Week of March 3

Library Story Time and 
Special Program 
Information

Days and Times:

Tuesday, March 4

RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Rose Creek Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Wednesday, March 5

Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am

Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm

RT Jones - Lapsit Story Time* - 10:30 am

Woodstock Public Library - Lapsit Story Times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am

Thursday, March 6

Ball Ground Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Hickory Flat Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am

Woodstock Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Saturday, March 8

RT Jones Public Library -  Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes

Cherokee County - Let's Go Wild!

Gilmer County - Mighty Mice 

Pickens County - Thar She Blows!

All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. 

*Woodstock and RT Jones Lapsit story times will be limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive and the doors to the program will be closed when the program begins. Lapsit story times are designed for children, ages 1 to 3 only with participating adults. These programs feature books, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy. 

Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Saturday story times are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

LEGO Club

Tuesday, March 4  @ 3:30 pm Pickens County Public Library

The LEGO Club has a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creation, which will be displayed in the library until next month's meeting. DUPLO blocks are available for the youngest patrons. All ages are invited; 9 and under with an adult please.

Warriors

Wednesday, March 12  @ 4:00 pm Hickory Flat Public Library

Registration is now open for the Warriors program to be held March 12th. If your kids love the Warriors series, by Erin Hunter they will love this program. We will have games and activities based on the series, including Pass the Prey and being sorted into clans! Registration is required; for ages 9-12.

Reading Dogs

Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

Ball Ground Public Public Library               March 10, 24

Hickory Flat Public Library                          March 4, 11, 18,  25

Pickens County Public Library                     March 10, 24

Rose Creek Public Library                           March 5, 12, 19, 26
RT Jones Library                                          March 3, 17

Woodstock Public Library                            March 5, 12, 19

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session.

FLYING THE DRAGON by Natalie Dias Lorenzi

"The first sign of trouble was when her dad switched from silverware to chopsticks..."

Skye and Hiroshi's worlds are about to turn upside down.  Hiroshi and his family are moving from Japan to America, and everything about America feels wrong.  And it doesn't help that his cousin, Skye, is embarrassed to have to help him at school.  Skye has never thought of herself as Japanese, but her cousin's arrival makes it unavoidable.  But Skye and Hiroshi soon find they have more in common than they thought, and a relationship that started out as inconvenience turns into one of friendship and camaraderie.
Flying the Dragon is a story of discovery, through family and culture, and of finding happiness wherever you are.  This novel is best for 4th-8th grade boys and girls and can be found in the Juvenile section under J LOR.

FRAIDYZOO by Thyra Heder

A fun story about facing your fears, Friadyzoo by Thyra Heder is the perfect book for a young one who needs a dose of bravery. Main character Little T is terrified of going to the zoo with her family… but she can’t remember why. What could have scared Little T at the zoo the last time her family went? In multiple attempts to figure out Little T’s fear, her family does all that can to solve the mystery (and they do it with humor!). In the end, the reader discovers what Little T’s fear is. It’s definitely not what you would expect! You can find Fraidyzoo in the Easy section under E HED.

NIGHT LIGHT by Nicholas Blechman

If you’ve got a little one who loves vehicles of all kinds, check out Night Light by Nicholas Blechman. Night Light is a short, sweet read where readers are encouraged to count the lights on each page, and then guess what vehicle has those lights (which is revealed by turning the page). Readers have the opportunity to practice counting up to 10 while counting the lights. The lights of the vehicles are on die-cut pages, giving the book a fun, interactive element. The illustrations are vibrant and perfect for the earliest of readers, and the sparse text is not overwhelming. If you’re looking to practice counting in a fun way, Night Light can be found in the Easy section under E BLE.

BOYS WITHOUT NAMES by Kashmira Sheth

·       10-year old Gopal enjoys his life in rural India but when the family can no longer make a living farming, they reluctantly move to bustling Mumbai to find work. In his desperation to help earn money for his family, he unwittingly gets caught up in a child slavery ring. Things seem hopeless, until he makes friends with the other boys in the same situation and together they plot their escape. While the subject is serious, the times when Gopal shares stories of his past are upbeat and the boys interact just like any other boys their age. The gripping plot of this book make it a good read for ages 8 and up, especially reluctant readers. Look for it in the Juvenile Section of your library at J SHE.

BORIS AND THE SNOOZEBOX by Leigh Hodginkson

A catnap, that’s all Boris wants.  The trouble is that he doesn't have a home, but he soon finds a box that will do.  All is well until the box gets shipped off in the mail- with Boris inside!  Children will enjoy seeing where Boris ends up as he travels across the globe, and even into outer space, hoping to find a home where he can rest his head.  Hodgkinson’s quirky mixed media illustrations go well with her silly story and will be enjoyed by families with children ages 4 and older.  Boris and the Snoozebox can be found in the Easy Section under E HOD.

COCK-A-DOODLE QUACK! QUACK!

Cock-a-Doodle Quack! Quack!
by Ivor Baddiel and Sophie Jubb

Baby Rooster doesn't know what to say to wake everyone up in the morning, so he seeks the advice of the other barnyard animals. The pigs, cows, and ducks do their best to help, but nobody wakes up when Baby Rooster yells, "Cock-a-Doodle Oink! Oink!" etc. The wise old owl tells Baby Rooster to listen to his heart, and he'll know what to do. After some comical trial-and-error, Baby Rooster stumbles on the magical words "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo!", and everybody wakes up!

This is a silly book that will have children, ages 2+, rolling with laughter and can be interactive with kids guessing or repeating the noises Baby Rooster tries. Cock-a-Doodle Quack! Quack! can be found in the Easy section under E BAD.

Submitted by Ms. Brooke
Courtesy of Sequoyah Regional Library System
Library website: http://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org