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Author Visit Storytime: Laura Bower

Author Visit Storytime: Laura Bower

Author Visit Storytime: Emily Snook: The World’s Smallest Cook by Laura Bower Saturday, December 14th at 11 am For: Families Location: Galaxy Hall Come enjoy a Special Author Storytime with Laura Bower who will be reading her book, Emily Snook: The World’s Smallest Cook. Kids are also invited to make a craft! About the Book: Emily Snook is a whiz in the kitchen. But when she enters an international cooking contest and meets the competition, her hopes of winning deflate like a botched soufflé. Everyone is older, taller and in serious doubt of her cooking capabilities! A classic underdog story,
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November 19, 2024 12:08 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: author storytime, author visits, children's literature, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Author Visit Storytime: Laura Bower

Author Visit Storytime: Laura Bower

Author Visit Storytime: The Imposter by Laura Bower Saturday, October 5th at 11 am For Families Location: Galaxy Hall Come enjoy a Special Author Storytime with Laura Bower who will be reading her book, The Imposter. Kids are also invited to bring their favorite stuffed friend, and make a craft! About the Book: Olive loves her Mr. Snuggles more than anything else in the world. He's cuddly. Reliable. Perfect. And unfortunately . . . lost! When Mr. Snuggles mysteriously reappears, Olive couldn't be more excited. They are back on track to being best friends forever. Except, something doesn't feel quite
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September 18, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: author storytime, author visits, children's literature, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Gayathri Waring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Storytime

Gayathri Waring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Storytime

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month In June! Author Visit & Family Storytime Off to Nana and Grandma’s Home written by Gayathri R. Waring & illustrated by Hallie Guidry Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. For Families Location: Galaxy Hall Come join us to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Enjoy a Special Author Storytime with Gayathri R. Waring who will be reading her book, Off to Nana and Grandma's Home. The storytime will also include a fun craft activity! In the book Off to Nana and Grandma’s Home, explore the heartwarming relationship between a child and his two lesbian grandparents. Each expresses her
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June 5, 2024 3:25 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: author storytime, author visits, children's literature, Gayathri R. Waring, LGBTQ+ Pride, LGBTQIA+, Pride Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

May Author Visit Storytimes

May Author Visit Storytimes

We have three local author visit storytimes scheduled this May. Join us to hear these authors read their stories, and chat with them about their books in person! Author Visit Storytime: Sophie’s Special Story by Gabriella Gizzo Saturday, May 13th at 2 pm Library Catalog This book is about the special bond between an owner and her dog, Sophie. This unique story line expresses Sophie's adventures as she journeys through life with Gabriella. The purpose of this book was to creatively target speech and language goals through Sophie's experiences. Throughout the story, Sophie's development is revealed through her descriptors. These
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April 26, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: author discussion, author event, author storytime, author storytimes, children's books, meet the author, and trove events.

Author Storytime: Purim Goodies

Author Storytime: Purim Goodies

Author Visit Storytime: Purim Goodies Ages 2-6, Families Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – March 2 Award-winning local author and illustrator Amalia Hoffman performs her delicious tale, seasoned with funny Yiddish words. Make music with an egg beater and pots and dance to Klezmer tunes and sing-along. A unique and fun-filled event for children and families that will whet your appetite!
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February 17, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Amalia Hoffman, author storytime, author visit, Observances and Celebrations, Purim, and storytime.