This Week in the Library...

This week, all grade levels will be continuing to practice library procedures.  We'll also be reading about some characters who sometimes have trouble following the rules but who love to use the library!

Third grade will be reading Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen.

Fourth grade will be reading The Library by Sarah Stewart.

Fifth grade will be reading an excerpt from Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos.

Have a great week!

Welcome Back

Welcome back to school and back to the library! This week, students will be attending library orientation with their classes. The Pigeon (from Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus) will be helping us learn about how the library works! What do you think? Should we let the Pigeon use the library?

Storytime for August 5th: Stargazing

This week's storytime is all about stars and the night sky!

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Here are the books we'll be reading this week, along with some videos, links, and activities to accompany them!

Meet Marla Frazee

Learn more about Marla Frazee.

Meet Kevin Henkes

Explore Kevin Henkes' website to learn more about his books and find free downloads.

Watch this stop-motion animated version of the story:

Learn more about Oliver Jeffers' books.

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You can also download this week's Takeaway page by clicking here.

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And be sure to check out the related online astronomy and stargazing activities:

•KidsAstronomy—Learn about the constellations and phases of the moon and download a map of the night sky!

•NationalGeographic Kids—Find amazing pictures of the stars and learn some star gazing tips

•Mr.Nussbaum—Learn all about the different types of stars, plus much more!

•Enchanted Learning—Activities and printables about astronomy

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And, finally, if you liked today's stories, here are some more great books about stars and the sky!

• The Magic School Bus Sees Stars by Nancy White
• Zoo In the Sky by Jacqueline Mitton
• Mr. Putter & Tabby See the Stars by Cynthia Rylant
• Star Gazer by Ben Morgan
• Arthur and the Comet Crisis by Stephen Krensky
• Fancy Nancy Sees Stars by Jane O'Connor

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Have a great week, and thanks for coming to storytime!