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Children and Youth Services
Thank you to everyone for making our
summer reading program such a success! If you haven't already done so,
please take a moment to fill out an evaluation. This will greatly help us in
planning future programs for you and your family! Thank you!
Fall Programming 2008
STORYTIME SESSIONS FALL 2008
Thursdays
10:15am - 11:00pm
September 11 - October 16
Ages 2 - 5
Tuesdays
4:00pm - 4:45pm
September 09 - October 14
Ages 2 - 7
Tuesdays
10:30am - 11:00am
September 09 - October 14
Ages 6 months - 2 years
(Older siblings are welcome to bring a "baby" with them to participate)
Please remember that you must register
for these programs. Spaces are limited so call us at
689-6631, stop in and talk to Jessica, or email
children@whitecloudlibrary.net
soon!
MOVIE AND BOOK CLUB
This fall, we are starting a brand-new movie and book club for children ages
8 - 12. Stop in at the library to pick up a copy of the book and read it
before the third Thursday of every month. Once the book is read, just fill
out a sheet of discussion questions and join us for a special showing of the
movie complete with free popcorn and a large screen!
SEPTEMBER 2008
THE BOOK: The Field Guide by Tony DiTerlizzi (107 pages)
THE MOVIE: Spiderwick Chronicles (Rated PG - 107 minutes)
Movie
Showtime:
September 15, 2008
3:30pm - 5:30pm
OCTOBER 2008
THE BOOK:
Bridge To Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (128 pages)
THE MOVIE: Bridge to Terabithia (Rated PG - 92 minutes)
Movie
Showtime:
October 20, 2008
3:30pm - 5:30pm
NOVEMBER 2008
THE BOOK:
Nim's Island by Wendy Orr (125 pages)
THE MOVIE: Nim's Island (Rated PG - 96 minutes)
Movie
Showtime:
November 17, 2008
3:30pm - 5:30pm
DECEMBER 2008
THE BOOK:
The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith (118 pages)
THE MOVIE: The Waterhorse - Legend of the Deep (Rated PG - 112 minutes)
Movie
Showtime:
December 15, 2008
3:30pm - 5:30pm
MICHIGAN READS! 2008
This
September, join us for a special three-week session of programming
celebrating this year's Michigan Reads! winning selection, Raccoon Tune
by Nancy Shaw.
Click here to find more information about Michigan
Reads!
Click here to
find more information on Michigan Reads! winner Nancy Shaw
Our
special programs will be held every Thursday from 4:00pm - 4:45pm for ages 2
- 7. Please remember that registration is required as spaces are always
limited.
Also,
Raccoon Tune will be available at the children's desk for you and your
child to read together. Make sure to stop in and read the book, sign our
poster, and receive a special sticker and bookmark.
Check out our featured selections for
August!
The pigeon really, really wants a puppy,
but when a
a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.
Click Here to Hold This Book!
Click
Here to Hold This Book!
Along a magic-saturated stretch of the Mississippi River near Blue Wing,
Minnesota,twelve-year-old Claire and her bullying cousin Duke are drawn into
an adventure involving Bodacious Deepthink the Great Rock Troll, a helpful
fairy, and a group of trolls searching for their fathers.
Bug scientists, called entomologists,
present information on insects and explain
how they use that information in their work.
Click
Here to Hold This Book!
Funded by Newaygo County
Library Association
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Disney Kids- where Disney magic comes alive
Fox Kids - Television, film, music, theatrical and
home video specializing in youth entertainment
FunSchool-
Makes learning fun with over 800 interactive games and activities
Kid's Planet- Great site for the animal loving child
Nickelodeon- Your favorite Nickelodeon cartoons
online plus cool games and trivia
Sesame
Street - Stories,
games, music and art from TV's Sesame Street
Storyplace - features an elementary and pre-school
library as well as reading lists and activities
White House
Kids - learn about the
White House and President through fun and exciting features
Yahooligans - Web guide for kids
Dr. Seuss
- features games, music, books, and events
First Gov for Kids- provides links to some of the best
kids' sites from other organizations
Kid's Click- A reference site for kids by librarians who
kept fun in mind
The Yuckiest Site- Claims to be the "yuckiest"
science site ever... check it out for yourself!
Art Attack- Fans of the popular television show will
love the website just as much!
Ezone - Action and adventure games that are sure to
thrill any youngster
Neopets - the largest virtual pet site on the
internet
Harry Potter - Lots of fun stuff to do, plus info about
the books and movies!
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