Dancing Babies!

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 12:00pm by StoryLaura

If you are a member of the AADL storytime crowd then you know Betsy Beckerman and Sara Melton Keller. We have been bouncing to their wonderful songs for years, so why not get up and dance along? I can’t wait for circle dances, marches, and other baby moves at Dancing Babies on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 pm at the Pittsfield Branch!

Dancing Fun!

Mon, 08/03/2009 - 12:10pm by StoryLaura

Imagine the grace and creativity of three recent University of Michigan's Department of Dance graduates. Now add the joy and spontaneity of children in grades Kindergarten through Third. A perfect recipe for a splendid afternoon with Adventures in Movement at the Traverwood Branch on Monday, August 10 at 2:00 pm. I can't wait to join in the fun with Jumping Off the Bandwagon!

Laughter Blast!

Wed, 07/29/2009 - 4:58pm by StoryLaura

Last winter our friends Badria Jazairi and Phil Walker offered us such a good time with laughter yoga that we invited them back for more! Friday, August 7th at the Pittsfield Branch at 7:00 pm, 9 year olds and up are invited for creative play and movement! Adults and teens are very welcome!

Chicken Bits - Poultry

Wed, 07/29/2009 - 11:16am by ryanikoglu

Ms. Rachel did Chicken stories for week #6. Of course there are more where those came from.
Rosie's Walk or on DVD in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. It is great for toddlers to pick out Rosie the chicken in each picture as she tours her chicken yard.
Look Out Suzy Goose is another good toddler tale of sequence.
Big Chickens shows "four big chickens" they are braver than they think.
The Perfect Nest
Chicken Little is a NEW version illustrated by the father and daughter Emberley, an illustrator dynasty.
Chicken Chasing Queen Of Lamar County is a young girl's campaign to catch a feisty chicken on grandma's farm. A funny, developed story for kids who like to "bite into a real tale" of humor and "meat".

Baby Bits - What To Do with the BooHoo Baby?

Tue, 07/28/2009 - 11:21am by ryanikoglu

"What DO You Do With The BooHoo Baby?"
PLAY with them. Here are some books that help you "play" with the Baby.
One Boy has peek-a-boo pages.
Time To Get Dressed makes dressing a game.
Not A Box reminds you of what you can do with one good box.
Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? is a rhythm and rhyme game with pictures. Kumasan kumasan nani miteruno? is "Brown Bear" in Japanese, and can be found in the World Language Collections.

Puzzle Palooza

Wed, 07/22/2009 - 3:49pm by StoryLaura

What could be better than a good laugh, a magic trick and an outrageous puzzle, all at the same time? If you are going into grade Kindergarten or up, you are in for a treat with the Scheer Genius of Doug Scheer, presenting Puzzle Palooza on Friday, July 31st at 10:00 am at the Downtown Library (the location has been moved from Malletts to Downtown) and 1:00 pm at the Pittsfield Branch.

Palabras Luminosas--Latino Language, Laughter, and Lore

Wed, 07/22/2009 - 12:42pm by battlem

Magical Rain Theaterworks visits on Sunday, July 26, from 2-3pm in the Downtown Library Multipurpose Room to perform Palabras Luminosas. Palabras Luminosas is a dramatic and fun collection of stories from throughout the Americas with Latino stories of traps and tricksters, animals, food, and the marvelous oddness of everyday life. This is a great program for the whole family--what a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Kid Bits - Do You Know About Monsters?

Wed, 07/22/2009 - 12:13pm by ryanikoglu

Ms. Rachel is inviting monsters to Storytime this week. You can meet monsters at the Library, or bring them home with you. Look for:
Go Away Big green Monster helps you get control over monsters.
The Hungry Thing needs to be fed.
The Gunniwolf is a classic "survivor" tale.
Your Pal Mo Willems Presents Leonardo The Terrible Monster.
Where The Wild Things Are is where you can go for a Rumpus.
and Go To Bed Monster!.

History of Stop-Motion Animation lecture & Claymation Workshop for TEENS!

Mon, 07/20/2009 - 12:46pm by erin

History & Development of Stop-Motion Animation With Animator Brad Pattullo
Thursday July 23, 2009: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Professional animator/animation professor Brad Pattullo leads a discussion and screening chronicling the history of stop-motion animation up to recent films like Coraline. Using many film clips, he will share the excellent history of animation on film. Older kids, Teens & Adults are welcome!! This event is FREE and requires no registration.

Clay Animation Puppet Workshop with Brad Pattullo for TEENS in grades 6-12: *Registration required: Register Now This event is FREE.
Friday July 24, 2009: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
There are just a few spots left in this workshop! Back by popular demand, clay animator Brad Pattullo, Professor at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, will guide participants through the process of fabricating a clay puppet for animation. From character design, to the assembly of a posable aluminum wire armature, and sculpting with plasticine clay – you will come away with a fully-realized stop-motion puppet for animation or display. TEENS ONLY *Registration required: Register Now

Web Bits - I'm B-O-R-E-D !!

Fri, 07/17/2009 - 6:06pm by ryanikoglu

SUMMER FUN sites on the internet "for staying safe and active" come from Gail Junion-Metz' column in SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL. Check these sites when you have free time and perhaps get UN-bored:
Exploratorium Sport Science offers incredible science bits behind sports, like why do skateboards seem to magically stick to skater's feet?
Funology Boredom Busters for craft ideas and other things to make and play.
Zoom Activities focused on middle schoolers.
Sports4Kids Playbook for playground games and physical activities.