Granby Free Public Library Children's Room Newsletter
Paper copies of our Children's Room Newsletter are available in the lobby of the library. If you'd like to be added to the GFPL Children's Room Newsletter email list, please email Janice McArdle at janicemcardlegpl@gmail.com.View our current newsletter here.
CFCE Playgroup
Wednesdays and Fridays at the Library - 10:30am to 11:30am
Join Marti for play, stories and circle songs. Pre-register for each date. There is a 10 person limit per session. Masks are required in Playgroup for ages birth through 5. A verbal health check is done upon arrival.Made possible with funding from a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care, administered by the Collaborative for Educational Services.
Help Us Name Our Pet Octopus
Vote for a name for our summer mascot! Check off your favorite names on our ballot.Check our some informative and fun books about these fascinating sea animals.
Help Solve the Scooby Snack Mystery!
Ruh- Roh! Velma, Fred and Daphne forgot how many Scooby Snacks they have to coax Scooby and Shaggy into chasing after ghosts and goblins. Help them crack the case.ZOINKS!!!
The closest guesser without going over wins a box of Scooby Snacks (for people.)
The Hitchcock Center is coming!
June 1 at 10:30am
Join us for some nature fun outdoors brought to you by the Hitchcock Center for the Environment (we will move inside if it rains.)No pre-registration required. This program will take place in lieu of Playgroup.
Forest Park Wildlife on Wheels
Friday, June 3 10:45am
Pre-register to visit with some animals that live at the zoo!This program is funded by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care.
Children’s Garden with Gratitude
In the library patio area, veggie seeds that children in the community planted will grow in a square raised bed this summer. This Garden is for visitors to take a nibble from once plants mature. Paint a gratitude stone to add to our garden!Reading Buddies
Upcoming dates: June 2, 16 & 30 from 3:30- 5pmChildren in Kindergarten & up ~ Sign up to reserve a 20 minute spot to read to Gwen, the sweetest greyhound, she loves to be read to!
To pre-register, stop in or call the library during open library hours. 413-467-3320
Book Club Bookworms
A Book Group for Ages 8-12
Icebreaker game, book chat and activitiy included at our meeting. Copies of the books are available at the library in advance.Friday, June 3rd at 3:15pm
Read the book and join us!
Spring Take & Color Sheets
Pick up a May doorknob decoration. In June, make dad a bookmark for Father’s Day!East Meadow Art Displays
Throughout the school year, art teach extraordinaire Charlene Cloutier, from East Meadow School brings a new monthly display of artwork created by her talented art class students. See the display in the board book/early reader area.1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Make sure your child is as ready as they can be for one of the biggest moments of their little life - starting school. Read them 1,000 books before kindergarten & keep track with this nation-wide program.The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program in a nutshell:
1. When you enroll your child you will receive a folder that contains your first 100 books chart. For every book read, cross off one circle on your chart.
2. When you have read 100 books to your child, bring the completed chart to the library. Your child will get his or her name on our Wall of Fame (great photo op!), a sticker and a new chart for the next 100 books.
3. After every 100 books, make sure to pick up your sticker and the next chart.
4. When your child reaches 1,000 books, he or she will receive a book and a Certificate of Achievement.
5. Finished all the steps? Congratulations! You did it! You gave your children a priceless gift - the readiness to read!
Every child in your family can participate, from infant to Kindergarten!
Does reading 1,000 books seem totally overwhelming? We promise, it's not as hard as you think! 3 books per day for 1 year = 1,095 books . 1 book per day for 3 years = 1,095 books.
You can:
Read the same book over and over and over
Read in any language
Storytimes count too!
It's simple, fun and we'll help you get there!
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Scholastic Teachables
The Granby Library has Scholastic Teachables for you to use for free from any device! Tons of printables, lessons and more for students through grade 6. You do not need to have a Granby library card (other communities welcome). Go to the following link: https://digital.scholastic.
On Teachables:
Username – granbypl
Password – granbypl
*You must go though our link – the picture on our library Children’s tab/ page*
Help Navigating
Here’s a couple of great YouTube videos that walk you through Scholastic Teachables. These videos help you navigate Teachables for it’s full potential and show you how to reach your specific needs.
Search YouTube for:
eResources Review: Scholastic Teachables
Volusia Reads: Scholastic Teachables Tutorial
Remember to use OUR library link, username & password (no library card needed).
Username – granbypl
Password – granbypl
*You must go though our link – the picture on our library Children’s tab/ page*
Help Navigating
Here’s a couple of great YouTube videos that walk you through Scholastic Teachables. These videos help you navigate Teachables for it’s full potential and show you how to reach your specific needs.
Search YouTube for:
eResources Review: Scholastic Teachables
Volusia Reads: Scholastic Teachables Tutorial
Remember to use OUR library link, username & password (no library card needed).