Kid's Corner
Liz Nadow, Children's Librarian Available
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W-F 10-5
Every Third Saturday 10-4
REGISTRATION FOR FALL TODDLER TIME
(ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 in Mom, Dad or caregiver’s lap) or PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
(ages 3 1/2 to K) HAS BEGUN.
Join us for stories, songs, poems and parachute play. Call 384-5440 ext. 21, or
stop in the Children’s Dept. and see Miss Liz to leave you name for the next
session .
Program is free but food donations for the Wrentham Food Pantry gratefully
accepted.
NEW BABY/TODDLER PLAYGROUP
Two programs have begun – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver
meets on Fridays at 9:30. Toddlers (walkers) to age 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or
caregiver meets
on Fridays at 10:30. Meet new friends, play with the new toys and gym equipment
purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!!
Come join the fun! No registration required just DROP IN. If arriving before
10AM please ring doorbell.
(AGES 5-10)
Sign up today for a weekly reading time with a Jr. Volunteer. Meet with your buddy for 20 minutes each week to listen to a good story or practice your reading skills.
Early Childhood Resource Center at Norfolk Public Library - The Norfolk Public Library has recently been awarded a contract by the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care to provide materials and resources to the early childhood community in southeastern Massachusetts. The three-year, $36,000 funding will be used to establish a collection of early childhood resources including curriculum, parent support, children’s books, curriculum theme-kits, and teacher resource materials. The library will also provide a variety of child/family events and activities, as well as parent and teacher workshops The contract also provides funding for an out-reach librarian to promote the resources and activities of the resource center to area early childhood providers.
Wrentham
readers are invited to join the Newbery Award Winners Book Club. Your 5x7 photo
will be added to our “Readers Hall of Fame” after you read 15 Newbery Award
Winning Books. For each additional five books you read after the initial 15
you’ll receive a ribbon to display on your photo. Yes, you may count the books
your parent/caregiver reads to you !!! Check out the Fiske Library Website :
fiskelib.org for a link to the list of books or come see our display of the book
jackets in the Homework Center.
The Caldecott medal was named in honor of 19th Century English Illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Registration forms are in the Children's Room. CONGRATULATIONS to PEYTON MELLMAN our newest CALDECOTT HONOR CLUB MEMBER!!
Links to Award Titles
Links to Suggested Reading Titles
http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/default.html - Jim Trelease Home Page
http://www.cbcbooks.org/readinglists/ - Children’s Book Council – Book lists
http://www.bankstreet.edu/bookcom/
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Collection of
interactive, animated talking picture books.
Rainbow
Fairies - books, games and more!
Starfall
- Where
Children have fun learning to read!
Wacky Web Tales - Geared for Grade 3 and above. After choosing a story title fill in the blanks creating your own version of the story!
Kidsites - Leading guide to the best in kids' websites.
Kids Games - 879 bright kids games
Quiz Hub - a noncommercial portal to high-quality free online interactive educational games, puzzles, and quizzes for elementary and middle school students.
Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of Investigation (FFFBI) - Web site is developed by WGBH to develop children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills through imaginary "crime-solving" missions. Ages 6-12.
FunBrain Games - Collection of interactive word, number, and science games. More than 60 games; search by age, subject, title or keyword. Grades K-12.
Funschool Games and Activities - Nearly 200 creative history, language, science, math, and geography games arranged by grade level. Grades K-6.
Prongo Quizzes and Games - Set of learning and just-for-fun games- six brain teaser quizzes and more than 40 games, arranged by age group (3-6, 6-9, 9-12). Grades K-12.
Nickelodeon and www.nick.com for information about the television network Nickelodeon. Includes information about the following characters and shows: Maisy, Dora the Explorer, Jimmy Neutron, Rugrats, Blue's Clues, the Wild Thornberrys, Bob the Builder, Franklin, Little Bear and Little Bill.
PBS Kids - Visit PBS, including information about PBS shows. Includes Arthur, Between the Lions, Calliou, Barney, Mister Rogers, Dragon Tales, Clifford and more.
Lemony Snicket - Click to Play
Magic School Bus - Click to Play
Curious George - Click to Play
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 Berenstain Bears
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 Sesame Street |
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 Crayola Crayons |
 Audrey Wood
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 Time Magazine For Kids |
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 M&Ms
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 Arthur |
 Yak's Corner |
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 Harry Potter
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 Jan Brett |
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 Dr. Seuss |
 Lego Land |
 Yahooligans |
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 KIDiddles |
