Published April 29, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Have a Storytelling Night! Give everyone in the family the chance to stand up and share a story they have made up. Not sure where to start? Grab a wordless book the next time you go to the Library. More Published April 27, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Kids from preschool to grade 4 will enjoy a Children's Concert Featuring Kevin Roth at the Library Center on Saturday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m. Kevin Roth's music, art and books have delighted audiences worldwide and young PBS fans will recognize his voice from the hit PBS show, "Shining Time Station." Books and CDs will be available for purchase. More Published April 24, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Talk, talk and talk some more. The more you talk with your child, the more language they learn! More Published April 21, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Roar! Squeak! Growl! Make animal sounds together! Animal noises are a fun way to play with sounds. More Published April 18, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
With your finger, trace letters on baby's arm, leg or back. Say them out loud as you trace them. More Published April 15, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
You don't always have to read the words! Make up a story to go with the pictures or use a book with a cd to share stories together. More Published April 14, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
It's Potty Time! Is your little one ages 2-6 getting ready to use the potty? The Library Station will help take the fear out of this milestone on Saturday, April 15th at 10 a.m. with light-hearted potty books, silly songs and activities. More Published April 11, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
To celebrate this year's One Read, all ages are invited to An Evening with Author-Illustrator Sophie Blackall on Thursday, April 13th from 7-8:30 at the Springfield Art Museum. Winner of the 2016 Caldecott Medal for Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear, Sophie has illustrated more than 30 books for children. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. More Published April 7, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
The Library's 2017 One Read Title is Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick and illustrated by Sophie Blackall. More Published April 5, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
The Ash Grove Branch is having a Winnie the Pooh Party! Infants to age 6 are invited at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 7th to celebrate all things Winnie the Pooh. More Published April 2, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Take a StoryWalk!® Join us for two special storytimes at the Park Central Branch Library on Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. where we'll feature "Finding Winnie" by Lindsay Mattick for the One Read. We'll read the story and then walk around downtown to enjoy the book again, displayed on signs in local business windows along the way. Families can return to the downtown area again to enjoy the book through April 29.
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