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Folktales Alive @ the Chappaqua Library

Singing Harp Troupe Presents the Brothers Grimm Fairytale
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Sunday, September 12, 2010

2pm - 2 WORKSHOPS
• for adults
• for Gr. K-3
(Workshops run concurrently)

Click here to register

3pm—PERFORMANCE
Singing Harp brings us the story of a clever, light-hearted commoner who becomes a king in this hilarious comedy. Marionettes, wild boars, unicorns, and a host of characters all add to the overall mayhem and fun! Live harp music.

For Gr. K-adult.

Please register, space is limited.

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Coming Soon

3 Apples: What's Your Pick?

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Drop in any time between 3:30-6pm

Grades 3 – 6

Bring in your favorite book and get filmed convincing other kids to nominate your pick for New York State 3 Apples Book Award! “Apple-y” snacks will be served.

www.3applesbookaward.org

Please register, space is limited.

Click here to register

Childrens Programs

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Books and materials reviewed by the Children's staff.  Videos of the experts opinions are available here!

Award Winning Books

 

Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award

The ANNE IZARD STORYTELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD was established in 1990 to honor Anne Izard, noted storyteller, librarian and children’s Services Consultant in Westchester County, New York.

The award highlights distinguished titles in the field of storytelling published for children and adults, and promotes the riches of storytelling to even wider audiences.
Click here for a list of the most recent winners:
http://www.westchesterlibraries.org/node/106

 
The "Edgar" (i.e, the Edgar Allen Poe Award)

This award is given annually by the Mystery Writers of America for the best mysteries in various categories.

This is a link to their nominees for best children’s mysteries of the year:
http://www.theedgars.com/nominees2.html#juv

Click here for a list of all previous winners of the children’s award:
http://www.hcpl.lib.tx.us/kidsite/kidsread/edgaraward.htm

3 Apples Book Award

Click here for more information

Encouraging Reading
Story/Snack Ideas
Terrific 2’S
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Things That Go!
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Stories and 3’S Belong Together
icon STORIES and 3’S BELONG TOGETHER (134.74 kB)
Books for 4’s & 5’s
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Easiest Easy Readers
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Chapter Books for Young Readers
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Princesses!
Regal Reading: Princes, Princesses and All Things Royal
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Series & Sequels
Need to know the next book in your favorite series? Then you need the "Juvenile Series and Sequels" website from the Mid-Contintent Public Library--check it out!

 
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