Children's Programming
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Children's Programming
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Children's Programming Offerings:
Events for Children:
Studies indicate that literacy begins at a very early age. So in 2004, a program entitled "Our Little Bookworms" for toddlers 12 months to 3 years started at the North Wales Library.
When you arrive at 10:00 a.m., you will meet the friendly librarians. Each month three or four sturdy, colorful, easy concept books are highlighted. Children and caregivers together spend the time enjoying the program. At the conclusion of each session, every family is encouraged to join the Library and choose toddler-appropriate books to borrow and enjoy at home. The goal of this program is to have your little ones yearning for more books to read and enjoy.
"Our Little Bookworms" was chosen by then 13 year-old Kristen Martino, who was earning her Silver Award for Girl Scouts, as her project. When Jayne Blackledge, Co-Director, proposed the idea of helping with a toddler reading program, Kristin happily accepted. , hard work, and careful planning made this idea a reality.
Since its inception this program has received financial support from Merck, which began and has continued to have financial support from Merck, and has been a huge hit. "The kids seem to enjoy themselves and the parents certainly look happy to find something to do with their children that is both educational and fun." Kristin says. A program that benefits both parents and their children and is free now that is something that every community Library needs.
The Library has received an enthusiastic response from local families, but there is still room for more toddlers to attend. If you would like more information about this or any other Library program, contact Jayne Blackledge at the Library (215-699-5410) or stop in to visit and pick up a good book.
GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer Program is a free science education program that helps elementary school children "grow into science." Comprised of four classes, the program gets kids excited about studying science with hands-on experiments. Students who have completed grades 1 or 2 are Level 1 and students who have completed grades 3, 4 or 5 are Level 2. New for 2013, sign-up for Science in the Summer will be on-line. There will be 15 openings and 5 waiting list places for each level. Students must attend all four days of the program. There is no participation fee; the program is sponsored by Glaxosmithkline and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The subject for the summer 2013 program is Genetics. NWAL will host the program July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2013.
July 3 Animals Dig It! A touchable, interactive artifact exhibit for all ages.
Free gift for each child in attendance.
Stop in between 10 and 12.
July 10 Science in the Summer Genetics (Online registration begins in May)
July 17 Hands On Dulcimer Demonstration -Learn folk songs on the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer
with Mary Roth. Mary will lead the singing and encourage hands o chords and easy to play rhythms on the dulcimer. 2pm
July 24 I Dig Buried Treasure by David Poland. What lies beneath your feet? Buried Treasure!
Come and see some of the many valuable items that Detector Dave has unearthed in his 25 years of searching.
Includes hands-on demonstration of how a metal detector works. 10 AM
July 31 Morgan Log House1-2 PM Colonial painting and Quill Pen writing- Learn about life as a child
in the 18th century. Try your hand at painting and writing with a quill pen. Wear smock or old clothes 1PM.
August 7 Author Luncheonwith author/illustrator Michael Townsend, a Gryphon award winner for
his book Kit Feeny: On the Move in 2010. 11:30AM
August 14 Flow Circus 45 minute juggling & magic show. Hear how a trip to the circus inspired
Paul to visit his library to learn more about juggling which led to balloons, magic, & the history of the circus. For all ages. 7 PM
August 15 From Snag to Log A snag is a standing, dead or dying tree. Children will get a
snag log to take apart and examine. 10 AM
August 21 Its Common Cent$ Money tips and tools for kids and their parents presented by
representatives of New York Life. Workbook provided. 10 AM
August 28 Mr. David Drawings and Songs Artist/musician Mr. David serves up a creative concoction
of songs, artwork, puppets and props with a healthy helping of laughs. 10AM
The Bus For Us Each April since 2006
Pennsylvania announces the book selected for the Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child Reading Initiative. The newly announced 2013 selection is The Bus For Us written and illustrated by Suzanne Bloom.
The story begins with an excited Tess on her first day of school waiting at the bus stop with her older friend, Gus.
As each vehicle passes by, Tess asks, Is this the bus for us, Gus? Children are introduced to a variety of
vehicles through simple text and detailed illustrations. This beautiful picture book is perfect for children ages 3-6.
North Wales Area Library will give a personalized copy of this book to each family welcoming a child into their home from
4-1-13 through 4-1-14. Call the Library for details. PAs One Book, Every Young Child highlights the importance of early literacy development,
emphasizing the importance of reading early and often to children, as well as engaging them in conversation
and other activities around books. This year author/illustrator Suzanne Bloom will be visiting North Wales
Area Library on Tuesday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. to provide a program for children. Also a traveling trunk
developed by museum educators will visit this summer that will help expand upon the concepts in The Bus For Us.
The trunk is filled with fun book-related activities, games and manipulatives for young children that are aligned
with the PA Early Learning Standards. One Book, Every Young Child is made possible through a collaboration of the Pennsylvania
Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Please Touch Museum,
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Library Association, Pennsylvania Center for the Book, Pennsylvania Association
for the Education of Young Children, The Pennsylvania Child Care Association, PennSERVE, HSLC/Access PA, Keystone Insurers Group,
Harleysville Insurance, and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) . This program is supported in part by the Institute
of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by Pennsylvania's
Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
Stop Snoring Bernard by Zachariah Ohora
Whose Shoes? A Shoe for Every Job by Stephen R. Swinburne
What a Treasure! by Jane and Will Hillenbrand
If You Were a Penguin by Wendell and Florence Minor
Up, Down, and Around by author Katherine Ayres and illustrator Nadine Bernard Westcott
A Splendid Friend, Indeed by author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom
Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse by author and illustrator Lindsay Barrett George
Stop by the Library to see the programs, events and to borrow copies of the highly recommended books listed above
On Thursday, July 5 the North Wales Area Library had a great program here called "Not Your Average Lady Bug." Twenty-eight children and fifteen adults helped release the lady bugs into the library gardens. Mrs. Judy Groben, Master Gardener, was an excellent speaker about lady bugs and the good things they do for the environment.
