Link of the Month

October, 2008

American Girl: Meet Josefina
Meet Josefina and explore her world, New Mexico, 1824. Test your knowledge of Spanish by buying items for Josefina's papa in the market, make music and send e-cards to your friends. If you want more stories sprinkled with Spanish, check out Cuenta Cuentos: A Bilingual Storytime for families on Monday, October 13 at 6:30 pm in the Children's Room at the Main Library.

City of Ember
Lina, Doon and the citizens of Ember jump to the big screen this month. Find out more about the movie, repair the pipe works or play Switchworks. If Ember has captured your imagination, check out the People of Sparks and The Prophet of Yonwood for more stories about the city of Ember.

Ed Emberley
If you've ever shouted, "Go Away, Big Green Monster," then you are a fan of Ed Emberley, the book's author and illustrator. Check out Mr. Emberley's website and create your own thumbprint skeleton, swamp monster paper airplane or see an animated version of Go Away, Big Green Monster. Want more scary stuff? Stop by for Ghosts Galore at the Southeast Regional Library on Saturday, October 25 at 2:30 pm.

Last Month's Links

PBS Kids: Sprout!
Can you make magic from a hat? Make magic, drum to the beat and decorate some groovy new shoes for Franny's Feet. If you're ready for more magical hats, check out What a Hat (for ages 5 and up) at 3:30 pm, Wednesday, September 24 at the Cooper Branch. Don't forget to sign up!

The Gruffalo
You've never heard of a Gruffalo?! Well, despite "his terrible teeth and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws," it turns out the Gruffalo is a lot of FUN! Play spot the mice with your mouse, spell words with your flying broom and find the gruffalo and his pals in a game of memory.