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All programs are free unless
otherwise stated.
Registration is required
where indicated and for all
special events.
Children
must be accompanied by an
adult.

Littlest Bookworms
For ages 2 to 3 years
Mondays, 10 am
A more structured story hour for those who can listen to a book but with lots of activity for these busy tots! We’ll read short stories and play some singing/rhyming games.
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Bouncing Bookworms
For Infants through 24 months
Tuesdays, 10 am
Meet other new parents and caregivers at this popular “Mommy & Me” program. Free play on our soft toys with a simple story, songs and bubbles! |
Lil’ Bookworms
For ages 4 to 5 years
Mondays, 1:30 pm
This preschool-age story hour is designed for pre-readers. We’ll read two stories that will help their letter and sound recognition skills, play a game and do a theme-related craft each week. Children will be encourage to interact during the stories. |
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Battle of the Books is a national program for middle school students that promotes reading, encourages team work and challenges kids’ attention to detail.
The Butterfield Bookmarks are the 2007 Regional Champions—help us to continue to hold the title through 2008!
Participants are in grades 5 through 8 and will need to read 10 books throughout the spring and summer. Attendance at bi-weekly meetings is required. During the summer, participants will be asked to partake in local battles with area libraries to prepare for the Regional Battle in September.
Wednesdays, 3:30 pm
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Mother’s Day Craft Party
Saturday, May 3rd, 11:30 am
Father’s Day Craft Party
Saturday, June 14th, 11:30 am
Join Ms. Jessica for these two gift-making programs. Mom or Dad will love the home-made presents!
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Babysitting Certification
Designed for 11- to 15-year olds, the Babysitter’s Training Course can help you:
Interview for a babysitting job
Choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games
Perform first aid
Learn diapering and feeding techniques
Handle bedtime issues
Learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience
And more!
Date to be announced.
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Pokemon Club
Alternate Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Learn the game behind the popular cards and compete in tournaments. Coached by teens. For 1st grade & up.
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Play Math with Me
Wed. May 7th—21st 1:30 pm
Thurs. May 8th—22nd 1:30 pm
Irene Keyes shows preschoolers and their parents how much fun counting, measuring and shapes can be in this three-part series. Now offered on two days to accommodate everyone.
For ages 3-5
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Mr. Men & Little Miss
Workshop
Mondays, 3:30 pm
(4 sessions)
Join 7th grader Kiefer Thorpe for this weekly program based on the popular book characters. Create and draw your own “Mr. Men” story and make your own mini-book! Watch a video and make up games based on the characters! 4 sessions.
For 1st Grade & up
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Talking Tales
Online animated classic tales
Between the Lions (PBS kids)
Designed to be read aloud by parents with their children.
Many are excerpts of popular children's books. A game activity follows each story.
Alfy
Interactive stories, games,
crafts, activities, and much more...
Scholastic Kids Page!
Magic School Bus
Harry Potter
Thomas the Tank Engine
Arthur
Bernstein Bears
NASA for Kids!
Online Interactive Science Exhibits
Doug The Slug
Nickelodeon Online
Games, info on your favorite Nick shows!
IPL's Kidspace!
Games, crafts, etc
Wacky Tales
Like Mad Libs but Wackier.
Looney Tunes
Fun and games!
Cartoon Network.
Powerpuff girls, Justice League and more!
Crayola.com
Print out pictures to color and more!
Mr. Spud Head.
Virtual Mr. Potato Head!
Disney
Pauly's Playhouse
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Statistics show that boys do not read as much as girls. Given the importance of reading in developing vocabulary, self-expression, and higher-level thinking skills, it is essential to get boys engaged with books.
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BOOKS Coming Soon...
A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End : The Right Way to Write Writing
Avi
4/08
Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One
Blume, Judy
5/08
Eating Enchiladas
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
4/08
The Seer of Shadows
Avi
4/08
Dark Day in the Deep Sea
Osborne, Mary Pope
3/08
Sea Monsters
Osborne, Mary Pope
3/08
My Dog May Be a Genius
Prelutsky, Jack
3/08
The Missing Girl
Mazer, Norma Fox
2/08
Dumb Clucks
Stine. R. L.
1/08

Character Education - Book Suggestions
November: Conflict resolution / Problem Solving
December: Compassion / Kindness
January: Cooperation/Teamwork
February: Friendship
March: Honesty/Trust
April: Responsibility
May: Self-discipline
June: Perseverance
Butterfield Bookmarks Take First Place in Local Battles
The Butterfield Bookmarks, The Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library's Battle of the Books team, has won two out of three "battles" with local libraries as part of this national reading program for middle school-age children.
The 2007 Battle of the Books team includes Haldane students Albert Bajsicki, Claire Carroll, Elizabeth Casparian, Sonya Kuzminski, Michelle McEwen, Clare Shananhan, and Kiefer Thorpe. Clare and Kiefer had also participated in 2006. full article

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