Welcome to Our "Children's Happenings" Blog!

Greetings! We are so glad you are visiting our blog. Stop by often to see the most recent postings about programs, book lists, and other happenings in the Children's Department. And don't miss our silly online polls and riddles.

We just added a link to our newest blog, "1 in 110" an Autism spectrum guide for families. You can click to the link on the this page or just click the following link:
http://pmlautismguide.blogspot.com/

The Children's Department is on Facebook - Facebook us at Pollard Memorial Library Youth Services Department. We're also on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PMLkidsdept.

You can also contact us by telephone at 978-970-4122 or by e-mail at mlojref@mvlc.org.




Friday, July 30, 2010

Craft Extravaganza


Don't forget about our "Craftahpahlooza" event on Wednesday, August 4th! Drop in any time between 10 AM and 12 PM for some craft fun. Craft material is available while supplies last.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Weekly Question Results


Introducing X401!

Here are the voting results:

X401 - 23 votes

P4000 - 4 votes

Wendy - 4 votes

Zlerxa - 4 votes

Betty Jo - 2 votes

Debbie - 2 votes

Grace - 2 votes

@#$^* - 1 vote

Weekly Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Taija B. this week's summer reading raffle winner!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Summer Storytime

They danced! They sang! They created! Children and adults had lots of fun at our summer storytime. Our next summer storytime is August 11th at 10:30 AM. This storytime is for children ages 4 - 7 and sign up is required.
*Photo by Maureen Hancock

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

July Lego Club

Like Legos? Come and build with us! Lego Club meets on Thursday, July 22nd at 10:30 AM.

Lego Club is for children grade 1 through grade 6.

Free Music Show

Monday, July 26th at 10:30 AM

Join us for a summer Tiny Tots Concert.

Come sing, dance, and have fun!

This concert is for chidren age 3 and younger but we are always glad to see big brothers and sisters!

Get your free tickets by stopping by the Children's Desk or calling 978-970-4122.

Tickets available on a first come, first serve basis.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Last Week's Weekly Question Results


Last Week's Question: Who is your favorite character, part 2?


The overwhelming winner was Shrek!


Question Results:


Shrek - 30 votes


Frankenstein's Monster - 3 votes


Green Hornet - 2 votes


The Incredible Hulk - 1 vote


Godzilla - 0 votes


The Green Giant - 0 votes

Weekly Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Paul G. this week's Summer Reading weekly raffle winner!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Martian Manhunt!


Join us on Monday, July 19th for our Martian Scavenger Hunt!
Follow the clues and solve the secret code. Figure it out and you get a prize. Stop by anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Weekly Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Gabe C. this week's weekly reading raffle winner!

Last Week's Green Question





We asked: Who is your favorite character?

You picked a local favorite - the Canaligator!



Here are the survey results:

Canaligator: 16

The Grinch: 7

Yoda: 6

Green Lantern: 3

Wicked Witch of the West: 2

Green Arrow: 2

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Candy Guessing Contest

CANDY GUESSING CONTEST!
There were 296 pieces of sweet treats in the jar.
The winning guess of 289 came from Brenda S.
Good job, Brenda!

This Week's "Green" Question?

We asked, "What is your favorite green food?" and you responded loud and clear - GRAPES! Here are the voting results:

Grapes-34
Pickles-7
Broccoli-4
Kiwi-3
Limes-3
Peppers-3
Spinach-3
Peas-1

Look to the side to check out this week's question!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Pickle Toss


All of our Pickle Tossers did a great job. And it wasn't easy! We had them throwing backwards, under legs, between legs and all sorts of crazy positions. Congratulations to Luke and Selena who did manage to get their pickles into the bucket.