Fun Spring Programs!

Have some free time before you get busy with Summer Reading? Come to one these great programs before getting into the full swing of things! Registration is required for both of these great programs, call 708.366.5205 or email childrens@riverforestlibrary.org to sign up.

Monday June 3rd,1:30-2:30 PM, Dino Dig Story Time

Join RFPL for dinosaur stories and fun! We’ll share our favorite dino books, songs and activities. For kids ages 4 to 6 with      parent/caregiver.

Thursday, June 13th, 3:30-4:30 PM, Stamp and Taste with Whole Foods Market River Forest

Join us at RFPL as our friends from Whole Foods Market River Forest take us on a fruit and veggie tasting journey. After we taste these goodies, we’ll use fruits and vegetables to make stamps and art! For kids ages 4-7 with parent/caregiver.

Tracking Down the Perfect Book(s)!

On the hunt for just the right book as you gear up for Summer Reading? Already know that you love Journal-style books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Something you might not know is that RFPL has a number of book lists and readalikes to keep you reading after our librarians have helped get you started.

Our booklists include subjects as diverse as Books for Third Graders, Books in Journal Format (like Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Great Books to Read Together as a Family, and Action & Adventure Books for Grades 4-6. If you’re out of ideas for which book to read next, ask a librarian about a booklist to suit your fancy!

Music in May!

We are excited to welcome Clara D’Onofrio back for another Mini Musicians class in May! On May 6th at 10 AM, Ms. Clara will be here to lead you and your child in singing, dancing, and playing rhythm instruments. You’ll also have a change to explore musical concepts with a parachute, bouncing balls and more!

Music and singing aren’t just fun, they can also play a role in helping prepare your child for reading. Singing elongates the different sounds within words and there’s often a different note for each syllable in a word. Singing with your child is a great early step you can take to help them hear the sounds within words (creating phonological awareness)–this helps prepare them to learn to read once they reach kindergarten.

Sing with us at Miss Clara’s Mini Musicians class on Monday, May 6th at 10 AM. For kids ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver, registration is required. Call 708-366-5205 ext. 312 to register or email childrens@riverforestlibrary.org.

Wanted: Summer Reading Volunteers

Gain valuable experience and have fun while encouraging younger readers! Be a RFPL Summer Reading Volunteer!

If you are a teen entering grades 7-12 and have a valid RFPL library card, then you are eligible to become a Summer Reading Volunteer. The application deadline is May 22, 2013, and space may be limited, so apply now!

Go to the “Volunteer” tab on RFPL Teens Blog or click here to fill out an online application. Ms. Ashley or Ms. Julia will then contact you to schedule a brief interview. Volunteers will be expected to volunteer 12-30 hours depending on availability and RFPL’s needs. Volunteers also will be expected to participate in RFPL’s Teen Summer Reading Program (which is going to be awesome!).

Go Green and Crafty!

Here at RFPL, we hope you’ve had a wonderful Earth Day. We’ll be celebrating the occasion this Friday, April 26th from 2-3 PM. Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to make and decorate a planter with recycled materials. They’ll also be able to plant an herb in their new planter! Registration is not required, just join us this Friday at 2 PM. 

 

4th Annual LIBRARYPALOOZA

All of us here at RFPL can hardly wait because…

This Friday,

April 19th,

from 5:30-8:30 pm

is…

We’ll be celebrating National Library Week with:

• Live marionette shows
• A photo booth
• Balloon twisters
• A super-fun dance floor for the kiddos
• Games (and more!)

And just to “put the cherry on top” of this awesome event–we’ll also be serving up a free helping of Peterson’s ice cream!

Tickets for the marionette show will be available at the Children’s Services Desk in advance of the program date.

Don’t miss this chance to have a blast at the library!

New J Series

 I Survived Series

These books are part of a fun and exciting series that combine factual historical information with a gripping action-packed story line  Great for the lower to middle elementary set. The first book in this series is called The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912.

 

 

 

Magic Puppy Series

Lily, who works at a riding stable and wants a pony of her own, helps a magic puppy that is really a wolf in disguise, and in return he uses his magic to help her get a pony. The first book, shown at left, is called A New Beginning. This series is a great fit for young readers who love animals.

 

 

 

Beast Quest Series 

This is an action-packed series full of adventure and interesting monsters. A good choice for reluctant young readers. The first book, shown at left, is called Ferno the Fire Dragon.