http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/Latest ten entries from 'Library Land'en-usWed, 30 May 2012 15:12:29 -0000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/VGwd30DQuSc/By dbrl staff <p> Did you know that children learn through play? Messy time can play an integral part by allowing hands-on learning through texture, smells and even simple cause and effect as they roll, squish, pat and explore different materials. It is time to let your little one learn, get messy and let ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/VGwd30DQuSc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/may/28/messy-time/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/may/28/messy-time/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/4LHAwPAvtus/By dbrl staff <p> The library’s summer reading program is a fun way to stay engaged in reading and learning over the summer. The program is free, and there are versions for all ages, from the youngest babies to kids, teens and even adults. All versions begin next Friday and end Aug. 4. Little ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/4LHAwPAvtus" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/may/21/summer-reading-2012-all-ages-june-1/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/may/21/summer-reading-2012-all-ages-june-1/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/Ya8mQOmlUbU/By dbrl staff <p> The library’s newest blog, [DBRL Kids][1], is an online resource for parents and caregivers. Learn about the latest children’s books, explore websites we love, find fun activities to share with your little ones, and -of course - see what’s new for kids at your library! Visit kids.dbrl.org to read about ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/Ya8mQOmlUbU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/may/14/learn-read-and-play-with-dbrl-kids/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/may/14/learn-read-and-play-with-dbrl-kids/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/slNOCjI-HYI/By dbrl staff <p> They’re BAAACK! Want to sing songs and hear some stories? You may even get to hunt some cows and explore a dark, dark box! Join Columbia Public Library’s own Sarah Howard and her husband Thom to see what happens when someone has trouble going to sleep in Wake Up, You ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/slNOCjI-HYI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/may/07/wake-up-you-sleepyheads/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/may/07/wake-up-you-sleepyheads/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/1dAba2CGQDs/By dbrl staff <p> Studies show that children can be as unique as snowflakes when it comes to learning styles, and sometimes you have to experiment with different topics and subjects to find what sparks your child’s interest. Finding what motivates your child to learn is a winning formula for success. Experimenting with science ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/1dAba2CGQDs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/30/the-science-of-literacy/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/30/the-science-of-literacy/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/ej_a0c2Iyes/By dbrl staff <p> The storyteller&#39;s art, blended with music, brings characters to life. Discover this magic when Parents’ Choice award-winning storyteller and musician Mike Anderson performs at the library on April 25. You’ll be tapping and grinning as Mike plays his mountain dulcimer and weaves fanciful tales loaded with humor in such pieces ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/ej_a0c2Iyes" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/23/musical-storytelling-with-mike-anderson/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/23/musical-storytelling-with-mike-anderson/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/sYlp1ya9Fz4/By dbrl staff <p> If your child faces physical and mental challenges that affect his or her ability to learn, you may need to explore special resources. [Child Care Aware][1] is one resource that provides FREE services for parents, children and child care providers facing challenges like: • food allergies • vision or hearing ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/sYlp1ya9Fz4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/16/help-for-kids-with-special-needs/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/16/help-for-kids-with-special-needs/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/2DnyrTsa2rc/By dbrl staff <p> Even as adults, we coo and babble over babies of any species. Kids get excited, too. Use this opportunity when you’re at the zoo or looking at an animal book to introduce new words to your child. Many baby animals have their own special words such as foal, joey duckling, ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/2DnyrTsa2rc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/09/name-animals-to-boost-vocabulary/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/09/name-animals-to-boost-vocabulary/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/u7Izn6OxhHM/By dbrl staff <p> Did you ever wonder at the roots sprouting from a raw potato cradled in water or watch the white petals on a carnation turn colors as it drank in dyed water? It seems like magic. Now, as plants turn green and flower, is the perfect time of year to introduce ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/u7Izn6OxhHM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/03/sprout-a-fascination-with-gardening/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/apr/03/sprout-a-fascination-with-gardening/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~3/1fvB1l_hHoA/By dbrl staff <p> Did you know that DBRL has two bookmobiles that serve Boone and Callaway counties? The big bookmobile makes regular stops in seven small cities and in the outskirts of Columbia, and Bookmobile, Jr. visits rural child care centers and special children’s events. Never been on a traveling library? Here are ... </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dbrl/libraryland/~4/1fvB1l_hHoA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/mar/26/come-aboard-bookmobile-jr/http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/library-land/2012/mar/26/come-aboard-bookmobile-jr/