• Activities

    Storytime Theme: Hibernation & Migration

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    This week I’m sharing a list of titles that might work a little better for preschool or even elementary school-age kids. I’ll definitely be sharing other winter themes, but for today I’m sharing just a few books about hibernation and migration! This set of books includes some stories but relies…

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    Storytime Theme: Nature

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    For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! This week is all about nature! I love spending time outdoors especially if that means I’m on the beach or near a body of water. Today for my storytime theme: nature, I’m…

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    Storytime Theme: Pets

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    For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! This week is all about pets! My crazy pup Aria is filled with energy, which makes me so exasperated, but at the end of the day, I look forward to her snuggles!…

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    Storytime Theme: Laughter

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    For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! Time for a little laughter. It’s one of the things that keep me going right now. It’s been a rough year for just about everyone and when I think I can’t handle…

  • Lists

    Diwali Picture Books

    Diwali

    Happy Diwali readers! One of India’s largest holidays of the year, this 5-day festival of lights begins today! Learn more about Diwali from Nat Geo Kids! My community has a large population of Indian families and the library celebrates Diwali every year. Typically we host a large gathering and highlight…

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    Storytime Theme: Family

    family

    For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! First up? That’s easy, family. If nothing else comes out of this crazy, mixed-up, upside-down year I have learned how much my family truly means to me. With my siblings spread across…

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    Storytime Theme: Moon

    moon photo

    The moon was so bright this morning when I went out to walk my dog. It was still very much dark outside and much colder than it has been! The moon was almost full and just so, so bright! I thought a list of moon storytime books would be perfect…

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    Storytime Theme: Pumpkins

    pumpkin

    I’ve done “fall-themed” storytimes in the past, but none that are specifically pumpkin focused! Today I’m sharing a wide range of pumpkin books for kids. You can easily pick and choose from this list and add your own favorites for storytimes for toddlers through early elementary school. You can also…

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    Storytime Plans

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    Global pandemic/quarantine aside, I haven’t really done storytime for four years now. Can you believe that? But, my Storytime Plans page gets some of the highest views on my blog, even now. Although originally designed for children’s librarians, these storytime plans can easily be adapted for preschool and childcare centers,…

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    Storytime Theme: Fall Leaves

    fall leaves

    It’s getting to be that time of year when the leaves start turning beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and. Some trees have leaves that are already falling, while others are holding tight to their green leaves as long as possible. We haven’t had a frost yet, so usually once that…