We know…it’s been a long time.
Posted by: wpbkids on: February 5, 2010
Did you think we forgot about you? We know … it’s been a while. In November our blogger (and KidSpace librarian) Ms. Christina bid a fond farewell to the West Palm Beach Public Library and moved to the Jefferson Library all the way in Louisiana. We will all miss Christina terribly, but know that the kids in New Orleans are lucky to have her – and we know they will love her as much as we do! The KidSpace blog is now back up and running, so be sure to check with us back regularly.
Chug, chug, chug, toot, toot!
Posted by: wpbkids on: December 3, 2009
Chug, chug, chug, chug, toot, toot!
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of the 6th Annual Polar Express heading to the West Palm Beach Public Library! We can’t wait for it to reach our station! The magic begins this Friday, December 4th at 5:30. Catch a train to the North Pole where you can meet Santa, listen to a good reindeer joke, and play reindeer games! While you’re there don’t forget to decorate a yummy cookie and warm your insides with a cup hot cocoa! Join the fun in the West Palm Beach Public Library, City Center Courtyard.
If you have a little extra to spare this season, help us fill Santa’s sack with your donation of new unwrapped toys for needy children and spread some holiday cheer! Call the Children’s Library at 561-868-7703 for additional information!
We can’t wait to see your merry faces this Friday!
KidSpace Staff
It’s All New!!!
Posted by: wpbkids on: November 17, 2009
I walked in and there they were…colorful, diverse, unique, and full of adventure. New books! I get so excited and joyful when we get a cart full of books. And how can I forget how curious I am when they arrive. I want to curl up in a corner and spend quality time with each, getting to know them one by one, so when you come along looking for your perfect book, I can recommend it with the experience of having read it. Here is just a taste of the new books that recently arrived:
Why? The best ever question and answer book about nature, science and the world around you by Catherine Ripely
Family fun nights: 140 activities the whole family will enjoy by Lisa Bany-Winters
Insectigations!: 40 hands-on activities to explore the insect world by Cindy Blobaum
The Christmas sweater by Glen Beck
Buying, training & caring for your dinosaur by Laura Joy Rennert
Fancy Nancy splendiferous Christmas by Jane O’Connor
Babies don’t eat pizza: the big kid’s book about baby brothers and baby sisters by Dianne Danzig
The case of the gasping garbage: and other super scientific cases by Michele Torrey
20 things adoptive parents need to succeed by Sherrie Eldridge
The hound of Rowan: book 1 of the tapestry By Henry H. Neff
Baby signing 123: The easy-to-use illustrated guide to every stage and every age by Nancy Cadjan
Stay in the loop about the new books entering the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace by checking out our Featured Item Lists on the right-hand column of our Catalog’s home page.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Opera For Kids?
Posted by: wpbkids on: November 13, 2009
Did you know November is National Opera Month? The West Palm Beach Public Library is bringing Opera to your front door with an opportunity to meet The Great Poochini!
On November 15, The Palm Beach Opera will be here to celebrate National Opera Month! They will be reading from the children’s book, “The Great Poochini” by author, Gary Clement. Join us in the Children’s Program Space for this free event! No registration is required.
Check out these great items on Opera:
The random house book of opera stories by Adele Geras
Aida by Leontyne Price
Classic cartoon favorites and extreme music fun by Disney (DVD)
P.S. you’ll get to meet Poochini in person, so bring your cameras and excitement to KidSpace.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Animal Antics Back Again!
Posted by: wpbkids on: November 4, 2009
Animal Antics is taking over the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace, yet again! Animal Antics is a fun, interactive, natural history series provided in part by the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation and presented by their cool Education Director, Eric Gehring. If you are in K-3, join us on for this FREE program on November 17 & 24 @3:45pm. Get crazy again for Animal Antics! Check out last year’s Animal Antics here!
This year’s Animal Antics program is inspired by the book chosen for Families Reading Together Palm Beach County. The title of this book is going to remain a secret, so shhhhhhh, until the November 7 “Kick-Off” of this county wide, month long, awesome literacy event!
For additional information, ask me or call the children’s library at 561-868-7703. See you there!
Until we meet again,
Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Palm Beach Zoo @ Your City Library!
Posted by: wpbkids on: November 2, 2009
Oh my! The Palm Beach Zoo will bring live animals…live animals for an interactive, educational program for families! On November 8 at 2pm bring the whole bunch to be a part of this special event specialized just for you. The program is FREE, parking is FREE, and there is no registration! What an awesome opportunity.
Be sure to check out some cool zoo books at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace before you meet the animals:
Zoo animals by Philip Dowell
1, 2, 3 to the zoo by Eric Carle
The alphabet zoo: fun ways to learn letters and phonics (DVD)
Dear zoo by Rod Campbell
Another great educational opportunity is the Zoo Adventure Stroller Safari. This is an opportunity for you to bring your infant or toddler to the Zoo for an exciting stroller safari adventure! Registration is required and fees include 1 adult and 1 child. Members: $10.00 Non-members: $15.00.
Be sure to stay tuned here for more Sundays @ 2 for families.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Monday Night Movies!
Posted by: wpbkids on: October 31, 2009
I am so excited that our November/December 2009 calendar of events is available. Be sure to stop by the West Palm Beach Public Library’s webpage and take a peek. We have some cool events that will surely get you up, out, and moving! One of the events that I am particularly fond of is Monday Night Movies. It’s a great family fun event that can become a tradition. All movies are not suitable for the young ones, but if you have a few children that are in different age groups, you can always spend time alone with each seeing a great FREE movie suitable for them. Here are the list of movies for November/December2009:
Transformers (PG-13) Nov. 2
Ice Age 3 (PG) Nov. 9
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (PG-13) Nov. 16
Polar Express (G) Nov. 30
Star Trek (PG-13) Dec. 7
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG-13) Dec. 14
My Sister’s Keeper (PG-13) Dec. 21
G-Force (PG) Dec. 28
It’s always better to read the book first, so be sure to check them out at the West Palm Beach Public Library or reserve them online through our Catalog.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Write A Novel In 30 Days?
Posted by: wpbkids on: October 28, 2009
In 1999 NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) was founded by Chris Baty, who thought it would be awesome to use the Internet to make novel writing fun for everyone. After a successful few years and teachers wanting their classrooms to be a part of this creativity, the Young Writers Program was founded and is booming. In 2008, more than 22,000 young writers (17 years and 
younger) participated!
NaNoWriMo for Young Writers takes place every November; from November 1-30 you will be challenged to write a novel in just 30 days. Yes, I said 30 days! So if you are 17-years-old or younger, take advantage of this great opportunity to share your creativity with others. It’s not about quality, but quantity! There’s no limit so on November 1st begin to write, write, and write some more!
Sign up and get started, the time is almost here for young writers to take over NaNoWriMo with their “great frantic novel!”
Don’t forget to visit the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace to tell me all about your experience and share it with your family.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Picture on right from NaNoWriMo’s website.
Library Zoo
Posted by: wpbkids on: October 26, 2009
Hope you’re visiting the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace this Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11am! Why?
There will be a FREE pre-school “not-so-spooky” Halloween play brought to you by the Library Zoo! Come meet Frog, Giraffe, Penguin, Panda, Kangaroo, and Cat and parade with them around the Library. It’s going to be exciting and fun to sing and “trick-or-treat” with your favorite animal. Be sure to dress up too, the animals enjoy seeing your creative side in costume! See you at the Library Zoo Preschool Halloween Play & Party.
Don’t forget to learn some great facts about your favorite animal:
Frogs by Time for Kids
Giraffes by Emelie Lepthien
Penguins by Seymour Simon
How Many Baby Pandas? by Sandra Markle
Kangaroos by William John Ripple
Big Cats by Sarah Walker
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Read Around the World!
Posted by: wpbkids on: October 26, 2009
As a child, my mother and I would spend our Sunday afternoons at our local bookstore’s book fair. It was always a wonderful surprise to find books from and about all different places and an adventure to see what “new” books I might come across during my hunt.
I was reminded of this moment when my sister librarian, Ms. Jenn, handed me a flyer about Family Central’s Resource Library’s annual Scholastic Community Book Fair. You can visit the fair October 17-24, 2009; Monday – Thursday 9am-7pm and Saturday 10am-2pm (Closed Fridays).
P.S. Book Fairs are awesome opportunities to pick up some great gifts for friends and family and to build your library collection at home.
Be sure to stop by and tell me about your favorite find.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
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