NYSL Children's Library
October 2002 Events

Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Toddler Time, Ages 1½-3
Join us for a special storytime just for toddlers. This month enjoy teddy bear stories, songs and a craft.
Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, October 12, 1:00 p.m.
Teddy Bear Tales, Ages 3 and older
Enjoy teddy bear stories and a craft.
Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Fall Fun!, Ages 2½ and older
Enjoy stories about fall and make a special leaf wreath.
Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 5:30 p.m.
Mother-Daughter Book Discussion, "Because of Winn-Dixie,"
Because of Winn-Dixie, a big, ugly, happy dog, 10-year-old Opal learns about her long-gone mother from her preacher father. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal makes friends among the unusual residents of her new hometown in Florida. And because of Winn-Dixie, Opal begins to find her place in the world and let go of the sadness left by her mother's abandonment. Mothers and their daughters in grades 3-4 are invited for a discussion of this 2001 Newbery Medal Honor Book by Kate DiCamillo.
Friday, October 25, 2002 at 3:30 p.m.
Caldecott Club, Grades K-3
Join us each month for for Caldecott Medal stories and learn the art techniques that make these books award winners!
Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.
Halloween Storytelling, Ages 3 and older
Storyteller Getchie Argetsinger returns with all new trick-or-treat tales of Halloween.