Blythe S.
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October Takeover: DIY Ghost Tours: Guidebooks for your Local Ghosts
~posted by Blythe S. Have you ever wondered who is haunting your neighborhood? Ghost have purportedly taken up residence in a number of bars, theaters, restaurants, stores, parks and other places in Seattle–enough to create entire guidebooks on the subject. During October a number of worthy ghost tours are offered to guide you through dark,… Continue reading
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Build a Bob Book at the Library on Saturday!
The beloved Bob Books are often a starting place for many families with new readers. Join us this Saturday, November 3, at 2 p.m. at the Central Library to meet Lynn Kertell, the current author of the Bob Books! These books help children practice the fundamental skills of learning how to read. Continue reading
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Comics Count! — newly independent readers and the world of comics
This Saturday at 2 p.m. is our third program for emerging readers this fall at the Central Library — and this week is all about comics! Comics for new readers, you say? But we want kids reading words, not looking at pictures! What are you saying? Continue reading
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Science at the Library for your new reader
This weekend the Central Library will be hosting the Pacific Science Center’s Super Cool Science Show (Saturday, October 20, at 2 p.m.) where liquid nitrogen will take center stage in a variety of fun demonstrations. What does an exciting science show have to do with literacy and your new reader? A lot, actually, I’m glad… Continue reading
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Do you have an emerging reader in your family?
When kids enter elementary school, their brains are just ready to learn how to read. Some kids seem to get it right off the bat, but others need more practice. But how can we help our children when they seem reluctant to practice their skills? As it turns out, reading and literacy can be a… Continue reading