DPL Kids Blog

Freaky Funky Friday: It’s Electric! (but not an eel)

hhampton — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:35:15 +0000

The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) is not actually an eel; it is a knifefish. It is quite electric, though, producing shocks of up to 600 volts!

Little Bitty Book Reviews: The best pet?

Angie — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:39:43 +0000

How to Raise a Dinosaur written by Natasha Wing, Illustrated by Pablo Bernasconi

Looking for the perfect pet? A horse, a mouse, a dog, a cat? How about a dinosaur? It may just be the best pet yet! Join the fun as we explore all the details of owning your own pet dinosaur - from feeding him 10 times a day to carefully taking him to the vet to making sure you pick up the poo! If your child is in a dino craze – or just likes to laugh, this is just the book for you!

Looking for more great reading selections? Our Recommended Reads list may have just the book you’re looking for!!

Storytime!!

Angie — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:56:50 +0000

Did you know that Storytime at DPL follows the American Library Association’s Every Child Ready to Read guidelines for encouraging early literacy? Every storytime program we present is geared toward helping you to help your child develop the skills necessary for school success!

Feel free to join any existing storytime program.

Baby Storytime

(Songs, activities, stories, and fun for parents and babies 0 – 18 months old)

Monday 10am – Fairmount Street Library

Wednesday 10am – Eastern Avenue Library

Toddler Storytime

(Music, movement, stories, and more for parents and toddlers 12-36 months old)

Tuesday 10am – Fairmount Street Library

Thursday 10am – Eastern Avenue Library

Preschool Storytime

(Dancing, reading and crafts for children 3-5 and their parents)

Friday 10am – Fairmount Street Library

Friday 10am – Eastern Avenue Library