Children’s Programs Join us for these programs: P’zazzy Puppet Club for children Make a different puppet every week. Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 pm Story Time: We read aloud, play games, and learn new songs. Babies, Thursdays at 10:00 am Toddlers, Thursdays at 10:30 am Home School Programs Home School Learning Activities at the Darlington Library: Theme: Exploring Our National Parks You are invited to take part in our National Park home school programs during the months of January and February. They are designed for elementary age children. We meet on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM. . Blue Ridge Parkway January 18th Bryce Canyon National Park January 25th Congaree National Park February 1st Glacier National Park February 8th Grand Canyon National Park February 15th Yosemite National Park February 22nd For more information, please call Karen Moreau at 843-398-4940, ext. 304.
Looking for something new to read then check out the new titles in the children's section.
Storybooks: Toddlers-2nd
Bag in the Wind Kooser, Ted (Author), Root, Barry (Illustrator) In his first children's book, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Kooser follows a plastic bag on its capricious journey from a landfill into a series of townspeople's lives. Includes an Author's Note on recycling plastic bags. Full color.
Big Day Out ( First Time )
Stockham, Jess (Illustrator) There's a first time for everything! Your children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue ... Dogs Gravett, Emily (Author), Gravett, Emily (Illustrator) Two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist Gravett explores the wonderful world of dogs in this clever picture book, with a twist ending that will leave everyone laughing. Full color. Ella Kazoo Will Not Brush Her Hair Fox, Lee (Author), Plecas, Jennifer (Illustrator) Ella Kazoo would rather do anything than brush her hair, especially when she could be skipping in the rain and dancing in the sunshine instead. As her hair grows from bad to worse, soon it's out of control! Something must be done to tame her wild locks, ... Chapter books: Grades 2nd-5th
Calamity Jack - Accelerated Reader Hale, Shannon (Author), Hale, Dean (Author), Hale, Nathan (Illustrator) Jack likes to think of himself as a criminal mastermind...with an unfortunate amount of bad luck. A schemer, plotter, planner, trickster, swindler...maybe even thief? One fine day Jack picks a target a little more giant than the usual, and one little ... First Family Hopkinson, Deborah (Author), Ford, AG (Illustrator) At work, at play, at home, in the White House. The White House is a museum, the office of the chief executive, a gathering place for leaders and visitors from around the globe, and it is also a home for one special family--the First Family. This book follows a day in the life of the Obama family: President Barack, First Lady Michelle, First Daughters Malia and Sasha, and even First Pup Bo. From moving in on inauguration day to making important decisions, hosting state dinners, planting a garden, exploring the historic house, and leading around the Secret Service, the First Family is very busy. Deborah Hopkinson and AG Ford take young readers through an extraordinary "ordinary" day in the life of America's much-beloved First Family. Leprechaun in Late Winter ( Magic Tree House (Hardcover) #43 ) - Accelerated Reader Osborne, Mary Pope (Author), Murdocca, Sal (Illustrator) Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the girl's life--she grows up to be Lady Gregory, who helps to bring back the Irish legends, starts a theater, and helps her people regain both their heritage and their pride. Illustrations. One Crazy Summer Williams-Garcia, Rita (Author) In a humorous and breakout book by Williams-Garcia, the Penderwicks meet the Black Panthers in 1968 Oakland, California. (Other adventures will be here soon.) |
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