Did you know that it takes approximately five hours of planning for each program that we present? We were surprised, too! That time includes finding just the right stories and materials, preparing what is needed for crafts, working on publicity, contacting performers that we hire, sending contracts and arranging payment […]
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Did you know that the library has volunteer therapy dogs? Children who are independent readers may sign up for an appointment to read to either Carmela, who usually visits two Tuesday evenings per month, or Danny, who usually visits two Monday evenings per month. Reading to a dog builds confidence […]
The objective of our iPad Digital Storytime is to help children make the connection between digital media and physical books, and to extend the story with other activities whenever possible. Early reading skills such as predicting outcome, developing vocabulary, and reading comprehension are also incorporated into the program. We look […]
Would you like to help your child develop good reading comprehension skills and increase vocabulary? Read a wordless picture book together! Your child will develop important reading skills, such as: • critical thinking • predicting what happens next • storytelling/narrative skills • detecting story sequence Extend the story by asking […]
The Reading Connection is an activity program for kids ages 4 – 8 years with a parent or parents. Each month, a different letter of the alphabet is featured. We read stories that focus on that letter, develop reading comprehension skills by talking about the story, and then have fun […]
On Sunday, April 7, children and adults gathered to hear the tales of six different storytellers.
On Sunday, February 3, 2013, Mayor Brian Levine challenged ten students to a simultaneous game of chess. Chess coach Ismael Cartagena-Vidro told the students, “Your job is to make the mayor sweat.” Five games were won by the mayor, and five games were declared a draw at the predetermined ending […]
Parents and students are welcome to stop by and watch six chess students match wits with Mayor Brian Levine in a simultaneous chess tournament! When: Sunday, February 3 @ 1:30 pm Where: Children’s Program Room, Franklin Township Main Library Mayor Levine will play all six students at the same time. […]
Children and families made 4 1/2 dozen snowflakes to honor the students of Sandy Hook Elementary School, and we hung them in the window of the Children’s Program Room to display during some winter-themed programs. After that, someone brought an additional 2 dozen made by kindergarten students in another town. […]
The CT PTO is collecting snowflakes to welcome the students of Sandy Hook to their new school on January 12. Ask for a snowflake at the Children’s Desk and use the materials provided in the Children’s Program Room to decorate it. Hand it in at the Children’s Desk and we […]