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Kamishibai
for Kids at the Oxford Lane Library
Children ages 6 – 12 are invited to learn the fun and
easy storytelling technique, Kamishibai for Kids, at the Oxford
Lane Library. Japanese storytellers used to bike around the
countryside with miniature theaters on their bikes. Now you
can learn how to tell a story the Kamishibai way. It’s
easy and fun to do! Join us on Monday, July 13, 6:00 - 7:00
p.m. (Ages 6 - 8) and 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. (Ages 9 - 12). Registration
is required. Call 523-7531, ext. 218.
Be
Creative at the Lane Libraries with the Summer Reading Challenge
Children 12 and under:
This summer, be creative with books and programs at the Lane
Libraries. Children of all ages are invited to participate
in the summer reading challenge June 1 – August 15.
For every 20 books you read OR 10 hours of reading you participate
in, complete a reading challenge card, return it to the Children’s
Department at the Hamilton, Fairfield or Oxford Lane Libraries
or on the Bookmobile and you will eligible to win the grand
prize of a bike! (Courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Libraries.)
Reading challenge cards and summer program details are available
at any Lane Library location or on our Web site, www.lanepl.org/summerreading.htm
or you can call the Lane Libraries at 894-6557 for details.
That’s
Saying a Mouthful at the Fairfield Lane Library
This
summer, children ages 6 - 12 are invited to participate in
That’s Saying a Mouthful at the Fairfield Lane Library.
Monday, June 1 – Saturday, August 15 kids will be encouraged
to explore foreign lands through language. Research a new
phrase or word each week when you visit the Children’s
Department and wow your family and friends! For details, call
858-3238, ext. 360
"Gimme"
an Ant at the Fairfield Lane Library
Do
you know what an antonym is? An antonym is a word of opposite
meaning. Children ages 6 – 12 are invited to discover
"Gimme" an Ant at the Fairfield Lane Library. Find
the correct antonym for each day's word and share your discovery
with a librarian. Increase you brainpower every time you visit
the library.
Read
with Bandit at the Fairfield Lane Library
Sign up to Read with Bandit this spring at the Fairfield Lane
Library. All ages, individuals or families, are invited to
share a book with a furry listener who will help you practice
your reading skills. Registration is required. Contact the
Children's Department for dates and times and to register
for a 20-minute session. For details, call 858-3238, ext.
360. The Fairfield Lane Library is located at 1485 Corydale
Dr.
Database
Discovery at the Fairfield Lane Library
Your
very own private story time is waiting just for you at the
Fairfield Lane Library with Database Discovery – Story
Time on Demand. Children ages 3 - 8 are invited to open up
the Tumblebooks
database, sit back and listen as the pages of the
book unfold. Visit the children's area anytime December –
March to discover what this wonderful database has to offer.
For details call 858-3238, ext. 360. The Fairfield Lane Library
is located at 1485 Corydale Dr.
 New
TumbleBook Online Books!
The
Lane Libraries now offers a new database for children called
TumbleBook Library. It is an online collection of animated,
talking picture books, puzzles and games, which teach young
children the joys of reading a format that they'll love.
Pockets
Be
a published author! The Hamilton Lane Library is now accepting
submissions for a new literary magazine for kids 12 and under
we're calling "Pockets." We're looking for your
stories, poetry, illustrations, book reviews, photographs
and essays. Entry form available
here.
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