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5 Ways to Enjoy Your Local Library

10/1/2018

5 Ways to Enjoy Your Local Library
By: Charissa

The library has to be one of our family’s favorite places to visit. We try to go several times a week and usually come home with a good stack of books and other finds. If you haven’t been to the library in awhile or you’re looking for some new ideas to spark a new visit, read on!

Here’s what I recommend you do:

Spend time simply browsing

Let your children browse the sections and browse the rows. My son loves to sit on the floor and flip through various sports books. Sometimes we’ll grab a stack of books and then head to some comfy chairs. Sometimes I’ll read a new book to my youngest. The library visit doesn’t have to be a quick in and out. (Although that type of visit does have its time and place.) Rather, a slow hour or so of browsing and discovering new genres and books is a great way to spend part of your day!

Bring home a number of themed books

Fall has arrived, so borrow a handful of fall-themed books from your library. Do you have a child that is interested in a certain time period? Pick out a bunch of books that share stories and people from that time. Choose a science topic to investigate, and grab the books that will offer you plenty of interesting information and facts. The themes are endless, and the books are numerous! Ask your child what they’re interested in, and take it from there!

Check out magazines & board games

Our library has both magazines and board games that are available for borrowing. Check to see what unique items (beyond books) your library offers to its visitors.

Find a new favorite movie

Speaking of items that aren’t books, movies are always a fun option when visiting the library. Our library has a large children’s movies section, and we have discovered some fun, family-friendly movies over the years. A couple years ago I borrowed Mary Poppins from our library, and I loved sharing this classic with my kids!

Discover awesome audio books

Audio books are a big favorite in our home! Our library has a good-sized audio section, and we love discovering new books. We play audio books in the car, in the house, and the kids even check out individual players that make for easy bedtime listening. Some of our recent favorite audio books include: anything by Beverly Cleary, Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate , Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm, and The Report Card by Andrew Clements.

We have enjoyed plenty of Cape Cod libraries over the years. Our favorite is the Brooks Free Library in Harwich. What’s yours?! Share in the comments below!

Charissa was born and raised on Cape Cod. After 9 years away from the Cape, she and her husband returned home to start their family. A former 5th grade teacher, Charissa has spent the last 12 years at home with her 3 children while working various part-time jobs. Just about a year and a half ago she decided to pursue something she had been thinking about for many years; she started a blog! She loves sharing her passion for living a full life without all the busy over at http://www.thenotsobusymom.com/. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram (@thenotsobusymom) to learn more.

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Who's Next? and Step-by-Step Drawing Activity Pack Review

8/29/2016

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Who's Next? and Step-by-Step Drawing Activity Pack Review
By: Molly

As the days cool at the beach and there are less beach friends my kids like to have something else to do there. Today we brought the Step-by-Step Drawing Activity Pack, paper and markers; my kids and the other 3 and 5 year olds had a great time drawing. We have also brought books to read including Who's Next which the kids all enjoyed.

Who's Next (https://w4728.myubam.com/p/5916/whos-next) is a great interactive book for kids 3-6 years old. The illustrations are vibrant and detailed. On each page a creature is introduced and then based on a piece of the next creature the child is asked to guess which one is next. Also each page spread asks which creature left. This book is great for working on observation skills and I would highly recommend it.

Step-by-Step Drawing Activity Pack (https://w4728.myubam.com/p/5034/step-by-step-drawing-activity-pack) Includes 4 books including Step-by-Step Drawing Book, Step-by-Step Drawing Animals, Step-by-Step Drawing People and My Drawing Book these books are great for kids age four through adult. Each of the first three books has step by step directions (no reading necessary) how to draw 12 things in each book including dragons, flowers, pirates, castles and cars plus a place to practice. The last book is blank for making your own pictures. Since getting these books my daughter's drawing skills have amazed me. At $14.99 this book set is an excellent deal.

What books do you like to take out with you?

Molly Hubner
Usborne Books & More Independent Educational Consultant
I am always looking for people to join my Usborne team, host parties (Facebook or home), or just share these wonderful books! For more information visit my website or contact me at mollyhubner@gmail.com. Plus follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/mollyhubnersusbornebooks/

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The Snow Library Children’s Room in Orleans

2/29/2016

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The Snow Library Children’s Room
By: Molly

The Snow Library is Orleans Public Library. It is located at 67 Main Street Orleans. In the winter it is open Monday, Thursday and Friday 10-5, Tuesday and Wednesday 10-8 and Saturday 10-4. Ann the children's librarian is very friendly and knowledgeable. Libraries are one of my family's go to places on Saturdays in late Fall, Winter and Early spring when outdoor activities are limited and any other time there is inclement weather so we have come to know many of them.

Since the Snow Library is the closest library to my house we frequent it the most. In addition to the great programs the Snow Library runs on Saturdays about once a month (in the past we have gone to Halloween story time, gingerbread house making, Animal adventures and in a few weeks a felt egg workshop) they have a cozy children's area for reading and playing. The books are well organized and generally easy to find with different books highlighted monthly. They also just got Wheelnuts! which are a graphic novels!

There is an array of toys to play with too. Under the window seats are bags with stuffed animal or puppet to go with the book (these can be checked out too).There is a Duplo table with two large bins of Duplos including Thomas the Train Duplos and tracks and a very large zoo set. If you have the time your child(ren) can make a very elaborate setup. A large and sturdy (bolted to the ground) puppet theater with over 30 puppets from a frog prince to an alligator is lots of fun too. In addition to the Duplo table, puppet theater, and comfy reading chairs in the fiction area there is a small table to do puzzles and games on.

In the children’s nonfiction area there is a large table for games and projects (great for the homeschoolers out there) and a smaller table that is equipped with colored pencils, crayons and lots of different activity sheet and coloring pages; my daughter's favorite part. Plus there are four kid homework computers that are usually available for use.

The best parts of the Snow Library Children’s room is the good selection of books, ample reading space and the toys. The biggest drawback is the kids area is not well separated from the rest of the library and puppets and Duplos can be noisy at times.

Which libraries do your kids enjoy?

Molly Hubner
Usborne Books & More Independent Educational ConsultantI am always looking for people to join my Usborne team, host parties (Facebook or home), or just share these wonderful books! For more information visit https://w4728.myubam.com or contact me at mollyhubner@gmail.com

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Speech and Language Fun at the Library

7/16/2014

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By: Suzanne Golden, M.S., CCC-SLP

On both rainy days and sunny days, one of our favorite places to visit is the library! We are fortunate to have two libraries here in Plymouth that both offer a variety of programs for children to take advantage of. We frequent story time at the main library, which often also includes songs, games and crafts. In addition to story time, our library boasts a play area and computers with educational programming. All of these activities add up to an awesome, fun-filled few hours at the library!

Here are some ways you can foster speech/language skills through a trip to the library with your child.

·         Pick a theme (maybe something you already did this summer or something your child is looking forward to doing) and find books about it – for example, if you are going on a whale watch with your child, look for books about whales and other ocean-life

·         Build some background knowledge by finding out what your child already knows about the topic and then expand on this through reading together to gather more information.

·         Read some books together at the library and take some others home with you to enjoy later

·         Help your child learn about how the books are organized and have him/her help you find certain books you are looking for (“This book is going to be in the ‘J’ section, can you look for the letter J?”)

·         Build your child’s literacy skills by talking about what an author and illustrator are and showing your child how to find the name of the author and illustrator in the books your read

·         If your library has a play area, let your child explore and encourage him/her to build social skills by making new friends and interacting with other children in the play area

·         If you have a question about where to find a book, have your child ask the librarian him/herself

I hope you and your child find some new books and have fun exploring all of the great things to offer at your local library!

Does your child receive speech therapy at school during the school year but not during the summer?

Are you concerned about them not receiving services for two months?

Are you looking for someone to provide services over the summer?

Call Golden Speech Therapy!

Summer is a time to enjoy the sun, head to the beach and have some fun! However, if your child has a speech/language disorder you don’t want them to take any steps back. Golden Speech Therapy in Plymouth is happy to offer services in a fun, family-centered environment.

Booking an appointment for an evaluation in the next few months can assure that your child is able to begin receiving services before the end of the school year!

Call today to inquire about our services or to book an appointment.

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Suzanne Golden, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Cape Cod Memory Makers Explore the Town of Sandwich!

7/24/2013

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Join Amy, one of the CAPE COD MEMORY MAKER twins, as she shares fun places for kids to visit in Sandwich. Each book provides pages for kids to write, draw, and scrapbook their memories of:

Thorton Burgess
Green Briar Jam Kitchen and Nature Center
Sandwich Boardwalk at Town Neck Beach
Titcomb’s Bookshop
Cape Cod Canal
Heritage Museum & Gardens Giant Treehouse and Carousel
Ghost Walk in Old Town Cemetery
Sandwich Glass
Sandwich Bandstand
Cape Cod Central Railroad

This interactive picture book journal by Joan Walsh and Anne Barber can be found in the children’s section of Titcomb’s Bookshop. Enjoy!

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Cape Cod Story Time Fun

7/15/2013

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By: Sung Bin
Our all time favorite place to go is the Falmouth public library. It's a big step up from the local branch of our former Brooklyn library. There is a great collection of children's books and parenting resources on the same floor. This past Friday we had a bonus treat at a story time event with Anne Clarkin from the Woods Hole Child Center (our coop preschool) and had a wonderful time singing songs and with finger plays. The library has become a rich resource for us since moving to the Cape and there are always activities from scavenger hunts to crafts. We were even fortunate to have a collection on display in the Children's Room for a month. During the summer this a great rest stop before heading to the playground to enjoy a planned event or just to relax to read a book in the play area. The librarians are tremendously helpful and we enjoy seeing familiar faces, a definite boon for us. Hope to see some families for the next story time on Fridays through July.

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Mother Goose on the Loose Across Cape Cod

10/9/2012

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“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a thirty-minute literacy program designed for children from birth to age three and their caregivers. The program was developed by Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, and combines principles of successful
library “lapsit” programs and elements from Barbara Cass-Beggs successful music enrichment programs entitled, “Your Baby Needs Music” and “Your Child Needs Music”.

“Mother Goose on the Loose” incorporates findings in child
development and brain research with activities and methods that promote early literacy and school readiness skills. Each session follows a script that uses repetition; and tactile, rhyme, rhythm, listening, and movement activities.

Typical sessions begin with the poem “Old Mother Goose” followed by finger plays, flannel board activities, puppet shows, stories, songs, movement activities, playing with scarves, bells, and drums, and interactive play. Each session ends with a lullaby, a quiet poem, and a signature good-bye.

The program’s design and implementation carefully considers aspects of brain development in babies and young children. Research shows that the development of intellectual, emotional, and social intelligence in babies and children is most affected by experiences that are frequent, regular and predictable; experiences that occur in the context of a warm and supportive environment; experiences that are associated with positive emotion and play; and experiences that encourage a child’s curiosity and initiative.

Mother Goose on the Loose can be found in the following towns on Cape Cod:

West Falmouth Library: Tuesdays & Fridays at both 10:15 & 11:15am Storyboat for older children (2.9-5 yrs) at same time. No sessions on Nov 6. There is also a Wednesday afternoon session at 4:15 for working parents but you need to call ahead to sign up: 508-548-4709.

Welfleet Public Library: Thursdays at 9:30am. Please call Martha Gordon for more information! 508-349-0310

West Tisbury Library: Mondays & Fridays at 10:30am

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Mother Goose on the Loose ~ Fall Session!

9/8/2011

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Our Fall Session of childrens programming starts on Tue. Sept. 13. MGOL will be held on Tues. & Fri. at both 10:15 & 11:15. Story Boat will be at 10:15 on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Please Note: There will not be any children's programs on Friday, October 7; Friday, November 11; the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 22 and Nov. 25 and Friday, Dec. 9.

Mother Goose on the Loose is a drop-in program, lead by staff member,
Amy Sellers. This Fall, MGOL will meet 4 times during the week. “Mother Goose on the Loose” is free and open to all area families, pre-registration is not required at this time, however our goal is to have no more than 15 children and their care-givers in one session. Please choose one MGOL session a week to attend. “Mother Goose on the Loose” is a thirty-minute literacy program designed for children from birth to age three and their caregivers. The program was developed by Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, and combines principles of successful library “lapsit” programs and elements from Barbara Cass-Beggs successful music enrichment programs entitled, “Your Baby Needs Music” and “Your Child Needs Music”.

“Mother Goose on the Loose” incorporates findings in child development and brain research with activities and methods that promote early literacy and school readiness skills. Each session follows a script that uses repetition; and tactile, rhyme, rhythm, listening, and movement activities. Typical sessions begin with the poem “Old Mother Goose” followed by finger plays, flannel board activities, puppet shows, stories, songs, movement activities, playing with scarves, bells, and drums, and interactive play. Each session ends with a lullaby, a quiet poem, and a signature good-bye.

The program’s design and implementation carefully considers aspects of brain development in babies and young children. Research shows that the development of intellectual, emotional, and social intelligence in babies and children is most affected by experiences that are frequent, regular and predictable; experiences that occur in the context of a warm and supportive environment; experiences that are associated with positive emotion and play; and experiences that encourage a child’s curiosity and initiative.

Story Boat, a preschool story time for ages 2.9-5 years will be on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:15 a.m. downstairs in the Sunshine Room. We invite MGOL parents with pre-school aged children to choose the Friday sessions as we offer early literacy programs for both ages. We welcome new staff member, Rosemary Modic who will lead Story Boat. Story Boat provides a developmentally appropriate story time with a craft.

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5 Ways to Enjoy Your Local Library

Who's Next? and Step-by-Step Drawing Activity Pack Review

Who's Next? and Step-by-Step Drawing Activity Pack Review
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