Special Children’s Class October 27, 2022 : Jumpstart’s Read for the Record

Posted by kimr on 27 October 22

This morning we participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record shared reading experience. Children and caregivers across the country read aloud “Nigel and the Moon” to promote literacy and community.

#CCLchildrensclass #EarlyLiteracy #Jumpstart #Readfortherecord #EducateEngageEnrich

Children’s Class October 25, 2022 : Leaves

Posted by kimr on 26 October 22

On Tuesday Mrs. Kim read about a squirrel who thought someone was stealing his leaves! It ended up just being the wind.

Starting next Tuesday we will offer two sessions to allow for more space while our meeting room is under construction. You can join Mrs. Kim at 10:30 or 2:30 to read about hedghogs.

#CCLchildrensclass #EarlyLiteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Art in the Stacks October 24, 2022 : Fall Landscape painting

Posted by kimr on 25 October 22

While we’ve been having Art in the Stacks classes for years this is the first time to actually have art….in the stacks. Our meeting room is under construction so we painted a pretty fall landscape in the stacks of the kids section.

#CCLartinthestacks #artinthestacks #EducateEngageEnrich

123 Head Start October 21, 2022

Posted by kimr on 21 October 22

Today Ms. Kim read to the children at Gainesville Head Start. The “123 The Story is Coming to Me” program teaches local preschool children about the library and encourages a lifelong love of learning and reading.

To build their home libraries, each child was given a new book at the end of the program today.

Thanks to Jim Goldsworthy – State Farm Agent for your support of this program!

#CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #EarlyLiteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Gainesville Artwork Display October 17 – October 29, 2022

Posted by kimr on 21 October 22

Pete the Cat inspired artwork created by students at Edison Elementary is on display at the library from October 17 – October 29.

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123 Little Leopards Learning Ladder October 20, 2022

Posted by kimr on 21 October 22

On Thursday the “123 The Story is Coming to Me” program visited the children at Little Leopards Learning Ladder. Ms. Kim read stories about farm animals and the kids received a farm book to take home!

This program is funded in part by Jim Goldsworthy – State Farm Agent.

#CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

123 Valley View Pre-K October 19, 2022

Posted by kimr on 20 October 22

Yesterday the “123 The Story is Coming to Me” program sent Ms. Kim to the pre-k classes at Valley View ISD. She read about animals who were very confused by the changing leaves in fall. They also talked about the seasons fall and winter.

Each child was given a book to enjoy with their family at home.

This program is sponsored in part by Jim Goldsworthy – State Farm Agent.

#CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #communityoutreach #EarlyLiteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Edison Lightbulb Lesson October 14, 2022: OzoBots

Posted by kimr on 14 October 22

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Valley View Enrichment October 12, 2022 : 3D Roller Coasters

Posted by kimr on 13 October 22

On Wednesday the Valley View ISD After School Enrichment group built 3D roller coasters. The coasters were inspired by Mo Willem’s new book “The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!”

#CCLcommunityoutreach #communityoutreach #EducateEngageEnrich

123 St. Mary’s October 13, 2022

Posted by kimr on 13 October 22

Today the “123 The Story is Coming to Me” program sent Ms. Kim to the pre-k classes at St. Mary’s Catholic School. The children learned about the library and Ms. Kim read books about going to school and how to treat your classmates.

Each child was given a book to enhance their home library.

This program is funded in part by Jim Goldsworthy – State Farm Agent.

#CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich