Posts Tagged ‘Reading is awesome’
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!
Library Zoo
Posted on: October 26, 2009
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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!
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!
Television VS. Family
Posted on: August 20, 2009
For years we have listened and read studies on how television affects the family unit, primarily children. Such reports recognize that nutrition, time, learning, and physical activities are greatly influenced through television viewing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggest that children 2 and under should not be exposed to television as there is lack of research in the area of TV and toddlers. We do know the first 2 years of life are crucial in the growth and development of a child’s brain. Healthy brain development is parallel with positive exposure/interaction with the world around them.
Many of us are aware that some parents and caregivers must work and/or do not have the ability to monitor children at all times. If you decide to allow television to be viewed by your children, AAP lists 10 things parents can do to “help your child develop positive viewing habits:”
- Set Limits
- Plan your child’s viewing
- Watch TV with your child
- Find the right message
- Help your child resist commercials
- Look for quality children’s videos
- Give other options
- Set a good example
- Express your views
- Get more information
Here are some resources you can find at the West Palm Beach Public Library:
Child Development: the first two years by Special Interest Productions
The Plug-In Drug: Television, Children, and the Family by Marie Winn
Childhood and Society by Erik H. Erikson
Wonderplay by Fretta Reitzes
Into the Minds of Babes: how screen time affects children from birth to age five by Lisa Guernsey
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
CC photo on left from flickr user TW Collins
A New Twist To Brown Bag Lunches
Posted on: August 17, 2009
- In: authors | blogs | books | development | family_fun | kids health | kids space | Literacy | recipes | school | west palm beach | west palm beach public library
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My sister librarian, Ms. Kim, and I were talking about different lunch options for her children. One of her boys enjoy PB&J sandwiches, but doesn’t like them soggy, which they are by the time lunch comes around. Her other boys enjoy variety and not necessarily a quick fix, like the normal sandwich, fruit, and drink. So, I decided to do a little research and found a gallore of recipes you can include in your kid’s lunch boxes. Here are some great resources that I came across; check them out at the West Palm Beach Public Library:
Salad People by Mollie Katzen (New [Vegetarian] Cookbook for Preschoolers & up)
Walk-Around Tacos by Nick Fauchild
A+ Lunches and Snacks by Disney Family Fun (website)
Kids Cook 1-2-3 by Rozanne Gold
Honest Pretzels by Mollie Katzen
Eat Well, Live Well With Growing Children by Karen Kingham
365 Foods Kids Love To Eat by Sheila Ellison & Judith Gray
P.S. Share some of your favorite lunch recipes with me.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Cosmic Poetry
Posted on: August 10, 2009
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As part of the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace Summer Reading Program, Explore Space @ Your City Library, we gave you an opportunity to enter into Cosmic Poetry, a poetry contest where you created a poem all about space!
There were more than a dozen entries of awesome poems and it was awfully hard to pick just one first place winner! Congratulations to our first place winner, Zoe. Check out what she wrote:
My Science Project
I’ve got to go to space, to discover a new race. Because if I don’t bring back something cool, my teacher will kick me out of school. It’ll have green bubbling skin and red eyes, and bigger than everyone else’s in size. When I bring it into school everyone will blow their cool. The teachers will run and hide and the students will dash and collide. And that’s why I’ve go to go to space, and discover a new race.
By Zoe
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Get Their Minds Right!!!
Posted on: June 27, 2009
The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has joined the commitment with the White House and the Corporation for National & Community Service on their “Summer Education Service Initiative.” This initiative focuses on summer reading loss, as many of the reading gains made during the school year is often lost during the summer.
The NBCDI encourages parents and caregivers to dedicate their time in assisting children with reading. This can be done in many ways:
- Donate books to your local library, childcare and community centers, and schools in your community.
- Host a summer reading club for children.
- Read to a child and/or have a child read to you for at least one hour a week.
- Choose your own education/literacy activity to do with children.
The Initiative will last for 81 days; from June 22 – September 11, you have an opportunity to do more and get a child’s mind right.
To make a pledge or get additional information, contact moreinfo@nbcdi.org or call 202-833-2220 x6089
At the West Palm Beach Public Library you can check out some great resources for reading encouragement:
The ABC’s of Literacy by Cynthia Dollins
The Kid’s Book Club Book by Judy Gelman
Reading Magic by Mem Fox
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
CC photo on left from Flickr user DML East Branch
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!
New City Center Library
Posted on: March 30, 2009
I know you all are looking forward to some updates on our move and I was anxious for Internet connection so I could tell you all about it. All I could think about today, when I found out that I had connection, was blogging about our successful move into the New City Center. Yes, we have offically moved in!!
After several days of hard work and superior organizational skills from
management, we have finally moved all our belongings into 411 Clematis Street. With books, DVDs, magazines, computers, and the rest of our materials in, our new space looks even more remarkable.
I must say, my anticipation in our last conversation, “It’s Almost Time,” was worth it. The space is humongous and bright.
Though we still have some building issues to attend to before we open to the public, we are using the time very wisely, as we are preparing for another round of summer reading and activities in our new space. Get ready to be blown away when the doors open to your new KidSpace!!!!
Be sure to join us for our Grand Opening Celebration with a week worth of events from April 15-19. See you there!!!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome
Animal Antics!!
Posted on: February 17, 2009
Get crazy for Animal Antics, presented by Mr. Eric from the Arthur R. Marshal Foundation. With almost 3 weeks into the program, it’s getting more and more awesome and I don’t think anyone wants it to end. If you want to see what all the excitement is about, we still have 2 weeks left. Check out Animal Antics at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace:
Tuesdays in February at 3:30 pm
For Kids K-3
February 17: Insect Safari
February 24: Reach for the Beach
It’s fun, interactive, and free.
Pre-registration is required, so call the children’s library at 561-868-7703 to register your child for “Animal Antics.”
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome.
