NYSL Children's Library
November 2003 Events
- Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Young Writers Workshop: "Keeping A Journal And Finding Your Voice"
With Carol Weston, Grades 4-6
Join our new monthly workshop for young writers. This month, Carol Weston, author of The Diary of Melanie Martin and eight other books, will help participants find ways to tell their own stories in personal journals and diaries.
- Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 2:30 p.m.
Farmyard Fun!, Ages 2½ and older
Join us for your favorite farm tales and a craft.
- Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.
Family Book Discussion: From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
by E.L. Konigsburg, Grades 3-4
Discover the surprising adventures runaways Claudia and Jamie have at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Families with children in grades 3-5 are invited for a discussion of this Newbery Medal book.
- Saturday November 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
Farmyard Fun!, Ages 2½ and older
Join us for your favorite farm tales and a craft.
- Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.
Patricia Reilly Giff on "The Things That Matter To Us," Grades 3-Adult
Award winning author Patricia Reilly Giff will talk about her love for writing and for sharing her favorite books. She is the award winning author of more than one hundred books, including the Kids of the Polk Street School series, Nory Ryan’s Song, and Newbery Medal winners, Lily’s Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods. There is no charge for this program, but registrants are encouraged to bring a new children’s book for the Project Cicero book drive. Members may bring guests to this event only.
- Friday, November 14, 2003 at 3:30 p.m.
"Book A Trip Around the World," Grades K-3
Pick up a reading passport and join us each month for stories and crafts from around the world. This month, enjoy your favorite fairy tales from Europe and make your own Rapunzel’s castle.
- Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 10:30 a.m.
Nursery Rhyme Time, Ages 21 months-3 years
Enjoy classic nursery rhymes, stories and songs.
- Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.
Family Book Discussion: Holes, by Louis Sachar, Grades 5-6
Join Stanley as he digs up the truth at a desert correctional camp. Families with children in grades 5-6 are invited for a discussion of this Newbery Medal book.
- Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
Magical Tales From Many Lands, Ages 3½-7
Storyteller Getchie Argetsinger will enchant you with multicultural tales from around the world.
- Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Tales and Craft, Ages 3 and older
Join us for Thanksgiving tales and make a turkey craft!
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