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

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

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

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

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

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

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