Picture books allow kids to learn about the wonder and diversity of their world through picture books. With a rainbow of colorful illustrations, the following recommendations encourage children to explore our differences through honesty, kindness, and curiosity. In the process, they might even recognize a...
The Bear Books by Bill Martin and Eric Carle Do you know the classic picture book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin and Eric Carle? The words in the book make a pattern, which is a great chant to do with...
Do you love to make up stories about new places? Learn how to draw a map based on an imaginary world. Supplies you’ll need Blank map templates [download and print here] Pencils or pens Colored pencils, markers, or crayons Method First, download and print one or more of the templates and...
The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, along with thousands of libraries across the United States, celebrates creativity and imagination as part of the 2020 Summer Reading Club. The theme Imagine Your Story was chosen by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) to help inspire children and...
Grab a plastic Easter egg, two disposable spoons, lentils, and some tape to make your own maraca! With your new maraca in hand, try out some of these activities: Read: Find a book about music. If you don't have any at home, there are eBooks available through...
Get ready for adventure in our virtual storytime as you overcome obstacles and search for a bear, then try one or two of the activities below to extend the fun. Watch and listen as author Michael Rosen reads his book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, provided by...
For a limited time Tumblebooks is offering free and unrestricted access to their audiobooks and eBooks! You don't have to have your library card, and you can access it from anywhere. What's Available: NEW Audio Book Cloud Audiobooks and eBooks for students and schools, with opportunities for entertainment...
New for Babies and Toddlers Do you have a baby coming to visit but don’t own any toys for them? Or would you like to try out some new toys before purchasing them? Check out some baby toys from PGTPL! There are quite a few options,...
Once a year, librarians across the country eagerly await the announcement of the Youth Media Awards, hosted by the American Library Association. Committees select the best books and media for children and young adults in many categories. People speculate about what will win and even...
It's valuable for children to draw and scribble from a young age, because it helps develop fine motor skills. Process art, which is often included in early literacy programs at PGTPL, can help children develop those skills. Process Art Experiences Although children enjoy many kinds of art,...
