Posts Tagged ‘kids space’
It’s All New!!!
Posted 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!
TumbleBooks!
Posted on: September 30, 2009
Hey Palm Beach County School District kids, caregivers, and teachers, there is a great electronic database, free to you, that allows you to have your favorite book read aloud! TumbleBooks has so much to offer; you’ll have access to story books, new books, puzzles and games from your favorite story, language learning, audio books, and more. TumbleBooks is awesome! You and/or your child can listen and read at your own pace, follow along with the words on the page, and still enjoy the animation and music. With hundreds of books to choose from, you’ll never be bored or have enough!
Furthermore, this is a great tool for reluctant readers; the illustrations, music, and animation is sure to keep the interest alive!
Check it out for yourself and tell me what you think!
Be sure to check our recently added books in the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Get Crazy with ArtRage
Posted on: September 25, 2009
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Monday was our grand opening to Fab Lab 4 Kids: A Computer Class Just 4 Kids in grades 3-6. It’s not just a class where you can surf the web and listen to a teacher telling you about websites…boring!
This is a one hour class focused on one software per meeting. This past Monday we learned about a software called ArtRage. It’s an online drawing software that allows you to import pictures and edit them. Then with the skills you learn, your picture will become your very own masterpiece. How cool is that! What’s even cooler is you can download it for free!
If you missed this class, no worries, because on October 19th you’ll have a chance to create your own online game show!!! When you stop byKidSpace, check out some of our materials on the subject of computers. See you then!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Sunscreens For Kids
Posted on: August 12, 2009
The month of August is often the warmest of all, with the sun shining every chance it gets. During this time, we often choose to cool off at the pool, water parks, and the beach with our little ones. There are many parents and caregivers out there that spend an ample amount of time looking for the “right” sunscreen and reading labels to make sure it’s enough and not too much, but the truth is, how do we know?
Last week I read an article, in the July issue of South Florida Parenting, about tips for choosing the right protection for our little ones. One of the tips stressed is using “chemical free” sunscreen for kids containing titanium dioxide as the active ingredient, as it is better absorbed by the skin and begins to work at the time of its application. Keep in mind you want to choose a sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays. Remember that the best barrier is shelter; try to avoid direct sun exposure, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when rays are strongest
Also keep in mind, while you are trying to protect your little ones, that small amount of sun exposure is awesome; as it helps our bodies produce vitamin D.
For more great tips and information on sun safety for kids, check these items out at the West Palm Beach Public Library:
The Sunlight Solution by Laurie Carlson
Barney’s Beach Party by Barney Home Video
The Sun by Ralph Winrich
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
CC Photo on left from flickr user Mary
It’s Here!!!
Posted on: August 3, 2009
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Get that Degree Education Fair is finally here and will take place tomorrow, August 4, 2009 from 10am-2pm in the West Palm Beach Public Library’s Urban Living Room. You will have an opportunity to meet with different schools, get additional information about programs offered, and information on scholarships and financial aid.
It’s all FREE to the public!!! So come out and Get that Degree .
For more information contact: 561-868-7701 or www.mycitylibrary.org
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Let’s Read
Posted on: July 13, 2009
Let’s read…let’s read…let’s read West Palm Beach! The West Palm Beach Public Library is actively seeking adults that love to read for their “Let’s Read” Program. The “Let’s Read” program brings volunteers from our community into four local schools and introduces young children to the joy of reading.
The Palm Beach Post, one of our sponsors, makes it possible for every child in the program to receive wonderful new books to begin their own home library.
Volunteers donate one hour per week and make a ten week commitment to the program. Training and all materials are provided for interested readers. Call 868-7786 for more information and to get trained to become a volunteer for the fall session.
Join our team of excellent volunteers and share beautiful books with children. Let’s read!
Your sister librarian, Judy Hillberg
The Pigeon’s Out!
Posted on: July 9, 2009
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It’s true, the word is out! award winning children’s author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Mo Willems, is allowing the pigeon to “tweet”!
Yes, you heard correctly; the pigeon is out! Starting July 10th, the pigeon will tweet live from the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
So, be sure to look out for the pigeon and check out the books that made him so famous!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Explore Space
Posted on: June 29, 2009
Well, hello good people. The summer reading program at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace has just been through its first week. We have five more weeks left, so come sign up for summer reading, win out of this world prizes, and take part in our interactive rooms for elementary age kids and preschoolers!
Wow, there is so much to do this summer! For those of you who love poetry, take part in our poetry contest for a chance to be a winner in Explore Space @Your City Library!
Let the pictures speak for themselves:
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Florida’s Jungle
Posted on: June 19, 2009
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The West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace presents The Adventures of Charles Pierce: The American Jungle, by Harvey Oyer. Oyer is a local publisher, attorney, civic leader, and archaeologis! He dives deep into the adventures of Charles Pierce, a young boy who has moved from Chicago to the wild, South Florida, to discover the American Jungle. This book is great for children ages 9-12, especially boys.
This story is based on the real life experiences of Charlie W. Pierce, Oyer’s great-grand uncle. The stories have been passed down through five generations. How cool!!!!
Be sure to visit KidSpace on June 28th from 2-3 where you will get to hear and see the author, Harvey Oyer, read the Adventures of Charlie Pierce: The American Jungle.
Come out and enjoy the story, meet the author, and make a special craft to take home!!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Obama Wrote Us!!!
Posted on: June 17, 2009
It has been months since you wrote your letters to Obama. My sister librarians and I have been waiting anxiously for a response to those wonderful letters and awesome pictures we took, and I know you have been waiting too.
Well, that time has come!! West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace received the letter we’ve been so anxiously waiting for. On June 1st, our President, Barack Obama, took the time out of his very busy day to sign a letter and photo for you.
With pleasure, President Obama thanked you “for your recent notes, and for sharing your thoughts” with him. He also encourages us all to be good citizens and to “work together” to make our world a better place. Today is a great day because President Obama wrote back, and a day to remember because you voted to write to your President and your vote counted.
If you want to see what your President wrote you, come out to KidSpace and take a look.
Until we meet again,
Remember, your vote counts!
