Pike Road Branch Library Children’s Story Times
Story Time for ages 3 and up –
Mondays @ 4:15 p.m.
April 9 – It’s National Library Week and this year’s theme is “You Belong @ Your Library.” Well, we already knew that all of the story time kids and grown-ups belong at the library, but what about the Big Bad Wolf? Find out if he does when he is invited to the library’s annual storybook tea in Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra and J. Otto Seibold. I’m not sure what’s going to happen, but the Three Little Pigs and Red Riding Hood look awfully nervous.
April 16 – Spring is here and lots of folks visit their families around this time of year. See what happens when Patrick visits his Granny in What! Cried Granny by Kate Lum and Adrian Johnson.
April 23 – We’ll spend the last two story times of April getting to know the whimsical characters of author Olivier Dunrea. First up, we’ll meet Gossie, a small yellow gosling who likes to wear bright red boots every day in Gossie. Then, we’ll get to know Gertie, an even smaller yellow gosling in Gossie & Gertie.
April 30 – We’ll wrap up our visit to the world of Olivier Dunrea when Gossie and Gertie meet Ollie, a little brown gosling, in Ollie and Ollie the Stomper.
Family Movie Time
Thursday, April 19 @ 4:00 p.m.
Hey, kids and grown-ups, come on over to enjoy a movie and some popcorn. The best part is the admission cost: FREE!
Governors’ Square Library Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
April 3: Happy Easter
Read: The Easter Egg and Clifford’s Happy Easter, then they will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt.
April 10: National Library Week
Special guest will Read: Book! Book! Book and Curious George Visits the Library, followed by a bookmark craft.
April 17: Clucking Chickens Day
Read Chicken Little and The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza, followed by a maze activity page.
April 24: Curious George Day
Cynthia Sankey, Media Specialist from Floyd Elementary School, will return to delight the children with Curious George stories. Afterward, the children will enjoy a coloring page activity.
Rosa Parks Branch Library
Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
STORYTIME
April 3 – It’s Easter at Story Time!
April 10 – Go to a South African wedding with Jafta at Story Time!
April 17 – Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! at Story Time!
April 24 – What happens when the Snake asks Can I Play Too? at Story Time!
FUN FOR ALL AGES!
Thursday, April 12th @ 10:30 a.m. – Learn all about the Farmer’s Market and the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available in your community!
Friday, April 12, 19 & 26 @ 4:00 p.m. – Get Creative @ Your Library. Join us and create something!
Ramer Branch Library
Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
April 3 – Clifford Keeps Cool by Norman Bridwell. The big red dog tries to beat the summer heat!
April 17 – Clifford’s Busy Week by Norman Bridwell. Clifford finds ways to stay busy.
April 24 – Clifford Grows Up by Norman Bridwell. Watch Clifford get bigger and bigger!
Hampstead Branch
Story Time
Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m.
April 3 – Spring
A Flock of Shoes by Sarah Tsiang
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons by Il Sung Na
Activity: Flower Craft
April 10 – Animals
A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead
Earnest, the Moose Who Doesn’t Fit by Catherine Rayner
Activity: Coloring Sheets
April 17 – Imagination
Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn
King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bentley & Helen Oxenbury
Activity: Draw a Story
April 24 – Frogs (National Frog Month)
The Frogs and the Toads All Sang by Arnold Lobel
Froggy Goes to Camp by Jonathan London
Activity: Leap Frog & Coloring Sheets
Hampstead Baby & Toddler Time
An early learning & literacy program designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years
Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.
Each week we’ll read nursery rhymes together, learn a new sign (ASL), practice previous signs and sing baby & toddler friendly songs. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with children using board books, puzzles, stuffed animals and learning toys.
April 4: Nursery Rhymes: Little Robin Redbreast & Ring Around the Rosie
Signing “cookie”
April 11: Nursery Rhymes: Pussycat, Pussycat & There Was a Little Girl
Signing “bread”
April 18: Nursery Rhymes: This Is the House That Jack Built
Signing “monkey”
April 25: Nursery Rhymes: Wee Willie Winkie & Little Boy Blue
Signing “again”
Rufus A. Lewis Regional Library
Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
April 4 The Color Monster by Ron Fontes
Easter Egg Hunt following Storytime
April 11 Come and enjoy the prestidigitation prowess of Gary Ledbetter for the Rufus A. Lewis Library 2012 National Library Week Celebration
April 18 Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes & Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin. Let’s Color Your School Shoes
April 25 Bumble-ardy by Maurice Sendak /Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow? by Susan A. Shea. Letter P Alphabet Worksheet
Coliseum Branch Library
840 Coliseum Blvd.
271-7005
Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.
April 5 Easter is near!
Splat the Cat: Where’s the Easter Bunny by Rob Scotton – Splat is worried about letting the Easter bunny know what he wants for Easter.
Where Are Baby’s Easter Eggs? by Karen Katz – Baby is trying to find the hidden Easter eggs.
Craft – Easter Bunny masks
April 12 What is a twin?
The Twins Blanket by Hyewon Yum - These twins share everything until they get a little older.
The Barker Twins: The Big Sleepover by Tomie de Paola – Morgie gets to go to a sleepover
while Moffie has to stay at home.
Craft – Morgie masks
April 19 I admire awesome people!
The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael Chabon
Awesome Man shares a secret after he destroys evil doers.
Baby Angels by Jane Cowen-Fletcher
Baby is surrounded by angels who keep her out of trouble and from wondering off.
Craft – Awesome smiling face masks
April 26 Dogs have interesting lives!
A Dog’s Tale by Seymour Reit
Ruff finally finds a good home with Wendy.
Marley, Farm Dog by John Grogan
Marley is not the kind of farm dog Uncle Bob wished for.
Craft – Dog masks
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library
245 High Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-240-4991
Story Times are each Thursday at 10:30 in the Auditorium
April 5th
Happy Easter
The Night before Easter by Natasha Wing
Easter with Max & Ruby (Movie)
We will have an Easter egg hunt in the Children’s Department.
April 12th
National Library Week
Welcome to the Library by Alyse Sweeney
Mr. Wiggle’s by Paula Craig and Carol
We will have a treat.
April19th
Deputy Dave (Robotic)
We will have a visit from Deputy Dave (Robotic) who loves talking to the children about: strangers, proper Use of 911, saying NO to DRUGS.
April 26th
The very hungry caterpillar
The very hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle
The very hungry caterpillar (Movie)
We will have a craft.
E L Lowder Regional Library
2590 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL 36117 www.mccpl.lib.al.us
Fridays @ 10:15 a.m.
April 6
Night Before Easter by Natasha Wing
Max’s Easter Surprise by Rosemary Wells
Activity: Easter Craft
April 13
Let’s Eat Pancakes!!!
Runaway Pancake by Mari Mackinnon
Activity: Pancake Coloring Sheet
April 20
Tom’s Tail
Activity: Muddy Pig Craft
April 27
Let’s Party With Ms. Stacie
As she celebrates her Birthday!!!!!
Shawn and Keeper and the Birthday Party by Jonathan London
Activity: Coloring Sheet
Pintlala Branch Library
STORY TIME
255 Federal Road
Hope Hull, AL. 36043
(334) 281-8069
Wednesday, April 4 @ 11:20 a.m. K
Book: There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick by Lucille Colandro
Craft: Easter Baskets
Thursday, April 5 @ 11:20 a.m. Pre-K
Book: There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick by Lucille Colandro
Craft: Easter Baskets
Tuesday, April 10 @ 11:10 a.m. K
Book: Three by the Sea by Mini Grey
Craft: Make Stingray Fish
Wednesday, April 11, From 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Life South Blood Drive
Thursday, April 12 @ 1:30 p.m. 2nd Grade
Book: Ant and Grasshopper by Luli Gray
Craft: Name Mobiles
Wednesday, April 18 @ 11:20 a.m. K
Book: Three by the Sea by Mini Grey
Craft: Make Stingray Fish
Thursday, April 19 @ 11:20 a.m. Pre-K
Book: Pajama Day Parade by Lynn Plourde
Snack: Popcorn
Tuesday, April 24 @ 11:10 a.m. K
Book: No Sleep for the Sheep by Karen Beaumont
Craft: Tissue Flowers
Morgan Young Adult Department
April 2 @ 4:00 p.m.
Morgan Teen Advisory Board - Help us plan teen programs, displays, and activities. Members will enjoy snacks and receives volunteer hours for their participation.
Storytime with Ms. Stringer
Rufus A. Lewis Library
Mondays (Southlawn Special Ed.) 10:00 a.m.
& Thursdays (Rosa Parks Cultural Arts Center) 9:30 a.m.
April 2 & 5
The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Noble
Tiny Goes to the Library by Cari Meister
April 9 & 12
The Night Before Easter by Natasha Wing
Splat the Cat, Where’s the Easter Bunny by Rob Scotton
April 16 & 19
I Took My Frog to the Library by Eric A. Kimmel
Fire Up With Reading by Toni Buzzeo
Read All About It by Laura Bush
April 23 & 26
Fun Day at the Library
National Library Week
April 8-14, 2012
Theme: You Belong @ Your Library
Ramer NLW programs:
Monday, April 9 @ 2:00 – “Celebrate Reading” with Montgomery County Commissioner Reed Ingram.
Tuesday, April 10 @ 10:00 a.m. – “The Importance of Reading” Celebrate National Library Week with us!!
Wednesday, April 11 @ 11:00 a.m. – “Celebrate National Library Week by Learning About Archaeology in Montgomery County” featuring Stacy Hawthorne, Alabama Historical Commission. See where the most important sites in Montgomery County are!!
National Library Week at Hampstead
April 9 through 13 – Scavenger Hunt
Kids K-Grade 12 can pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet, fill it out and turn it in for a treat during National Library Week.
Friday, April 13 @ 10:00 a.m. – Story Time with Katy Sulhoff of WAKA Channel 8
Morgan YA National Library Week Program
April 13 @ 10:00 a.m. – Theatre AUM Tour Troupe
The Theatre AUM Tour Troupe will present a live variety performance. This showcase act will feature the actors’ best talents through a collection of scenes of dramatic interest from their repertoire, which includes tragedy, comedy, and song and dance.
Celebrating National Library Week w/Ms. Stringer
Rufus A. Lewis Library
April 4 @ 4:00 p.m.
Teen Book Club
“Reading With A Trooper” Trooper Charles J. Dysart (Alabama State Trooper)
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library
Reference Department
Crossing the Faith Barrier: Understanding the Beliefs of Your Montgomery Neighbors
Tuesday, April 10@ 6:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Montgomery, Alabama is a vibrant Interfaith community with congregations across the spectrum of Christian denominations and the Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Bahai, and other faiths blending and contributing to build a richer and wiser culture. However, understanding, tolerance, and cooperation are often undermined by lack of knowledge and misconception. Few of us have had the opportunity to learn about the faiths of our neighbors firsthand. Come to hear your neighbors share about their faiths and answer your questions. Sponsored by Montgomery City-County Public Library and Interfaith Montgomery.
After School Homework Tutoring at the Library
Monday: 6-7:30 at Rufus A. Lewis Library
Tuesday: 6-7:30 Coliseum Branch & Morgan Library
Wednesday: 6-7:30 E L Lowder Library
Thursday: 6-7:30 Governor’s Square Branch Library
