Posts tagged with "KW Main"
Parseltongue with a Black Mamba?
Posted by Mizz J on 08/19/11
Harry Potter isn't the only one who could talk to snakes. Imagine moving to Liberia for 2 years to discover that black mambas want to be around you. You aren't just a kid brother who's scared of his own shadow anymore. You are mentally connected to just about the deadliest snake in the world. Meet 12-year-old Linus Tuttle, who will never be the same again. Neither will his family. Read Mamba Point by Kurtis Scaletta.
Paws to Read
Posted by Ms. A on 07/09/12
My name is Nugget and there’s nothing I love more than a good story. That’s why I can’t wait for the next sessions of Paws to Read! Paws to Read is a fun library program where I get to listen to kids read aloud. Did you know that reading aloud to a dog can help improve your reading skills? What a great way to practice! Please visit me and my friends from Rainbow Assisted Therapy at the Arlington Heights Library on:
S'mores in the Library
Posted by Kidbrarian on 04/04/12
I always loved camping. Sitting around a fire listening to scary stories, eating s'mores and trying not to burn my marshmallows. On Friday, April 20th, come to the library for our version of a camping experience. Scary stories, games and a craft are all part of it along with real s'mores and a not so real campfire. The best part - no bugs! For ages 8-11.
So Many Games.......
Posted by Kidbrarian on 09/28/11
You probably already know the library has video games, but did you know you could ask us to buy a video game we don't already own? If it is still available for purchase, we will consider ordering it and you will be the first to check it out. Just remember, we can't buy used games.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Posted by Ms. A on 03/14/12
Did you know that floodlights were first used to illuminate night baseball games in 1929? Some baseball fans were against night games in favor of tradition. The Chicago Cubs held out for over 50 years. It wasn’t until 1988 that Wrigley Field had lights!
Learn more about America’s most beloved baseball fields in Ballpark: The Story of America’s Baseball Fields and find other baseball books here.
The Request Line is Open!
Posted by Ms. A on 08/08/12
Are we missing the CD to your favorite kids’ show or movie? We have music from Disney and Nickelodeon hits such as iCarly, A.N.T Farm, Lemonade Mouth, and more! Let us know if we don’t have what you’re looking for by submitting a Purchase Suggestion.
The Very Busy Author
Posted by Ms. A on 06/13/12
June 25 is Eric Carle’s birthday! Carle is the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Busy Spider, and many more! His newest book is called The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. What’s your favorite Eric Carle book?
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Posted by jmoskal on 09/21/11
Scary Stuff Happens
There are 10 spooky stories in the book, Things That Go Bump in the Night. Web addresses and passwords are in the book so you can watch the video ending of the stories. Another good thing - each story takes about 15 minutes.
This Is For The Birds!
Posted by jmoskal on 08/09/11
What can just one person do to help the birds hurt by the Gulf Oil Spill? Meet Olivia Bouler, age 11, and find out. Her story is in the book, Olivia's Birds, and she explains everything in this video.
Too Many Toys!
Posted by Ms. A on 12/11/12
What’s on your wish list this season? Before you ask for more toys, you might want to know the story of Spencer, a boy with too many toys! Spencer had so many toys that his room had become a danger zone! Find out what happens when his mom makes him downsize his collection. The library has David Shannon's hilarious story in several formats. Read it, listen to it, or watch it!
