Not-to-be-Missed Non-Fiction Tuesday

Summer Olympic Legends 

by Creative Education 

With the 2012 Summer Olympics right around the corner, check out this excellent series about Olympians in Gymnastics, Track and Field, and Swimming. Each title in the series contains wonderful photographs and a section on the upcoming 2012 Olympics as well as a glossary of terms and additional resources in the end pages.

Gymnastics

by Nate LeBoutillier

A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes–such as Romanian Nadia Comaneci–of the Olympic sport of gymnastics, which has been part of the modern Summer Games since 1896. 

Click here to reserve your copy.

 

Track & Field

by Shane Frederick

A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes-such as Jamaican Usain Bolt-of the Olympic sport of track and field, which officially became part of the modern Summer Games in 1896.

Click here to reserve your copy.

 

Swimming

by Nate LeBoutillier

A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes-such as American Michael Phelps-of the Olympic sport of swimming, which officially became part of the modern Summer Games in 1896.

Click here to reserve your copy.

Library Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed

Monday, May 28th 2012

in observance of Memorial Day.
We will open again on Tuesday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m.

Midtown at Miller

Thursday, June 7th

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Miller Center Auditorium

 

Popcorn and water will be available for $2.00.

For more information, call the 434-455-5858

Great Websites for Kids: History

In this age of technology, children may be using the Internet almost everyday. As a parent or caregiver, we know it is important for you to know what your children are doing on the web, and what sites are appropriate. For the next six weeks, we will highlight a few fantastic websites in the areas of animals, arts, history, literature, mathematics, and science  that are educational and fun. This list was compiled by the Association of Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. More information can be found here. The website also lists top sites of the week and month so be sure to check it out!

History

I Was Wondering…

Discover the adventures of real women in science! Find biographies, interactive games, fun science facts, and opportunities to ask your questions about science.

http://www.iwaswondering.org/

U.S. Mint for Kids

H.I.P. Pocket Change is a fun, dynamic, and educational Web site developed by the U.S. Mint. Students can learn about U.S. history, coins, and the U.S. Mint. Activities include games, timelines, and teacher lesson plans.

http://www.usmint.gov/kids/

The White House

Find out about the histories of the White House itself and pets in the White House. Write an e-mail message to the President, and more!

 http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/white-house-101/

Library of Congress presents Americas Story from Americas Library 

The Library of Congress puts the story back in history through images of primary source documents, prints, photographs, maps, recordings and other materials from the past. Along with the fascinating information about people, places and things of interest to kids of all ages, there are songs to listen to, a Krazy Kat cartoon to watch, a scavenger hunt and other fun things to do.

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/

Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Event

Pokemon Open Play

For Ages 7-15

Every Monday
June 4th – 25th

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Miller Center
Room 101

$5.00 monthly charge.

 

For more information, call 434- 455-5858

Fabulous Fiction Monday

One Special Day: A Story for Big Brothers & Sisters

by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Jessica Meserve

From the book jacket:

Does having a new brother or sister make you into more than you already are? Spencer is about to find out. He’s as strong as a bear, as funny as a monkey, and as wild as a tiger. But on one special day, everything changes. Now Spencer is strong, fun, wild, brave, free…and gentle too. 

Publisher’s Weekly writes: “Out in his backyard, Spencer can be a lot of things: tall as a giraffe (with help from a ladder) or loud as an elephant (provided he has two metal trash cans to bang). Strong, fast, messy, wild Spencer has those qualities and more within him. But the big question is, can Spencer be gentle when Mom and Dad bring home a new sibling? Schaefer wisely invites audience participation by never identifying the animals that complete Spencer’s many similes, letting images of the creatures provide the answers, rebus-style. Meserve’s bold digital drawings are a big plus: she gives Spencer an energetic, devil-may-care intensity that will feel instantly familiar to both kids and parents, and Spencer’s expansive, slightly wild backyard, with its climbing trees, meadow, and mud hole, will be the envy of all.” Recommended for children ages 2 and up.

 

Request your copy here!

Bark for Your Park

It’s that time of year again…time for Lynchburg to Bark for Their Park! Voting has begun for Petsafe’s ”Bark for your Park” contest! If Lynchburg wins, Petsafe will award $100,000 to build the City’s first off-leash dog park! Lynchburg has already been nominated and it is up to you to make sure we are one of the 15 finalists!

You can vote once per day on both the Petsafe website and their Facebook page. For more information, click here!