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Lap Totes:
"Storytime in a Bag"
Lap Totes are themed bags that contain books,a flannel story, puzzle,
music, and a puppet. They are appropriate for use with an adult
caregiver and a child. Themes include: bedtime, cats, dogs, trains,
and the zoo. To
see a list of our lap totes click here.
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Learning Games:
"A Collection of Educational Games and Toys"
Emphasis is on games and materials promoting skills
in reading and math concepts, science, music, critical thinking,
fine and gross motor skills, and games based on children's literature.
To
browse through our collection of learning games click here.
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Puzzles
Next time you're
in the library be sure to check out the wide variety of puzzles in
the Young People's collection. We offer a variety of basic wooden
puzzles, multi-layer and magnetic puzzles! There is a nice collection
for a variety of skill levels. |
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Puppets
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Our puppet collection contains
a variety of animals, creatures, people and storybook characters.
Come look through our collection and open your mind to the creative
and imaginative play inspired by puppetry.
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CD-ROM's:
"Computer Software Programs"
The Young People's Services
department has educational software for toddlers through 8th grade.
Examples include: Jumpstart
Toddler, Buzz
Lightyear 2nd Grade, Clue
Finders 3rd Grade, Reading
Blaster Ages 9 - 12, Sim
Safari, and Sid
Meier's Civilization 3. The collection supports both Windows
and Macintosh platforms. |
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Compact
Discs
Browse through
the CD collection in Young People's Services. We have children's music,
action and movement CDs, classical and multicultural music, and much
more! |
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Audio
Books
(on Tape, Compact Disc, and Read - Alongs)
Looking for something to do in the car on a long road trip? We have
a wide variety of titles on audiotapes and cds as well as books with
cassettes. No matter what your age or reading level you are sure to
find a story that is just right for you. |
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Videos and
DVDs
The library
offers a wide variety of educational and popular videos and DVDs
for children. From Disney films to potty training, we have the titles
to meet your entertainment and educational needs.
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Family Computer
Our "Family
Computer" station has several pre-loaded computer games which
patrons may play while visiting the library. Reserved time slots
are for 30 minutes per family. Sign up in Young People's Services
or call (630) 627-0136 for more information.
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Word
Processing
Patrons may sign up to use the Word Processing computer in Young People's
Services. We offer Microsoft Word, Microsoft WordPerfect, and Microsoft
Excel. There is a printing cost of 10¢ per page. |
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| Books |
| Picture
Books, Easy Fiction and Easy Readers, Board Books |
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Picture
Books and Easy Fiction books are great for reading aloud to
children up to second grade. These books have simple plots
and rely heavily on illustrations. Easy Readers are books
for children who are just beginning to read. The levels vary
from beginning readers who may recognize a few words up to
children just beginning to read chapter books. Board books
are books for children from birth to preschool. Published
in a sturdier format, they stand up longer to wear and tear.
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| Fiction |
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Young
People's Services has a diverse collection of fiction novels
appropriate for grades 3 through 8 as well as Young Adult
titles. We have popular titles such as the Harry Potter books,
children's classics, contemporary titles, and paperbacks.
Our wide collection contains all the popular genres —
science fiction and fantasy, mystery, sports, horror, and
realistic fiction. Fiction books are often available in both
hardcover and paperback. In addition, several titles are also
available in large print format for patrons with low vision.
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| Nonfiction |
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Nonfiction
books contain true or factual information. Here is a breakdown
of the Dewey Decimal classification in our library.
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000-UFOs, monsters, enyclopedias, almanacs, and computer
information.
•100-Philosophy, psychology, supernatural and paranormal
•200-Religion and mythology
•300-Social Sciences: law, education, customs, everyday
life, folklore, fairy tales, and Mother Goose rhymes.
•400-Languages, grammar, dictionaries, and sign language
•500-Sciences: mathematics,the planets and solar system,
chemistry, rocks and minerals, dinosaurs, plants, and animals
•600-Applied Sciences: technology, medicine, engineering,
planes, trains, ships, pets, cookbooks
•700-The Arts: architecture, painting, music, dancing,
drawing books, graphic novels, games, movies, and sports
•800-Literature: poetry, plays, literary novels
•900-Geography, collective biographies and history
•Biographies are located at the end of the nonfiction
collection. Titles are listed in order of the last name
of the person that the title is about. Ex: all of the
Abraham Lincoln books are under J or Y Biog Lin.
Parent / Teacher Collection
This is a collection of books of interest to parents and teachers.
Subjects of books include: child development, child rearing,
learning disabilities, storytime ideas, and school curriculum.
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| Periodicals |
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Young People's Services has a variety of periodical titles
appropriate for children in preschool through 8th grade. We
also offer titles geared specifically for parents and teachers.
Topics include: games and hobbies, special interest, crafts,
science and nature, history, and sports.
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| Reference
Books and Databases |
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The library
has a variety of reference materials on different topics that
may be of use to patrons. These materials may not be checked
out but may be used while visiting the library. Ask at Young
People's Services and one of the librarians will be happy
to help you locate these items. We also have reference databases
such as Infotrac Web or LitFinder preloaded onto specific
computers that patrons may use. There is a printing
charge of 10¢ per page for the computers.
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