Howard Whittemore Library Children's Department
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Our aim is to provide support for childhood literacy through a broad and balanced library collection, creative programming and excellent customer service.
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Facebook people, if you have the status "Going, Interested, or Invited" for The Secret Lives of Owls next Saturday, remember you need to register for the program and pick up tickets from the library!
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In today’s wired world there is an increasing necessity for job seekers and career developers to have an online presence to come to the attention of employers and hiring managers. Join us Thursday, 8/18 from 10 a.m.-12 noon or 1 p.m.-3 p.m. when CT Works Career Coach will be back in town. Career Coach staff will provide guidance on the most popular social networking sites and how to make use of the tools these resources can offer you in your job search. Want to take part? Contact us to register for the 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. session. Don’t delay, space aboard is limited! Participants should have basic computer skills and bring their work history information. (and yes, this is a past photo to take your mind off the 93 degree forecast today!)
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Someone in your household tentative about reading? No worries - next week it's time again to practice a story with Viking the Library Dog. Viking enjoys listening to you read and doesn't judge your performance or choice of book. Sign-up to get a slot between 4:15 - 5:00 on Tuesday 8/16.
Ranger in Time: Long Road to Freedom by Kate Messner, illustrated by Kelley McMorris
We're collecting the whole series of Kate Messner's "Ranger in Time", including the first in the series and Nutmeg Elementary level nominee "Rescue on the Oregon Trail". Featuring Ranger, the world's bravest rescue dog, the books are full of adventure, and bring history to life through the eyes of this canine hero. Look for the other volumes, too, including "Long Road to Freedom", "Race to the South Pole", and "Danger in Ancient Rome". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFmumttoZKQ
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life - Official Movie Trailer
Fans of James Patterson's middle-grade Middle School novels, where rules ARE rules, will be excited to watch the movie later this year. The trailer's great, should be a hilarious family movie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i5ZxVuleak
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Do you know where your family is from? Have you watched the TV series "Who Do You Think You Are" or "Finding Your Roots"? Want to learn some of the basics of doing genealogical research? Join us when our own Heather Young presents an informational session getting started on tracing your family tree on Wed. 9/7 at 6:30 p.m. - including FREE access for our patrons to utilize Ancestry.com and Fold 3 sources. This event is free and open to all but please register to ensure a supply of handouts.
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Free e-books? Yup, we got 'em on two different platforms for you and including e-audios too. If you don't know how to get started with your particular format though or are having some technical issues, don't worry, our own Derek Schilling will meet with you one-on-one on Tue. 8/16 from 3:00 - 4:00. Just bring your particular device or reader. Viking the Library Dog will be around too for any particularly difficult questions. Can't make that session? Let us know and we'll set something up else with you. Lighten the load on your book shelf by checking out our e-books soon!
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Are you binge-watching the Rio Olympics? Then we've got a program for you. Our friends from Animal Embassy return Wed. 8/10 at 6:30 p.m. to educate and entertain all ages with the athletic feats of our wild neighbors. You'll see performances like frogs that can unfurl their tongues and hit prey at record speed, lizards that use push-ups to mark their territory, rabbits that sprint from a nemesis, or birds that can fly for marathon distances. Be amazed by the athletic feats animals use daily to travel, or catch (or avoid being caught) prey. Unlike going to Brazil, this event is free! Just contact us to reserve a seat in our stadium.
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A busy afternoon in the department today: Drop by for a fun Crafternoon with Ms. Paris between 2:45 and 4:45. While you're here why not stick around for the last in our BFG read aloud series. Kids only need to listen to the story ( or may read aloud themselves if they wish), play a few games, guzzle some Frobscottle and snack on some Roald Dahl inspired "mud and rock" cookies.
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Are you binge-watching the Rio Olympics? Then we've got a program for you. Our friends from Animal Embassy return Wed. 8/10 at 6:30 p.m. to educate and entertain all ages with the athletic feats of our wild neighbors. You'll see performances like frogs that can unfurl their tongues and hit prey at record speed, lizards that use push-ups to mark their territory, rabbits that sprint from a nemesis, or birds that can fly for marathon distances. Be amazed by the athletic feats animals use daily to travel, or catch (or avoid being caught) prey. Unlike going to Brazil, this event is free! Just contact us to reserve a seat in our stadium.
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Maybe you've seen the '91 remake starring Steve Martin but have you seen the original with Spencer Tracy in the starring role? This month's feature film for seniors is "Father of the Bride" on Tuesday 8/9 at 1:00 p.m. Patrons aged 50 and up and their guests are invited to see all the hijinks in the 1950 comedy. Free refreshments too! Registration required. "Snacks & Shows" is generously supported by the Friends of the Library.
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Do you know someone who’s long-term unemployed?: On Tuesday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m. Mark Charpentier will discuss Platform to Employment, a public-private partnership in Connecticut that assists those who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time. "P2E" is a comprehensive multi-week course that provides participants with the hope, confidence, and tools to get back to work in the increasingly competitive marketplace. Those who complete Platform to Employment are assisted with job placement. Find out if P2E is right for your situation and what it can offer you. Please register to ensure seating.
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