New things and updates and stuff to read.

Hello parents and kids and everyone in between!

The new September schedule for Children's Programs is up on the library's homepage.  Click here to check it out, because there are some major changes! Preschool storytimes are going to be broken up into age groups, as are the lapsit storytimes on Friday mornings.  And a brand new, fantastically fun storytime will be offered EVERY Saturday...for all ages.  I can't wait to see you all here!

In the meantime, how about some good books to read?  It's been rainy and gray for three days in a row now, and that  makes me want to stay home and read.  This is what I would be enjoying if I were at home in my blue reading chair with my fat cat:

The Lighthouse Family series by Cynthia Rylant

This is a charming series about a cat named Pandora who runs a lighthouse.  Her life is quiet and simple until a dog named Seabold crashes onto the island.  They become fast friends and adopt three orphan mice who float ashore.  Tiny, Whistler, and Lila lead them on fantastic adventures throughout this series.  A great first chapter book, but also a fun book to read aloud together.  Great for all ages.  (Hey, I'm 26 and I enjoyed it!)






The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry

Lois is one of my favorite authors, and this book is another great example of her awesome ability to make fun of "old-fashioned children's books stuffed with orphans, nannies and long-lost heirs."

The Willoughbys are an odd family.  The parents long to be rid of their four children, and the children long to be orphans.  When the parents leave their children to their own devices while they enjoy an extended vacation, a quirky nanny comes along to help them get the life they've always dreamed about.  Add a candy making tycoon neighbor and the discovery of a long lost son, and you have the recipe for a very funny read.  Perfect for middle to upper elementary age kids (2nd-5th graders).


Here's hoping for clearer skies and a warmer weekend.  And as always, please stop by the library soon!