What Was Read. Stories in the Park - 2012

During the summer, I was able to travel out of the library and to a local park (Wentz Run) to read stories to the Parks and Tots group as well as families who decided to join us. Lots of great stories were read and (mostly) the weather cooperated with us. It didn't rain, we had a great shady spot, and the worst of the heat waited until later in the day.

In case you were wondering what exactly that title I read was, I've listed most of the titles I read at Stories in the Park, as well as the general theme of the day. Did you or your child have a particular favorite theme or book? Tell me in the comments below! I'd love to know.

Also, Monday the Bullfrog is doing well. He's happily sitting at home, trying to eat various things from bugs to some of the awesome guesses from the summer including an apple and a cloud.

The themes and stories (all book titles are clickable so you can find the title nearby or request it):

• June 19 – Pajamas!
• Llama, Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney – JJ DEW
• Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems – JJ WIL
• June 26 – Off to Bed!
• Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman. Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. – JJ DYC
• Little Quack's Bedtime by Lauren Thompson. Illustrated by Derek Anderson – JJ THO
• July 3 – Moon and Stars
• On the Moon: by Anna Milbourne. Illustrated by Benji Davies – Place Request
• Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star : a Traditional Lullaby Illustrated by Sylvia Long. – JJ TWI
• July 10 – AH! MONSTERS!
• Go Away, Big Green Monster! By Ed Emberley JJ EMB
• Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters : a Lullaby: by Jane Yolen. Illustrated by Kelly Murphy – JJ YOL
• Five Ugly Monsters: by Tedd Arnold - [Place Request]
• July 17 – All that Snoring!
• Stop Snoring, Bernard! by Zachariah O’Hora – JJ OHO
• Dinosaur vs. Bedtime: by Bob Shea – JJ SHE
• July 26 - Owls
• I'm not scared! by Jonathan Allen – [Place Request]
• Look Whooo's Counting: by Suse MacDonald – JJ MAC
• Wow! Said the Owl by Tim Hopgood  - JJ HOP
• July 31 - Sheep
• Count the Sheep to Sleep by Philippa Rae; Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr  - JJ RAE
• Where Is the Green Sheep? By Mem Fox and Judy Horacek - JJ FOX
• Sheep Blast Off!: By Nancy Shaw; Illustrated by Margot Apple - JJ SHA
• August 7 – Jobs People Do (and someday you will too)
• Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do – by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook.  Illustrated by Andy Robert Davies. – JJ HEL
• LMNO Peas: by Keith Baker – JJ BAK
• Whose Shoes? : a Shoe for Every Job: By Stephen Swinburne – JJ SWI
   

Keep on reading!
Miss Tegan

September Children's and Teen Events!

Summer is winding down and school season is starting up again. We hope that everyone had a great summer and enjoyed many of the events at the library. We had a busy summer and it may have been our best yet with lots of books read to lots of people visiting the library.

September is going to be a quiet month, but we still have events for kids!

Thank you to all for your continued support of the library.

Blue Bell Children’s and Teens Events

Blue Bell Special Children’s Events

CSI: Egypt
Thursday, September 20 at 7 PM
Ancient Egypt. Solving Deaths on the Nile.
How can a skeleton tell us about his or her life?  Was there a royal murder over 3,000 years ago? Join Dr. Phillips as he uses “CSI” Forensics to examine the history of ancient Egyptians to piece together everyday life in the past.
Recommended for students in grades 4 & up. College students welcome ~  Please register by clicking here.

Blue Bell Continuing Children’s Events

~RERTURNING SEPTEMBER 10~
Guitar Story Time with Miss Michelle
Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 AM, Wednesdays at 4:30 PM
Bring your friends and sing along!

2nd Saturday Family Movie at 1:30 PM
Saturday, September 8 at 1:30 PM
The Lorax! Enjoy a movie on the library big screen! Bring some popcorn and enjoy the movie.
This event is free. Rating: PG and running time: 86 minutes

~NEW!~
Kids Comics Club
Join other comic fans for a discussion and investigation of Repunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale with illustrations by Nathan Hale. Participants should locate and read the title before the event.  We will also discuss selecting a title for October.
For comic fans in grades 4-6.~  Registration required (Click here to register).

Blue Bell Lego Club
Lego Club returns to meet on the second and third Thursday of the month! September dates are September 13 and September 20 at 4:30 PM. Build, design, and create @ Your library. Legos and Duplos provided.
For ages 3 and up (parents of children ages 5 and under must stay in the room). ~ No registration!

Blue Bell Teen Events

ACT vs. SAT Diagnostic Test
September 15 at 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Which test should you take? The SAT or the ACT? Not sure which to take? Sign up for a FREE diagnostic test that compares the SAT and the ACT and suggests the best test for you. Just like the real tests, you'll learn how the tests are administered and practice taking the exams.
The test is administered by Cheyten Education  Services in Blue Bell.
High School Students Only ~ Registration required (Click here). ~For ages 11-18

Ambler Children’s and Teen Events

Ambler Continuing Children’s Events

Art with Benita
Saturday, September 8 at 10:30 AM
Preschool crafts for ages 3-7. Sign up at Ambler.

Lego Club
Monday, September 17 at 4:30 PM
Build something amazing with the Legos and Duplos provided. For all ages.

Art with Laura
Saturday, September 22 at 10:30 AM

~RETURNING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10!~
Guitar Story Time with Miss Michelle
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, Thursday at 4:30 PM
Bring your friends and sing along!

Ambler Special Children’s Events

Indoor Beach Party
Thursday, September 20 at 4:30 PM
Enjoy an Indoor Beach Party with Miss Michelle at the Ambler Branch! There will be beach songs, fruit snacks, beach stories, and more. Everyone is welcome to wear their island shirts, flip flops, and sunglasses to this fun event for the whole family.

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