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The Majestic Jungle!
Posted on: September 2, 2009
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Thanks to artists Mark Leahy, the next time you visit KidSpace you will see a majestic jungle as part of our decor!
Mr. Leahy works with The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches as a Visual/Scenic Designer. In their successful spring production, in May 2009 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Act One was brought to a colorful conclusion with the song, “Circle of Life” from the musical, The Lion King. 
For this number, Mark Leahy, together with the deft assistance of Peggy Duncan, created playful and majestic jungle animals as a homage to children’s book collage artist, Eric Carle.
In the field of scenic design, Mr. Leahy has created sets for such shows as Godspell, The Pirates of Penzance, and Carnival. In collaboration with his brother, Dan Leahy, they have created many original theatre projects and modern dance productions. His passion for theatre also includes directing, writing and producing. He has designed parties, fund raisers, and weddings. Mr. Leahy is also an installation artist and private yoga instructor! Yes, this West Palm Beach native wears many hats!
Mr. Leahy is currently out of the country co-directing an original children’s musical in Sweden. You can contact Mark Leahy via e-mail at: peacemark1000@yahoo.com.
Come check out his awesome group of animals, here, at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Skip to the Beat
Posted on: March 4, 2009
- In: authors | blogs | books | child development | early literacy | kids space | music | poems | read alouds | reading | reviews | west palm beach | west palm beach public library
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I was catching up on my blog reading this week and one of my favorites, Crazy for Kids Books, did a review on one of my favorite book of poems, Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat, edited by Nikki Giovanni. After reading this great entry, I wondered why I never thought about blogging on this particular book.
This great collection of poems includes an audio CD that features more than 30 performances by writers like Eloise Greenfield, Maya Angelou, Elizabeth Swados, Queen Latifah, Nikki Grimes, Walter Dean Myers, Langston Hughes, W.E.B Dubois, Gwendolyn Brooks, and so many more. Many of us had the opportunity to read some poems by many of these writers and/or even heard them recited by people.
Now is the chance for you to actually hear them read by the poets themselves. Nothing is better than hearing the melody from the lyricist. Be sure to drop by and listen to the beat of Hip Hop Speaks to Children at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace. Here is just a snippet of one of my favorite tunes in this book:
Let’s love ourselves then we can’t fail
To make a better situation
Tomorrow, our seeds will grow
All we need is dedication…
Everything is everything
What is meant to be, will be
After winter, must come spring
Change, it comes eventually
Everything is Everything, by Lauryn Hill.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
“We are all born free”
Posted on: November 10, 2008
My sister, Jeanne, sent me an email today about Human Rights Awareness for kids. In 2006 Ms. Jeanne created a presentation about Human Rights Awareness for children; to take a look at her presentation, click here. 
Human Rights are the most basic rights of freedom entitled to all humans. One of the biggest human rights organizations, Amnesty International, has come up with a better way to educate you about your basic rights. “We are all born free” is their book that celebrates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. If you don’t quite understand what human rights are and what it means, ask a grown up or come visit the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace for some more information.
Be sure to check these books out that covers some issues concerninig Human Rights Awareness:
Selavi by Youme Landowne
Harvesting Hope by Kathleen Krull
Luba: The angel of Bergen-Belsen by Luba Tryszynska-Frederick
Baseball saved us by Ken Mockhizuki
Broken Beaks by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
Until we meet again…
~Remember, Reading is Awesome.
KIDS VOTE…AND THE WINNER IS…
Posted on: November 4, 2008
Kids Vote Early
The ballots were counted today by 2 of our YS Poll Workers on staff.
There were a total of 142 ballots! All ballots were counted but two; one was disqualified because the voter, voted for both candidates and the other because it was not one of our ‘real’ ballots and had 3 voter names signed on it. After cross-checking the names, they were not found on our voter registration.
There were no hanging chads or other voter irregularities.
The West Palm Beach Public Library
Kids Vote Early Results:
John McCain: 11
BARACK OBAMA: 129
Your Librarian,
Ms. Jeanne
KIDS VOTE IN KIDSPACE!
Posted on: October 27, 2008
“Kids Vote Early” @ your city library!
That’s right; early voting begins
Friday October 24 – November 2
For Kids 12 and under at the library!!!!
How can a Kid Vote Early for president?
Our library has set-up an early voting election process just for kids!
- Register at the children’s librarian desk (sign name on mach voter’s registration)
- Receive a ballot
- Check a box for Barack Obama or John McCain
- Place the checked ballot in the ballot box.
- A person may only vote once!
91 KIDS IN JUST 3 DAYS HAVE ALREADY VOTED!!!!!!
~Your Librarian, Ms. Jeanne…
Thanks to Duncan Theatre
Posted on: October 21, 2008
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On Saturday, October 18th, The Duncan Theatre broght the ARTS to the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace along with some great reads by author Leo Lionni:
The activities were so stupendous that grown ups got involved. They had 3 stations of fun…here’s what they did:
Make-A-Tote Bag
Make-A-Greeting Card
Make-A-Bracelet
FUN FACT: If you were present for the Duncan Theatre Arts and Craft project, then you’re a STAR. Yep, I said it and you can see for yourself by clicking here.
The Duncan Theatre may pay us a visit again, so keep your eyes and ears open at KidSpace.
Until we meet again…
~Remember, Reading is Awesome
Tongue Twisters…YOU TRY IT!
Posted on: October 17, 2008
I always thought it was crazy fun to have contests with my older brother doing tongue twisters. Those times were the greatest;I remember trying so hard to say those tongue twisters soooooooo perfectly that half the time I ended up messing up, but it was still one of the best times ever J J J
WELL, I GUESS YOU KNOW WHERE I AM GOING WITH THIS, HUH?
The West Palm Beach Public Library have some great tongue twisters in KidSpace that I think you will find awesome and you and your friends will enjoy:
Betty and Baxter’s batter battle by Trisha Speed
Tongue twisters by U.R. Phunny
Harold Hickok had the hiccups by Cassandra Sharri Labairon
Oh, and don’t forget…
~Reading is Awesome
National Fire Prevention Week
Posted on: October 7, 2008
National Fire Prevention Week is here… ARE YOU PREPARED?
Here are some things you should know for fire safety & prevention:
- Never put anything on a lamp, like clothes or a blanket.
- Don’t touch radiators or heaters…always ask a grown up.
- Don’t stand too close to a fireplace or wood stove, you may get burned or your clothes may catch on fire.
- Never use matches or candles & if you see any on in a room, tell a grown up right away.
- Don’t play with electrical cords or sockets.
- Never hide during a fire or try to collect your things…JUST GET OUT!!!
- Help your family make an escape plan.
- If something on you happens to catch on fire…STOP, DROP, & ROLL!!!
While I was trying to find some awesome things for you, I came across this cool website that has games, puzzles, & cool ways to remember fire safety & prevention tips.
While you’re out, visit KidSpace at the West Palm Beach Public Library for some awesome stuff on fire safety & prevention, like:
Fire Safety by Peggy Pancella
Stop, Drop, & Roll by Margery Cuyler
No Dragons for Tea: fire safety for kids (& dragons) by Jean Pendziwol
Until we meet again…
~Remember, Reading is Awesome
TAYLOR IS NOT TUTORING ALONE:)
Posted on: October 3, 2008
Yup, this past Tuesday’s Tutoring with Taylor was truly a SURPRISE!!!!!
Are you ready? Hold on to your hats because……..
Taylor (left) and Oliver (right)
Oliver, Taylor’s brother, came along on Tuesday to have kids read to him. Oliver was so very excited to be here and listened patiently for 2 hours while kids took turns reading to him. The West Palm Beach Public Library KidSpace was so happy to have him and can’t wait for another debut of Taylor with Oliver…Stay tuned!!
Before I go on my merry old way, I read this awesome book that will have you laughing so hard that you’ll cry, it’s called, “I know an old teacher, by Anne Bowen.” Check out this blog review about the book and a sneak peek at one of the pages.
Until we meet again…
~Remember, Reading is Awesome
IT IS YOUR FREEDOM TO READ!!!
Posted on: September 30, 2008
SO WHAT’S THE POINT????
The point is now you know that your freedom to read is so important that SOME PEOPLE challenge IT…
Here are some examples of books that have been challenged?
I know you are totally shocked right now! So was I, I mean, I remember reading Judy Blume when I was young like you.
So, if you want to find out more about what books have been banned click here and be sure to come and visit The West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace.
Until we meet again…
~Remember, Reading is Awesome
