Online Program Guide December 2020
LIBRARY NEWS easier – you can scan book barcodes after reading for quick logging. Can anyone really read 1,000 books before Kindergarten? Yes! By sharing just one picture book each day with your child, you will read 365 in one year, and reach your goal in just 3 years. Read 2-3 books each day and you can reach the 1,000 book goal within one year! Can I log the same book more than once? Yes. Research shows that repeated exposure to a story strengthens vocabulary skills, among other developmental benefits.
We picked five stellar books. Now you decide which will be the champion in our community-wide Mock Caldecott Vote! Check out a Mock Caldecott Kit, stocked with the five books and everything you need for a fantastic book discussion with friends, family, or classmates, in-person or virtual. Recommended for ages 6 and up. All are welcome to participate — including adults! Return your ballot when your return your Kit. Check out booktalks, activity prompts, and discussion tips at balibrary.org/Caldecott and youtube.com/YSAtBALibrary
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Read 1,000 books with your child before Kindergarten. Research shows that sharing books, conversation, and songs with young children builds language skills, contributes to healthy development, provides skills needed to succeed in school, and helps grow a love of reading. Sign up and receive a free book from the Library. Who can participate? Any child who has not yet reached Kindergarten age. How do I sign up? Register at balibrary.beanstack.org and start logging books. Download the free Beanstack Tracker app to make it even
All Because You Matter – Tami Charles, Bryan Collier Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera – Candace Fleming, Eric Rohmann My Best Friend – Julie Fogliano, Jillian Tamaki The Cat Man of Aleppo – Irene Latham, Karim Shamsi-Basha, Yuko Shimizu We Are Water Protectors – Carole Lindstrom, Michaela Goade
As of December 1, the Barrington Area Library building remains closed to the public until further notice. We care deeply about the health and safety of the communities we serve, and want to do our part to curb the spread of COVID-19. Many Library services remain available, including the exciting online programs you will find in this guide! If you enjoy our books, magazines, and DVDs, request them through the Library Catalog. Choose the Library as your pick-up location and then use our convenient Parking Lot Pick-Up service: your items will be safely delivered right to your vehicle. Or, request Borrow By Mail, or delivery to our automated pick-up lockers. Please see our website for details on these free services: balibrary.org Many other services will be available during this temporary closure – please turn to the back page of this guide to find more details, or visit balibrary.org for the most up-to-date information.
Register to be emailed a link to join virtual programs. Programs can be accessed from computer, tablet, or mobile phone. First-time participants may need to download and run free software. We recommend joining a few minutes early.