Children's Room
Welcome!
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Patrons visiting the Children's Room describe it as cute and friendly. The Our goal is to keep the kids reading! |
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We are ready to help young readers find books that will open their world of imagination or immerse them in facts of our wide world. Even the reluctant reader will be pleased to find so many choices.
Story time with Miss Kathy is lots of fun and our programs are very Remember: Your library card is a most important school tool.
Children may sign up for their library card at Please check our calendar for library events. |
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STORY TIMES with Kathy StorferCheck our calendar for last-minute changes.
Read More Threes & Fours
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Please check our calendar
Kathy Storfer: aka Miss Kathy |
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Make sure you place a hold on popular new items!
new 2012 Caldecott Winner!
"A Ball for Daisy" by Chris Raschka 
A wordless book of an irrepressible little dog whose prized possession is accidently destroyed. A bouyant tale of loss recovery & friendship. Brilliant use of line and color captures Daisy wholeheartedly.
Also check out the 3 Caldecott Honor books for 2012
Blackout, written and illustrated by John Rocco
Grandpa Green, written and illustrated by Lane Smith
Me … Jane, written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
Children's DVDS
Be one of the first to watch your favorite movies on DVD!
It's easy! Place a HOLD through the library catalog on-line!
Children's DVD partial List
Recent Arrivals:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Gnomeo & Juliet
Tangled
Aliens in the Attic
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
G-Force
Up
How to Train Your Dragon
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Tumble Books |
Bedford Central Elementary Schools Summer Reading 2011 LIST
Fox Lane Middle School Summer Reading LIST
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Starry Story Art, Inc.
If you shop online please let us know so we can benefit from the proceeds. |
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Starry Story Art, Inc. is helping us with our fund raising. The library benefits from each print sold. |
Choose from a selection of nicely matted prints of your favorite book characters. Decorate your child's room or give a lovely gift. |
Starry Story Art is Price: $16, matted |
RECENT BOOK AND DVD ARRIVALS
Just a few listed here...
J Fiction Reads
The Edge Chronicles: The Winter Knights by Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell
The Small Adventure of Popeye & Elvis by Barbara O'Connor
H.I.V.E. series by Mark Walden
Easy Reads
Elephants Cannot Dance by Mo Willems
Poppy and Max and the Lost Puppy by Sally Grindley
J Young Readers
Ivy & Bean: Doomed to Dance by Annie Barrows
Horse Diaries series by various authors
J Picture Books
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Little Chicken's Big Day by Katie & Jerry Davis
This book ust won the 2011 School Library Journal's Best Trailee Award in a field of 23 other finalists.
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The Garbage Barge by Jonah Winter A zany environmental story which starts in a small town on Long Island that has tons of garbage with nowhere to put it! |
Fanny by Hollie Hobbie
How do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen & Mark Teague
Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella by James Mayhew
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way by Alice Schertle
The Dinosaur Tamer by Carol Greathouse
A Book of Sleep Il Sung Na
J Non-fiction
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Lila & Ecco's Do-It-Yourself Comics Club by Willow Dawson Twelve-year-olds Lila and Ecco are obsessed with comics and discover they can make their own comic books! Readers will see how comics can be used to share stories with their friends and say what they want to say with step-by-step instructions on inking, coloring, lettering, cover art and design, binding comics and more. |
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The Great Big Book of Mighty Machines by Jean Coppendale A big and mighty book about massive moving machines. Kids love monster trucks, dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, big bikes, cranes, trains and airplanes! |
Educational CD-ROM's
Arthur's adventures, Barbie's adventures, How to Play Bridge, I-Spy, Math Blaster, Zoombinis, Walt Disney's Typing, Scrabble, just to name a few....
Parents: American Library Association Great Web Sites for Kids
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Practice reading in another language!
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Please note that children can register on this site, if they choose, giving the user certain advantages such as: opening in the language preferred. Adults should always supervise their child's activites on any website |
Westchester Library System's website: FirstFind.org
Helping your children - child development, helping your child learn, etc.
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THE END OF SUMMER READING GAME BE SURE TO JOIN US NEXT SUMMER!!
The Bedford Hills Lions Club set up the games. |
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Wacky Wednesday Cookie Decorating with |
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On July 13th - Trish from Panera Bread was our special guest on Wacky Wednesday. She brought everything needed for scrumptious cookie decorating. Trish is available to organize your next party function at Panera Bread. |
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After reading funny cookie stories we had a great time decorating cookies out on our porch...
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Katie's Visit!
Katie Davis, local noted children’s book author and illustrator launched her ninth book, “Little Chicken’s Big Day” with an illustrating storytime at the Bedford Hills Free Library. This latest book was written by her husband Jerry Davis and illustrated by Katie.
Check out the adorable book trailer at www.katiedavis.com.
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READING WITH ROSIE
We had a great time.
Children chose a cozy spot to read a favorite story to a certified therapy dog eager to listen. Kids read at their own pace to gain confidence, encouraging a love of reading.
Kaitlyn reads a story about a dog to Chelsea and Calliope hugs Whoopsie after reading "I Don't Want a Cool Cat" by Emma Dodd.
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Sarah Hodgson brought her certified Labrador Retrievers Whoopsie and Chelsea. Sarah is an author and has been training dogs for many years. Check out her website: www.WhenDogsTalk.com
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Christmas Carolers from the Bedford Hills Elementary School stopped by the library to sing for us! |
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The Fire Department of Bedford Hills Firefighters John Beach, Rob Partellou & Robbie Bancroft arrived with a pumper truck to visit the library. After explaining how to keep safe in an emergency & how all the equipment is used everyone went outside to try their hand at directing the fire hose. |
Arrrrgh! Matey!
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Click on The Patch for photos and read about the fun we had.
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Internet access is available in the children's room.
Adult caregivers of minors must be responsible for internet sites their children view. The Bedford Hills Free Library takes care to peruse links we suggest for viewing. However websites and addresses are forever changing and we cannot be held responsible for their content. Please alert us to any questionable sites.
