Children's Dept. Blog

Tyrannoclaus makes his mark at the library!

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:32:00 +0000

Local author Janet Lawler thrilled the crowds with her newly published book, Tyrannoclaus. Reading, autographing and a kids craft rounded out the afternoon.

Mystic Aquarium Comes to the Children's Dept.

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:00 +0000

From a suitcase full of surprises to all sorts of sea creatures, the children were enthralled with a lot of hands on touching and a lot of participation and learning.

One-Stop Shopping at our Annual Preschool Showcase

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:10:00 +0000

Lots of activity chatting and visiting with over 19 Preschools & Day Care Centers

39 Clues Trivia Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:07:00 +0000

Three strikes and you're out - but we lasted for a good half hour!

We didn't know all of the answers, but had fun trying to guess!

Tellabration! 2009 at the Farmington Library

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:43:00 +0000

Storyteller Ann Shapiro came to the Farmington Library and with great humor and energy entertained our audience.

Monster Bash Halloween Party 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:36:00 +0000

"TRICKS FOR TREATS" SAYS TUCKER

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:31:00 +0000

Happy Halloween!

Come see Tucker Saturday, November 21 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. You can now register on-line at www.farmingtonlibct.org or call the Children's Room at 673-6791

Halloween Fun at Tots and Tunes

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:40:00 +0000

Two Grandparents prepare this lovely princess for the party!

Everyone came in their Halloween attire!

Halloween is serious business!

Amazing costumes!

A baby bumblebee!

BAM BAM came.

Dancing with pumpkins!

Watching the big kids.

Swash Buckling and serious!

A butterfly who can dance

O.K. you may take my picture.

Never too young for a good time party. Look at the socks!

Pumpkin Time!

Photos by Martha Reingold

Swirl Comb Leaves

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:50:00 +0000

P.J. Storytime! Join the fun on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:15 pm.
10/5, 11/2 & 12/7

I Wonder Why? Cool Science for Curious Kids.

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Is your comb or brush static free?

Static electricity: a hair-raising experience.

Can static make your hair stand up?

Have you ever wonder how much charge a balloon will make from static electricity?

What is static electricity and how it works?

Don't give me static!

Willy Nilly Wednesday ~ Mother Goose

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:37:00 +0000

Jack and Jill Went Up The Hill...

Guest Storyteller Mother Goose aka May Nevius Joined Jane Maceil for a rolicking good time!

Tucker You Rock

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:45:00 +0000

Call today to sign up to read to Tucker on Saturday, October 19 between 9:30-11:30 am
860.673.6791

Goodbye, Mrs. M...

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:37:00 +0000

Suzanne Maryeski also known as Mrs. M, the Farmington Library's children's librarian will be leaving us on Friday, September 11, 2009.

In her busy, productive years with us Suzanne wrote a grant that furnished our Tween area with furniture, books and a super computer. Her love of the French language introduced Alouette a pre-school French program which led to Hola, our current Spanish preschool storytime. Suzanne espoused the importance of early learning for babies and loved her Baby Rhyme Time.

Art Around the Story, 1000 Books before Kindergarten, numerous book clubs and Willy Nilly Wednesdays were among the many additions to our repertoire initiated by Suzanne, as were our annual Preschool and Nursery School Showcases.

Suzanne wrote the winning nominations for Farmington Library Council to win the first annual Governor's Summer Reading Partnership Award for school-public library cooperation and the prestigious Faith Hektoen Award for outstanding library services to children.

Suzanne was also active in professional organizations, including being chair of the Capitol Region Children's Roundtable and on the board of the Connecticut Library Association.

Suzanne will be moving to her home town of Waterford, close to her family, as the next director of the Public Library of New London.

You will be missed, Suzanne

Food, fun and entertainment...Summer Gala at the Library

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:00:00 +0000

We all had so much fun with Valentine the Clown!

Face painting!

Spinning the wheel for prizes!

To see all of the pictures click on the arrow below!

Farmington Idol Talent Show - Rave Reviews !

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:22:00 +0000

Under Miss Eva's guidance, the teen volunteers and all participants performed amazingly at the talent show! Carla Vicente and Fudi Xu were the masters of ceremony...and you'd think they'd be doing this for years! The volunteer team did a step routine that was lively and well rehearsed.
Please click the arrow below to see a slide show of some of the performances.

Farmington Library Kids Cook-Off...delicious!

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:18:00 +0000

Click on the arrow to view the slide show of the cook-off!

Yu Gi Oh is back!

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:45:00 +0000

Lots of serious fun was had at our 2009 Summer Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament!

Lollipops, prizes and new friends...

Look what we made at Creative Hands!

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:33:00 +0000

Look what we made at Creative Hands this week - a fluffy, soft pillow for relaxing and READING!

Join us next Thursday night, 7/30 at 7:00 pm for a Beading Bonanza.

The Magic of Jonathan Jacques

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:32:00 +0000

The crowd of children and parents who attended program at the Farmington Public Library thoroughly enjoyed Jonathan's magic act. Jonathan presented a non-stop program of sleight of hand, humor, and classical coin and dove illusions, and his invitations for audience participation were met with eager response.
Join us next Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 pm for a Sparky's Puppet Show

Rocky Visits the Library

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:13:00 +0000

GO ROCK CATS!

Best of the Best Books Storytime

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:39:00 +0000

Monday afternoons at 2:00 kids meet in the corner of the room to hear the very best stories - and enjoy some playtime in the puppet theater.

This week's stories were:

Mouse's First Summer by Lauren Thompson

Clap Your Hands by David Ellwand &

Sitting in My Box by Dee Lillegard.

See you next week!

T-Bone "Rocks the House" at the Farmington Library

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:03:00 +0000

We had a rockin' good time dancing, limboing (is that a word?) and singing with T-Bone at Wild, Wonderful, Wacky, Wednesdays! Check our website www.farmingtonlibct.org for more fun events this summer.
To see a slide show of the T-Bone Show click here

Making Greeting Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:27:00 +0000

Birthday Cards, Thank you Cards, Thinking of You Cards, Anniversary Cards, Grandparents Cards, You are my friend Cards, Pet Cards, Holiday Cards, Wedding Cards, Cards, Cards, Cards...

Register School Age Children for Summer Reading!

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:56:00 +0000

Farmington residents are invited to come to the Children's room at the Farmington Library to register for Summer Reading.

For each book you read you will put a colored dot on our "Be Creative" Mural.

Each time you visit and check in you can spin the wheel to win a prize!

Our volunteers will help you check in with your reading logs
and answer any questions you may have.
Happy Summer Reading!

ART AROUND THE STORY

noreply@blogger.com (Farmington Libraries since 1901) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Finger Painting! What Fun!

Clean up, Clean up, everybody do your share!

Next Week Painting with Vegetables