tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26286024498443007082024-02-19T06:56:10.660-05:00Kid Lit LibraryWelcome to Kid Lit Library, where it's my job to connect children with books! I'm the Children's/YA Librarian at the Richmond Library in CT, but these posts and viewpoints are all my own. Thanks for stopping by!Ms. Pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14774167369989773028noreply@blogger.comBlogger475125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-56095221255946244852021-07-07T00:07:00.001-04:002021-07-07T00:07:19.560-04:00We're Back!The Richmond Memorial Library building was officially reopened on June 1, 2021! While we enjoyed serving our community in other ways during the pandemic - Library2Go curbside service, Zoom classes and basically anything we could think of - it's nice to get back to some normalcy and see our patrons in person again.So if you're just catching up, here's what's new for children and teens:*More Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-41951145947733737122020-10-31T10:03:00.001-04:002020-10-31T10:03:19.338-04:00Dinovember!So apparently some really clever parents coined 'Dinovember' as they were setting up toy dinosaurs - ala Elf on the Shelf - to cause destruction in their house to the delight of their kids. Regardless, who doesn't love a month dedicated to those prehistoric pals? Here are some great recent titles we have at RML - books, e-books, DVDs and more!Dinosaur Feathers by Dennis Nolan Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-77921908463835274362020-10-07T16:27:00.000-04:002020-10-07T16:27:01.309-04:00Updated Parenting Collection We've recently updated our Parenting Collection with some great new titles and an easy way to find some picture books by subject that parents often ask for.The subjects include the following, with an example for each:Death & DyingThe Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna RowlandDifferences (allergies, disabilities, autism, more)My Friend Has ADHD by Amanda Doering TourvilleEmotionsA Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-7984350263522255802020-07-13T14:14:00.000-04:002020-07-13T14:14:56.494-04:00Fairy Houses - 2016 Throwback!Social distancing seems like a good excuse to bring back one of our favorite programs we haven't had since 2016 -
FAIRY HOUSES!
Tracy Kane's FairyHouses Website
Greatly inspired by the Fairy Houses set of books by author Tracy Kane, fairy houses and villages have popped up all over the world in the last two decades.
In Maine, they've been a tradition for much longer, with places like Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-81263696863898150982020-07-09T13:50:00.003-04:002020-07-09T13:50:16.172-04:00TumbleBooks is offering their ebook databases TumbleBookLibrary, TumbleMath, and TeenBookCloud FREE to all public libraries for a limited time. Check out some great stories (and videos!) by using the links below!Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-81159369383546526052020-04-20T12:48:00.001-04:002020-04-20T12:48:24.364-04:00Healing Library Kit
Our friends at the Stratford Public Library have created a great resource for families living during the pandemic. Follow the link to the Healing Library Kit for everything from how to talk to children, hand-washing songs, and lots of practical information.
Healing-Library-kit-Coping-with-Coronavirus-and-Covid-19.pdfEileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-28374160555521489052020-03-31T22:47:00.004-04:002020-03-31T22:50:32.370-04:00TumbleBooks! - eBooks for eKids!
TumbleBooks is offering their ebook databases TumbleBookLibrary, TumbleMath, and TeenBookCloud FREE to all public libraries for a limited time. Check out some great stories (and videos!) by using the links below!
TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleMath
TeenBookCloud
Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-6645374087196067022020-03-21T14:19:00.000-04:002020-03-21T14:24:37.988-04:00How Well Do You Know Your Library Director?So, after decades, Library Director Nancy Wood is retiring this spring. Well, she's hoping for spring but with this virus thing, is anything certain anymore? Anyway, we thought it would be fun to have a little contest called, How Well Do You Know Your Library Director?
Find the 1-letter answer to the following 10 questions. Either comment on the Facebook post about this (only the How Well Do Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-8416632137555071312020-03-10T17:37:00.003-04:002020-03-10T17:37:44.732-04:00Storytime: Senses - 2s
Books:
Crash! Boom! A Math Tale by Robie H. Harris
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr.
Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett
Too Pickley! by Jean Reidy
What the Ladybug Heard by Julia Donaldson
Yummy Yucky by Leslie Patricelli
Songs/Fingerplays:
Touch Game
Five Little Monkeys
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-15205937677012317632020-03-10T17:17:00.003-04:002020-03-10T17:17:47.235-04:00Storytime: Bears & BerriesI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5
Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to
pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages.
Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey Wood
Jamberry by Bruce Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-56165295074516525502020-03-07T16:38:00.004-05:002020-03-07T16:38:45.953-05:00Storytime: Colors 2
Storytime: Colors 2
I'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5
Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to
pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages.
Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
Dog's Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Little Owl's Orange Scarf by Tatyana FeeneyEileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-75112690083577157552020-03-07T16:25:00.001-05:002020-03-07T16:35:34.662-05:00Storytime: Things That GoI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5
Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to
pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages.
Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
Fire Truck by Peter Sis
Boats Go by Steve Light
The Bus Is For Us! by Michael Rosen
Freight Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-77624577469158423452020-03-07T16:24:00.003-05:002020-03-07T16:24:23.465-05:00Storytime: Leaves & LadybugsI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5
Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to
pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages.
Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert
Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-23666862127017092402019-11-04T12:24:00.003-05:002019-11-04T12:24:23.219-05:00Storytime: Halloween (2s)With the younger kids I've often done just Pumpkins or Around the Town for Halloween, but this year my 2s storytime fell right on Halloween so we just had to have a party!
Books:
A co-worker found Brooms Are For Flying at another library and it's PERFECT for the little goblins.
Brooms Are For Flying by Michael Rex
Pete the Cat and the Five Little Pumpkins by James Dean
Five Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-17838646340321427042019-11-04T11:33:00.002-05:002019-11-04T11:35:34.847-05:00Storytime: Milk & CookiesI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.Book Options:
Who Stole the Cookies From the Cookie Jar? by Lass/Sturges
The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-83424218053313217562019-10-20T16:14:00.005-04:002019-10-20T16:14:57.443-04:00Storytime: Chicks & Bunnies (2s)
Books:
Everybunny Dance! by Ellie Sandall
Good Egg by Barney Saltzberg
First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Who Hops? by Katie Davis
songs & fingerplays:
I Know a Chicken (Laurie Berkner)
Here Is a Bunny
Bunny Pokey
Flannelboard:
Ten Fluffy Chickens:
Five eggs and five eggs, and that makes ten
Sitting on top is Mother Hen
Cackle, Cackle, Cackle, and what do I see?
Ten fluffy Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-53077369289441221512019-09-04T12:29:00.003-04:002019-09-04T12:29:34.574-04:00Summer Wrap!
ROBERT RIVEST KICKED OFF THE SUMMER WITH HIS FUN MIME ANTICS!
WE LOANED OUT A TELESCOPE THIS SUMMER!
MS PATTY & MS EILEEN BROUGHT THE LIBRARY TO THE BEACH!
3 GENERATIONS OF LIBRARY USERS!
IMAGARENA WAS A BIG HIT WITH OUR BUDDING BUILDERS
THE LUNCH BUNCH CREW
OUR FIRST SUMMER OF READ & BEAD GOT OFF TO A GREAT START!
Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-76420751557334412842019-03-20T16:59:00.005-04:002019-03-20T16:59:46.896-04:00Storytime: Valentine's/Love
I'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall
I Need A Hug by Aaron Blabey
Never Too Little to Love by Jeanne Willis
Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-65890548146544829082019-03-20T16:14:00.004-04:002019-03-20T16:14:34.067-04:00Storytime: Silly AnimalsI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.Book Options:
Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli
From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
Do Lions Live on Lily Pads? by Melanie Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-31786992819489763782019-03-20T15:02:00.003-04:002019-11-12T17:33:00.827-05:00Storytime: TrucksI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Book Options:
Fire Truck by Peter Sis
Little Blue Truck's Springtime by Alice Schertle
Tip Tip Dig Dig by Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-38370071569320279002019-03-20T14:27:00.003-04:002019-03-20T14:27:20.273-04:00Storytime: St. Patrick's Day / GreenI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.Book Options:
The End of the Rainbow by Liza Donnelly
Go Away, Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley
Green by Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-83280764834946017462019-03-20T14:10:00.002-04:002019-03-20T14:10:28.696-04:00Storytime: Bathtime (with 2's)I'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
Dog's Colorful Day by Emma Dodd
Bathtime for Little Rabbit by Jorg Muhle
scrubba dub by Nancy Van Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-14642218569054095242019-03-20T14:07:00.003-04:002020-03-10T18:00:44.926-04:00Storytime: Cats & DogsI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
Doggies by Sandra Boynton
No No, Jo! by Kate and Jim McMullan
Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus&Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-21157589189651319992019-02-05T17:18:00.003-05:002019-02-05T17:18:53.703-05:00Storytime: BearsI'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
Bear in a Square by Stella Blackstone
Old Bear by Kevin Henkes
Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628602449844300708.post-68171503634841249032019-01-31T13:28:00.005-05:002019-01-31T13:28:56.397-05:00Storytime: SNOW! I'm currently doing a 2s Storytime at one library, and a 3-5 Storytime at another. So in order to maintain some sanity, I'm trying to pick one theme for both each week and adapt it for the different ages. Some of my 2s are REALLY little and some of my 5s are already in school.
Books:
Little Penguins by Cynthia Rylant
Jingle-Jingle by Nicola Smee
Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
Snowy Sunday by Eileen M. Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310681665106213787noreply@blogger.com0