Posts tagged with "KW Parents"
Start Date April 16 for Student Volunteers Sign-Up!
Posted by Mizz J on 03/21/12
Hi Parents,
Your youngster will soon be able to sign-up for this popular summer program. Just a reminder that students must be completing grades 6, 7, or 8 to participate as a Junior Library Volunteer this summer. This is a dynamic program where the volunteers help to run the summer reading program and assist the library behind-the-scenes. Pick up an application at the Kids' World Desk or download it at www.ahml.info/kids.
Registration deadline is May 14 at 10PM. All completed applications must be returned to Kids' World.
Stories, Craft, Activities, and Sensory Play!
Posted by Ms. A on 07/06/12
If your child does best in a small group setting, consider attending our Sensory Storytimes. In our Sensory Storytimes, there are fewer children, hands-on activities, and a lower noise level. You don’t need an AHML card to register!
On July 14, we’ll read I Spy Under the Sea, blow bubbles, play a parachute game, search for ocean animals in rice, make a craft, and test our balance with bean bags! Please join us in our “under the sea” adventures!
On August 12, we'll read I Love Bugs, play with bug puppets, and use rubbing plates to create our own bugs! Come get creepy and crawly with us!
Sensory Storytime
Saturday July 14, 1:30-2:15
Sunday August 12, 1:30-2:15
Lindsey Room
Ages 3-7 with caregiver
This storytime is designed to engage children through movement, music, stories, and play. Ideal for children with autism or sensory processing issues or children who have difficulty sitting still. Please feel free to call 847-506-2620 if you’d like to tell us about your child or request special accommodations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday July 14, 1:30-2:15
Sunday August 12, 1:30-2:15
Lindsey Room
Ages 3-7 with caregiver
This storytime is designed to engage children through movement, music, stories, and play. Ideal for children with autism or sensory processing issues or children who have difficulty sitting still. Please feel free to call 847-506-2620 if you’d like to tell us about your child or request special accommodations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Story Time!
Posted by Ms. A on 08/21/12
The best thing you can do to help your child get ready to read is to read aloud to your child every day. Shared reading is a great way for children to build early literacy skills. Join us for storytime at the library the week of August 27 and check out this week's read-aloud recommendations:
Baby Time (Infants to 18 months): Clip-Clop
Toddler Time (19-35 months): Mama Cat has Three Kittens
Kids Time (ages 3-6): Bark George
Family Time (All kids through 6 years): Dimity Duck
Storytime is every other week. For a complete schedule, visit our Kids' Program calendar.
Summer Writing Fun
Posted by Kidbrarian on 06/20/12
Does your child enjoy writing? One of our summer activities is something we call "Finish the Story." Kids of all ages can go to our summer reading web page and click on the graphic on the right entitled "Finish the Story." There, they will find the first few lines of an adventure. It is their job to figure out what comes next! Entries will appear on the summer web page in the next day or two. Kids can submit as many different endings as they like. Get the whole family involved with a group story!
Talking Tom Cat
Posted by Ms. A on 02/08/12
Here’s an app that will keep your child entertained, and it’s free! Check out this link to Talking Tom Cat brought to you by iTunes! He responds to touch and repeats everything your child says in a funny voice. Besides being hilarious, this app has educational benefits as well, especially for children with special needs. If your child is reluctant to talk, this app can help develop language skills by encouraging your child to speak more.
The Academy Awards for Children's Books
Posted by Mrs. T. on 01/25/12
The American Library's Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) recently announced it's Book and Media Award winners. If you're looking for quality books, audiobooks and video please take a look at their 2012 ALSC Book and Media Award Winners list. Highlights include:
John Newbery Medal - (outstanding chldren's literature) Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
Randolph Caldecott Medal (outstanding picture book ) A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
Coretta Scott King Award (recognizing An African American author and illustrator) Heart and Soul by Kadir Nelson
Mildred L. Batchelder Award (outstanding translation) Soldier Bear by Bibi Dumon Tak
For more information about these and other award winning children's books please call the Kids' World Desk at 847-506-2620.
The Best Book is not always the Gold Medal Winner
Posted by Mizz J on 09/19/11
We all know that; and yet we want to read the one that won. This is especially true of the Newbery Award, but we should remember that several other books also make the cut into this inner circle. They are the Newbery Honor books- also distinguished. They just didn't win the gold.
Why do I make a point of telling you this? Because the winner of the Newbery Award for 1953 was Secret of the Andes. Guess which title was only a Newbery Honor book? Charlotte's Web. Enough said.
Browse the list of Newbery Honor books which we own. You can also check our website for all the Newbery Award winners.
Happy reading!
What's That Smell?
Posted by Mrs. T. on 10/12/12
Anyone who lives in the area has certainly noticed the smell of skunks this summer and fall. According to a recent Chicago Tribune article, the presence of skunks has increased this year due to the warm winter and dry summer. Although you don't want to get too close, you and your child may have even seen some skunks in your backyard. The library has books that can help you in educating your child about the critters who live in our backyards. Here's a LIST with books about skunks.
When Does Teasing Turn Into Bullying?
Posted by jmoskal on 09/28/11
Richard Linke, Internet safety educator, offered this definition of bullying at the Cyberbullying and Internet Safety program at the Library last night. "Bullying is repetitive teasing or comments that make you feel bad".
He also gave these tips for kids and parents:
- look into parental control software for your home computer
- centrally locate your kid's computer work station
- warn your kids not to give out personally identifying information online
- review your kids' screen names and screen their buddy lists
- kids need to tell a trusted adult or police if they get into a bad situation
Cyberbullying jumps up exponentially in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, but can start much earlier. He recommended these sites: www.socialshield.com and www.websafety.com.
The Library has books, DVDs, and other information sources about Cyberbullying and Internet Safety. Let us know how we can help you learn more about these important issues.
Winter Crafts
Posted by Ms. A on 12/11/12
Bring your kids to Kids’ World to make a craft over winter break! We will have a craft table the week of December 23 and the week of December 30.
