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Read to a Dog Feb 8 and Mar 8, 2010

Independent readers may register to read to a specially trained Reading Education Assistance Dog. Children can sign up to read for one 20 minute time slot to Buddy, a Golden Retriever. This dog loves to listen to young readers! Sign up your child in advance either in person or by calling 222-6127. A Reader Registration Form is requested prior to reading; download it here or pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

 

 

Early Literacy Activities Workshop Feb 16, 6-7:30pm
Monona Public Library Youth Services Coordinator, Karen Wendt, will present the Six Early Literacy Skills and share ideas about how to use them when reading children's picture books and non-fiction books as well as ways to generate interaction with children when reading. She will demonstrate a variety of ideas and techniques for creatively presenting picture books to children; such as using props and music in storytime. Participants will receive lists of books, fingerplays and songs, and an Early Literacy Skills handout. This program is for parents, teachers, daycare providers, grandparents, or anyone who wants to know how to give a child a better grasp on literacy through story. This program also counts as 1.5 hours of continuing education credit. Registration can be done here.

 


Stortyime Registration Feb 15

Storytime registration for the March/April Storytime sessions begins Febrary 15. Storytimes will be the same times as the current session:

 

 

THANKS FOR ATTENDING THE PIE PARTY!

Monona Pie Party fundraiser raised $5500 toward Early Literacy for the Children's department. We would like to thanks everyone - the Pie Party commitee, volunteers, bakers, and those of you who came to the event and bought pies. Keep your eyes open for exciting additions to the children's room. Please visit the Pie Party's website for additional information about the event and goals of the fundraiser.



Have you seen the NEW Tutor.com?

Tutor.com is available for all ages child to adult. It includes homework and resume help, writing assistance and test preparation. Log on through www.mononalibrary.org with your library card if you are a Monona resident. If you are not a resident, visit the Monona Library to use Tutor.com. Tutor.com is tutoring the way it was meant to be. Get one-on-one expert individualized assistance everyday (check the library website for hours). The new Learning Suite allows you to target problem areas, the online tutors make sure you not only get the problem done right, but you understand the concepts. Many services are available in Spanish.

For more information on any of these events and more, click on the big red button at the top of the page.

Thanks to all 2009 Summer Reading Sponsors who helped us Get Creative @ the Library!

 

Preschool and Toddler Storytimes

Regularly Scheduled Storytimes, Guidelines for Parents, Daycare Centers.

Webpages for Kids

Homework Help, Just for Fun sites, Sites for Kids Under 8, Search Engines for Kids.

School and Group Services

Library tours, class visits, group libary card registration, and programs and services for schools and homeschoolers.

TEENeScape

Programs, Booklists, and more - for teens.

New to Monona? Tour the Library with Karen!

If you:

...call 222-6127 to make an appointment for a free tour! Karen Wendt, Youth Services Coordinator, would be happy to give you a 15 minute tour of the children's area.

Learn where to find materials including:

Sign up for an additional 10 minutes to learn how to use LinkCat, the online catalog.

Bring photo ID and proof of current address to get a library card.

 

For detailed information about youth services at the Monona Public Library, email Karen Wendt or call 608-222-6127.