This month is anti-bullying month. To help promote friendship and tolerance, check out some of the great books about dealing with bullies and making friends.
Picture Books
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Not So Tall For Six by Dianna Aston
The New Bear At School by Carrie Weston
Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester
Big Bad Bruce by Bill Peet
Three Bully Goats by Leslie Kimmelman
Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore
Lucy And The Bully by Claire Alexander
Chapter Books
How To Beat A Bully Without Really Trying by Scott Starkey
Liar And Spy by Rebecca Stead
Along Came Spider by James Preller
Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookie by Erin Dionne
The Truth About Truman School by Don Hillestad
Because Of Mr. Terrupt by Rob Buyea
If A Tree Falls At Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko
The Solar Express is the newest year-round feature for visitors of Stepping Stones Museum for Children. A fun addition to the museum’s offerings, the train builds upon the museum’s commitment to energy conservation education and environmental responsibility. The train runs on solar power.
While out on the train route, “conductors” will highlight the museum’s environmental initiatives that include a green roof, a wind turbine, rain gardens, the use of renewable resources in our building materials and much more. Stepping Stones Museum for Children is a LEED Gold certified building, meeting the nation’s strictest controls in environmental sustainability.
Weather permitting, the Solar Express runs several times daily, bringing passengers on a unique seven- to ten-minute guided tour through historic Mathews Park. The train also takes a break from 12 noon to 1:00 pm and again from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm
Regular museum admission is required. Museum visitors can get a museum pass by reserving it online through our library website link, or by purchasing tickets at the museum's Welcome Desk. Children under three must ride with a parent.
Tickets are $1 per ride for Members and $3 per ride for Non-members with museum admission.
Halloween is a month away, and it is time to get in the spooky spirit of the holiday. Stop by the library and check out our ghostly collection of halloween books.
She's baaack! Tomorrow, Lori Jo returns to North Castle Children's Corner for her bi-weekly music extravaganza. "Toddler Music" takes place every other Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. (10/2, 10/16, and 10/30).
Our weekly "Bounce The Baby" music program is held every Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Suited for children aged 6 months to 2 years old will be treated to songs, stories, and lap-sit games.
"Mother Goose Storytime" is a bi-weekly program geared for 2 to 4 year old children (10/4, 10/18, and 11/1). The stories are a bit longer, and there is less music.
"Teddy Bear Storytime" on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Children aged 1 to 4 years old are welcome to bring their favorite stuffed animal.
