Pre-School Story Time

Pre-school Story Time

Tuesday November 20 10 a.m.

Fee:  $2.00 per child

Ages 0-5

Our story this week is Santa's Stuck.  When Santa becomes stuck in the chimney of a house on Christmas Eve, the dog, the cat, the reindeer, and a mouse try to free him. 

This book is a great story with rhyming, colourful pictures and a fun storyline.  Children will love to hear this story over and over again as the smallest member of the team comes up with the idea of how to get Santa out of the Chimney.

We will sing songs like the hokey pokey, abc, Jingle Bells and many more.  Our craft is a simple and fun craft that any age can do.  

Please come and have fun will all of our wonderful children. 

Tuesday Pre-School Story Time

Pre-School Story Time

Tuesday November 13th 10 a.m.

Fee: $2.00 per child

Dewey's Christmas at the Library is our story this week. 

After finding a red ball of yarn, Dewey the cat, who lives in the Spencer, Iowa, public library, finds a way to help decorate the Christmas tree. 

Our book this week for Every Child Ready to Read is Print Awareness and Print Motivation.  Parts of the story are on different sections of the page to direct your child's eye on how we read from left to right and top to bottom.  The print motivation comes from seeing how much fun Dewey is having with all the wonderful colours and ornaments that he discovers in the Christmas decorations box. Wonderful stories like Dewey's Christmas at the Library motivates children to learn how to print. Children will laugh at how much fun Dewey is having.  

We are singing Christmas songs and familiar songs that we love to sing.  Please come and join us as we sing, laugh and create crafts for Christmas.  

Tuesday Pre-School Story Time

Tuesday November 6th Pre-School Story Time

        10 a.m. Fee of $2.00 per child

Our Story this week is "There Were Monkeys in my Kitchen" written by Sheree Fitch illustrations by Sydney Smith.

A young girl awakens one morning to total chaos when she discovers hordes of chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans have taken over her home. 

This book is an example of how a child's imagination can make a small thing seem large.  Our every child ready to read program helps to develop a child's love of books.  This week our book has phonological awareness, print awareness and narrative skills.   Rhyming, wonderful pictures and a story to be told and re-told, makes this a must read book.

We will be singing our fun songs, doing a small craft and of course listening as  poor Willa discovers a mess in her house that was caused by a kitchen full of monkeys.  

Tuesday Story Time October 9th 2012

Tuesday Pre-School Story Time

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Ages 0-5

Cost $2.00 per child

Our story this week is "Where's My Mummy" by Carolyn Crimi.

This gently spooky read-aloud treat is also a satisfying bedtime book sure to delight the youngest reader on many a deep, dark night. Little Baby Mummy wants just one more game of hide-and-shriek with Big Mama Mummy before bedtime. The night is deep and dark, full of friendly creatures that click their clacky teeth and whoosh past on flippy-floppy wings. But who will comfort Little Baby Mummy if a small, scritchy-scratchy someone gives him a scare? Big Mama Mummy, of course! Fresh, comical illustrations complement this ever-so-slightly suspenseful story with a satisfying end.

Come and bring your children to our weekly story time.  We sing silly songs, hear special stories based on our Every Child Ready To Read program.  This program helps to develop a love of reading as your child gets ready to read.  We also have fun crafts every week. For further information please call 705-295-6814. 

Keene Public Library Fall Computer Courses

Keene Library Fall Computer Courses

Every Thursday Starting Sept 27th

1 p.m. to 2 p.m

Please Call 705-295-6814

Cost of $5.00 per person

Thursday Sept 27, 1 p.m.      Computer Basics

Thursday Oct 4, 1 p.m.         Internet 101

Thursday Oct 11, 1 p.m.        Window Operating Systems

Thursday Oct 18, 1 p.m.       Microsoft Word 2007

Thursday Oct 25, 1 p.m       Google Drive and Docs

Thursday Nov 1, 1 p.m.        Twitter

Thursday Nov 8, 1 p.m.        Facebook 101

Thursday Nov 15, 1 p.m.      Linkedin Basics

Thursday Nov 22, 1 p.m.      Ipad Basics

Thursday Nov 29, 1 p.m.      Internet Basics

Thursday Dec 6, 1 p.m.        Pinterest

Please come and join us as we explore the inner and outer workings of computers.  Each week we will learn new and exciting things about the computer and the many aspects of day to day use. 

Class sizes are limited so please call ahead to book your spot.

Story Time Tuesday September 25th 2012

Tuesday Story Time

10 a.m.

September 25th 2012

What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends! Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks; a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do? Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share. 

Our story for the next 2 weeks is Bear Says Thanks.  This story is a great story that can be told over and over again helping to develop your children's Narrative Skills.  We will be learning about Thanksgiving, singing Thanksgiving songs and creating a special craft.  Please join us for lots of fun and laughter.  

Tuesday Summer Reading Program 

10 a.m. Ages 2-6

Our Story Is: One Enchanted Evening by Mark Moulton.
For ages 4-8. A delightful fairy tale written by Mark Kimball Moulton and illustrated by nationally acclaimed artist Karen Hillard Crouch. In a magical land of dragonflies, spiders, mice and ladybugs, the power of true love is unveiled in this new tale. Features original Lang artwork with a laminated cover and matching dust jacket.

This is the last week of our Summer Reading Program.  We are celebrating the last day with a special story about a queen spider and a knight field mouse.  Our every child ready to read theme is Phonological Awareness and Narrative Skills.

Weather permitting we will have our story time outside and we will play games, sing silly songs and time permitting do our craft inside.  Special awards will be given to all children for their participation. 

Please come and help celebrate our last day of our Summer Reading Program.  For further information please call 705-295-6814.

Pre-School Story Time

Tuesday August 14th at 10 a.m.

King and Queen of the Castle Summer Reading Fun

Our story this week is The Grumpy Queen written by Valerie Wilding.
When the Queen is grumpy, everyone is grumpy, and when she doesn't get what she wants, everyone needs to watch out. But one curly-haired boy helps show her the way to a better day. Filled with bright, fairy tale-inspired art, this charming picture book shows that one's attitude can have a big impact on others.

Our every child ready to read theme this week is Letter Knowledge.  We will be looking at the letter Q for Queen.

 Bring your children ages 0-6 to our library for lots of fun with a wonderful story, silly songs, crafts and games outside weather permitting.  There is a small fee of $2.00 per child.  

Tuesday Pre School Story Time

Ages 2-5 at 10 a.m.

Summer Reading Theme for August is

Kings and Queens

Be Kings and Queens of your alphabet with this fun story written by Kelly Bingham.  Z is for Moose.  Moose is terribly eager to play his part in the alphabet book his friend Zebra is putting together, then awfully disappointed when his letter passes, behaves rather badly until Zebra finds a spot for him

This week we are exploring our every child ready to read skill Letter Knowledge.  We will be learning the letter "K".  K is for King.

Our story time starts at 10 a.m. and we will be singing songs like our ABC song, twinkle twinkle little star, Little Green Frog and more.

Bring your children in for fun songs, games, crafts and wonderful stories.  There is a small fee of $2.00 per child.

Guys Read Too!

For reluctant male readers check out this web-based literacy program for boys.

http://www.guysread.com/ 

Book Club

Tuesday July 17th
Pre School Summer Reading Program
Prince and Princess Summer Reading Fun 10 a.m.

The Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald --- who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. 

 Come and enjoy our special story of the day.  We will be playing fun games outside if weather permits, sing silly songs and make a special craft.  

Our Every Child Ready to Read theme this week is Print Motivation.  This is how is all begins.  Being interested in and enjoying books. No matter what book you read to
your child you are encouraging Print Motivation.          

We look forward to seeing you and your little ones.  There is a small fee of $2.00 per child.      

Tuesday July 10th Summer Reading Program

Prince and Princess of the Castle

Sad and lonely, the Penguin Prince longs to find the perfect penguin princess to be his wife. Then one stormy night, a wet and bedraggled penguin arrives at the castle claiming to be a princess. The prince falls deeply in love with the beautiful and mysterious stranger. But is she really a princess? In this sparkling and whimsical retelling of The Princess and the Pea, there's only one sure way to find out. 

Come and bring your preschool age children for lots of fun.  We will be playing games, singing silly songs and listening to our special story The Penguin and the Pea. 

Bring a coloring picture of your child's favourite story to be posted on the wall of fame as we explore the fun world of princes and princesses.  

Tuesday July 10th at 10 a.m.

Don't let this happen to you this summer!

2012 Amish Fiction

Suggested 2012 Titles

The keeper : Stoney Ridge Seasons by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Where wildflowers bloom : Sisters at heart bk 1 by Ann Shorey

A life of joy : Kauffman Amish Bakery series #4 by Amy Clipston

The scent of cherry blossoms : a romance from the heart of Amish country by Cindy Woodsmall

An Amish family reunion by Mary Ellis

The fiddler : Home to Hickory Hollow by Beverly Lewis

Leaving Lancaster : a novel by Kate Lloyd

Beyond Hope's Valley : A big skye novel #3 by Tricia Goyer

Brush of angel's wings : A heaven on earth novel by Ruth Reid

Amish Fiction Reading List

Pre-School Story Time Tuesday June 19 2012 10 a.m.

Our Story this week is The Pout-Pout Fish 

written by Deborah Diesen

 

 Deep in the water, Mr. Fish swims about With his fish face stuck In a permanent pout. Can his pals cheer him up? Will his pout ever end? Is there something he can learn From an unexpected friend? Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading dreary wearies isn t really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story that s sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down. 

Our Every Child Ready to Read theme is Letter knowledge and Phonological awareness.

 We will be singing fun songs like row row your boat, Mr. Sun, ABC and more.  The children will be making special shiny fish for their craft.  

Please feel free to join us.

Pre-school Story Time Tuesday June 12 10 a.m.

Our Story This Week is :  First Place Freddie written by Peter Bently and Daniel Howarth

First Place Freddie is one of a series of colorful tales for young children clearly meant to teach a lesson. In this case, Freddie the Flounder feels he is boring, in contrast to his friends Angel Fish, Puffer Fish, and Sprat. They all are bound to win a prize at the Fish Talent Show. However, it turns out that Freddy is able to foil Shark from eating his friends and earns a special prize for being himself. Just in case there is any question as to what the moral is, the book ends with a page for parents and teachers spelling out how it can be used in a classroom.



Our Every Child Ready to Read theme for the next 2 weeks is Letter Knowledge.  Books can help children learn the names of letters and the sound that they make. 

Reading to your child  for 5 minutes a day will get them ready to delve into a wonderful world of books.

 Talk to your child about the cover of the book.  Ask them what they think the story is about just by looking at the cover.  You will be surprised at the responses.  You and your child will have fun as you discover the joy of reading together.

Please feel free to join us for this wonderful story, silly songs and a fun craft on Tuesday June 12th at 10 a.m.  There is a small fee of $2.00 per child.

Pre-school Story Time Tuesday June 5 2012 10 a.m.

Our story this week is SWIM! SWIM! BY JAMES PROIMOS.

Lerch the goldfish wants a friend, which is difficult since he's the only fish in his tank. Undaunted, he swims around his tank, talking to the gravel, the plastic undersea diver, and the bubbles, though sadly none of them answer him. Just when he thinks he's as lonely as a fish can be (in a wonderfully empty two-page spread), a cat arrives outside the tank and talks to Lerch. But, uh-oh, he calls him Lunch. Fear not, though, as young readers and storytime audiences will be greatly relieved by the final, friendly twist to the story. Though Lerch gets the credit for this picture book, James Proimos is responsible for the art and story. He uses the comic-book format, with panels and word balloons, to great effect here; Lerch's repeated Swim! Swim! can be a nice storytime chant. The bright colors and clear art match the simple story and will attract the youngest read-to-me set.--Kan, Kat Copyright 2010 Booklist 

Our every child ready to read theme this week is print awareness. Noticing print, knowing how to handle a book and knowing how to follow the words on a page.

When you read to your child gently run your finger underneath the words so your child sees the direction of how words go.

We will be singing wonderful songs like Row Row your boat, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, Baby Bumble Bee, I hear thunder and more.  

Please come and see what happens to Lerch as he looks for a friend.  

Pre-School Story Time Tuesday May 15th

Story time Tuesday May 15th 10 a.m.

Our story this week is "Zinnia's Flower Garden" by Monica Wellington

Planting is such fun!

Zinnia plants a garden, eagerly waits for the plants to grow, sells the beautiful flowers, then gathers seeds to plant the following year.

Our Every Child Ready To Read this week is Narrative Skills.  
Choose titles that repeat or predict to encourage telling or retelling.






We will be planting sunflower seeds with the children this week.  So make sure your little one is in older clothes.

We will be singing wonderful songs like Baby Bumble Bee, Mr. Sun, I Hear Thunder, I'm A Firefighter.


Please come and join us as we explore planting with Zinnia and we sing our silly songs. 

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Pre-School Story Time Tuesday May 8, 2012

Story Time Tuesday May 8th 10 a.m.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOTHERS!

Our Story this week is Mommy's Hands by Kathryn Lasky & Jane Kamine

To a small child, a mother's hands are almost magical. Mommy's hands can draw and bake, comfort and cuddle, point out the stars in the night sky and plant a beautiful garden. This charming book, told from the point of view of three different young children, is sure to bring smiles of joy and recognition to both moms and their little ones. 

This week our every child ready to read theme is Vocabulary.  

 This is how is all begins.  Knowing the name of things.  Talk with your child and ask them to name the different things at home or while you are shopping. Verbal interaction with your child at any age is very important.

We will be making something very special for all Mom's and grandmother's during craft time.  

We will be singing wonderful songs such as:  Baby bumble bee, Mr. Sun, If you are happy and you know it, Baa Baa black sheep and many many more.  

Please feel free to come and join us as we hear wonderful stories, sing silly songs and make special crafts.  

Pre School Story Time May 1st, 2012

Story Time Tuesday May 1st 10 a.m.

Hello Sun by Hans Wilhelm
Quentin the hedgehog longs to see the sun, but the trees in the forest where he lives block his view. So Quentin comes up with a plan--he'll build a tree-house! But this proves to be a big task for a little hedgehog. With a little determination and some help from his friends, Quentin reaches new heights and finally greets the sun. 


This week our Every Child Ready to Read theme is Vocabulary:

This is how is all begins.  Knowing the name of things.  Talk with your child and ask them to name the different things at home or while you are shopping. Verbal interaction with your child at any age is very important.

 

Hello Sun! is available on-line on our web page at the following link:
http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp 
Then type in the book title under Tumble Search upper left corner: Hello Sun!   

We will be making Suns with the children and singing songs about the sun and spring.

Songs:
The Farmer Plants His Seeds
Big Round Sun
Hello Mr. Sun how are you?
Mr. Sun
If your happy and you know it
ABC
The itsy bitsy spider
Rain is falling down
Bouncy Ball

Bouncy Ball is one of our favourites here at the Keene Library.  Come and join us every Tuesday at 10 a.m. for lots of fun and laughter.