Read More Write On: Love That Dog

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! 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!

Love That Dog

By Sharon Creech

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because it was written like a poem.  It made me feel happy and sad at the same time.  

-         Kaitlyn, Bretton Woods Elementary School, Grade 4

Dig 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?  

The Smithtown Special Library District has some new patrons, and they would love to meet you!

Meet the Furbanks Squirrel Family! 

And the Pickleweeds Hedgehog Family!

They reside at 148 Smithtown Blvd.,  

nestled in the forest of the Nesconset Branch Children's Room.  

They're new in town, and need some friends.  So come on down and introduce yourself!  

Earth Day Birthday! 

April 22, 2013

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!

Rockin' Recycled Robots

Meet Paulo.  

He is a rockin' robot with a fantastic mustache, but he is a little lonely.  

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!

If you can't make it for the program, you can always check out some of these rockin' robot books for all ages:

Bot + Boy by Ame Dyckman

Robot Zombie Frankenstein by Annette Simon

Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover by Cece Bell

Robots for Work and Fun by Steve Parker

Robot Dreams by Sara Varon

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot by Dav Pilkey 

Seusstastic Seusstacular!

Hip, Hip, Hooray

It’s the Seuss-Man's birthday!

Children in grades K-2 celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a Lorax themed Seusstacular at the Nesconset Branch! Children created a Lorax hat, listened to the Lorax and other Seusserific stories and created their own Truffula Tree Treats!

Can’t get enough Seuss? Try some of our favorite Seuss picture books!

              

Bartholomew and the Oobleck

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories

The Butter BattleBook

Horton Hears a Who

Horton Hatches the Egg

If I Ran the Circus

The Lorax

McElligot’s Pool

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

The Sneetches and Other Stories

Read More and Write On - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! 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!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

By Jeff Kinney

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: Greg stood up for himself. He stood up for himself because he didn’t want to get bullied.

-         Jacob, Smithtown Elementary, Grade 3

The Doc is In!

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!

If you want to read more or you're feeling a bit sick, here are some books to snuggle up to!

Bear Feels Sick by Karma Wilson

The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan Berenstain

Doctor Meow's Big Emergency by Sam Lloyd

Doctor Ted by Andrea Beaty

Froggy Goes to the Doctor by Jonathan London

Katie Goes to the Doctor by Liesbet Slegers

A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead

Read More and Write On - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! 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!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

By Jeff Kinney

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: Greg was supposed to go to Spag Union Military Academy. But after a few thoughts, Greg’s father didn’t want to ship him off to Spag Union anymore.

-         Jacob, Smithtown Elementary, Grade 3

Power to the Parents and Caregivers

Newsflash -  The New York Times and Wall Street Journal ran articles on parenting issues. Didn’t catch them? Check them out in the links below!

The New York Times encourages new parents to get “appy”. Apps and Digital Tools Lend a Hand to New Mothers (published January 23, 2013), reviews apps and online services accessible on your computer, smart phone or tablet, that are helpful to the new parent.

The Wall Street Journal discusses the growing trend of stay-at-home male caregivers, in At Home Dads Make Parenting More of a ‘Guy’ Thing (published January 22, 2013). This article also gives ideas on creative and budget friendly activities for children and all the  grown-ups in their life to do together.

Looking for more information on all the trends in parenting? Be sure to check out the Parent Teacher Collection at your local Smithtown Library Branch!

Read More and Write On - Violet in Bloom

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! 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!

Violet in Bloom

By Lauren Myracle

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: it was a book that had lots of details. The author really spoke to you. She knows what kids really are like. She knows how kids really feel, and what they act like.

-         Emma, Mt. Pleasant Elementary, Grade 4

Read More and Write On - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! 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!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

By Jeff Kinney

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: Greg played video games all summer. He needed to play video games because kids need to rest and reboot their brains.

-         Jacob, Smithtown Elementary, Grade 3

Newbery Fever

It is award season again, and we have Newbery Fever! The 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.

Check out some of the titles we think are contenders for this year’s award

Chomp

Crow

Liar and Spy

The Mighty Miss Malone

The One and Only Ivan

The Secret Tree

Splendors and Glooms

Summer of the Gypsy Moths

Three Times Lucky

Wonder

Check out the American Library Association’s website to learn more about the Newbery Award and award winning books.