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This week's theme is about visiting and having visitors.  It's in preparation for our Take Your Child to the Library Day next Saturday.  This day is planned as a celebration of children at libraries and is designed to encourage visitors, old and new, to visit their library. This Week's Books: Who is Tapping at My Window, by A.G. Deming and Monica Wellington A Visitor for Bear, by Bonny Becker,

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Okay, here's the thing:  I LOVE GAMES.  I grew up in a family where there was always a game in progress.  I learned to play Cribbage in kindergarten, and was playing Scrabble as soon as I could spell.  Family get-togethers today involve marathon games of Trivial Pursuit, Apples to Apples, Pitch and other card games, Cranium, and so forth.   As a family of four we like Sequence, Rat-a-tat Cat,

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This week marks two important milestones; our first snow of the winter and storytimes return!  So, we'll celebrate both with our storytime theme of First Snow. This Week's Books: A Kitten Tale, by Eric Rohmann Snow, by Uri Shulevitz Snow Sounds, by David A. Johnson A Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats Jingle-Jingle, by Nicola Smee Where Did Bunny Go?, by Nancy Tafuri This Week's Music: Suzy

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Happy New Year ! Okay, okay, I'm a bit late :) There are lots of fun happenings about to occur at the Richmond Memorial Library. First up: Spring Storytimes.  Sign up begins on January 11 for Marlborough residents and on January 18th for all others.  Here's the run-down: 2 year olds: Monday or Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with parent or caregiver 3 year olds: Thursday at 2:00 p.m. 3-5 year olds:

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Some have asked about the penguin webcam I shared at storytimes this week.  It's from the California Academy of Sciences and here's the link: Penguincam.  In addition to the super cute penguins, there's lot of great information and another webcam for other sea life.  Enjoy!

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Yesterday, Ms. Eileen and I had the distinct pleasure of spending the day with several other Connecticut librarians in New York City.  We took a tour of the new Children's Library Discovery Center at Queens Library which is a cutting edge combination of a science/discovery museum and children's library.  It's truly a remarkable place where scientific exploration is made super fun!  All of us

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Oh who doesn't love those little tuxedo-ed fellows. This Week's Books: Lost and Found, by Oliver Jeffers Up and Down, by Oliver Jeffers Little Penguin's Tale, by Audrey Wood A Penguin Story, by Antoinette Portis Penguins 123, by Kevin Schafer Penguins ABC, by Kevin Schafer This Week's Action Rhymes: 1 Five little penguins standing still One little penguin slides down the hill Where did he go?

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The Connecticut Library Consortium has published its annual lists of books for holiday giving for children in all age categories.  Librarians throughout the state contribute their suggestions and they are compiled into these handy, printable,brochures that you can access online.   Click here:  Books for Giving.  You'll notice that both Ms. Eileen and I contributed our suggestions to these lists.

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In this week's craft for 2s and 3s, and in the past for other groups (and in the future, I'm sure) we've been using our own "puff paint" to create the illusion of fluffy snow.  Many have asked the secret of this very cool product.  It's simple.  It's just shaving cream and Elmer's glue.  The tricky part is the proportion of each, but I tend to like a mixture that has more shaving cream and less

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Are we getting back on track with storytimes? I hope so.  This is Week 2 of our Winter Storytime session, we have 2 more weeks for our disaster-shortened session.  This week's theme is Winter in the Woods. This Week's Books: No, by Claudia Rueda Who is Sleeping, by A Rookie Reader Here Comes Jack Frost, by Kazuno Kohara Time to Sleep, by Denise Fleming Stranger in the Woods, by Carl R. Sams,

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On Monday, 11/21 I'll do a storytime for my regular Monday 2's, but if anyone is reading this blog and is a regular storytime attendee, please feel free to come as well. Ms. Eileen and I have decided to do storytimes until the week of December 12. Note the schedule on the right side of this page. Most storytime sessions will NOT meet this week...Thanksgiving week...HOWEVER, I can't bear to

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Oh my goodness...what a few weeks it's been; what with the storm, the power outtage, the flood, the repairs, and my lingering illness and asthma acting up big time, it seems like forever since we've had a storytime. Happily, on Monday Nov. 14 we will be open and ready for storytime. Unfortunately, we won't be able to be in the storytime room, but we'll meet upstairs. Our theme for this week

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It's Monday, November 7 and our library is still closed. Heavy sigh. Sob. The damage is being repaired but currently we are without working toilets and thus we can't be open to the public. Nancy Wood, fearless director, is unclear when we will open, we are at the mercy of plumbers, sheet-rockers and such. Still, hope remains high that we will be open this week at some point.In the meantime

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Well, today is Sunday, November 6 and, at my home in Glastonbury, we just got power last night. What about you? Seems like Marlborough did better with this storm than with Irene. Hopefully all of us will back to civilized living soon; We can turn on lights, drink clean water, wash with hot water...ah, luxury. It certainly makes me think of those around the world who live without these basic

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We'll end Session I of our fall storytimes with that classic fall theme: Apples and Pumpkins.This Week's Books:Spot's Harvest, by Eric HillDappled Apples, by Jan Carr, ill. by Dorothy DonohuePiggies in the Pumpkin Patch, by Mary Peterson and Jennifer RofeApple Farmer Annie, by Monica WellingtonRed Are the Apples, by M. Harshman, C. Ryan, ill. by W. ZaharesThe Pumpkin Path, by Elizabeth KingThis

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We've been to the woods and the farm with our new storytime friends, so now let's head into the kitchen!This Week's Books:Apple Pie ABC, by Alison MurrayIn the Night Kitchen, by Maurice SendakAll for Pie, Pie for All, by David Martin, ill. by Valeri GorbachevMouse at Night, by Nancy Hall, ill. by Buket ErdoganMeeow and the Pots and Pans, by Sebastien BraunCows in the Kitchen, by June Crebbin, ill

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We have an influx of wonderful new books in the children's area thanks to the generosity of the Marlborough Grange. These books help us celebrate Marlborough's rural and farming roots, just as the Grange celebrates its agriculture heritage while working to strengthen communities and families. Our local Grange has been extremely supportive of our library through the years and, as these books

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All of this week's stories take place in the woods.This Week's Stories:Animal Tracks, by Arthur DorrosBig Bear Hug, by Nicholas OldlandBlackberry Banquet, by Terry Pierce, ill. by Lisa DowneyOwl Babies, by Martin Waddell, ill, by Patrick BensonLooking for a Moose, by Phyllis Root, ill. by Randy CecilGood Job, Little Bear, by Martin Waddell, ill. by Barbara FirthEvery Autumn Comes the Bear, by Jim

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We have a variety of storytimes each week. Because I, Ms. Patty, keep this blog I tend to highlight my 2 year old (Monday, Thursday) and 3 year old (Thursday) storytime themes. But I will also update you on Ms. Eileen's themes for her multi-age storytimes (3-5 on Wednesday, 4-6 on Friday).In addition, Ms. Eileen meets with babies and their caregivers on Friday mornings and I do a drop-in

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This Week's Books:Big Red Barn, by Margaret Wise Brown, ill. by Felicia BondBarn Sneeze, by Karen WinnickFarmer Will, by Jane Cowen-FletcherJobs on a Farm, by Nancy DickmannNoisy Barn, by Harriet Ziefert and Simms TabackOn the Farm, by David Elliott, ill. by Holly MeadeMeow, said the Cow, by Emma DoddBook! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss, ill. by Tiphanie BeekeSally Goes to the Farm, by Stephen

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Do you know Lee Phillips? She's the one who gets everybody their materials from other libraries. If you're in a book club here in town, Lee's the one who helps you get your book without having to leave Marlborough. Lee is also the person who issues our checks (Nancy signs them of course). Lee has been with Richmond Memorial Library for many years (25? more?) and it's time for her to sail off

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Welcome to Storytime! Our first week of storytimes this Fall focus on Friends.This Week's Music:I Had a Friend, by Laurie BerknerYou and Me Are Gonna be Friends, by Jack JohnsonSomebody Come and Play, from Sesame StreetThis Week's Books:Hi, Harry! by Martin Waddell, ill. by Barbara FirthMy Friend is Sad, by Mo WillemsI'm the Best! by Lucy CousinsOwen and Mzee, Best Friends, by Isabella Hatkoff,

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Storytimes begin for the season on Monday 9/19. If you haven't yet registered, please do so, there's still room in all sessions. Note on the side of this blog the days and times for each age. We've tried to accommodate as many different schedules as we could. Also note that starting in a couple of weeks we'll have a drop-in storytime on Monday afternoons for all ages.

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Our summer reading program is over, but there are more great books just arriving in the library to continue your reading adventures. Check these out: "Everything I Need to Know Before I'm Five" by Valorie Fisher is a beautiful, deliciously photographed collection of letters, numbers, and shapes. I bet most of our storytime kids know everything in this book and will be delighted to

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In our ongoing effort to bring storytime joy and happiness to everyone :) we created a very short survey. The survey is only 5 questions long and should take about 5 minutes (if that). Your answers are anonymous and will help us better tailor storytime days/times and content. Take a moment, won't you, and give us your feedback. Click Here: Storytime Survey Thanks.

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I am able to see some interesting statistics about this blog and today I noted that this week alone we've had blog-visitors from Australia, Germany, Canada, Phillipines, Brazil, Slovenia, Ukraine, India, and Singapore (and the US, of course). Wow! Most seem to be looking for storytime ideas and I am more than happy to share. Imagine Ukrainian children doing one of our action rhymes or crafts!

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I was away for the week up in Maine, camping and hanging out at the beach. Sure, I should be putting away the tents, washing the towels, and shaking sand out of my books, but instead I wanted to check in on the blog and say hi. Hi. :)On Monday at 6 p.m. we have a family program focusing on our global community and what we can do, even the youngest of us, to help. Ms. Eileen has identified a

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I was in the library briefly this morning as families worked on their Russian nesting dolls, known as "matryoshka" dolls, and everyone seemed to be producing beautiful work! It got me thinking about the fun and unique programs we've had so far this summer, from our kick-off Frisbee show, to the safari-in-the-library, yoga, our butterfly program, all the drop-in storytimes, and drop-in crafts.

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We're supposed to hit 105 tomorrow, but that won't stop my intrepid stories-in-the-shade-kids! It will be cool under the trees at 10:30 in the a.m., so have no fear, our storytime will be comfortable. And afterwards you can spend some time in the cool, cool library. I'll share some more of the new picture books in our library, some summer day stories, and a game. See you there.

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We have so many wonderful pictures books coming into the library lately that I think it's possible you may have missed some."Disappearing Desmond", by Anna Alter is charming. Desmond and his entire family like to disappear into the background. They blend in and fade into Anna Alter's beautifully patterned illustrations. Desmond takes shyness to a new level until Gloria, the new kid (rabbit) in

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It's Stories in the Shade this morning at 10:30 and what a beautiful day it is. We will be outside so bring a blanket (although there are some available). Today's stories will feature some of the new books just arriving at our library including the adorable "How Big is the World", by Britta Teckentrup. Little mole asks the question to all he meets and finds some surprising answers. Ms.

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On Friday, Stories in the Shade did start in the shade but ended up inside when the thunder came. It was an adventure. Thanks for all who came out and joined in the fun. We had a wonderful group with new and old friends, so thank you.Our books centered around our wonderful world, our beautiful earth, including the gorgeous "All the World" by Liz Scanlon, illustrated by Marla Frazee. The words

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Excuse while I finish my salutation to the sun. Ohmmmmm. That's better. I enjoy yoga and I know many of you do too. If you haven't tried it, now's your chance. This Monday, we host our special guest, Jen from Earth Friends Discovery, to share yoga and stories. Here's what Jen has to say: The practice of yoga can be a cherished gift in the lives of earth friends of any age. EFD strives

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Stories in the Shade start tomorrow. Bring a blanket (although we do have some available) and come sit in the cool of the shade as we share stories and songs. We've been lucky enough to have good weather the last few years for most of the time. If it is rainy though we meet inside.I'm looking forward to seeing you all Friday at 10:30.

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Here is a link to the Connecticut State Library's very excellent summer reading page. There you'll find book suggestions and fun games, as well as other goodies. Our librarians at the State Library do wonderful things, most of it behind the scenes, to serve the community of librarians and readers. This is just one example. Click HERE FOR CT SUMMER READING and have fun!

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Ms. Eileen designed several global crafts as part of her "Lunch Bunch" storytimes in June. If you missed the storytimes, you can still make the crafts. The supplies and instructions for the various crafts are set up in the storytime room. As the summer progresses, we'll be adding new craft projects as well. Drop-in anytime and have fun. You'll find some beautiful and interesting things to

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I can't believe it's July and I never posted in June. What happened, Ms. Patty!? Well, it was a busy month with our fantastic summer reading program kicking off and my son graduating from high school. But now we're ready for a great summer of library fun and I'm back on the job, blog-wise.Ms. Eileen has out-done herself this year with our fantastic summer reading program featuring a passport

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We had a wonderful Friday the 13th at RML. Even with the internet down all day (!), somehow Ms. Eileen and I were able to go over her plans for this year's summer reading program. Wow, does she have a lot of fun things planned for us as we take our reading passports and head out around the world. Fun! Plus we put the finishing touches on our Not-Too-Old-For-Storytime session next week.But the

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Back-to-back storytimes this week as we held Bedtime Stories Wednesday night, and hosted a Mom's Club storytime this morning. Our Bedtimes Stories featured "Wow! Said the Owl", by Tim Hopgood about a young owl who stays up to experience daytime and is delighted by the beautiful colors. In "Aunt Nina, Good Night", by Franz Brandenberg with illustrations by Aliki, a patient aunt helps her nieces

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I can't help it, I'm loud. I grew up in a family with 5 siblings, all very close in age and we had to talk over each other to be heard. We talked loudly and made music loudly and played loudly. Recently I was reminded that I do work in a library and probably should try to not be so loud. So it made me laugh when I saw a new book by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Renata Liwska,

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Last week was National Children's Book Week and the Children's Book Council announced the winners of their annual Children's Choice Book Awards. Over 500,000 children across the nation voted for their favorites in several categories. Here are the winners:Author of the YearRick Riordan for The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 1) (Disney-Hyperion) Illustrator of the YearDavid Wiesner

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Bedtime Stories, a drop-in storytime for children ages 2-6, has begun and continues every Wednesday in May at 6:30 p.m. We met last week on a rainy evening (it always seems to rain for Bedtime Stories!) and had a lovely time. We shared books with characters coming and going in and out of the book, including "The Character in the Book" by Kaethe Zemach, and "More Bears!" by Kenn Nesbitt. After

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Ms. Eileen and I were lucky enough to host the annual kindergarten visits this week. Each year the kids walk down from the school with their teachers for some stories and a quick tour of the library. It is always a wonderful pleasure for us to see such bright, interested, well-behaved children and to share our love of books with them. Ms. Eileen and I do some things a bit differently; Ms.

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There is a lot going on in May to look forward to:- Every Wednesday in May at 6:30 p.m. join me (Ms. Patty) upstairs at the library for Bedtime Stories. We'll share songs and stories to end your day. This is best for children 2-6, but parents often stick around as well. I'll be in my jammies, so feel free to come in yours too.- Monday, May 2nd at 10:30 a.m. we have a special Wonderful Ones

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April 13 was Snapshot Day at libraries around CT. The purpose is to capture the impact that CT libraries have on their communities in a typical day. Here is the link to check out Snapshot Day:http://snapshotctlib.wordpress.com/So we have busy snapping pictures around here lately - and not just for that day. So I thought we would share a few here on the blog because of course, we have pics of

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This Week's Books:Leaf Man, by Lois EhlertThe Wind Blew, by Pat HutchinsKite Flying, by Grace LinOne Monday, by Amy HuntingtonLike a Windy Day, by Frank and Devin AschHow the Wind Plays, by Michael Lipson, ill. by Daniel KirkWho Took The Farmer's Hat? by Joan Nodset, ill, by Fritz SiebelThis Week's Music:Colors of the Wind, from "Pocahontas", sung by Judy KuhnLet's Go Fly a Kite, from "Mary

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Thanks to all who joined our Pizzapalooza on Friday. What a fun event. We had over 85 attendees; that's a lot of people in our small-ish library. The pizza was very good (Thank you Village Green!) and enjoyed by all. Thank you very, very much to Matt and Robert Bates for being our lemonade makers for the evening. Who knows how many gallons of lemonade they made and carried up the stairs.

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This week's theme, Big and Little, was inspired by an adorable book I just discovered, "Ernest, the Moose That Doesn't Fit".This Week's Books:Ernest, the Moose that Doesn't Fit, by Catherine RaynorLittle Gorilla, by Ruth BornsteinEstelle and Lucy, by Anna AlterTitch, by Pat HutchinsI'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, by Kevin SherryA Very Big Bunny, by Marisabina RussoNever Too Little to Love,

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Oh we all have spring fever! Makes you just want to jump, jive, and wail (in other words, DANCE)!This Week's Books:Barnyard Dance, by Sandra BoyntonMoondance, by Frank AschElephants Cannot Dance, by Mo WillemsDance! by Ward SchumakerDancing Feet, by Lindsey Craig and Marc BrownHarriet Dancing, by Ruth Symes, ill, by Caroline ChurchDown by the Cool of the Pool, by Tony Mitton, ill. by Guy

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What's going on in Japan is such a huge crisis thatwe often feel helpless. Here's something to do thatis perfect for those of us who love children's books andlibraries. It's called Children's Authors &Illustrators for Japan and you can get in theaction by participating in an auction beginningon Monday, March 21st. Go to the link belowand you can bid on great items donated byauthors, publishers

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Welcome back for Spring Storytimes! This week's theme: ElephantsThis Week's Books:Sam Who Never Forgets, by Sam RiceI Dream of an Elephant, by Ami RubingerSplash, by Flora McDonnellMy Cat, the Silliest Cat in the World, by Gilles BacheletA Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip and Eric SteadThe Right Number of Elephants, by Jeff Sheppard, ill. by Felicia Bond17 Kings and 42 Elephants, by Margaret

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This Week's Books:I Can Help, by David CostelloHands, by Lois EhlertLittle Owl Lost, by Chris HaughtonOh Daddy! by Bob SheaNo No, Jo! by Kate and Jim McMullanClifford's Good Deeds, by Norman BridwellChickens to the Rescue, by John HimmelmanYou and Me, Little Bear, by Martin Waddell, ill. by Barbara FirthThis Week's Music:Help! by the BeatlesThe Work Song, from "Cinderella", Classic DisneyI Can

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Congratulations to Audrey & Maria Skorski of Marlborough! They win a copy of the book of their choice from any of the ones we reviewed in January on the blog. So keep reading, keep posting and thanks!Ms Patty & Ms Eileen

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Today is the last day to check out our Book-A-Day reviews from January, leave a comment, and enter to win one of the books(of your choice). Tomorrow morning we'll put all the names in a hat and pull out a winner! Good luck.

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March is upon us and, as the old saying goes, it comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Well, for us March begins with stories about lambs and sheep.This Week's Books:Friska, by Rob LewisSheep in a Jeep, by Nancy ShawLittle Baa, by Kim LewisRussell the Sheep, by Rob ScottonSneaky Sheep, by Chris MonroeWhere is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox, ill. by Judy HoracekThis Week's Music:Mary Had a

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The Bari Koral Family Rock Band will be here tomorrow! (click on the link to go to their website) It's going to be great. We are so excited to host this group. With two award-winning CDs and a whole slew of rave reviews from the New York Times (!) to LA Parent and everything in between, you can bet that we will be treated to a fantastic performance.We will be in the Senior Center, so please

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Monday was Valentine's Day so in honor of the day and the sentiment, our theme for this week's storytimes is LOVEThis Week's Books:Mama, Do You Love Me, by Barbara Joose, ill. by Barbara LavalleeBe Mine, Be Mine Sweet Valentine, by Sarah Weeks, ill. by Fumi KosakaKiss Kiss! by Margaret Wild, ill. by Bridget Strevens-MarzoGuess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratney, ill. by Anita JeramMore, More

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- The children's play area and the book drop are still closed as we await sheet rock. Because of the regulations regarding the fire-proofing of the book drop, we require a qualified professional and therefore have had to wait a bit. Like you, we are all anxious for our library to be back to normal. Thanks to everyone who has been so patient.- Just a reminder to enter the blog contest. From

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They may only be reading stories now, but it won't be long before they're planning for college! Get a little help via prize money in a CHET 529 Plan by having your child enter the CHET Dream Big! 2011 Competition. We have forms at the Library or check out www.chetdreambig.com for the rules. Children in K-3 can submit an original drawing answering the question, "What do I want to do after I go to

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The MOMS Club of Marlborough is hosting an open gym event at My Gym in Glastonbury. (Click here for information on My Gym.) It's being held on Tuesday February 15th from 1:30-2:30. The admission fee is $5.00 and ALL PROFITS DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE LIBRARY! How awesome is that?! Come play in a new way.

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Oh, hot pancakes on a cold morning, buttery and dripping with syrup. Yum!This Week's Books:Pancakes, Pancakes, Eric CarleIf You Give a Pig a Pancake, by Laura Numeroff, ill. by Felicia BondPoppleton in the Fall, by Cynthia Ryland, ill. by Mark TeagueLike Butter on Pancakes, by Jonathan London, ill. by G. Brian KarasPancakes for Supper! by Anne Issacs, ill. by Mark TeagueThis Week's Music:The

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Hi folks!Hope everyone is enjoying the sun today! In my recent 4's and 5's storytimes, we read stories about winter fun - sledding, playing in the snow, and of course, hot cocoa afterwards! If you're looking for a fun book to share with your kids, might I suggest The Twelve Days of Winter: A School Counting Book by Deborah Lee Rose. Set to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas, it's just a silly

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I hope you've enjoyed reading about some of the new books and materials at the library; I know Ms. Eileen and I have enjoying reviewing them for you. We'll continue to review new (and older) items as they strike us. Our final selection for our Book a Day blog event features a lot of books AND a librarian; just perfect!"The Library Gingerbread Man", by Dotti Enderle with illustrations by

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Since we didn't get to do "Polar Bears" with Thursday or Fridays storytimes, we'll try again this week. For the Monday group, so we don't get out of sync with the Thursday and Friday groups, we'll do some sponge painting and read a few favorites as I reshuffle the storytime agenda. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the library is able to open tomorrow!

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More snow on the way? See book title. Enough said. Okay, sorry for the delay and the wisecracks. This weather and all the problems it has brought to the Library are taking it's toll! Luckily, most of our books were not damaged by the burst water pipe so we still have ones to blog about!Who doesn't love Maisy and writer/illustrator Lucy Cousins? This is one of her 'Maisy First Experiences Books'

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THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY DUE TO A BURST WATER PIPE! STORYTIMES WILL BE RESCHEDULED...Today's pick is a picture book called Pobble's Way by Simon Van Booy. Pobble and her father set out for a walk in the winter woods and play a fun game along the way. Winter mushrooms on a tree must be 'frog umbrellas' decides Pobble, and a lost feather becomes a 'tickle stick'! Little do they know that when

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Today's Book-a-Day review is not a book but a magazine, my favorite child-related magazine "Family Fun". On days like today when we are snowbound pull out an issue of Family Fun and suddenly you have lots of things to do; healthy snacks to make, games to play, crafts to try. I guarantee you that you will discover at least one thing in each issue that will become a family standby. If you've

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Today, Thursday 1/27, the library is closed (mostly because we won't be plowed out until late in the day) so all storytimes are cancelled for the day. I will reschedule the storytime either in the week of school vacation (2/24) or at the end of the session in March.

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I can't say enough about today's pick! This is one of those booksthat will charm young and old, and leave you with the warm fuzzies! And if you have a child at home who is into firefighters, you MUST check out this book. It is based on the true story of a lightbulb (yes, I said lightbulb) that was installed in 1901 in Livermore, CA for the local volunteer firefighters. Believe it or not,

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"Martha Doesn't Say Sorry!" by Samantha Berger, with illustrations by Bruce Whatley is today's selection. Martha is an otter (I felt that was important to state since I wondered myself) who is good at many things including giving hugs, sharing, and doing karate. But, she has a bit of an attitude and does not say she's sorry. As you can imagine this creates a problem for her mother, father, and

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Today's selection is "A Very Big Bunny" by Marisabina Russo (author of storytime favorite "The Bunnies Are Not in Their Beds"). Once again, Ms. Russo creates the most lovable bunny-children with her lively colorful illustrations. The story of Amelia, who is the biggest bunny in her class, is realistic in its portrayal of school life, and poignant as Amelia struggles to fit in. On her own

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Welcome back to Storytime! For our first week we'll read about polar bears (because don't we all feel like polar bears right about now!)This Week's Books:Snow Bear, by Piers HarperBear Play, by Miela FordTouch the Sky, My Little Bear, by David Bedford and Jane ChapmanPolar Bear Night, by Lauren Thompson, ill. by Stephen SavagePolar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr.This

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Anthony Browne is the current Children's Laureate of the United Kingdom. This is a position to which a distinguished children's author is elected; it's akin to the Poet Laureate position. Browne's work is immediately recognizable by his crisp, detailed, realistic (almost surreal) illustrations. And his stories touch on philosophical issues in the guise of a simple picture book. Browne is

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Today's book is a little odd for a storytime choice, but I'm going with it!Maybe you have one of those kids that really prefers non-fiction, or maybe your kids are like mine and have conned you into not only stories before bed, but time to read or 'look' quietly at another book before lights out. This book is great for both situations. I've talked before about our JE-NF section - easy non-fiction

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I'm so DONE with this weather! So today's book hasnothing to do with winter or snow or anything remotely close! It has to do with balloons and cute porcupines! Isabel wants a balloon more than anything to hold at graduation, like the rest of her classmates. But alas, she is a porcupine, and like her teacher says, "Porcupines + balloons = trouble". Our plucky heroine is not about to give up

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I saw several moms and children this morning for our Mom's Club story time and was interested to hear that some hadn't heard about our "Book A Day in January" blog event. Hopefully, they've discovered it now and have had a chance to read about some of the great new materials here at RML.Today's selection is a non-fiction book (J 790.1 Stevens) currently on the New Shelf: "Things to Do With Dad",

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Today's book has beautiful eye-catching illustrations by author Anita Lobel (which is part of the reason who I was drawn to it because I love anyone named Lobel!)Nini ventures out and and away from her warm house to explore the interesting sights and smells of the outdoors. It's a great adventure until night comes and Nini is scared by the other animals lurking in the woods - "This is not so nice

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Yet another snow-day, but the library is open (at least it was last I heard). So for today a controversial selection for our review: "Monsters Eat Whiny Children" by Bruce Eric Kaplan. While no actual children are consumed in this book, the plot centers around monsters who kidnap two whiny kids intending to eat them and deciding upon the best recipe. In the end, of course, as Hansel and Gretel

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Ms. Eileen and I are having fun with our Book-A-Day project and we hope you're enjoying learning about some of the great new books at RML. Besides excellent materials, though, we try to offer great programming and we're always thinking about how to better serve our community. Recently Eileen and I have been mulling over the positive reception that our Family Ornament Making evening received and

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"Sneaky Sheep" by Chris Monroe, a new picture book, is today's selection. Chris Monroe is the author/illustrator of a comic-strip as well as few earlier picture books (the wonderfully named "Monkey with a Tool Belt") and her comic-strip sensibilities are shown off in this delightful book. Rocky and Blossom are sheep who live along with 147 other sheep and a dog named Murphy, but Rocky and

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Today's selection is a real show-stopper! Teruyuki Komiya, acclaimed wildlife photographer, visited Japan's top zoos, photographed the animals and put together "Life-Size Zoo". The book is literally filled with life-size photos of zoo animals ranging from the close-up face of an 10,400 pound Asian Elephant, to the full body of a Four-Toed Hedgehog. Accompanying each remarkable photo are facts

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Today's picture book offering is just perfect for the freezing cold morning we had! Soup Day follows a little girl as she helps make Snowy Day Vegetable Soup with her mother.From counting the vegetables that go in the pot, to slicing them up in different shapes, your little ones will enjoy watching the soup come to life and may learn a few things too!This is the first time author Melissa Iwai has

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Today's choice is just perfect all around! I can't say enough about this easy reader addition - and apparently neither can the critics! Says School Library Journal in their starred review, "...simple sentence structure, repetitive text, and straightforward illustrations that reinforce new vocabulary words, will put this easy reader in the same category as Arnold Lobel's Frog & Toad books." Wow!

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Another snow day for Richmond Memorial Library, but we're still reviewing our book a day. Today, another superlative selection from the non-fiction category; "Today and Today", with haiku by Kobayashi Issa, and illustrations by G. Brian Karas. Issa, as the poet is known, was a Japanese Buddhist priest who lived from 1763 to 1828. He wrote over 20,000 haiku and is considered one of the foremost

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Today's book can also be found on the New Shelf at RML, butafter that will be found in the section we call - JE non-fiction.Just like you would find informational book in J non-fiction,these books are in a section for our youngest patrons. Theyoften look like they could be a picture book, but are moreinformational and of course, non-fiction! This is a great placeto find books and is sometimes

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Another picture book for today's selection: "Roslyn Rutabaga and the Biggest Hole on Earth!" by Marie-Louise Gay. A spunky little bunny takes on the task one day of digging the biggest hole on earth but she is slowed down by the animals she encounters on her way. Later, with the help of her dad, she finds a good use for the hole. The illustrations in this book are delightfully unique.

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"The Boss Baby" by Marla Frazee (a two-time Caldecott Honor medalist) is today's featured selection, a wry look at how the new baby becomes the boss of the home from the minute he arrives. In his suit-and-tie onesie, at his CEO desk/walker, the baby demands drinks made to order, works out at his gym, and calls meetings with his staff (mom and dad). While older siblings and children will

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And finally this week, a book from yet another genre: Parent Books. These books have the call number PA (Dewey Number) and they are now housed along the same wall as the children's DVDs. Here you will find many books pertinent to your child-rearing life, from baby-food cookbooks, to what to expect at different ages, to helping your child deal with difficult events. You'll also find fun books

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Another day with yet another new book genre! What we call a Board Book! This is the latest offering from the wonderful and silly Sandra Boynton in which she focuses on a storytime and all-around kid favorite - PIGGIES!It's silly and involves chubby pink swine who "wee wee wee" all the way home - doesn't get better than that! Plus it tells you how you can download a copy of the song - for free!

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For today's review, a non-fiction book: Switching on the Moon: a very first book of bedtime poems collected by Jane Yolen & Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Brian Karas. This collection of 60 bedtime poems covers everything from bathtime to night lights to sleeping under the stars. While perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners, I have to say that my recently-turned-9-yr-old enjoyed

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Aggie the Brave by Lori Ries, illustrated by Frank Dormer is today's selection. This is the third book in a series of easy readers about a boy named Ben and his lovable dog Aggie. I was initially drawn to the series because I know the talented illustrator, but I have to say that these books are fresh and funny and just perfect for new readers or even to be read by mom and dad or older

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Ms. Eileen and I have shaken up the storytime due to public demand. A constant request is for a 3 year old storytime in the morning, so to accommodate that request we have once again changed days and times for storytimes. (By the way, this is causing our fearless leader, Mrs Wood, some consternation so let's hope it works out well!)TWO YEAR OLDS (with caregiver): Monday OR Thursday at 10 a.m.

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Today's book comes from the Connecticut Library Consortium's list of holiday books for ages 0-3. "Little Owl Lost", by Chris Haughton is everything I look for in a good picture book: it has a story children can relate to (getting accidentally separated from one's mother) simply told with humor and emotion, the illustrations are beautiful and unique, and the main characters are charming. I am

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Today's feature book is "The Wonderful Book", by Leonid Gore. Rabbit finds an item that seems to make a cozy house in the woods, Bear decides it makes a better hat, and a family of mice use it as a perfect picnic table. All these animals are in fact using a book, but not until a young boy finds the book and reads its story aloud do the animals really appreciate the wonderful book. The forest

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Do you miss storytime? Well, Ms. Eileen and I are preparing for the next round of storytime (beginning the end of January) by previewing some of the wonderful new books just arriving in the library. We've decided to review a book a day in January here on this blog to inspire us and to inspire your own "at-home" storytimes.First up: "There's Going To Be A New Baby", by John Burningham and Helen

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Welcome 2011. Did you know that in this year there are four dates with repeating "ones"? 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, and 11/11/11. Very cool for the number enthusiasts out there.Aside from that bit of trivia, I wanted to share some changes at RML for you as the new year begins. First, we have a new children's computer!!! It is the awesome AWE Early Literacy Station; all touch screen and

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I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas. I'm sure there will many new books under trees across Marlborough. I hear Santa is a big fan of reading.The library will be closed Friday 12/24, Saturday 12/25 and Sunday 12/26. We'll open up with regular hours on Monday 12/27.

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We actually managed to have a (mostly) quiet storytime this morning at RML. Featuring the meditative art of coloring with crayons, quiet music, some yoga breathing, along with the some quiet books made for a lovely 1/2 hour respite in my day. We read "The Story of Ferdinand", by Munro Leaf, a classic if there every was one and one of my favorite books to read aloud. Martin Waddell's lovely

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We have had quite a week of Holiday Happenings at the Richmond Memorial Library this week. I hope everyone had a chance to join in the fun! We kicked off the week with our family ornament making night, had a few drop-in storytimes, danced our way through the middle of the week with the Nutcracker program and ended it on Friday with games, stories, and a craft with Ms. Eileen, me, and 3o of our

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A good time was had by all last night as Ms. Eileen, and I, and 37 of our closest friends made ornaments from candy and other stuff. It was chaotic, messy, sugary, and fun. A few folks asked for information on making the ornaments so here you go:Follow this link for directions on making the candy train.The gumdrop ball was made without glue or toothpicks to stick the gumdrops in the styrofoam

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