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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month @ The Atascocita Branch Library

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 2:59pm

In September, many children and their families enjoyed the puppet show and craft celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.  We wanted to inform you of another great program that you will not want to miss!

The Houston Grand Opera will present the story "How Nanita Learned to Make Flan."
Nanita makes a pair of shoes that magically transport her far away from home. With the help of an Old Woman and parrot she returns home and learns the secret of making delicious flan.
This program is best suited for school aged children.  Registration is not required.

When: Wednesday, October 14th @ 3:30 pm
 

Happy Birthday to Paul Fleischman

Submitted by Christine Turner on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 12:15pm

Birthdays are a time to celebrate. Since, Paul Fleischman's birthday was this month, I thought that it would be a great time to share a few of my favorite books by this author.

Paul Fleischman was awarded the Newbery Medal for his book: Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices in 1989. Undoubtedly, this is his most famous work. I admire this book, but it may surprise you that it is not one of my personal favorites. 

Leap into Learning @ The Atascocita Branch Library!

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 11:29pm

 

 

Do you know that the library has several resources which support children in the basic skills needed for school readiness? Come and see what we have to offer! 

Shiver Me Timbers!

Submitted by Christine Turner on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 10:53am

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 19th is "Talk like a Pirate Day."

Ahoy, Me Hearties! Have you ever wanted to be a pirate?  If so, take note that September 19th is "Talk Like a Pirate Day!"  You will not want to miss this opportunity to express your inner Cap'n, buccaneer or privateer. To get you in the spirit I have complied a list of fun books to enjoy.

This Week in Twilight Tales: School Days

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 4:45pm

Many children started school this week with first-day jitters. So, during family storytime,  we read fun books about school days. One of my favorites, is The Three Silly Girls Grubb by John and Ann Hassett. The children adore this fractured fairytale, which is loosely based off of the classic Three Billy Goats Gruff.  Everyone was laughing themselves silly, and we had a wonderful time. Afterwards, children enjoyed making storyboards of the classic fairytale. 

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