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11 December 2007
Literacy Grants Awarded!
The Northfield Early Childhood Initiative Coalition and the Northfield
Rotary announce the recipients of their early literacy mini-grant program. The mini-grants are to encourage projects that relate to the mission of the coalition and will benefit the community.
The funded projects include;
Diana Tallent with Booker, the Northfield Book Bus for the project "Everyone Reads Together" where special story times will include a small musical instrument and a book for every daycare Booker visits.
Stephanie Rezac with Northfield Head Start will purchase books to supplement their "Hey! Read to Me" curriculum.
Rochelle Thorman from St. Dominic's Pre-school will purchase a set of ABC books with flannel board sets, CD's and writing sheets.
Carrie Duba with Northfield Early Childhood Screening/School Readiness will use the grant to create literacy packs for every pre-kindergarten (ages 3-5) child in Northfield.
Mary Madison from Open Door Nursery School will create "Turn off the TV-Open a Book" packet including the book Squiggle for every child attending ODNS.
The advisory board of the Northfield Early Childhood Initiative Coalition was impressed with the variety and creativity of the grant applications. Co-chairs Katie Clark and Scott Parker "were thrilled to be able to make things happen." And they look forward working with the Northfield Rotary and continuing the early literacy mini-grant program.
Rotary announce the recipients of their early literacy mini-grant program. The mini-grants are to encourage projects that relate to the mission of the coalition and will benefit the community.
The funded projects include;
Diana Tallent with Booker, the Northfield Book Bus for the project "Everyone Reads Together" where special story times will include a small musical instrument and a book for every daycare Booker visits.
Stephanie Rezac with Northfield Head Start will purchase books to supplement their "Hey! Read to Me" curriculum.
Rochelle Thorman from St. Dominic's Pre-school will purchase a set of ABC books with flannel board sets, CD's and writing sheets.
Carrie Duba with Northfield Early Childhood Screening/School Readiness will use the grant to create literacy packs for every pre-kindergarten (ages 3-5) child in Northfield.
Mary Madison from Open Door Nursery School will create "Turn off the TV-Open a Book" packet including the book Squiggle for every child attending ODNS.
The advisory board of the Northfield Early Childhood Initiative Coalition was impressed with the variety and creativity of the grant applications. Co-chairs Katie Clark and Scott Parker "were thrilled to be able to make things happen." And they look forward working with the Northfield Rotary and continuing the early literacy mini-grant program.
19 November 2007
Some of the NUTS at the Nuts about Newbery books discussion group!
They recently met to talk about the book "The Cat Who Went to Heaven." You can take on the Newberry Challenge at any time! Pick up the info at the library. The next book for the nuts will be "Crispin:the Cross of Lead" by Avi 7 pm January 24, 2008! Come one, come all!
13 November 2007
Library Photos are now on Flickr- take a look!
See the fun of Books & Stars!
See the goofy kids at the Summer Reading Programs
See library photos
See photos of the libary's artwork
Keep checking we will be adding pictures all the time!
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See the goofy kids at the Summer Reading Programs
See library photos
See photos of the libary's artwork
Keep checking we will be adding pictures all the time!
Click here!
26 October 2007
11 September 2007
Merlin Mondays- for boys only!
Merlin Mondays-
a special book group just for boys who like wizards, magic,
The Renaissance, books & fun!
Monday evenings at 7 pm (except the 3rd Monday of the month)
New members always welcome. Lead by dedicated leader Deb Clark.
For boys 9 and up! Free. In the library’s meeting room.
a special book group just for boys who like wizards, magic,
The Renaissance, books & fun!
Monday evenings at 7 pm (except the 3rd Monday of the month)
New members always welcome. Lead by dedicated leader Deb Clark.
For boys 9 and up! Free. In the library’s meeting room.
10 September 2007
ADVENTURE GIRLS
The new title is
"The Breadwinner"
by Deborah Ellis
Join the St. Olaf volunteers from Story House as they explore books featuring exciting stories about girls.
Join the St. Olaf volunteers from Story House as they explore books featuring exciting stories about girls.
About the book- Afghanistan is still under the rule of the harsh Taliban regime. Young Parvana's father can no longer teach; he was wounded when a bomb destroyed the school where he was teaching, and her mother, three sisters and baby brother are confined to a one-room apartment. Every day, 10-year-old Parvana accompanies her father to the market, where he sits in a corner trying to earn enough money to support his family by reading letters for those who cannot read. When Parvana's father is beaten up and jailed, the family is left with no means of survival.
Their only hope is with Parvana - she is young enough to dress as a boy (girls are not allowed to go out in public) and knows how to read and write, which will enable her take her father's place in the market. Each day is filled with new dangers. When Parvana's mother and sisters try to go north to Mazar-e-sharif for Parvana's older sister's wedding, they are rounded up by the Taliban. Alone in Kabul, Parvana will need all her courage to survive.
The Breadwinner has received international attention. The indomitable character and remarkable courage and determination of Parvana were inspired by personalities Deborah Ellis met while working in refugee camps in Pakistan.
Copies of the book will be available at the meetings. Tuesday evenings at 7.
Their only hope is with Parvana - she is young enough to dress as a boy (girls are not allowed to go out in public) and knows how to read and write, which will enable her take her father's place in the market. Each day is filled with new dangers. When Parvana's mother and sisters try to go north to Mazar-e-sharif for Parvana's older sister's wedding, they are rounded up by the Taliban. Alone in Kabul, Parvana will need all her courage to survive.
The Breadwinner has received international attention. The indomitable character and remarkable courage and determination of Parvana were inspired by personalities Deborah Ellis met while working in refugee camps in Pakistan.
Copies of the book will be available at the meetings. Tuesday evenings at 7.
Free! Open to all interested girls age 9 and up!
Adventure Girls will meet in the library's meeting room.
Adventure Girls will meet in the library's meeting room.
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