Lackawanna County Children's Library

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend

The Children's Library

will close at

5PM Fri., May 24th

for the Swingin’ On Vine block party.

The Library will be CLOSED in honor of Memorial Day

Saturday, May 25

Sunday, May 26

Monday, May 27

Library Express

Mall @ Steamtown

will be open

Friday, May 24 — 10-5

Saturday, May 25 — 10-5

Monday, May 6, 2013

Hi Friends,

Join us this Thursday for a Mother's Day Tea Party! There will be Mother's Day stories, games, craft and of course tea! Registration is required. To register, please call the Lackawanna County Children's Library at (570) 348-3000 ext. 3015. Hope to see you there!

Signing off,
Cal

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Coping with Tragedy

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me,

'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of 'disaster,' I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in this world." – Mr. Roger

Explaining and coping with tragedy is difficult at any age, but especially for children. In light of the recent events at the Boston Marathon the Lackawanna County Children's Library has compiled a list of resources that might aid in explaining and coping with a tragic events.

Fred Rogers talks about Tragic Events in the News

Helping Children Cope With Frightening News from Child Mind Institute

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety from Mental Health America

Trauma Types : Terrorism from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Cindy Reynolds, Story Sharer

Join us on Tuesday, April 16th at 6PM as "Gus" from Suzanne Bloom's book, The Bus for Us.

Gus teaches us about ...

Spending,

Sharing & Saving!

Cindy Reynolds is a gifted story sharer who is dedicated to helping children learn to read and to love stories and books.

As "Gus" she will teach children the basics of spending, saving and sharing through songs, poems, stories and conversation.

Kids love her, and they learn from her, too!
Spending, Sharing and Saving gift bags will be given to the children.

Call the Lackawanna County Children's Library for more information and to register:
348-3000 ext. 3015

Made possible by a grant from the PNC Foundation

as part of its "Grow Up Great" campaign.

Monday, April 8, 2013

PA One Book Every Young Child

Join us as we celebrate this year's PA One Book Every Young Child selection, The Bus for Us, by Suzanne Bloom! There will stories, games, lobby activities, and a craft based on this year's selection. Preschool children will receive a free copy of The Bus for Us, from United Way Success by Six!
There is still plenty of room in our 1pm and 6pm sessions. Call to reserve your spot today.

Thursday, April 18th at 1pm or 6pm
Lackawanna County Children's Library
To register, call (570) 348-3000 ext. 3015

Signing off,
Cal

Chem4Kids Program

Chem4Kids is a chemistry program designed for children in grades K-6 by The University of Scranton Chemistry Club. The instructors will introduce basic concepts of chemistry in a fun, non-threatening way.

Thursday, April 11th at 4pm or 6pm
Monday, April 15th at 4pm

Make elephant's toothpaste! Watch hydrogen balloon explosion, and sawdust fireball. Outside of course! AND as a special treat...liquid nitrogen ice cream!

To register, call the Lackawanna County Children's Library at (570) 348-3000 ext. 3015

Hope to see you there!
Cal