ChildrenChildrenhttp://www.cflibrary.org/children/2016-06-29T16:02:49ZSquarespaceFind the ninjas!http://www.cflibrary.org/children/2016/6/29/find-the-ninjas.htmlDiana2016-06-29T16:00:19Z2016-06-29T16:00:19Z

Every day this Summer Miss Diana will hide two ninjas in the children's room at the library. Come in and find them!

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2016 Summer Reading Kickoff!http://www.cflibrary.org/children/2016/6/21/2016-summer-reading-kickoff.htmlDiana2016-06-21T19:55:16Z2016-06-21T19:55:16Z

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2016 Newbery and Caldecott award books!http://www.cflibrary.org/children/2016/2/1/2016-newbery-and-caldecott-award-books.htmlDiana2016-02-01T17:55:20Z2016-02-01T17:55:20ZLast month the new Newbery and Caldecott award books were announced, along with a lot of other awards. Here are some of the winning books here at the library:

For younger readers:

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty--and fun--in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena's vibrant text and Christian Robinson's radiant illustrations.

Mo Jackson is a little boy with a big passion for sports. He may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don't mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan to turn Mo's little size into a big win for the Robins!

 

What are you waiting for? An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, and a pig--all toys arranged on a child's windowsill--wait for marvelous things to happen in this irresistible picture book by the New York Times-bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Five friends sit happily on a windowsill, waiting for something amazing to happen. The owl is waiting for the moon. The pig is waiting for the rain. The bear is waiting for the wind. The puppy is waiting for the snow. And the rabbit is just looking out the window because he likes to wait! What will happen? Will patience win in the end? Or someday will the friends stop waiting and do something unexpected? Waiting is a big part of childhood--waiting in line, waiting to grow up, waiting for something special to happen--but in this book, a child sets the stage and pulls the strings.

For older readers:

Music, magic, and a real-life miracle meld in this genre-defying masterpiece from storytelling maestro Pam Muñoz Ryan. Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo. Richly imagined and masterfully crafted, ECHO pushes the boundaries of genre and form, and shows us what is possible in how we tell stories. The result is an impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force that will resound in your heart long after the last note has been struck.

Newbery Honor winner and "New York Times" bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of the Gaither sisters as they travel from the streets of Brooklyn to the rural South for the summer of a lifetime. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother Big Ma and her mother Ma Charles. Across the way lives Miss Trotter, Ma Charles half sister. The two half sisters haven t spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that s been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible.

An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaimed author of Jefferson's Sons and for fans of Number the Stars . Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada's twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn't waste a minute--she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure of Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan--and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother?

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Announcing the Books and Cookies Club!http://www.cflibrary.org/children/2016/1/25/announcing-the-books-and-cookies-club.htmlDiana2016-01-25T17:26:02Z2016-01-25T17:26:02Z

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New books for November!http://www.cflibrary.org/children/2015/11/2/new-books-for-november.htmlDiana2015-11-02T17:10:27Z2015-11-02T17:10:27ZHere are some of the new books we have here in the children's room:

 

An exciting new mystery-thriller about an unusual girl who lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate and must solve a dark and dangerous mystery. 

Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of Biltmore Estate. There's plenty to explore in Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt's vast and oppulent home, but she must take care to never be seen. None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina exists; she and her pa, the estate's maintenance man, have lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember. She has learned to prowl through the darkened corridors at night, to sneak and hide, using the mansion's hidden doors and secret passageways.

But when children at the estate start disappearing, only Serafina knows the clues to follow. A terrifying man in a black cloak stalks Biltmore's corridors at night. Following her own harrowing escape, Serafina risks everything by joining forces with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of Biltmore's owners. Braeden and Serafina must uncover the Man in the Black Cloak's true identity before all of the children vanish one by one.

Serafina's hunt leads her into the very forest that she has been taught to fear, where she discovers a forgotten legacy of magic. In order to save the children of Biltmore, Serafina must not only face her darkest enemy, but delve into the strange mystery of her own identity.

In this companion to PERCY JACKSON'S GREEK GODS, the son of Poseidon returns to give readers his unique and unforgettable insight into twelve larger-than-life personalities from the classic Greek stories. This special edition, exclusive to Barnes & Noble customers, contains a "Cheat Sheet to the Greek Heroes" poster with full-color art by John Rocco.

Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, (I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before...) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans--and for anyone who needs a hero.

So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people.

Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths.

 

The biggest football superstars from last season come to life!

A new year, a new football season, and a new crop of superstars! Featuring the biggest stars from the biggest games of the past season. Each page will feature large full-color action photos of everyone's favorite players. FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS 2015 will feature something for every football fan!


Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother, Big Ma, and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles's half sister, Miss Trotter. The two half sisters haven't spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that's been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible. 

 

Powerful and humorous, this companion to the award-winning One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven will be enjoyed by fans of the first two books as well as by readers meeting these memorable sisters for the first time.

 

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Did you like Smile by Raina Telgemeier?http://www.cflibrary.org/children/2015/9/3/did-you-like-smile-by-raina-telgemeier.htmlDiana2015-09-03T17:05:19Z2015-09-03T17:05:19ZIf so, here are some other books you may like that you can check out here at the library.


Astrid Vasquez falls in love with roller derby in this graphic novel written by someone who actually does roller derby. Not sure what roller derby is? Read this book. Already love roller derby? Read this book.

 

This book by the authors of Babymouse is a somewhat true story about their lives growing up. 

 

Another graphic novel about the author growing up, this one is about a boy whose "dumb idea" changed his life forever!

 

See that shiny silver sticker on the cover? That means this book won a Newbery Honor Award. It was the first graphic novel to do so! This is another story about the author as a child and how she coped with being deaf.



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Summer Reading has started!http://www.cflibrary.org/children/2015/6/30/summer-reading-has-started.htmlDiana2015-06-30T15:50:46Z2015-06-30T15:50:46ZHere is the schedule of events:

Lego Club: Every Monday from 2:00-3:00pm in the children's room. Come build whatever your imagination can think of!

Paws to Read: Every Wednesday from 1:30-3:00pm. Come read to Maggie! Maggie is a reading assistance dog who loves to listen to people read to her. This is a great way to practice reading in a way where you don't have to worry about mistakes.

Storytime: Every Thursday at 11am, Miss Diana reads books, sings songs, leads fingerplays and action rhymes and more to entertain and help teach children. In the children's room. Ages 0-5

The Great Baldini: Magician. On Thursday July 23 at 3:00pm join the Great Baldini and his assistant Skinny, on a magical journey. As the audience chants Skinny's name, the magic begins to happen. Everyone will discover that reading can be fun and entertaining. Ages 5-12.

BIG NAZO's SUPER-HERO HELMET WORKSHOP: On Friday July 24 at 2:00pm, BIG NAZO LAB Staff Artists will demonstrate how scissors, staplers, hotglue and colorful Sharpie markers can be used create ORIGINAL wearable "Plasti-Foam Super-Hero Helmet-Heads" inspired by characters from  Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by American author Kate DiCamillo. The amazing Hero-Helmets fabricated by workshop participants will be brought to life in a parade and “Hero Dance Party" inside (and outside) the library!

This program is made possible by a grant from TD Charitable Foundation to the RI Center for the Book at RI Council for the Humanities in support of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island.

 

Closing Ceremony: On August 14 at 2:00 pm, come and celebrate the end of Summer Reading!

The 2015 Summer Reading Program is made possible through funding from Adams Memorial Library, the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

 



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April Vacation Activitieshttp://www.cflibrary.org/children/2014/4/4/april-vacation-activities.htmlChristine2014-04-04T16:37:00Z2014-04-04T16:37:00ZJoin us over April Vacation for fun and games!

Superhero Workshop: April 22nd, 3-5pm. Kicking off our April Vacation activities, we've got a superhero workshop for all those kids who want to save the world. Come in and design your own costume, discuss what your superpower would be, and what kind of wrongs you would right!

Game Day: April 24th, 1-5pm. Children getting antsy as they near the end of vacation? Come to the library for some fun games! Board games for all ages and skill levels will be scattered throughout the library.

Movie: April 25th, 2-4pm. Finish off April Vacation with a movie in the auditorium! 











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Story Time!http://www.cflibrary.org/children/2014/3/18/story-time.htmlChristine2014-03-18T19:37:08Z2014-03-18T19:37:08Z 

Every Thursday at 11am, Miss Diana reads books and sings songs to help children prepare for school. Incorporating visual, audio, and tactile elements, she fosters an interest in reading among young children. Stop by with your little ones this week!












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