Tag: children

Jun 27 2012

1922: The First Newbery Medal for Children’s Literature Awarded

Ninety years ago today, the children’s book The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon received the first ever Newbery Medal for Children’s Literature.  The award itself was the idea of Frederic G. Melcher, a former bookseller and editor for Publisher’s Weekly, who proposed the award at the June 1921 meeting for the Children’s …

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Aug 20 2009

Ms. Betty’s Toddler Storytime

Theme’s for September 4th: Where are you, Little Pig? 11th: Come join the outdoor fun in the parking lot, during Old Fashion Days (Weather Premitting) 18th: If I Had A dinosaur 25th: Moo Who? Come join the fun for parents and toddlers. Every Friday at 10 AM Ages 1-4 NO registration necessary.

Aug 03 2009

Ms. Betty’s Toddler Storytime for August

Come join the fun for parents and toddlers! Every Friday at 10:00 am. No registration required. THEMES FOR AUGUST Aug 7th: Wemberly’s Ice-Cream Star Aug. 14th: I Love School Aug 21st: Seahorse Makes Friends Aug. 28th: Mouse Paint