Winter 2012 Programs

Check out our Winter 2012 programs! Make sure to check it periodically as we do add programs!

Graphic Novel Pick

Super Amoeba (Squish series)
by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
Grades 2-4
Random House
Released May 2011

Summary:
Squish is just an average grade school amoeba that loves comic books and Twinkies. He goes to school, sits through boring classes, and has a best friend named Pod who likes to mooch lunch money off of Squish for cafeteria tacos. One day, a school bully tries to force Squish to cheat on a test. If he doesn't cooperate the bully will...gulp...eat his cheerful paramecium friend Peggy. Yep, that's right, single-celled bullies in the microscopic world do not threaten to beat up geeks, they eat them. While Squish is a small amoeba, he has always tried to follow his favorite comic book hero's code by finding: "the courage to do what's right!". Will Squish be able to find the courage to stand up to his bully and save Peggy? Find out in the highly anticipated new series, Squish!

Review:
From the creators of the popular Babymouse series, Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm introduce a new series that features a cute microscopic blob and comic book nerd that readers will love! Children will easily identify with Squish's school life, cast of loyal friends, and problems with bullies. This book also highlights facts about the microscopic world that are informative and entertaining to the reader. For instance, when the bully attempts to eat Peggy the author ads a side-note: "Seriously, this is how amoebas eat paramecia. Cool, huh?" There is even a section at the back of the book where Pod teaches kids how to do a science experiment. My only criticism of this book is that the authors decide to make the solution to the bully problem humorous instead of allowing Squish to confront his bully. However, overall this is an amusing and attractive graphic novel that kids will not be able to keep their pseudopods (or hands) off of! The illustrations are simple and easily accessible to new graphic novel readers. Recommended for grades 2-4.

A Very Special Santa

There must be LOTS of good girls and boys in Lowell because this December Santa Claus has made 3 visits to the Pollard Library. On Saturday Santa took time out of his very busy schedule to visit with some friends on the autism spectrum. He told me he had a wonderful time and is always happy to see such terrific kids.

Holiday Fun

We had a wonderful time at our holiday family storytime. We celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa with stories, songs, and games. We even had a special visitor - Santa Claus!
Happy Holidays to All!

Dec. 28th Family Storytime

Please note: Due to a staff family emergency we have had to cancel our Dec. 28th family storytime. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Holiday Sing Along 2011

We had a very merry time at our annual Holiday Sing Along. Santa was so impressed with our singing that he made a trip all the way from the North Pole!

This Week's (12/5/11) Kids' Activities at the Pollard

Please join us for these fun holiday events!

Annual Holiday Sing-Along
Tuesday, December 6th at 10:30 AM
All children and their grownups are welcome!

Sensory Santa
Saturday, December 10th
Children on the autism spectrum and children with sensory issues are invited to this special visit with Santa. The lights will be low and the carols playing softly. Children can stop by any time between 9:30 AM and 11 AM to visit with Santa. Bring a camera to capture a memory! This event is specifically for special needs children. We appreciate your understanding!

Holiday Storytime
Saturday, December 10th at 11:30 AM
All children and their grownups are welcome!