ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
The Children's Room at the Wheeler Library provides library materials and resources for children of all ages. Our collection includes books for infants and children; videos & DVDs; computer software for checkout; books on tape; and children's magazines. School age children will find materials for pleasure reading and for completing school assignments. We often secure materials from other libraries in the state through the Interlibrary Loan System. To help us help you, please let us know as soon as your project is assigned so that we can make the reference materials available to you. For students working on research projects, we have Internet access. Please sign our Access Policy before using the Internet at the library.
Borrowing Privileges
Application for library cards may be made when the parent believes
the child is ready. There is no limit on the number of books borrowed;
however, only two books on any specific topic may be borrowed at one time.
Books circulate for three weeks. Fines accumulate at ten cents per day per
book. Renewals by phone are encouraged. Class visits from the North Stonington Elementary School take place monthly during the school year. Books borrowed during class visits are due two weeks from the date of that visit. The books may be renewed.
Summer Story Time Programs
Registration begins Monday, June 16 for Summer Story Time Program, Reading Bug nature programs, and the Terrarium Workshop. Please call or stop by the library to register your child for one, two or three sessions. The $7 charge for the Terrarium Workshop should be paid when you register your child(ren).
Reading Together
Children
up to 36 months old and their caregiver meet on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Sessions include board books to share, songs & rhymes, fun at the water
table and free
play with toys. The
Reading Together program meets on July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6.
Catch the Reading Bug!
Awesome and Amazing Ants (For 3, 4 , 5 and 6
year olds)
Terrarium Workshop (For children 5 to 10 years old)
Join
us for this workshop and make your own terrarium. We'll provide soil, a
few plants, leaves, and earthworms. This is a great chance to create your
own habitat for animals and plants and watch it change and grow. The
workshop meets on Thursday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. A snack
will be provided as part of the program. There is a $7 workshop charge per
child to cover the cost of a plastic terrarium.
Reading Bug Programs
(For children 5 to 10 years old)
Join us for a three week
program from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
that will leave you buggy! An educator from the nature center visits the
library to lead three programs that include live insects, as well as other
nature objects, and plenty of time to ask questions about your favorite insects.
The sessions are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. - The Insect World.
Take a tour of the insect world and learn how scientists classify insects. we'll also learn about amazing insect adaptations and discover why humans depend on insects.
Tuesday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. - Insect Life Cycles.
Take a trip through the life cycles of beetles, grasshoppers, dragonflies, and butterflies to learn about insect metamorphosis.
Tuesday, August 5 at 10:30 a.m. - Aquatic Insects. Explore the underwater world of whirligig beetles, dragonflies, backswimmers, and other insects who call the water their home.
If your child is unable to attend any gathering, please let us know as soon as possible (535-0383).
Airborne Jugglers
A Juggling Show and Workshop for all ages
Our 2008 summer programming begins with a juggling show and workshop given by the Airborne Jugglers. Joe Murray and Susan Kirby bring their expertise in juggling and comedy with a bit of wacky magic for a high-energy, high-impact headlining show. After their juggling show, Joe and Susan will host the Learn-to-Juggle workshop. Plan to stop by the library on Tuesday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. for a morning of fun and laughs!
A puppet show for all ages - Tuesday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m.
John McDonough from Pumpernickel Puppets will be presenting Peter Rabbit. If you've seen any of his puppet show, you know how much fun they are to watch. John also takes time at the end of the show to talk about his puppets and answer questions from the audience. Plan to join us for a terrific family show!
Doodlebugs, Earthworms, and Dirt
(for children up to 8 years old)
Musician and songwriter Mike Kachuba returns to Wheeler Library on Thursday, July 24 at 10:30 am to present a program of music and song for children and their families. Mike plays and sings folk music, and plays the dulcimer as well as the guitar.
Bug Magic!
A Magic Show for all ages
Magician Zach Ivins will visit Wheeler Library as part of our summer wrap up. Zach has created a magic show he calls "Beelieve in the magic of reading". The audience will experience the magic effects of book worms and silk worms, lady bugs, and spiders, caterpillars and butterflies. Join us on Thursday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m. for this entertaining program. "Buggy" snacks and crafts will be available throughout the morning, so plan to stop by with your family.
Summer Chess
The game of chess has been around for hundreds of years! Now is your chance to learn to play, or learn to play better! We'll be meeting on Thursday evenings to have fun and play chess. Summer chess meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, August 7, August 14, and August 21. Drop in anytime you can!
Connecticut Defenders Summer Reading All Stars
Become a Connecticut Defenders Summer Reading All Star and win a ticket voucher for 2 FREE Grandstand tickets to a 2008 Defenders game (for games on Sundays through Thursdays). Children up to 14 years old may participate.
In order to win your voucher, you need to read 4 books (outside required school books) and record the books on a Defenders Summer Reading All Star bookmark (available at Wheeler Library). Get the bookmark initialed by a librarian each time you finish a book.
When you've finished your homerun of 4 books, you can get your FREE ticket voucher from Wheeler Library. Vouchers are redeemed at the Defenders Box Office. Bookmarks can be picked up anytime after June 16.
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