Neil Numberman Visits the Nesconset Branch!

Neil Numberman and Nesconset Kids
sharing monster drawings

A monster made by the master, Neil Numberman
(with help from Nesconset Kids!)

 

Oh my MONSTERS! Second through fifth graders creeped into the Nesconset Branch on Friday, January 27 for a monster drawing workshop with author and illustrator Neil Numberman! Numberman is the author of Do Not Build a Frankenstein and the illustrator of Joey Fly Private Eye in Creepy Crawly Crime and Joey Fly Private Eye in Big Hairy Drama. Nesconset students had a blast creating, naming and sharing their monsters, check out our flickr page to sneak a peak at our projects!

LEGO Club 2012!

The newest LEGO Club pics are up on our blog! Scroll down to our photo gallery to see more awesome projects! Registration for February starts Jan 30th!

What’s Cooking: Children’s Cookbooks

Looking to warm up a cold afternoon? Try cooking up a new snack with your child! Having your child help in the kitchen is not only a fun activity, but also encourages math skills with measuring and counting, creativity, builds self confidence and develops small motor control.

Try some of these tasty cookbooks for you and your child:

Cool Cakes and Cupcakes


Cool Meals to Start Your Wheels


Easy Cut-Up Cakes for Kids


Ghoulish Goodies: A Frightful Cookbook


The Greatest Cookies Ever


Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook


Indoor S’mores and Other Tasty Treats for Special Occasions


Mermaid Cookbook


Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi and Other Party Recipes


Pink Princess Cupcakes


Pink Princess Party Cookbook


Sensational Snacks

Bringing Baby Home

It's time to leave the hospital and head home with your new bundle of joy...now what!? Taking care of a new baby can be overwhelming, especially if you are a first-time parent. The thought of being responsible for a little one while surviving on hardly any sleep can be daunting. Then one day you may wake up and feel like you "kind of" know what you are doing!... Maybe! Here are some book suggestions that are helpful when bringing home baby. Only catch...finding the time to sit and read!  Perhaps, try browsing them before baby gets here and find what speaks to you...and good luck!!

 

The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two

Babycenter Essential Guide to Your Baby's First Year: Expert Advice and
Mom-to-Mom Wisdom From the World's Most Popular Parenting Website

Colic Solved: The Essential Guide to Infant Reflux and the Care of Your Crying, Difficult-to-Soothe Baby

The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer

Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality

The Holistic Baby Guide: Alternative Care for Common Health Problems

The Portable Pediatrician: Everything You Need to Know About Your Child's Health

Your Baby's First Year Week by Week