Ready, Sit, READ!

These girls didn't waste a minute, they chose their books and got ready to Read!

Draw & Tell Stories

Mrs. Amera shared five different Drawing Stories from Around the World with children grades K-7. First the children were shown the stories, then they had time to re-tell them to each other and to their parents. Some of these creative children took the program one step further and came up with their own Draw & Tell stories! One boy Hadi, shared his new story that was inspired by his toddler aged brother. When his brother turned his page upside down a new story developed!

Preschool Holiday Story & Craft

Some used a little help from their parents, while others knew just what to do! This holiday season they all enjoyed listening to Tacky's Christmas by Helen Lester, and just as Tacky is a unique and special penguin, these children all made unique and special penguins. Look for more penguins on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/woodbridgelibrary

Scrapbooking Night!

This month we tried something new at the Iselin Branch library. To highlight one of the many popular hobbies children enjoy, children had the opportunity to create a mini scrapbook. Out of only two paper lunch bags, children made their own 6 page books that contained two secret slots and two small pockets. While sharing ideas, scraps of their choice of paper, and inspiring each other with their unique layering of materials boys and girls grades K-7 had an amazing time at this program.

As a bonus, many parents learned that during a long holiday break, craft books maybe a great solution to entertaining children for a long period of time! So stop in an check out our simple craft books for kids!

Diary of Wimpy Kid Party

IMAGINE... what if children got this excited about tests in school??

Crafts, Drawing, Trivia Questions, Games, & Snacks! Fun Times @ the Library!

Read to a Therapy Pet

This month we had the chance to meet CEB a Keeshound dog. This handsome and friendly puppy enjoyed as children read different stories to him. Although initially some children hesitated to read to this "big dog" they overcame their worries and had a wonderful experience reading to this non-judgemental pet. (as all our pets are non-judgemental)Not to be forgotten were Cuddles the cat and Kayleigh our other pets who came out with their rain gear on their backs and smiles on their faces! On a side note: In just a few months Mrs. Amera had the opportunity to meet so many different types of pets and I'm so glad to see their such great Listeners!

Robots + Stories = Smiles

Children enjoyed this robot themed storytime after listening to Robots Everywhere by Denny Hebson and Snowbots by Aaron Reynolds; children learned new Robot rhymes and created their very own robots. Imagine if they can create robots in 45 min. what will they do when they get to college!