Make ‘em Laugh – Tweens’ Night Out

Friday, February 10 7-8:30 p.m. Students in grades 5 and 6 are invited to join us for a night of improvisation, jokes and storytelling. Find out what tickles your funny bone and how you can stand out as a stand-up comedian. Bring jokes if you have them or pick new ones we supply. Led by Elise May, director of PWPL’s Pre-Teen Scene production of “Let’s Do a Show!” No banana peels, please! Call to register at (516) 883-4400 ext. 150.

Recycle Your Sneakers!

Did you know you can recycle your sneakers at the library? Doesn’t matter what condition they’re in – we’ll take ‘em! To learn more about recycling and what other items we accept check out our recycling center webpage by clicking here. For more information on this any other project that the children’s department takes part in you can email us anytime at child@pwpl.org or via phone at 516-883-4400 ext. 150.

Book Bunch 

 A monthly book discussion group for 3rd and 4th graders. Books are available at the children’s desk. Register today! Call the children’s desk at 516-883-4400 ext. 150. The next Book Bunch will be on Thursday February 16th at 4 p.m. in the children’s room. The book being discussed is A Book of Coupons by Susan Morgenstern.

A Book of Coupons  is the story of new beginnings. On the first day at Marie Curie School in France, students are hoping they have a handsome new teacher. What they get instead is an old, fat and wrinkly one. But when each child receives a book of coupons, they begin to realize that their teacher is not all that he appears to be.

Page Turners

A monthly book discussion group for 5th and 6th graders. Books are available at the children’s desk. Register Today! Call the children’s desk at 516-883-4400 ext. 150. The next Page Turners will be on Tuesday February 28th at 7:15 p.m. in the children’s room. The book being discussed is Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt.

Okay for Now is the story of  Doug Swieteck (from The Wednesday Wars) as he adjusts to life in upstate New York after moving from his home on Long Island. Doug feels out of place in his new surroundings and his brother fighting over in Vietnam doesn’t make him feel any better. With the help of a librarian, a young girl, and some memorable locals, Doug slowly begins to come out of his shell  with exciting results.

Sesame Street eBooks!

The library is happy to announce the launching of our Sesame Street eBooks! Follow along with Elmo to learn your ABC’s or practice your counting with Big Bird! To access the Sesame Street eBooks from home just click here and you’ll be asked to enter your library card number which is on the back of your library card. To access the eBooks in the library, simply click here. Enjoy!

Caldecott and Newbery Awards    

On Monday, January 23rd, the winners of the 2012 Caldecott and Newbery Award were announced. Chris Raschka’s A Ball For Daisy won the Caldecott Medal and to learn more about the Caldecott Medal and the previous winners, click here. Jack Gantos’ Dead End in Norvelt won the Newbery award.  To learn more about the Newbery Award and the previous winners, click here. Come down to the Children’s Room and find one for yourself!