NYSL Children's Library
November 2004 Events
- Thursday, November 4, 2:30 p.m. and
Sunday, November 7, 2:00 p.m.
Pig Tales, Ages 2½-5
Go whole hog with humorous pig stories and a craft.
- Friday, November 12, 10:30 a.m.
Nursery Rhyme Time, Ages 21-36 mos.
Join us for classic nursery rhymes, stories and songs.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK
NOVEMBER 15-21:
- Tuesday, November 16, 6:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Winthrop on Becoming A Writer, Grades 2-Adult
Elizabeth Winthrop, author of The Castle in the Attic, The Red-Hot Rattoons, and more than fifty other books for children and adults, presents stories and slides on how she became a writer and how kids can develop their own writing talent. This event is $5 per person for Library members and their guests.
- Wednesday, November 17, 2:30 p.m. and
Saturday, November 20, 11:00 a.m.
Book Worm! Ages 3 and older.
Join us for stories about books and libraries and make your very own book.
- Friday, November 19, 4:00 p.m.
Caldecott Club, Grades K-3
Join us each month for Caldecott Medal stories and learn the art techniques that make these books award winners! This month enjoy Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold and make your own story quilt.
- Tuesday, November 23, 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 special craft.
EVENTS FOR OLDER CHILDREN
Mother-Daughter Book Discussions
Mothers and their daughters are invited to join the Children's Librarian for discussions of these award winning books. Copies are available for registrants. All sessions take place in the Whitridge Room at 5:00 p.m.
- For mothers and daughters in grades 3 and 4
Thursday, November 11, 5:00 p.m.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Great things happen to Opal because of her big, ugly, happy dog, Winn-Dixie.
- For mothers and daughters in grades 5 to 7
Thursday, November 18, 5:00 p.m.
Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes
A page from a schoolmate's diary accompanies twelve-year-old Martha during a summer of personal discovery.
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