tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42137637264206218352024-03-19T00:05:15.621-04:00Book Bites:served fresh by your local librariansSmithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-68582299528280992492013-06-26T15:25:00.001-04:002013-06-26T15:25:20.612-04:00Read More Write On: Love That Dog<br />
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Smithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-51200012264067224312013-06-24T12:56:00.000-04:002013-06-24T12:56:00.086-04:00Dig Into Reading! Hey guys! Check out some of the awesome things we have going on at the Smithtown Special Library District during the Summer Reading Club this year. Can ya dig it? <br />
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<br />Smithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-57717610697994993042013-05-14T20:46:00.001-04:002013-05-14T20:46:38.699-04:00The Smithtown Special Library District has some new patrons, and they would love to meet you! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Meet the Furbanks Squirrel Family! </div>
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And the Pickleweeds Hedgehog Family!</div>
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They reside at 148 Smithtown Blvd., </div>
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Earth Day Birthday! </div>
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Earth Day Birthday at the Nesconset Branch was a huge success! We had 21 kids show up to help plant marigolds in the gardens by the main entrance of the Library! When you come for a visit, make sure you admire all the great work done by the little gardeners! Smithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-17363947247461496912013-03-04T19:46:00.002-05:002013-03-04T19:59:06.871-05:00Rockin' Recycled Robots<div style="text-align: center;">
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He is a rockin' robot with a fantastic mustache, but he is a little lonely. </div>
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If you're in grades 3-5, join us at the Nesconset Branch on Tuesday, March 19th from 4:30-5:15 pm and make some friends for Paulo! <br />
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If you can't make it for the program, you can always check out some of these rockin' robot books for all ages:<br />
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On Tuesday morning children and their parents and caregivers snuggled up to watch an episode of Doc McStuffins and make their own stethoscopes and doctor bags. After decorating and filling their medical bags, the kids were able to meet with some of our resident stuffed animals who were feeling a little "under the weather". Everyone left feeling a little bit better!</div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b3964603~S63" target="_blank"><i>Bear Feels Sick</i> by Karma Wilson</a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b1323661~S63" target="_blank"><i>The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor </i>by Stan Berenstain</a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b4086525~S63" target="_blank"><i>Doctor Meow's Big Emergency </i>by Sam Lloyd</a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b4020652~S63" target="_blank"><i>Doctor Ted</i> by Andrea Beaty</a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b3255544~S63" target="_blank"><i>Froggy Goes to the Doctor</i> by Jonathan London</a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b4403986~S63" target="_blank"><i>Katie Goes to the Doctor</i> by Liesbet Slegers</a></div>
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<i><a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b4251572~S63" target="_blank">A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead</a></i></div>
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Smithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-29866999690240733482013-01-15T12:16:00.001-05:002013-01-15T12:16:52.471-05:00Newbery Fever<br />
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Newbery Award is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to
Children and given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to
American literature for Children. Each year, a committee selects one Newbery
Award Winner and several Honor Books. </span></div>
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Smithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-11725294303460847872012-12-22T14:01:00.000-05:002012-12-22T14:01:00.188-05:00Read More and Write On – Snow what Fun!<br />
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This allows kids to discover what their peers are reading and try new books
recommended by experts on what kids like - other kids! Want to submit a book
review? Pick up a form at your local branch’s Children’s Reference Desk!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Smithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-51667924476655677172012-12-19T14:28:00.001-05:002012-12-19T14:28:41.743-05:00Have you Heard? - Rock the Caspar!<br />
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Looking for more Caspar fun? Check out <a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/search/?searchtype=X&SORT=D&searcharg=caspar+babypants&searchscope=63" target="_blank">CDs from your local branch</a>, or visit the Caspar Babypants <a href="http://www.babypantsmusic.com/fr_home.cfm" target="_blank">website</a>!Smithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-43984397986719402662012-11-08T11:28:00.002-05:002012-11-08T11:29:13.384-05:00Read More and Write On - The Adventures of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Novel<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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On Friday, October 19th families were able to meet with a local veterinarian. Dr. Regina from Best Friends Veterinary Care came to the Nesconset Branch to share some photos, stories and answer questions about a day in her life. Despite the very rainy weather, everyone got cozy listening to <em>Bark George</em> and <em>Walter the Farting Dog! </em></div>
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September 28 during the program Button Up!. Third through fifth graders
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On Tuesday, September 25th we celebrated the start of the fall season with apple stamping! Not only are apples delicious to eat, they are fun to paint with too! We started our morning with the story of <em>The Apple</em> <em>Pie Tree by </em>Zoe Hall and then got right into paitning! It was a great way for families to have fun and leave the mess behind!</div>
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If you are hungry for some more apple stories, try these titles:</div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b4288098~S63" target="_blank"><em>Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie</em> by Herman Parish</a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b3961002~S63" target="_blank"><em>The Apple Pie that Papa Baked</em> by Lauren Thompson</a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b3627202~S63" target="_blank"><em>Apples, Apples, Apples</em> by Nancy Wallace</a></div>
Smithtown Children's Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171391351151103355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213763726420621835.post-55107055336804344542012-09-24T15:10:00.001-04:002012-09-24T15:13:15.568-04:00Good-bye Summer, Hello Fall!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you already missing summer? We are too, but the beautiful weather and colors of fall are exciting!</div>
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Here are some great books about fall to get you in the mood for spending it outdoors, whether it's apple picking, visiting the pumpkin patch or just hanging out in the backyard in the garden!</div>
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with the kids? Our Have you Heard feature spot lights children’s music that
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that little ones can sing and play along to, while the instrumentals are pop
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Busy, tired and hungry? We parents know how you feel and for those of you with infants and toddlers, you may feel like you will never eat again even if most of the time you just forget to eat! Don't despair, here are a few cookbooks designed with you in mind. Easy, quick recipes to get you back on track!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">What do Humpty Dumpty, the
Man in the Moon, and Jack Sprat all have in common? They are the stars of some
of our favorite nursery rhymes! Those silly songs and rhymes never go out of
style, and are essential to a young child’s understanding of language and
literacy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Need to brush up on your
nursery rhymes? Bring your little one to a session of Mother Goose Rhyme Time, a half hour filled with songs, rhymes and finger plays for babies up to 35 months old with their parent or caregiver.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Some of our favorite
children’s book authors and illustrators have worked on collections of Mother
Goose Rhymes, check out some of these collections of classic rhymes with a modern twist!</span></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b3701195~S62" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dan Yaccarino’s Mother Goose– Dan Yaccarino</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b3726810~S62" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mary Engelbreit’s Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses – Mary Engelbreit</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b3001956~S62" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mother Goose Remembers –Clare Beaton</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b4404992~S62" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 TimelessRhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b2616752~S62" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose– Tome dePaola</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=b4184702~S62" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Truckery Rhymes – Jon Scieszka</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Check out<a href="http://bussongs.com/" target="_blank"> www.bussongs.com</a> for more rhymes, songs and lullabies! </span></div>
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Have you shaken
your last silly out? Need some new family friendly music for rides around town
with the kids? Our Have you Heard feature spot lights children’s music that
will make kids and grown ups want to crank the volume up to eleven.</div>
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Sing me to Sleep
Indie Lullabies, is a melodic compilation of new and classic songs revisited
and reamped for hipster kids and parents alike, by familiar artists. Jenny
Owens Young covers the Red House Painters’ <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Have
you Forgotten</i> (with a kid friendly twist), Casey Mecija introduces the
younger set to the Beatles while covering <i>Dear Prudence</i>. Songs by Neil
Halstead, Stars, and Trespassers William are warm, and mellow, perfect for nap time, long car rides and
chillaxing reading sessions at home. </div>
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