Columbiatribune.com Blogs: 'Library Land'

Library Land: Engage Your Child’s Creative Side

By dbrl staff

Creativity usually comes automatically to children, but sometimes creative activities take a backseat to school, homework, sports and other plans. Time for playing, creating and just being silly gets lost. So, why should you worry about your child’s creativity? Creativity, in all forms, improves social and emotional skills and problem-solving, ...

Library Land: Resolve to Educate and Engage Your Kids

By dbrl staff

If you've committed yourself to introducing your child to more new experiences in 2013, then come to the library for educational and engaging programs like the ones below. In addition to our regularly scheduled [story times][1], we offer many special guests to inspire you and yours. Mark your calendars now, ...

Library Land: What’s an “LMNOP?”

By dbrl staff

When we sing the traditional alphabet song, we tend to slur the five middle letters L-M-N-O-P into one long blob of sound. One way to help your child recognize the different letters is to sing the ABCs to different tunes. Try the following tunes on this season's long car rides: ...

Library Land: Fun Library Time Over Break

By dbrl staff

Whether you welcomed out-of-town family at your house or not, the kids are probably still bubbling over with hyper-excitement about the holidays. Plan now for a free and fun outing at the library. We have some fun programs planned. **Family Game Day** Drop by the Columbia Public Library to play ...

Library Land: Warm Up to Reading on National Cocoa Day

By dbrl staff

Lately, we have stumbled across some unique annual events, like last week’s “Hi Neighbor” Month. On this week's calendar, Dec. 13 is declared National Cocoa Day. What better way to welcome winter and start a tradition with your children than with a cup of your favorite hot cocoa and a ...

Library Land: December Is “Hi Neighbor” Month

By dbrl staff

Who knew there was such a thing as “Hi Neighbor” Month? The “Hi Neighbor” campaign was created to encourage us to get out and talk with our neighbors and start creating the relationships that build strong communities. With our hectic lifestyles of jobs with long hours, kids in daycare, other ...

Library Land: Back to the Classics

By dbrl staff

References to classic children’s literature are showing up everywhere lately, from TV shows to movies and popular tunes you end up humming over and over. Of course, you have to know the original tale to catch the pop-culture references. Challenge your knowledge of children's classics by identifying the tales quoted ...

Library Land: BookNews

By dbrl staff

See what books are new to the publishing world! You can [subscribe][1] to the RSS feed or receive the BookNews newsletter via [email][2]. This newsletter highlights book that have just been published. Stay up on the most current books out there. There are newsletters for all genres: children’s picture books, ...

Library Land: November Is National Adoption Month

By dbrl staff

Every November, a Presidential Proclamation goes out to remind us of the many children and youth in today’s foster care who urgently need adoptive families. Over the past 17 years, many community organizations have come together during November to provide information about adoption and draw attention to the thousands of ...

Library Land: Free Tutoring!

By dbrl staff

Does your child need help with his math or reading homework? Maybe she needs a reading or math tutoring session. [A Way With Words & Numbers][1] offers free tutoring for students in kindergarten through seventh grade from University of Missouri students. Tutoring is available at the Columbia Public Library on ...