Children's Chatter http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog Wheaton Public Library Children's Department Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Macaroni Soup! http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2066 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2066#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:26 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2066

Macaroni Soup!  Active Music for Kids

Monday, June 3rd

10:00-10:45am and 11:00-11:45am

Preschool children with adult

Large Meeting Room, Lower Level

Pick up free tickets at the Children’s Desk!

Nationally renowned music specialist Carole Stephens performs music and movement activities for children to sing, dance, and do!

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2066 0 Summer Newsletter http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2062 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2062#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 21:03:21 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2062 Newsletter
Catch up on all the happenings this summer at the library through our newsletter.  It is filled with live links and useful information.  Find it here!

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2062 0 Summer Reading http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2060 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2060#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 16:51:28 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2060

Adult Summer Reading ProgramTeen Summer Reading ProgramKids' Summer Reading Program

June 1st is quickly approaching.  This is when the Wheaton Public Library kicks off its Summer Reading Program: HAVE BOOK-WILL TRAVEL.  We have reading programs for children, young adults, and adults.  Find details here.

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2060 0 Summer Reading Kick-off June 1st http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2058 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2058#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 19:45:05 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2058 Summer Reading Kick-off Day

Have Book-Will Travel

June 1, 2013

Entertainment

Prize Drawings

Fun for the Whole Family!

The library launches its Have Book-Will Travel Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 1.  Join us for special events for the whole family throughout the library.  Register for the program that day and be entered to win a variety of prizes including a GPS, a family membership to Brookfield Zoo, DVDs, and much more!

9am-1pm (Reference Desk)

Have Ebook-Will Travel: Try reading a library ebook on an iPad, Kindle, Nook, and more

10-11am (Lower Level)

Circus Boy: Comedy, juggling, and riding the world’s smallest bicycle

10am-2pm (Teenspace)

Snacks of the World: Just for grades 6-12; Taste some of the world’s most fun foods

11am-1pm (Roaming)

Dennis DeBondt, Magician: At 6’7″, he’s the self-proclaimed Sears Tower of Magic

(Large Meeting Room)

Creation Stations: Kids can make Silly Putty, build with Magic Noodles, and more

1-2pm (Main Floor)

Songs of the American Railroad: Steve Justman, folksinger/guitar, plus a railroad memorabilia display

1-3pm (Roaming)

Circus Boy: Awesome balloon twisting

2-4pm (Lower Level)

READ Poster Photo Booth: Pose with your family, friends, and your favorite book!

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2058 0 Bill Hooper’s Active Music for Children http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2042 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2042#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 17:07:36 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2042

Bill Hooper’s Active Music for Children

Friday, May 17th

10:00 am

All Ages

Large Meeting Room, Lower Level

Pick up free tickets at the Children’s Department desk

Accompanied by guitar, Bill Hooper performs original songs that resonate with young children and their families.

 

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2042 0 The Phantom Tollbooth http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2039 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2039#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 22:03:35 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2039 http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?UserID=III25&Password=BT0020&Return=1&Type=L&Value=0394820371

Do you love the Phantom Tollbooth as much as I do (which happens to be A LOT!)?  If so, you’ll want to check out this website!

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2039 0 Jan Brett and Mother’s Day http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2037 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2037#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 16:40:25 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2037 Check out author/illustrator Jan Brett’s website for some fun Mother’s Day activities and coloring pages!

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2037 0 An Evening of Poetry http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2032 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2032#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:21:55 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2032 Can you believe April is less than a week away?!

Join us for:

An Evening of Poetry

Tuesday, April 9th

6-7:30pm

Grades 4-8

Come read a favorite poem, original or published, and hear others being shared!

Sign up online, by phone, or at the library!

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2032 0 Battle of the Books Conclusion http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2028 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2028#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:15:21 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2028 Thank you for another great season of Battle of the Books!  To see the final standings, visit the Battle of the Books page.

]]> http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?feed=rss2&p=2028 0 Closing Early http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2025 http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2025#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:59:58 +0000 rachel http://wheatonpl.org/kidsblog/?p=2025 The library is closing early
Due to the inclement weather the library will
close at 5:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 5
The library plans to reopen at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6

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