ILLUMINART IS HERE!

Next time you visit the Main Library, make sure to check out our visiting display in the Children's Department!  The Illuminart is visiting for the summer, thanks to our friends at the Rancho Cucamonga Library.  The Illuminart is part of a larger family of displays called Play and Learn Islands. For more information on playing and learning in the library, please visit the Rancho Cucamonga Library website.

 

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DISPLAY YOUR COLLECTION @ THE LIBRARY!

SILLY BANDZ

ERASERS

SQUINKIES

Recent displays have included Silly Bandz, erasers, and Squinkies. Different items are featured each month at the Main Library in the Children's Department. If you are interested in having your collection displayed at the library, please contact us at (562)570-5644.

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2011 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

2011 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Begins Saturday, June 18, 2011
For All Ages!

Are you ready to explore new destinations, faraway places, and stories from around the world? Readers of all ages are invited to join the Summer Reading Program at their Long Beach neighborhood library! Read a new book about new worlds and exotic places, or reread a favorite novel. Also, check out the fun and exciting programs, crafts, and prizes awaiting you at your local library!

Visit the LBPL Website Summer Reading Program page for more information.

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SWALLOWS RETURN TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO -- TODAY

Song of the Swallows

By Leo Politi



The miracle of the "Swallows" of Capistrano takes place each year at the Mission San Juan Capistano, on March 19th, St. Joseph's Day.

 As the little birds wing their way back to the most famous Mission in California, the village of San Juan Capistrano takes on a fiesta air and the visitors from all parts of the world, and all walks of life, gather in great numbers to witness the "miracle" of the return of the swallows.
 Each year the "Scout Swallows" precede the main flock by a few days and it seems to be their chief duty to clear the way for the main flock to arrive at the "Old Mission" of Capistrano.

 With the arrival of early dawn on St. Joseph's Day, the little birds begin to arrive and begin rebuilding their mud nests, which are clinging to the ruins of the old stone church of San Juan Capistrano. The arches of the two story, high vaulted Chapel were left bare and exposed, as the roof collapsed during the earthquake of 1812.

 This Chapel, said to be the largest and most ornate in any of the missions, now has a more humble destiny--that of housing the birds that St. Francis loved so well.

 After the summer spent within the sheltered walls of the Old Mission in San Juan Capistrano, the swallows take flight again, and on the Day of San Juan, October 23, they leave after circling the Mission bidding farewell to the "JEWEL OF ALL MISSIONS" San Juan Capistrano, California.

 
[ Information from: www.sanjuancapistrano.net/swallows ]

JAPAN IS WITH US

Our condolences go out to the people of Japan and those who have been impacted by these recent catastrophic events.

Explaining these types of situations can sometimes be a challenge.  Below are links to a few news sites that are appropriate for children to view and access:

Scholastic News Online

Time for Kids

DOGO News!

National Geographic Kids

And, don't forget to search the Library Catalog where you can child level information on Japan, tsunamis and related topics.

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SLIME KIDS WEBSITE

Check out Slime Kids!

Packed with book trailers and language arts-related games, School Library Media Kids is designed to provide an interactive learning experience to get students motivated to learn on their own! Students can choose from exceptional literacy-related resources such as author and book review websites as well as superb educational tools including reference works and search engines.

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MATH IS EVERYWHERE

MATH IS EVERYWHERE

Did you know that your child is practicing basic math skills when she helps you set the table or pick out apples at the grocery store? Or even when she matches socks from the laundry? That’s right. From the minute your child wakes up until the second she goes to sleep at night, her day is filled with potential math moments—and you can bring these moments to life.

It’s easy to do math at home or on the go with your preschooler. Look for simple objects to count, measure, and organize. There are numbers and shapes to see, sizes of things to compare, and problems to solve. You can even find math in your child’s favorite books!

Making math a part of your daily routines right from the start helps your child know that math is fun—and important.
 

MATH IS EVERYWHERE

(A Sesame Street Website)

 

 

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RAINY DAY BOOKS

Just a reminder that all LBPL locations will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for the President's Day holiday... But you can always find us online 24/7 @ www.lbpl.org

FUN RAINY DAY BOOKS!

The Patterson Puppies and the Rainy Day

By Leslie Patricelli

Are you ready to play outside?: an Elephant & Piggie book

By Mo Willems

Rain School

By James Rumford


Want more books about rain and rainy days?
Just search in the LBPL Catalog!

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CELEBRATE PANWAPA!

www.panwapa.com

PANWAPA, created by the educational experts behind Sesame Street, is a multimedia, global initiative that is designed to inspire and empower a new generation of children, ages four to seven, to be responsible global citizens.

Check out Panwapa, where children can:

* Develop awareness of the Wider World

* Appreciate Similarities and Valuing Differences

* Take Responsibility for One’s Behaviours

* Become Responsive to Economic Disparity

* Understand Community Participation and Willingness to Take Action

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READY KIDS FROM FEMA

BE PREPARED IN EVERY SITUATION

www.ready.gov/kids 

Are you ready to put your planning skills to good use? Are you ready to help your family get prepared for the unexpected? Your family can use the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Ready Kids Web site to create a plan that will help you be ready for many different kinds of unexpected situations! 

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HOORAY FOR HUGS!

Did you know....

Friday, January 21st

is

National Hug Day! 

Hug by Jez Alborough

Find more children's books about hugs

by searching the LBPL catalog

 

 

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10 RESOLUTIONS FOR RAISING A READER -- HOW TO RAISE KIDS THAT LOVE READING

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Want some simple tips to help foster a love of reading with your child?  Check out the following about.com article by education expert, Elizabeth Kennedy:

10 Ways to Help You Raise Kids Who Love Reading

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