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Youth Services

Mystic Drumz Music Safari

Posted May 14, 2013 | Posted in Kids News & Events,Summer Reading

MD-LogoFriday, June 7, 2013
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Come join the fun on a fabulous musical adventure to track down “The Legend of Marshmallow Island”! Meet all the hilarious characters who color the show with a splash of silly. This adventure in world music blends multicultural music themes and interactive audience participation. It features incredible sound effects and eclectic instruments from around the world! Our unique rhythm and sound programs excite, enlighten, and engage the whole family.

Get Ready for Gardening Season!

Posted April 16, 2013 | Posted in Kids News & Events

carrotSaturday, April 27
1:30-2:30pm

Learn how to grow vegetables and flowers from Master Gardener Kate Bradley. Learn about seeds and plant lettuce in a bag.

For families with kids up to age 14. Participants must be at least 8 years old to attend on their own. Registration is required

The 2013 Bluestem Book Award Winner is . .

Posted April 8, 2013 | Posted in Kids Books,Kids News & Events

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time.

2013 Monarch Book Award Winner!

Posted March 27, 2013 | Posted in Kids Books,Kids News & Events

The winner of the 2013 Monarch Book Award has been announced. It is:

pete the cat school shoes

Pete The Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean.

The Monarch Award is given annually to an author and/or illustrator of a book voted as their favorite by participating K-3 children in Illinois. It is one of four Children’s Choice awards coordinated each year by ISLMA, the Illinois School Library Media Association.

2013 Rebecca Caudill Winner is. . . . .

Posted March 16, 2013 | Posted in Kids Books,Kids News & Events

Smile by Raina Telgemeier

 

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