February Children's Events

Come visit the library during winter break!

LEGO My Library
Tuesday, February 22nd
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Grades K-5
Come and spend the afternoon building a LEGO masterpiece! Leave your own LEGO's at home, we'll be using the library's collection and displaying our creations in the library. Registration is required as space is limited.

Raptors on the Road
Wednesday, February 23rd
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Age 4 and up.
Come and meet some unusual raptors! Our guest will include five different birds of prey including owls and hawks. We will learn the natural history, biology and adaptations of these different birds. Free and open to the public!

Fancy Nancy Pajama Party!
Thursday, February 24th
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Age 3 and up.
It's a soiree (that's a fancy word for part at the library! Wear your fanciest pajamas, bring a blanket or pillow, and come celebrate! We'll read some Fancy Nancy stories, enjoy a fun craft and eat some treats. Registration is required as space is limited.

"If You Give A Mouse a Cookie" Afternoon Storytime Event
Friday, February 25th at 2:00 p.m.
Join students from SUNY Geneseo's National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) organization as we read "If You Give A Mouse a Cookie" and other beloved stories. Enjoy treats and crafts to accompany storytime! Friends in pre-k and up are welcome. Registration is not required.

Call the library today to register!

Toddler Tales Canceled 2/2

Toddler Tales has been canceled for today, February 2, 2011, due to poor weather conditions. Stay safe!

Winter Reading Challenge!

This January and February find the answers to the following quiz questions and bring your results to the library. Prizes will be awarded!

1. In the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan what is the name of the black Pegasus that frequently helps Percy?

2. In The Giver, by Lois Lowery, at what age does the Council of Elders assign jobs to children in the community?

3. In Ramona Forever by Beverly Cleary what is the name of Ramona's cat?

4. In the series The 39 Clues, what do the 39 clues represent?

5. What color does Anna accidentally dye her hair in Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery?

6. In the book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling, which character said "When in doubt, go to the library"?

7. In Charlotte's Web, by E. B. White, what is the second compliment that Charlotte writes about Wilbur in her web?

8. In Diary of a Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney, what is the "cheese touch?"

9. What is unique about Stanley Yelnats name in Holes by Louis Sacher? (Hint: It's a palindrome)

10. How many days was Brian alone in the wilderness in, Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen?

Brochures are available at the library with a list of the questions
as well as a BONUS question!

Newbery & Caldecott Winners 2011!

The American Library Association Awards


Newbery Medal - Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool

Caldecott Medal- A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Erin E. Stead

Printz Award - Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

Theodor Seuss Giesel Award - Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo

For additional awards information click here: ALA Press Release

Storytime is back!

All winter storytime sessions begin again this week!
Books & Babies and Pre-School Storytime will begin Tuesday, January 4th and Toddler Tales will begin Wednesday, January 5th. If you have questions or would like to register please call the library at (585) 243-0440 or e-mail the Children's Librarian, Sarah Matthews, at smatthews@pls-net.org