'145th Street Short Stories'
Published on Friday, January 25, 2013
Join daBook Club for a discussion of some of the great stories in this collection of shorts Walter Dean Myers. These stories all take place on the 145th block in Harlem and feature characters like Big Joe, who wants to attend his own funeral, fine Peaches and her girl, Squeezie, Monkeyman, and Benny, a fighter on the way to a knockout.
145th Street Short Stories is sure to get a few laughs, though at times it is wrenchingly sad; it's guaranteed to be a great read!
After the book discussion, we'll have a pizza party!
Published on Friday, January 25, 2013
It's Carnival season! Mardi Gras is a celebration of excess; the last chance to have some fun before the somber observance of Lent. More importantly, it's a good excuse to throw a party. People wear masks, make elaborate costumes, and throw parades. Children and adults alike line the streets to watch celebrities roll by on floats, catch beads, doubloons and other trinkets.
Kids of all ages are invited to join us on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m. to learn more about the cultural tradition of Mardi Gras, make masks, try king cake and win beads!
'Still I Rise': Teen Book Discussion and Pizza Party!
Published on Friday, January 11, 2013
Published on Friday, December 21, 2012
Children ages 3 - 10 are invited to a reading challenge. On Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, a children's librarian will be available to read one-on-one with children.
Read aloud for 10 minutes between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. (these times are negotiable) and receive a prize.
Published on Friday, December 21, 2012
It is the perfect time of year to do some moon watching.
The shortest day of the year is Dec. 21. A new moon is predicted for Dec. 24. A full moon should appear on Dec. 28.
There are many books, children's and adult, which have "moon" in the title. Let the moon inspire you.
With help from your neighborhood library!
Published on Monday, December 17, 2012
On Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m., join us at Northwest One Neighborhood Library for a sp
ecial yoga class. The class will begin with a brief explanation of what yoga is, and what it can do for you. People of all levels are welcome, from beginners to experts. The class, taught by a professional yoga instructor from Yoga Activists, is free and open to the public.
Published on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The holiday season is one of the best times of the year. The food is great, the company is even better. There's nothing quite like the joy that comes from giving and getting gifts.
But, the season can also be overwhelming. Thanksgiving turns into Christmas. You've spent all of your money on gifts and parties. You're exhausted and stretched thin by your family. There's only so much you can take of those pesky grandparents or Aunt so-and-so marveling at how tall you've gotten. Or, maybe, the holiday season is rough because you don't have any of that.
Published on Monday, November 26, 2012
Your New Best Friend: Online Databases!
Published on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Are you struggling to find sources for your research paper? Maybe it's almost due and you don't have time to make it to your neighborhood library. Tisk Tisk. Don't worry, there's still time and we have something that might help.
Published on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Celebrate Germany with folktales such as "The Bremen Town Musicians" and "Little Red Riding Hood" found in Lucy Cousins' book Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales.
The flannel board story called "Three Wishes" will be shared. A craft will follow the German folktales.
For ages 3 - 5.
