“Be A Contrary Kid” and doing things in unexpected ways is the new theme for preschool storytime. We began exploring the twenty-six letters of the alphabet, in no particular order, while emphasizing the six early literacy skills that form the basis of reading and writing. We explored the letters B-A-C-K-F, and each child received die cut letters and handouts to make their own alphabet book. In October we are going a little wild with the letters W-I-L-D.
The monthly teen gaming program, You + Me = Wii, returns on October 3. Also, watch for something special for National Gaming Day on November 14.
Fifteen children signed up for the Readers Circle Book Club for grades 1-3 in September and read “My Big Dog” by Janet Stevens. Dominos Pizza is providing pizzas for the book clubs again this year. For October 20 we are reading and discussing “One Potato, Two Potato” by Cynthia DeFelice.
The Bookaneers Book Club for grades 4-5, which meets on the second Tuesday of the month, read “Savvy” by Ingrid Law. On October 13, we are discussing “Found,” the first in a series by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Mehndi/Henna Tattoos will be available on October 30 for ages 12 and over. Signed permission slips from a parent or guardian are required for minors to participate. Farah Habib and some friends will be designing and applying the tattoos.
The Lake Jackson Library will participate in the Lake Jackson Intermediate School Open House on October 7. Please stop by and say “hi” to us.
On October 27 during storytime, we will have our annual Trick or Treat ’rade on City Hall. Wear your Halloween costumes.
The 24th Annual Book Swap starts November 1 when children can start bringing their gently-used books to the library and receiving “book bucks” in exchange. The “bucks” can be redeemed December 5 for newer books.
The annual Dragons Readers Club will meet December 30.
A bi-monthly Readers Club for grades 6-8 will begin in January. Interested readers should contact the children’s librarian for more information.
The two display spinners that were dropped off on our loading dock during the July 4 holidays have been painted and now hold our children’s DVDs. Thanks to whoever left them there!
Susan, children's librarian
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