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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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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Family Storytime on Friday

Don't forget we've got a family storytime this Friday (1/13/12) at 10:30 AM.  All children and their grownups are welcome - even babies and toddlers!
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Friday, January 6, 2012

Events: Week of January 9, 2012

Happy New Year! 

Tuesday, January 10th
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime
10 AM or 11:15 AM
This drop-in storytime is for children age 3 and younger but big brothers and sisters are always welcome.  Please note: To accommodate everyone we ask that families choose to attend one storytime.  Thank you! 

Wednesday, January 11th
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
This drop-in storytime is for children age 3 and older.

Friday, January 13th
Family Storytime
10:30 AM
All children and their grownups are welcome to come to this drop-in family storytime - yes, even babies and toddlers!
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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Winter 2012 Programs

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

New Books December 2011

We just got in some new books!  Check out our "New Books - December 2011" link to see the list.  There are lots of great titles but may we especially recommend:

  • Mother Goose Picture Puzzles by Will Hillenbrand
  • Bart's King-Sized Book of Fun by Bart King
  • Three Hens and a Peacock by Lester L. Laminack
  • Ferret Fun by Karen Rostoker-Gruber
  • Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door by Adam Rubin
  • Press Here by Herve Tullet
  • Fuddles by Frans Vischer
  • Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party by Melanie Watt
  • Amanda and Her Alligator by Mo Willems
Happy Reading!
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LEGO Club





Come see our awesome LEGO Club creations at the library! We will be meeting again on January 28th @ 9:30
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The Change of Seasons





Thank you for participating in our Fall bulletin board display: "What is Your Favorite Fall Activity" in the picture book room. We had over 150 children color leaves, pumpkins, and turkeys! Ask at the Children's Reference Desk for mittens and crayons to help us decorate our new display: "Winter Wonderland!"
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Holiday Surprise


We had a wonderful Christmas surprise this morning. Students from St. Patrick School came caroling. It made our morning and put us all in the Christmas spirit. They did a lovely job. Many thanks to St. Pat's students and staff.


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