Read More and Write On – Snow what Fun!

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!

Snow What Fun

By Cheryl Hawkinson, illustrated by Mike Esberg

Rating 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: I love winter! My favorite part was the page when all the snowmen were hopping and dancing through the forest!

- Georgia, Mills Pond Elementary, Grade 3

Have you Heard? - Rock the Caspar!

Caspar Babypants is our new favorite children’s music rock star! Grown ups, remember the band Presidents of the United States? Lead singer Chris Ballew’s children’s music alter ego is Caspar Babypants! The catchy songs and melodies with a folksy influence is music to the ears of preschoolers and grown ups alike.

Check out Caspar Babypants' video for Stompy the Bear

Looking for more Caspar fun? Check out CDs from your local branch, or visit the Caspar Babypants website!

Read More and Write On - The Adventures of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Novel

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!

The Adventures of CaptainUnderpants: The First Epic Novel

By Dav Pilkey

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: It is funny and filled with lots of action and pranks!

- Jeffrey, Branch Brook Elementary School, Grade 5

Community Helpers: Meet a Veterinarian!

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 Bark George and Walter the Farting Dog!

Want to know more about this interesting profession, try...

Vet by Amanda Askew

ER Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room by Donna Jackson

What Does a Veterinarian Do? by Felicia Lowenstein

Veterinarians by JoAnn Early Macken