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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Some of the many programs offered are: storytelling, book groups, drop-in craft programs and a variety of performers. All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library and are free of charge. Thus, the programs are open to Winchester residents only.

Martial Arts – Feb. 9 – 3 p.m.

Two Dragons Path returns with Chinese Martial Arts for Young Dragons on Thursday, February 9th at 3:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Sign up for children ages 7+ in the Children's Room or online. Please have your young dragon wear comfortable clothing.

¡Hola! A Little Espanol – February 22 – 11 a.m.

Children in grades K-2 can enjoy a participatory storytime that includes activities and some familiar and some new stories while they are introduced to a little Spanish on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Sign up online, by phone or in the Children's Room.

STORYTIME SCHEDULE

The Preschool Storytime Club for children age 3-5

Due to great demand, we are offering two sessions each on Mondays and Tuesdays, at 10 and 11 a.m. Currently there are spaces still available on Mondays at 11 a.m. Children may sign up for only one session. Registration is rolling, but you must come into the Children's Room to register. The storytime club will run from through February 14.

Stepping into Storytime for children for age 2-3 takes place on Wednesdays

Stepping into Storytime takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. through Feb.15. This 20-25 minute drop-in program features three or four short books and one or two fingerplays and is a great next step for those children who are outgrowing Pattycake Place. We meet in the Storytime Room.

Pattycake Place

Pattycake Place, for ages birth – 2 years, takes place every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Picture Book Room.

This popular program encompasses songs, fingerplays and stories, followed by age-appropriate toys, music and lots of sharing. Drop in.

ONLINE RESEARCH DATABASES & eRESOURCES

Below are a list some of the databases which will be most useful for children. Reference librarians can help you determine the best databases for a project and help you use them. Starred * titles are paid for by the Winchester Library; you must be a Winchester resident to use them from home, but they are available for everyone to use on the library's computers. You need to use a Minuteman Library card to access the databases.

A to Z Maps Online* -- A to Z the USA* -- Amazing Animals of the World* -- Daily Life Through History* -- Early Peoples* -- Facts on File History Online* -- Junior Edition and Student Edition -- Lands & Peoples* -- NoveList K-8 Plus* -- PebbleGo -- Rocket Languages* -- Student Resources in Context -- Winchester Star* -- World Book Online.

Find all of these, and more, on our Databases & eResources page.

PebbleGo

PebbleGo includes hundreds of animals, audio and video clips, and educational games. PebbleGo features easy to-use searching tools and introduces early learners to database and research concepts. Access hundreds of animal articles, educational games, and learning activities from school or from home.

Stream children's books through TumbleBookLibrary

TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks – animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. (This resource is available for use by everyone on the Library’s computers and also from home for Winchester residents.)

MATERIALS

The Children's Department has:

• books
• books on CD & Playaways
• music on CD
• storytelling on CD
• DVDs
• CD-ROMs
• a Parent-Teacher collection
• "Parent Pack" book kits.
• board books in a bag
• book discussion kits

OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS

One of the missions of the Children's Department is to maintain a close relationship with the schools. The librarians work with the school librarians and the teachers to identify materials that will enhance and enrich their classroom work. Unique teacher services include:

• Librarians will create "Teacher Packs" on given themes to extend the curriculum
• Librarians will give tours of the library, tailored to specific age groups
• Visits to the school can include special programs, booktalks and storytimes

ONLINE LISTS

You can sign up to receive by email the Monthly List of New Children's Books and Audiovisual materials.

You can see these items currently in our collection:

New Children's Items-- Children's Books-on-CD & Playaway -- Children's music -- Children's DVDs -- Children's Electronic Games (CD-ROM, Wii, XBox, PS3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View and print out copies of these special lists:

2011 Best Books for Gifts for Children Under 6

Forever Books: Recommendations for a Children's Home Library

Terrific Toddler Books

Books for Ages 3 to 5

Concepts

Classic Picture Books

Picture Books for Older Children

Read-Alouds for Family Sharing

Bridge Books

3rd-4th Grade Fiction

5th Grade Fictio

Events:

Winchester Reading Rocks!

Ask a Librarian for a copy of this 5th/6th grade list of titles or print one now.

 

 

 

 

You can download OverDrive eBooks to a Kindle and also to a Kindle app on your computer, iPad, iPhone, some Blackberries and more. Learn more

OverDrive Audiobooks - Juvenile Fiction

OverDrive eBooks - Juvenile Fiction

 

Library Cards

Children may obtain their first library card at age 4. As they are responsible for the materials borrowed on the child's card, a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the registration form. In addition, the adult must provide identification showing his/her name and current address.

Computers are available in-house for Internet access, children's games and word processing.

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