Monday May 21

STORYTIME PROGRAMS

Preschool Storytime (3-5)
(30 minute sessions)

Mon - 6:30 pm
Tues - 10:00 am
Wed - 10:00 am *
Thurs - 10:00 am

*Please note we are no longer offering Wednesday afternoon storytime sessions due to minimal participation.

Tummy Time (Birth-3)
(30 minute sessions)

2nd & 4th Mon - 10:00 a.m.
2nd & 4th Wed - 6:30 p.m

 

 

 

 

Archive for the ‘iPad apps’ Category

Help with Apps for Kids

Monday, March 12th, 2012

Looking for some guidance in finding appropriate apps for your kids? Here is a new app you can download from iTunes for free – AppStar Picks.

“AppStar Picks is a collection of over 250 top picks apps for kids reviewed and tested by well-established independent review sites. It offers a large selection of curated apps for kids of all ages – from toddlers to teenagers. AppStar Picks is specifically designed to allow parents, grandparents, teachers and carers to easily find the best apps for kids available via a friendly interface and an amazing smart search engine. It is universal and works on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.”

See the full description for the 4 major review sources.

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Got an iPad? Get Kids’ Apps!

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

I have an iPad – I’ve had it for almost a year and am discovering new things everyday. While I have done my share of downloading the Free apps, I also have spent a bit on some that cost a few bucks. In a discussion with the Library Director, he commented that the new job in the world of libraries is going to be an App Librarian. Just like we help you move through the library finding materials, this job would help you get just want you want in the electronic world.  I dare say that I was hit in the face by the fact that he might be right when the February issue of “Kirkus Reviews” arrived on my desk. It is a special issue entitled What’s Happening Right Now in Books. There on the front cover they boast their list of the Top 10 iPad storybook apps. I haven’t tried any of them but will share the list with you along with some others I think look pretty good. I’d love to hear from patrons about apps they have shared with their kids. Feel free to comment!

Kirkus Top Ten Storybook Apps

Popout! The Tale of Peter Rabbit ($3.99)

Teddy’s Day ($3.99)

Alice for the iPad ($8.99)

Cozmo’s Day Off ($3.99)

The Three Little Pigs and the Secrets of a Popup Book ($3.99)

The Little Mermaid and Other Stories by Hans Christian Andersen ($8.99)

Bartleby’s Book of Buttons ($2.99)

The Wrong Side of the Bed 3D ($2.99)

Green Eggs and Ham ($3.99)

Jack and the Beanstalk Children’s Interactive Storybook ($3.99)

More good reviews:

The Magic School Bus: Oceans ($7.99)

Tacky the Penguin ($2.99)

The Little Engine That Could  – The Authorized Version ($6.99)

I will keep my eye out for more good choices – maybe I can transition myself into that new job!

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GREAT WEBSITES FOR KIDS (Updated 3/16/12)

LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE PAGE FOR KIDS -  http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite/   Looking for an idea for a science project or just curious to discover some scientific discovery? Check out this site from Lawrence Hallof Science at University of California, Berkley. Tons of experiments, hands-on activities and games are included.

iMARBLES -  http://www.imarbles.com/  This site allows kids to collect a virtual marble collection, play virtual marble games or read the marbles blog.

KIDS BUTTERFLY SITE - http://kidsbutterfly.org/   A delightful site: pictures to color, facts to learn. Includes bibliographies of books and videos on butterflies.

INKLESS TALES - http://www.inklesstales.com/ An entertaining and educational sampling of stories, crafts, games, and poetry for young children. Attractive and easy to navigate, this site also includes childrens book reviews and other "cool links" for kids.

BASEBALLROX - http://www.baseballrox.com/
This site is for anyone who loves baseball or wants to learn more about the game. Videos provide coaching instruction and tips for all aspects of the game. Baseball related links (quotes, video game reviews, players, etc.) and online games such as Guess the Stadium provide more depth for the true baseball fan.