We have a lot of great book groups here at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
Two that are looking for new members:
Just for Guys
For boys, ages 10-13 & their fathers (or significant male adult).Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7pmFirst meeting: Wednesday, September 16
Books available at the children's desk.
All the guys who participate LOVE the program. We welcome new members!
Girls Night Out
For girls, ages 10-13, and their mothers (or significant female adult).
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm.
First meeting: Wednesday, September 23rd
Books available at the children's desk.
If you have questions about any of our book groups, please stop by the children's reference desk.
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
412.531.1913
http://mtlebchildrens.blogspot.com/
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Battle of the Books 2009 Pictures!
We've wrapped up another successful year for Battle of the Books!
Congratulations to all of the participants! Everyone did a great job of reading and writing.
Here are some pictures of the winning teams. Check out KidsRead for all of the pictures!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Free Bowling!
If your child completed the requirements for Summer Reading Club (SRC) you received a packet of great prizes. One of the prizes is a coupon to participate in 2 free games of bowling with free shoe rental at AMF Mt. Lebanon Lanes on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 / 10 a.m. - noon.
You must register for this event, however! By tomorrow!
Call the library at 412.531.1913 before 5pm tomorrow, Friday, to register!
If you haven't gotten one of these certificates, you need to finish SRC!! This also must be done by 5pm tomorrow. Stop on by!
For the Class of 2022! (going into Kindergarten this fall)
The Children's Museum is once again hosting
Kindergarten!...Here I Come!
This is an exciting event to celebrate this milestone and create a healthy transition not just for children, but for their parents as well. We also work to strengthen the idea that community support is essential as part of our kids' development of character and emotional well-being.
Children can:
Meet Mr. McFeely
Receive a "Class of 2022" t-shirt and kindergarten story book
Meet community helpers such as a crossing guard
Climb aboard a real school bus
Take part in activities such as making a craft for their first memories of school and a lot of other “fun” hands-on activities
Have free hearing, vision, speech and language screenings
Receive a "Class of 2022" t-shirt and kindergarten story book
Take part in a live radio broadcast
Parents and caregivers receive valuable information on preparing children for kindergarten and can consult with experts in nutrition, after school programs, bullying, proper immunization and more. Free admission for every child entering kindergarten and one parent. (Kindergarten celebration activities take place from 9 am to 1 pm. Afterwards the kindergarten children and the adult accompanying them can remain in the Museum to enjoy the rest of the Museum until closing time at 5 pm.)
For more information, visit http://www.kindergartenhereicome.org/
Kindergarten!...Here I Come!
This is an exciting event to celebrate this milestone and create a healthy transition not just for children, but for their parents as well. We also work to strengthen the idea that community support is essential as part of our kids' development of character and emotional well-being.
Children can:
Meet Mr. McFeely
Receive a "Class of 2022" t-shirt and kindergarten story book
Meet community helpers such as a crossing guard
Climb aboard a real school bus
Take part in activities such as making a craft for their first memories of school and a lot of other “fun” hands-on activities
Have free hearing, vision, speech and language screenings
Receive a "Class of 2022" t-shirt and kindergarten story book
Take part in a live radio broadcast
Parents and caregivers receive valuable information on preparing children for kindergarten and can consult with experts in nutrition, after school programs, bullying, proper immunization and more. Free admission for every child entering kindergarten and one parent. (Kindergarten celebration activities take place from 9 am to 1 pm. Afterwards the kindergarten children and the adult accompanying them can remain in the Museum to enjoy the rest of the Museum until closing time at 5 pm.)
For more information, visit http://www.kindergartenhereicome.org/
Monday, August 3, 2009
The final whistle is blowing!
Don't forget to get into the library to finish up your Summer Reading Club requirements! SRC ENDS this Friday, August 7th.
All books must be logged into your personalized online log page (via www.mtlebanonlibrary.org)
You also need to stop by the library and check-in with a librarian.
All before the library closes at 5pm on Friday, 8/7.
Don't pass up the chance to stamp the mural, get your book bucks, and take home a cool book and coupons!
If you have any questions contact us at 412.531.1913.
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
Kids that FINISH SRC (by following all of the steps that are listed above) are invited to a special show on Saturday, August 8th @ 1pm!
All books must be logged into your personalized online log page (via www.mtlebanonlibrary.org)
You also need to stop by the library and check-in with a librarian.
All before the library closes at 5pm on Friday, 8/7.
Don't pass up the chance to stamp the mural, get your book bucks, and take home a cool book and coupons!
If you have any questions contact us at 412.531.1913.
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
Kids that FINISH SRC (by following all of the steps that are listed above) are invited to a special show on Saturday, August 8th @ 1pm!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Joint is Jumpin!
Join us this evening, Thursday, July 9 @ the library for hand-clapping jazz fun for the entire family.
7pm in the courtyard. If it rains the fun will be moved to meeting room A.
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
Call us if you have questions! 412.531.1912
7pm in the courtyard. If it rains the fun will be moved to meeting room A.
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
Call us if you have questions! 412.531.1912
Monday, July 6, 2009
This week @ the Mt. Lebanon Library
We're busy, busy, busy here at the library and happy about it!
Our Book Buck shop opens tonight (Monday, 7/6). If you've logged any books into your summer reading club weblog and stopped by to see a librarian you've been given book bucks to spend. Stop by some time this summer.
Store Hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 6 - 8 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12 - 4 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays: 10am - 12noon
There is still plenty of time to sign up for Summer Reading Club. Find all of the details online a www.mtlebanonlibrary.org, click on the kids page then on the SRC icon at the bottom of the page.
Tuesday (7/7) is another Terrific T! Come to the library for our 1:30 p.m. program for school-age children. Entertaining us Uncle Mike & his Polka Band. Who doesn't love a little polka?!
Wednesday (7/8) brings Spanish Fiestas. Kids in grade 1 - 3 are invited to share Spanish Fun. Spanish teachers from the Mt. Lebanon School District will lead the festivities. 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A.
Thursday (7/9) brings "The Joint is Jumpin'" Hand-clapping jazz fun for the entire family! 7pm in the courtyard. If it rains it will be in Meeting Room A.
I told you we're busy! Contact us if you have any questions 412.531.1912
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
Our Book Buck shop opens tonight (Monday, 7/6). If you've logged any books into your summer reading club weblog and stopped by to see a librarian you've been given book bucks to spend. Stop by some time this summer.
Store Hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 6 - 8 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12 - 4 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays: 10am - 12noon
There is still plenty of time to sign up for Summer Reading Club. Find all of the details online a www.mtlebanonlibrary.org, click on the kids page then on the SRC icon at the bottom of the page.
Tuesday (7/7) is another Terrific T! Come to the library for our 1:30 p.m. program for school-age children. Entertaining us Uncle Mike & his Polka Band. Who doesn't love a little polka?!
Wednesday (7/8) brings Spanish Fiestas. Kids in grade 1 - 3 are invited to share Spanish Fun. Spanish teachers from the Mt. Lebanon School District will lead the festivities. 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A.
Thursday (7/9) brings "The Joint is Jumpin'" Hand-clapping jazz fun for the entire family! 7pm in the courtyard. If it rains it will be in Meeting Room A.
I told you we're busy! Contact us if you have any questions 412.531.1912
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesdays are TERRIFIC @ the Mt. Lebanon Public Library!
Kids entering grades 1 - 5 are invited to our Terrific Tuesdays! Fun, hour-long programs @ 1:30 every Tuesday through July.
June 30—What's cooking?Hey, who's cooking? We are! Have fun exploring the culinary arts today with food science, food fun, food facts, food stories, and- of course- food to eat! Yummy!
July 7– Kids dig polkaDance on over to the library today and join Uncle Mike and his Polka Band and their super strumming banjo player for an ethnic extravaganza!It's a Polish Party all afternoon!
July 14– Jazz & jiveJazz musician Jim Farquar hits the library scene this afternoon to share some cool info about musical instruments. Next we'll lay down some tracks and record our very own jazz CD right here at the library! Be a cool cat & be here!
July 21—Louis ArmstrongIt's a wonderful world when actor Greg Kinney visits the library today as Satchmo– the famous Louis Armstrong. You won't get the Blues today, but you will get the "Heebie Jeebies" when you share the life of this famous trumpet player, scat singer, and jazz legend.
July 28—Paper pandemonium Paper folding, paper science, paper tricks, paper airplanes, paper trivia—it's newspapers, it's old papers, it's paper pandemonium!!
Join us when you can! No registration necessary. Don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading Club while you're here or from home!
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org412.531.1912
June 30—What's cooking?Hey, who's cooking? We are! Have fun exploring the culinary arts today with food science, food fun, food facts, food stories, and- of course- food to eat! Yummy!
July 7– Kids dig polkaDance on over to the library today and join Uncle Mike and his Polka Band and their super strumming banjo player for an ethnic extravaganza!It's a Polish Party all afternoon!
July 14– Jazz & jiveJazz musician Jim Farquar hits the library scene this afternoon to share some cool info about musical instruments. Next we'll lay down some tracks and record our very own jazz CD right here at the library! Be a cool cat & be here!
July 21—Louis ArmstrongIt's a wonderful world when actor Greg Kinney visits the library today as Satchmo– the famous Louis Armstrong. You won't get the Blues today, but you will get the "Heebie Jeebies" when you share the life of this famous trumpet player, scat singer, and jazz legend.
July 28—Paper pandemonium Paper folding, paper science, paper tricks, paper airplanes, paper trivia—it's newspapers, it's old papers, it's paper pandemonium!!
Join us when you can! No registration necessary. Don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading Club while you're here or from home!
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org412.531.1912
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Storytimes have started!
Come join us this summer for storytime @ the Mt. Lebanon Library!
Mother Goose Storytime
for children ages 2 - 3 1/2 with an adult
Mondays: 10 & 11 a.m., Thursdays: 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
for children ages 3 1/2 - 6 years
Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.
Baby Time
For children ages 6 months - 2 years with an adult
Wednesdays: 10 & 11 a.m., thursdays: 9:15 a.m.
All storytimes run through July 30th.
Please join us when you can!
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
412.531.1913
Mother Goose Storytime
for children ages 2 - 3 1/2 with an adult
Mondays: 10 & 11 a.m., Thursdays: 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
for children ages 3 1/2 - 6 years
Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.
Baby Time
For children ages 6 months - 2 years with an adult
Wednesdays: 10 & 11 a.m., thursdays: 9:15 a.m.
All storytimes run through July 30th.
Please join us when you can!
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org
412.531.1913
Welcome Summer!
Summer has arrived at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library!
Be Creative @ Your Library is this year's theme. Register at home or at the library https://host8.evanced.info/mtlebanon/sr/homepage.asp
Come to the library this Monday, June 15 to participate in our Welcome Summer Extravaganza!
Face painting by Fancy Faces: 11:30-1:30
Outdoor Puppet Show by Sadecky's Puppets: 1:30 - 2:30
Mike the Balloon Guy: 2:30-4:30
Karaoke: 4:30-6:30
Outdoor concert with Mark Weakland: 6:30
Crafts all day!
We have Summer Reading Programs for Kids in preschool - grade 8, Teens & Adults
All summer reading programs run from June 13 - August 7
Spend your summer with the library!
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org412.531.1912
Be Creative @ Your Library is this year's theme. Register at home or at the library https://host8.evanced.info/mtlebanon/sr/homepage.asp
Come to the library this Monday, June 15 to participate in our Welcome Summer Extravaganza!
Face painting by Fancy Faces: 11:30-1:30
Outdoor Puppet Show by Sadecky's Puppets: 1:30 - 2:30
Mike the Balloon Guy: 2:30-4:30
Karaoke: 4:30-6:30
Outdoor concert with Mark Weakland: 6:30
Crafts all day!
We have Summer Reading Programs for Kids in preschool - grade 8, Teens & Adults
All summer reading programs run from June 13 - August 7
Spend your summer with the library!
www.mtlebanonlibrary.org412.531.1912
Monday, May 11, 2009
23 Things
I'm excited about 23 Things!
I wish more people at our library would subscribe and "get with the program!"
Creating a blog is simple on Blogger - they make it painless. Keeping it up and getting people to read it is the hard part!
Elizabeth S.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
I wish more people at our library would subscribe and "get with the program!"
Creating a blog is simple on Blogger - they make it painless. Keeping it up and getting people to read it is the hard part!
Elizabeth S.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
An Extension of KidsRead
Welcome to the Mt. Lebanon Children's Department Blog! This will be an extension of KidsRead - the email distribution list for all things Children's at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library (and some general library news, too.)
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