Children's Room
Children's Room Photo by Tom Rehkamp

         The Children's Room serves infants through 8th graders, as well as parents, care-givers and educators, with books, magazines, reference materials, books on tape, and video cassettes.

          Internet access is available in 1/2 hour segments on a first come first served basis; children MUST have parental permission to use the internet. A second Macintosh computer with attached printer and word processing capabilities is available in 1 hour segments. To use either the Internet or word processing computers, you will need to show your library card and to sign up at the Front Desk.

          Grolier Online, a reference database for elementary and junior high students, is available in the library on the "Data" computer in the Children's area and at home through the library's web site. You will need your library card number to access the database at home. Our Grolier Online database contains web versions of the Grolier Encyclopedias, Lands and Peoples (geography and cultures of the world), and Book of Popular Science (a science encyclopedia).

Children's Room window seat view






Summer 2008

June 23 through August 8



Reading Games

Weekly Activities

 hermit crab art work by Lynne Parks Kuhl

Drop-in Activities

Calendar

Special Events

Sippican School Reading Lists, 2008





Reading Games

Pre-readers can help fill our "Aquarium" by coloring and adding a fish each time they visit the library.

"Fishing" License
Independent readers going into grades 2 to 7 and/or family groups reading together can keep track of time spent reading for fun and, especially, a good cause, thanks to the generosity of Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc.
Each hour spent reading is worth $1.00 towards the cost of buying a beehive, a goat or a llama for a needy family somewhere in the world through Heifer International
. (Learn more about Heifer International.)


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Special Events

Monday June 23 at 2pm
The Kick-off-the-summer-program Ice Cream Sundae Social for everyone of all ages who "shore"ly plans to read this summer.
Rain or shine.
RSVP by calling, stopping by the library, or e-mailing Marsha

Monday July 7 at 2pm
Science Magic! is a Museum of Science Traveling program for ages 7 and up. Ever wonder how magic tricks really work? This program investigates the science behind several classic magic tricks. This program is funded by a donation from the Nadler Family Trust.

Monday July 14 at 2pm
It's Big Ryan! Enjoy storytelling, music, movement and interactive play with a terrific entertainer.
For ages 3 and up.

Monday July 21 at 3pm
Pet Show! For children! For adults! For their pets! Registration begins July 1. (rain date Monday July 28 at 3pm).

Tuesday August 5 at 2pm
Steve Rudolph - A magical performance ideal for ages 4 to adult.
NOTE: Performance will be held at the Music Hall (corner of Front and Cottage Streets). This performance is made possible in part by the Marion Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the MA Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Weekly Events

The Lunch Bunch I
Tuesdays June 24-July 29 12:30-1:30pm
A read-aloud program for 7-10 year olds. Bring your lunch and a drink; we'll supply dessert.
Over the course of six weeks we'll read stories of survival including "The green book" by Jill Paton Walsh and "Call it courage" by Armstrong Sperry.
Please sign up by calling, stopping by the library, or e-mailing Marsha
.

The Lunch Bunch II
Thursdays June 26-August 7 12:30-1:30pm
A read-aloud program for 5-7 year olds. Bring your lunch and a drink; we'll supply dessert.
Over the course of seven weeks we'll read tales of dragons and monsters.
Please sign up by calling, stopping by the library, or e-mailing Marsha

Summer Storytime
Wednesdays June 25-August 6 at 10:15am
A picture book storytime for ages 2-4 year olds, accompanied by enthusiastic adult companions.
No sign-up required.

Scavenger hunt
Come in and try your hand at it anytime between Monday August 4 and Friday August 8.
Find the sea creatures hiding in the library to solve the puzzle.
Stop by the Front Desk on or after August 4 to find out more.

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Drop-in Activities
Fridays and Saturdays are drop-in activity days, with materials and instructions available in the Children's Room during regular library hours.
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Sippican School Reading Lists, 2008

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Special Thanks
A special thanks to the following supporters of this year's summer program:



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Summer Calendar



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Elizabeth Taber Library      8 Spring St.      Marion, MA       508-748-1252




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