31 December 2009

Check out what the Northfield News reported on Reindeer Games!

Click here to see David Henke's report!

Story times resume the week of January 4th



Patty Cake Infant Lapsit  10 am Tuesdays
Infant Lapsit is specially designed to encourage development of language and motor skills by incorporating books with simple songs, rhymes and fingerplays.
For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver.

Toddler Rhyme Time  10 am Wednesdays
Is a time to encourage development of language and motor skills by integrating movement, songs, books and rhymes for kids ages 18 months to 3 years with parent or caregiver.

Story Time for 4’s and 5’s   10 am Thursdays
Stories and a craft for the “just about ready for school crowd.” For those who are ready to sit and listen to a picture book, sing songs and create a small art project.

Carleton ACT Book Buddies    11 am Saturdays
Saturday morning stories and crafts for all ages! 

First Steps Early Literacy Center Monday, Friday and Saturdays
10 am to noon
A parent or caregiver-directed activity center where toddlers and preschoolers are surrounded by alphabet manipulatives, concept books, board books and puzzles, all designed to be a fun learning experience.

All these progams are in the library’s meeting room.  There is no charge for library programs.  For handicapped assistance please call 465-1804.

29 December 2009

Here are some pictures of the Reindeer games-

Many games have been played! 
Sorry!, Monoplogy Jr., Bingo, Boggle, Apples to Apples, Uno, tea party,  Wii golf, tennis, bowling and boxing also Harry Potter and Carnival Games and more!


Our last day of Reindeer Games is Wed. Dec. 30 from 10-12 and 1-3.
Everybody welcome!

22 December 2009

Special winter break event! REINDEER GAMES


REINDEER GAMES
Two sessions on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10-noon and 1-3. (Dec. 28, 29 & 30)
The library’s meeting room will be open for kids of all ages. 
Even Rudolph can join in these reindeer games!

18 December 2009

January at the library


Click on images to enlarge.

10 December 2009

08 December 2009

2010 Library Calendars are now available!

The Friends of the Library created a commemorative calendar for the Northfield Library's upcoming centennial in 2010!  Our original Carnegie Library will be 100 years old this spring.  The calendars are available at the library for $5.00 each.  Limited edition!