What's Up with Miss Jennifer?

Tommorrow-Saturday September 4th-Last Day for Summer Reading

2010-09-03T20:00:00Z

Tommorrow is the absolutely last day to pick up your summer materials. If you were away all summer and are only getting back after Sept. 4th, please see me. I am usually in the library Mondays 1-9 and 9-5 Tuesday-Friday.

Miss Jennifer

When you want to know the order of the books in a series

2010-08-09T23:29:00Z

Have you ever found it frustrating to figure out which book comes first in a series? For example does Little House on the Prarie come before or after Little House in the Big Woods.

You know longer have to struggle just check out this great website put together by the Mid-Continent Public Library in Missouri http://www.mymcpl.org/books-movies-music/juvenile-series

Enjoy

Miss Jennifer

Our fish tank

2010-06-30T20:52:00Z

Come in and check out the great thank you the kids created for Mario (our volunteer fish tank caretaker). We all want to say Thank you for taking care of our fish.

Miss Jennifer

Check out our databases

2010-05-04T20:24:00Z

There are alot of great databases you can access with your Suffern Library Card at our website:

http://www.suffernfreelibrary.org/kids_homework_stuff.aspx

Just go to homework stuff and click on the second link to view a wide variety of databases. If you are looking for pictures to print use Grolier online. If you need biographical information use the biography resource center. If you need information about different countries try Country Watch. If you need information about different States go to Grolier and check out all the state books they have online.

Check it out.

Miss Jennifer

Dance O Rama Video

2010-04-30T14:34:00Z

Well it took awhile bt the Dance O Rama video is finally up on the website:

http://www.suffernfreelibrary.org/kids.aspx

Check out the kids and myself as we do the chicken dance.

Enjoy

Miss Jennifer

We got the DVD home from the library and it does not work

2010-04-19T20:19:00Z

You got the DVD home from the library and it is not working. When you take a look at it you see numerous scratches. What do you do?

Bring it back to us and tell the people at the front desk. They will not blame you. It happens all the time and although I can not tell you why they are scratched so often, I can tell you how to avoid scratching it.

1. Do not allow young children to handle the DVDs. No matter how careful they may be just taking it in and out of the case can cause damage.

2. If you notice that the hub in the center is broken and that the disc is loose in the case, please tell us so we can replace the case before it gets more scratched.

3. Do not leave them out without the case. Just rubbing against other items can cause scratches. Sadly, they are not the most durable item in our collection.

When you do bring it back and tell us it is scratched we send it out to get fixed. This way the next time you check out the movie it will be in working order again.

Thank you for your help

Miss Jennifer

Did you ever have a bad day?

2010-04-12T23:37:00Z

First, let me start by saying today is Monday (and since you have to get up early for school or work Mondays are not the best days of the week).

Second, let me tell you why you should never bring a jar of pickles with you for lunch (or dinner if you are working late).

This morning I made a chicken sandwich for my dinner break and decided I would want something more to eat, so I grabbed a jar of pickles. Well, as I was driving to work something was happening in my paper bag with my lunch, because as I was about to get out of my car in front of the Library the bag ripped and pickle juice and my dinner spilled all over my lap, onto the front seat of my car and the jar fell out into the parking lot. Somehow the jar did not break and the lid was still on and the jar was still filled with pickles.

Well, there I am sitting in my car covered in pickle juice and it is time to go to work. So, I transfer my lunch into a plastic bag and find that the juice had leaked from my lunch bag into my regular bag (luckily onto an old shirt I had cut up to use at work for rags, so the book I had did not get wet). When I go into the library my pants are wet, my sweater is damp and I smell like a German Deli.

I then called home and asked them to bring my dry pants. I really did not want to smell like pickles all day.

And that is why I have brown shoes on with grey pants.

Have you ever had a bad day? Tell me about it.

Miss Jennifer

National Poetry Month

2010-04-12T23:29:00Z

by Judy Sierra

Mary Had A Vampire Bat

Mary had a vampire bat.

His fur was black as night.

He followed her to school one day

And promised not to bite.

She brought him out for show-and-tell;

The teacher screamed and ran.

And school was canceled for a week,

Just as Mary planned.

Did you enjoy that poem? Then stop by the children's room and check out "Monster Goose" by Sierra or any of our other wonderful poetry books.

There is a display by the book couch.

Miss Jennifer

Speed up the check out process

2010-04-02T17:33:00Z

Have you checked out your own groceries? Do you want to skip that long line at the checkout desk? Would you like to check out your own books?

Then move on over to the self-check out station at the Suffern Free Library. When you are facing the check out desk you will see self check to your right. You can check out books, books on CDs and magazines. Sorry, but books on cassette, DVDs, VHS and music CDs need to be checked out at the desk.

So, jump ahead of the line today. If you are not sure how to use it, ask and we will walk you through it.

Miss Jennifer

March Madness

2010-03-22T22:12:00Z

There are lots of programs coming up in the Children's Room at the Suffern Free Library in the next two weeks. Check them out!! All programs are limited to residents of the Ramapo Central School District.

This Wednesday from 4:30-5:15 there is still room for Mad Science for 3rd-6th graders. Dissect owl pellets and keep the bones. You may register online now.

This Saturday children in Kindergarten-2nd grade come into the library for a Pretzel Party from 11:15-12:15. Stories, decorating pretzel rods and so much more. You may register online now.

Register this Wednesday (March 24) for the following programs:

1. Fancy Nancy Tea Party for Ages 3-6 on Wednesday March 31st. Choose either 10:30-11:00 or 2:00-2:30. Join us for some Fancy Nancy stories, crafts and treats.

2. Mad Science Bubbling Potions for K-2 on Wednesday, March 31st from 4:30-5:15.

Register this Thursday (March 25) for the following programs:

1. Super Hero Snackfest for Ages 3-6 on Thursday, April 1. Choose either 10:30-11:00 or 2:00 to 2:30. Join us for some super stories and super snacks.

2. Wizard's Workshop for grades 3-6, Thursday, April 1 from 4:30-5:30. Learn magic tricks from a professional magician.

Register this Friday (March 26) for the following programs:

1. Dance into Spring with Kurt Gallagher for ages 2 and up, Friday April 2 at 10:30 or 2:00. Please register each child individually and choose one time. Remember if you were registered for the snowed out February performance, you are already registered for April.

2. Yoga for 3-5 year olds Fridays at 10:15 or 1:15. April 9, 16, 30, May 7 & 14. Please choose one time when registering space is limited. Your child should bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

Enjoy

Miss Jennifer

And the rain came down

2010-03-16T00:47:00Z

So, this weekend as I watched the rain come down and the lake I live on come up I thought of how much worse it might be. I saw the Ramapo river on both sides of houses instead of just flowing behind them and saw a car with water up to its windows in the local park and ride.

We were lucky, although the lake covered the lower part of the patio and some water came into the laundry room, we were able to keep it pumped out so just a small corner of the room had water.

How did everyone make out during the storm? Do you have some pictures or a story to share with me?

Or are you interested in other "natural disasters", floods, earthquakes etc. In that case come in and check out the display by the nonfiction section in the children's room.

Miss Jennifer

Bookflix

2010-03-15T23:32:00Z

Just a friendly reminder (or a "new" database if you haven't seen it) to check out Bookflix.

Just go to student databases on the Library's website http://www.rcls.org/db/suf/maggen.htm#student

and click on the link for bookflix from your home. You will need your Suffern Library Barcode to login.

You will find lots of books that you can read along with or just listen to them. One of the things I like best is for each story there is a true book with facts about the subject. There are also puzzles and games to do with each book. I like word match where each answer uncovers a section to a hidden picture. Enjoy the fun.

Parents this is great for children learning to read, as you can click on read along and let the child follow along with the reader.

Miss Jennifer

What do we have in common?

2010-03-15T22:36:00Z

What do the following people have in common?

Laura Ingalls Wilder, Betsy Ross, Christa Mcauliffe, Rosa Parks, Jackie Mitchell, Helen Keller, Cleopatra and Beverly Cleary.

Do you give up?

What if I told you I could add your grandmother or even your great grandmother to the list?

Still don't know.

Well, they are all women and March is Women's History Month.

So, stop in the Children's Room and grab a piece of history.

Miss Jennifer

Is Spring on its way?

2010-03-09T16:24:00Z

MARCH 20th is the first day of Spring and I am already seeing signs of its arrival. Even though most of my yard is still buried under snow (I'm in Orange County), the daffodils are coming up along the house where the snow has melted.

Then, last night a red fox ran across the road as I drove home, so I guess they are done hibernating.

This month you can also pick up books about the different celebrations that take place in Spring including, St. Patrick's Day, Passover, Easter and April Fool's Day. Also, check out a book about Baseball since Spring training is under way.

Did you know that the average American eats 250 eggs each year? -from Spring by Jill Kalz

From Spring by Anna Claybourne- Try an experiment. Have Mom or Dad cut a twig from a tree or plant such as Forsythia and put it in some water in a sunny spot. See if the leaves or flowers come out first on your twig or on the tree outside.

For lots of other Spring ideas come check out a book at the Library.

Miss Jennifer

Come meet Author/Illustrator Sergio Ruzzier at the Suffern Free Library

2010-02-22T23:11:00Z

Come meet Author/Illustrator Sergio Ruzzier at the Suffern Free Library.

Wednesday, March 3 from 4:30-6:00

Grades K & up

Sergio Ruzzier is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including Amandina, The Room of Wonders, The Little Giant, and HEY Rabbit! He has also done work in many national international magazines and book publishers. His work has been awarded by American Illustration, The Society of Ilustrators, Communication Arts, The Society of Publication Designers, and Parent's Choice. Visit him at www.ruzzier.com