New City Library - Children

Website of the Month

Amy Chesman — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:11 +0000

MAY'S WEBSITE

Kids Geo

Expand your knowledge of world geography at Kids Geo while playing games that include the U.S. as well countries from each continent on the globe. Learn the names and locations of the oceans, capitals of countries, longitude and latitude.

Time to Rock the Garden!

Kathy Bachor — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:22:44 +0000

Calling all Garden Rockers kids, Clarkstown Garden Club members, and other dirt enthusiasts! We will be weeding and planting in the Children's Garden today at 6:30pm. Our community support has been very strong donating plants and flowers - so bring your gloves and come on over! To celebrate this beautiful space and thank our volunteers,we will host a Garden Tea Party on June 8 and 9 at 3:00pm. Please plan to join us then to sip tea from a real teacup and daintily munch a cucumber sandwich as you enjoy our beautiful garden! Wearing fancy hats is encouraged!

Rootin' Tootin' Roundup!

Kathy Bachor — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:42:58 +0000

There are still a few spots open for tomorrow's preschool cowpoke program! Call x121 or drop by to register! The program will take place at 1:30pm on Tuesday May 14 - we'll hear stories, make a cowpoke vest, have a snack and ride swim noodle horses!

May the Fourth Be With You!

Kathy Bachor — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:21:49 +0000

Books.......enjoy them you should. Makes you strong like the force, reading does. Visiting the children's department to see the Star Wars display... entertain you it will. Obi Wan's light saber they have!

White Sand, Blue Sea

Arlene Sandner — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:25:42 +0000

Instead of heading home after school on Friday May 10th, how about taking an imaginary trip to the Caribbean through stories, songs and a craft? Registration begins Wednesday April 24th. Open to children in grades 2-4.

What's a parent to do?

Kathy Bachor — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:22:46 +0000

Feeling overwhelmed? Too many issues with little ones and too few answers? Come on in to the Children's Department and take a look at our Parenting Collection. All the books on those shelves address a common childhood issue. A few of our picture books in this section include: One Special Day, a story for big brothers & sisters by Lola Schaefer, which talks about a new baby coming into the family; Melanie Walsh's Living with mom and living with dad describes a young child experiencing shared custody; Good-by, Sheepie by Robert Burleigh deals with the loss of a family pet; and My grandpa by Marta Altes is the story of a young bear whose grandpa is getting forgetful.

Hatchlings in Children's!

Kathy Bachor — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:22:46 +0000

Come take a look -- we were not successful last Spring, but this time dozens have arrived!

Website of the Month

Amy Chesman — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:59:55 +0000

April Website

Healthy Children

Healthy Children is a valuable resource for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics. It provides developmental milestones for children from birth to young adult. In addition, it covers important medical topics, such as:

General Health Issues
Medical News
Immunizations
Injuries
Chronic Illness
Safety
Nutrition
Fitness
Symptom Checker

All Aboard! Storytime is Back

Kathy Bachor — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:56:15 +0000

We are starting another six-week session of stories at the Congers Train Station on Wednesday April 3. We'll meet at 10:00am on Wednesdays through May 8. No registration or library card is needed - just come on by when it is convenient for you and your preschooler age 3+. There is plenty of parking and restrooms are available. Hope to see you there!

"My child really enjoyed this book......

Kathy Bachor — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:14:12 +0000

....can you tell me the title of a similar one?" This is a common question asked of us here in the children's department. If nothing pops into our heads right away, we often check in our database, NoveList K-8 Plus. This database can be accessed from your home computer or here at the library. Sounds great!, you say -- but how does it work? Well, here is a brief introduction to this wonderful resource. First go to our webpage. Next, click on the "research" tab at the top. When the drop-down menu appears, click on "databases". On the next page there are more tabs! Pick "literature" and it will bring you to the list of databases we have for that. There you will see NoveList K-8 Plus.