"Her mother's note said she was a bee, but Osmia wasn't so sure. She began to wonder if she was even a bee at all."
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Am I Even A Bee? by Felicity Muth
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Only One Week Until Battle Begins!
The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter by Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
"I finally got dressed and looked at myself in the mirror. I was wearing a brand-new uniform-No. 42. It fit me and was comfortable, but I still felt like a stranger, or an uninvited guest."
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Use Rebus Books to Help Promote Literacy!
Rebus books, sometimes called picture readers, tell a story/rhyme in a combination of text and symbols. These symbols may be small pictures, icons, or even geometric shapes but all cases they represent the word/words that are typically displayed below them. Rebus books help promote the connection of text to their meaning, which can help readers in a few different ways.
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Two Weeks Until Battle Begins!
The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Batwheels: Lucky Wheels by Andrew Guastaferro
Three Weeks Until Battle Begins!
The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Pass the Book Over to Increase Literacy!
During reading time, let your child hold the book and turn the pages when it is time. Having your child become familiar with how a book is held and the directions the pages turn (front to back) actually helps build literacy.
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4 weeks until Battle begins!
The Battle of the Books countdown has begun! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Bubbie & Rivka’s Best-Ever Challah (So Far!) by Sarah Lynne Reul
Registration for January’s In-Person Storytime Starts Today!
The January storytime session will run from January 10th to the 27th. Registration is now open! We anticipate spots filling up quickly so don't delay! Residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with a valid library card may call 708.867.7828 to register. Otherwise, patrons are invited to stop by the Kids desk with an I.D. showing residency. See the Storytime page for the complete schedule.
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Finish Checking in for the Grinch!
At the Library waiting to see the Grinch? Once you have received your number from the Kids desk, there is just a few bits of information we need to ensure you receive your photos next week. Please fill out the form below!
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Storytime Registration Will Begin Soon!
January's in-person storytimes will be 3 week session that runs from January 10th to January 27th. Registration will begin Tuesday, December 27th.
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Meet The Grinch
On Saturday, December 10th between 9:30 and 11:30am, The Grinch will in our Story Room to meet and take photos with Dr. Seuss fans of all ages.
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Repetition Builds Literacy
It is okay to reread a book multiple times! In fact, research suggests repetition helps build early literacy skills.
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Needlessly Ever After by Laurel Snyder
Rosie may or may not be Little Red Riding Hood and she may or may not stumble through fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty and The Three Little Pigs. She may or may not be a hero. She may or may not get a happy ending. It all depends on the decisions the reader makes.
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Acknowledge Emotions While Reading!
Emotional relevance can be a great addition to your family's shared reading times. Consider discussing not only how the character felt or appears to feel, but how your child feels about the story or even how your child would feel in the character's place.
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Play Our Monster Trivia Mayhem Now!
Do you know your monsters? We've placed our Monstrous Trivia Challenge online so even if you missed the program, you can still test out your monster knowledge.
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Gear Up for Battle of the Books!
With the dates set and the book list finalized, the Battle of the Books season 2022-2023 is officially ready for launch!
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Imagination Furthers Literacy Skills!
Encourage your child's ability to imagine and pretend by asking questions during and after you finish reading a story.
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High Score by Destiny Howell
DJ has been laying low in his new school - no cons, no complicated plans, no interfering with the status quo. Then his best friend Conor transfers in and quickly gets himself into trouble with the "number one" kid at the school, Lucky.
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What’s Your Scary Amount?
Halloween is the perfect season to read all about ghosts, ghouls, vampires, and other monsters… but not everyone likes the scary mixed in.
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Curiosity Builds Literacy Skills!
Why does Summer change into Autumn? Do all squirrels live in trees? Where does rain come from? What is "Halloween"? Why do people fart?
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