Spring is here so we read about birds this week at Chick-fil-A Gainesville (TX) We were encouraged by baby birds learning how to fly for the first time, and explored how a hummingbird flies. #CCLcommunityoutreach #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

We read about rainy weather this week with Ms. Cymre. We also listened to an anthology of favorite rainy weather songs for children and learned the ASL sign for rain.   #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, the library visited the Montessori students at Sacred Heart Catholic School. Mrs. Kim read books about humming birds and the kingfisher bird to add to the students’ bird theme.

The Sacred Heart Catholic School Montessori created artwork to display at the library. Come in through Saturday April 5th to see it.   The pre-k class practiced the art of fish printing or “gyotaku” and the kindergarten class made 3-d paper flowers.   #CCLartworkdisplay #EducateEngageEnrich

We finished the “123…the Story is Coming to Me” season this week with visits to Mrs. Terry’s Preschool and Lil Leopards Learning Centers. Each child was given a book of their own to create their own home library thanks to the generous donation of a local sponsor. #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

The Art in the Stacks class painted mixed media gumball machines on Thursday. They practiced blending liquid watercolor to make light and dark colors. They also discussed placement of their artist’s signature. Many decided to hide their signature in their artwork instead of the traditional corner placement.  

We hope you feel right at home when you come into the library! On Tuesday the kids read books about homes and the things inside them.   #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Up, Up, Up and Away! On Monday at Chick-fil-A Gainesville (TX) (Gainesville, TX) we read about things that fly! Then we made a 3D hot air balloon. If you missed this story time, you can still join Chick-fil-A staff on the 4th Monday of this month at 10:30 in their dining space! #CCLcommunityoutreach #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

We celebrated Dr. Seuss this week with a guest appearance from Cat in the Hat!   #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #drseuss #EducateEngageEnrich

Last week the “123 the Story is Coming to Me” program visited the PK-2nd grade classrooms at Sivells Bend Elementary. Mrs. Kim taught the students how the library works and they read books about spring. Each child was given a book to take home thanks to the donation of a generous local donor. #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome