4/28 Story Hour

Theme: Derby Party!
Book: Are You a Horse? by Andy Rash
Flannelboard: Horse race counting game
Book: Look at pictures of horses from the Ultimate Horse Book. Count their height in hands to see who is the biggest!
Activity: Try on horse racing equipment like a helmet and goggles and ride stick horses.
Craft: Design your own horse
Activity: Enjoy horse snacks- carrots, apple juice, and oatmeal bars.

Next week we will celebrate Mother's Day! Come listen to Llama Llama Mad at Mama!

4/21 Story Hour

Theme: Earth Day

Book: Dora Celebrates Earth Day

Activity: Practice recycling by sorting through newspaper, bottles, and cardboard.

Craft: Decorate grocery bags that will be given out at Kroger on Earth Day

Activity: Plant a seed to take home

4/14 Story Hour

Theme: Rabbits

Book: Milo the Really Big Bunny by Stephen Krensky

Rhyme: 5 Little Rabbits
Five little rabbits under a log

This one said "Shh! I hear a dog!"

This one said "I see a man!"

This one said "Run while you can!"

This one said "I'm not afraid!"This one said, "Let's hide in the shade!"

A man and his dog went hurrying by,

And you should have seen those rabbits fly!
Action rhyme: Little Bunny Foo Foo
Dance: Bunny Hop

Craft: Bunny ears

4/7 Story Hour

Theme: Easter

Rhyme Dice: Shake My Sillies Out

Story: The Story of the Easter Bunny by Katherine Tegen

Activity: Do the Bunny Hop

Song: Little Bunny Foo Foo

Craft: Easter bunny ornament

Activity: Egg hunt in the library!

Thanks to those who brought treats to share with the group! Happy Easter!

Prom Preview Party

Join us this Saturday, April 4th from 2-4PM for a Prom Preview fashion show and dress swap. Come see the latest fashions from Geno's Formal Affair in our fashion show at 2:30. Then find a dress or accessories to wear at Prom, make jewelry to complete your outfit, or learn how to do your own hair and makeup. Win prizes and bring your friends!

We are currently seeking donations of gently-used formal attire and accessories to give away at this event and the 2010 Prom Preview Party. Items can be dropped off at the front desk.

3/31 Story Hour

Theme: Librarian for a day

Rhyme Dice: Shake My Sillies Out

Book: Mr. Wiggle's Book by Paula Craig

Activity: Look at damaged books and learn how to handle books from the library

Craft: Make a bookmark

Activity: Take a "behind the scenes" tour of the library. Check out your own books and help Ms. Megan shelve DVDs!

Next week we will be celebrating Easter with an egg hunt and appearance by baby chicks!