Newbery Winner: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
Caldecott Winner: A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
Printz Winner: Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley
Click here to read about all the Children’s and Young Adult award winners, announced today at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference in Dallas.
Posted in Book News
Tagged A Ball for Daisy, award winners, award winning books, Caldecott Award, Chris Raschka, Dead End in Norvelt, Geisel Award, Jack Gantos, John Corey Whaley, Josh Schneider, Kennebunk Free Library, Newbery Award, Printz Award, Tales for Very Picky Eaters, Where Things Come Back
January 23, 2012 marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Dragon. We’ll be hosting a party tomorrow, Jan. 24, at 4:00 pm for kids in grades 4 and up. We’ll learn more about Chinese culture, and have games and crafts to celebrate. Please let us know you are coming so we have enough supplies. You can pre-register by clicking here, or calling 985-2173 x-5.
January 23, 2012 marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Dragon. We’ll be hosting a party on Tues. Jan. 24 at 4:00 pm for kids in grades 4 and up. We’ll learn more about Chinese culture, and have games and crafts to celebrate. Please let us know you are coming so we have enough supplies. You can pre-register by clicking here, or calling 985-2173 x-5.
The Lost Heiress by Catherine Fisher.
The publisher’s description is: 
Even though the city of Tasceron and its emperor have fallen, when Master Galen and his sixteen-year-old apprentice Raffi hear a rumor that the heiress to the throne still lives, they must try to find her and keep her safe.
Click on the image for more information about this book. As always, if you would like to place a hold, please call the library at 985-2173 or visit our website.
10:15 am! We’ll have songs, stories and fingerplays geared toward toddlers. Lots of wiggling in this one! Join us!
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott.
The publisher’s description is:
While working at summer jobs in San Francisco, twins Sophie and Josh find themselves caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book.
Click on the image for more information about this book. As always, if you would like to place a hold, please call the library at 985-2173 or visit our website.
10:15 am! This is an all ages storytime. We’ll have songs, stories and fingerplays geared to various ages. Join us!
2-4:00 pm. Join together with other homeschooling parents, ask questions and get ideas. Activities for children will be provided. Can’t make it today? We meet on the first Monday of every month. Join us!
Posted in Library News, Library Programs
We return to our regular storytime schedule today:
Mondays 10:15 am Peek-a-Book Babies
Tuesdays 10:15 am Family Storytime starting Jan. 10
Thursdays 10:15 am Time for 2′s & 3′s starting Jan. 12
Join us!
Due to a planned power outage as Kennebunk Light & Power works on local utility lines, we will close at 1:00 pm on Sat. Jan. 7, 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Posted in Library News
Tagged early closing, January 7 2012, Kennebunk Free Library, planned power outage
