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/

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Lego Club


Our next Lego Club meets this Saturday, December 3rd at 9:30 AM. All kids in grade one and older are welcome.

December Programs at the Pollard



We've got a busy December here at the Pollard. Check out our December Activities page to see what we're doing!

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thanksgiving Storytime



Join us on Saturday, November 19th at 10:30 AM and come count your blessings with us at this special Thanksgiving storytime. All children and their grownups are welcome.

Family Storytime



November is Family Literacy Month!
Come to our special family storytime on Wednesday, November 16th at 10:30 AM. All children and their grownups are welcome (yes - even babies and toddlers!)

Graphic Novel Pick of the Week

Sidekicks
By Dan Santat
Ages 10+
Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic)
Released July 2011

Summary:
When Metro City's hero Captain Amazing decides to recruit a new sidekick, he never imagined who would interview for the job....his pets! Meet Metal Mutt, Static Cat, Chameleon, and Fluffy (the hamster). Who will Captain Amazing choose to be his next sidekick? Will the sidekicks be able to defeat Captain Amazing's arch nemesis Dr. Havoc and save Metro City? Find out in Dan Santat's Sidekicks.

Review:
This superhero graphic novel is action-packed with crime-fighting, sibling rivalry, and pet super powers. Children will eagerly follow along with sidekick newbies Fluffy the hamster and Shifty the gecko when they go up against their first criminals and dream of a day when they will have a "decked-out super car". But what really makes this graphic novel a great read is when these pets put aside their sibling rivalry and learn what it really means to be a superhero and a family. This is a humorous and heartwarming tale that kids will not be able to put down! Recommended for readers 10 and up.

*Ask at the Children's Reference Desk for Sidekicks by Dan Santat and other new graphic novels!



Monday, November 7, 2011

LEGO Club








Thank you for joining us for the LEGO Club Fall Session. Check the calendar on the library website soon for the Winter LEGO Club dates!