Minivan - More than a hundred car travel games and road trip ideas for kids, travel tips, flying with kids, and carsickness.

National Geographic. The Marco Polo Journey - This site offers a multimedia presentation of Marco Polo's journey of exploration from Venice to Iraq and China.

National Geographic Kids - Features different people, animals, and places each mont with facts, games, activities and related links.

The J. Paul Getty Museum's Web site offers exploration of selected works searchable by artist, type of art, and objects. Teacher lesson plans are available under the museum's "education" tab as well as a kids' section with games and puzzles that use museum art. Check out the "Do At Home" children's home activities.

Smithsonian Center for Education for students is a place for kids to explore, discover and learn - Art, Science & Nature, History & Culture, and People & Places.

Tate Kids - London's Tate Museum is a kid-friendly web site with games, activities, and information for kids about the art at the Tate Museum. They can even create their own "Tate collection."

What Should I Read Next?

1. First, look at the new books and other items that have been catalogued in the last 60 days here:
   New Arrivals for Juveniles.

2. Next, look it up in your library catalog. The item can be reserved if it is currently checked out. It's easy to look up book, movie or audio recording.Try it here:

Timeless Classics

Here are some "Timeless Classics" suggestions for your family read-aloud time.

Access for Children

Important Information for Parents - Check out these important links:

• Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials

• Library Bill of Rights

Children's Resources

The Helen Anderson Children's Room contains over 3,000 juvenile fiction and non-fiction books for children, 2,080 picture books, approximately 550 children's movies, and over 215 audio books and read-along kits.

For parents, check out our collection of books for babies and read to your child, or our parenting resource shelf, full of child development books. Ask for our free brochure "Ten Simple Ways to Encourage Learning" by the Foundation for Early Learning and paid for by the Friends of the Library.

Juniper and Edi Blomberg explore educational programs.

A computer in the Children's Room is installed with fun and educational programs, such as Reader Rabbit, Magic School Bus, beginning typing, and Spanish language.