CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Up Coming Program

NATIONAL PRINCESS WEEK

~ Saturday, April 28, 11:00 am
~ Ages 5 - 7
~ Registration Required
~ Calling all Princesses and Knights to the library to celebrate the first National Princess Week. There will be a royal romp storytime and craft. Wearing your royal finery is encouraged. Please come in person or call 201-261-1663 ext. 3 to register.

Spring Storytime Schedule

~ River Edge cardholders may register in person or by phone starting Monday, March 26th.
~ Storytimes begin the week of April 2nd and run through the week of May 7th.
~ No Sessions the week of April 9th. (School Recess).

LAP LIZARDS (Mondays 10:30 - 11:30 am)

~ Birth upto 23 months
~ April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7
~ Fifteen minutes of songs, stories and finger plays followed by informal playgroup.

TIGER TWOS (Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am)

~ Two year olds
~ April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8
~ Twenty minutes of songs, stories, finger-plays and fun followed by informal playgroup.

FIREFLIES (Thursdays 10:30 - 11 am/ 1:30 - 2 pm)

~ Choice of two sessions for 3 and 4 year olds on their own
~ April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10
~ Share stories, finger-plays, flannel boards and filmstrips.

KISS A FROG (Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:30 pm)

~ Kindergartners and Five year olds
~ April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8
~ Fun with fairytales and a craft for 5 year olds and children enrolled in Kindergarten with Madeline Maresca / Teacher-Storyteller.

LITTLE BOOKWORMS (Thursdays 3:45 - 4:45 pm)

~ Ages 6 to 8 / First, Second and Third Graders
~ April 26 and May 10
~ Kids in first, second or third grade meet once a month for a special story and craft program featuring storybook characters Amelia Bedelia and Frances the Badger with Madeline Maresca / Teacher-Storyteller.

PLEASE NOTE When you register for "Kiss a Frog" or "Little Bookworms" you are registering for all the dates in the series

For more information, check out or print the Flyer

Questions?
Call Mary Anne Guiliano at 201-261-1663, Ext.3 OR
Email at: guiliano@bccls.org

Suggested Readings for Perfect gift

~ Checkout the graded list of suggestions for that perfect gift compiled by BCCLS Youth Services Committee. Gift suggestions

Suggested Readings

BCCLS' Most Wanted List: Kids

 

~ BCCLS' list of popular titles for kids. Click on the cover or title to search the Library Catalog. Also check for the availability of Downloadable Audio and/or eBooks. (Opens in a new window)

 

BCCLS' Most Wanted List: Young Adult

 

~ List of this week's most popular young adult books. Click on the cover or title to search the Library Catalog. Also check for the availability of Downloadable Audio and/or eBooks. (Opens in a new window)

 

Caldecott Medal and Honor Books

 

~ Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Lists Caldecott Medal Winners and Honor Books from 1938 - Present. (Opens in a new window)

 

Newbery Medal and Honor Books

 

~ Newbery Medal is awarded to the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Lists Newbery Medal and Honor Books from 1922 - Present. (Opens in a new window)

 

Children's Notable Lists

 

~ Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) recommended children's books, recordings, videos, and computer software. ALSC is a division of American Library Association (ALA). (Opens in a new window)

 

Children's Literature and Books

 

~ Reader's advisory service for children ages birth through twelve, provided by the staff of Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County. (Opens in a new window)

 

Juvenile Series and Sequels

 

~ A database of over 28,000 books for Juveniles and Young Adults from Mid-Continent Public Library. (Opens in a new window)