Kids

Our fourth Saturday program in April was a Manga drawing workshop for children aged 8 and up. Massachusetts-based artist Shauna Leva led the workshop, which focused on teaching the kids how to use manga and anime art styles to make their own cartoons. The kids had a great time learning to draw faces and characters and came into the Children's Room after to show off their work.

In April our Mad Science Workshop for ages 4-8 investigated creepy crawly (and useful and interesting!) bugs. Sure, no one likes a mosquito bite, but bugs can be fascinating and also helpful! Take a look for bugs outside then see what you can learn about them in a book or online.

For some great bug stories and bug information, try looking in our catalog.

For more bugs online, try these sites:

Our fourth Saturday program for 8 and up this month was an Egg Decorating Eggstravaganza.  Eggs are a classic symbol of spring, but if you eat them regularly, you can have free crafting all year long.

In March our Mad Science Workshop for ages 4-8 investigated polymers, better known to our young scientists as "ooze, goop and slime."  This workshop always makes me think of Dr. Seuss's Bartholomew and the Oobleck a terrific oozy story to read before you begin your experiments.

Storytime for 3's featured Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin. Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song . . . because it's all good when you can sing and learn colors and subtraction at the same time. Visit Pete's website and you will find more activities to extend your child's storytime.    

Welcome to “Books and Beyond” the new blog for the Children’s Room at the Thomas Crane Public Library.  Blog posts will expand on and highlight library programs and services.  Check in regularly to see what our book groups are reading, find links to books and experiments that compliment each month’s Mad Science program, try out reading and math to activities for your preschooler and lots more.  What have we been up to lately? Check the posts below.