Katie H

Upcoming dates for Read Me a Book Club

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Blue Bison wants a haircut to impress his family and playground associates-but the barber shop is closed!

Charlie aspires to become a knight- but there are no beasts to battle in the town of Little Import!

Join us to find out what happens to these furry friends and ferocious beasts at Read Me a Book Club this December! Read Me A Book Club will be held on Mondays, December 4 and 11, at 4:30-5:30 pm. December projects include making (and eating!) delicious edible animal art, and crafting animal marionette puppets.

Read Me A Book Club is recommended for kids in grades K-2. Learn more and register here!

Jill

Spooky Stories for the Season

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As soon as I learned to read, I discovered a love of spooky stories. To this day, my favorite scary stories are still the ones from my youth. With that in mind, I wanted to share a few of my favorites, as well as a whole list of scary stories to explore at the library.

Picture Books

The Dark by Lemony Snicket

Laszlo is afraid of the dark which lives in the same big, creaky house as him, until one night the dark pays him a visit. | Check it out!

I Don’t like Koala by Sean Ferrell

A little boy receives a new stuffed koala as a gift, but does not like his stuffed koala because of its terrible eyes, terrible face, and terrible paws. But each time he tries to get rid of it, Koala comes back. This is a fairly creepy picture book with a comforting twist at the end. | Check it out!

Early Readers

Bears in the Night by Stan Berenstain

My earliest memory of a family member reading to me was this book, and I loved how my aunt built suspense, then read super fast at the end. This one is an only “slightly scary” bedtime story winner! | Check it out!

In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz

I remember reading this all by myself and feeling very accomplished. Heads up that there are some quite scary stories in here, including the story “The Green Ribbon” which I still think about to this day! | Check it out!

Chapter Books

Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn (both chapter book and graphic novel)

This may be my all-time favorite ghost story, and for good reason. A new little step sister, a new house with a graveyard in the back, and a mysterious headstone all add up to a fantastic ghost story for chapter book readers! | Check it out!

Took by Mary Downing Hahn

Mary Downing Hahn is my very favorite spooky author, and well over 30 years after her first book, she still continues to write today. This is my favorite of her newer titles, and if you are in the mood for a scary story about a witch, this is the book for you. I’d recommend this for older elementary readers, and those that can handle a good scare! | Check it out!

The library is also offering scary book displays for all levels of readers now until the end of October, and we have an online booklist here for even more fun scary stories. Enjoy!!

Jill

Calling all families with babies!

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Do you have a baby in your life? We have a storytime just for you!

What

The library offers Bouncing Babies and Little Movers Storytimes. Both storytimes feature songs, rhymes, lap bounces, a unison read book, bubbles, and other activities such as parachute or dancing with your baby. After both storytimes we bring out baby-appropriate toys and invite families to stay for a baby play group and social time for adult caregivers.

When

Bouncing Babies is on Mondays, and Little Movers is on Tuesdays. Both start at 10 a.m. and are about 20 minutes long. No registration is required, so feel free to pop in whenever your schedule allows! See our full storytime schedule for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the whole family.

Who

Bouncing Babies is intended for pre-walkers, approximately 0-12 months. Little Movers is intended for babies on the move, approximately 12-24 months. Bouncing Babies is a relaxed gathering with a lot of face to face interaction between baby and caregiver, while Little Movers is an active storytime with built in music and movement activities. No matter your baby’s developmental stage or activity level, you are sure to find a good fit for them at one of our storytimes. Still not sure which baby storytime to pick? Feel free to try both and see which storytime is better for your family.

Questions?

We hope that you and your baby come and try out a baby storytime very soon! If you have questions, our staff is always here to help. Please call 715-839-5007 or email ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us. If you know someone with a baby who may like to join us, please help us spread the word!

Kelly K

Where did all the Graphic Novels Go?

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Have you noticed your favorite graphic novels are hard to find? Graphic novels are incredibly popular and circulate like crazy, especially in the summer months. Take a look at the 25 most popular graphic novels of 2023!

We own multiple copies of each title, some of which we own up to 15 copies. Each of these books have been taken home over seven times this year. It is currently August, which means these books are rarely on the shelf. In order to ensure you get to read these popular titles, we suggest placing books on hold.

Unclear how to place a hold? Follow the instructions below!

 

Step 1: Go to the More catalog and click “log in/My More”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2: Click Log In / Register

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3: Enter your library card number and pin and click, “Log In”

 

 

 

 

Need help with a pin? Call the library, we would be happy to help! 715-839-5003

 

 

Step 4: search for title and click “place hold”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jerissa

How Did We Do?

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As the Summer Library Program draws to a close, we want to thank all the children, teens, and families who participated in our summer events and summer reading program! THANK YOU! We hope your children discovered great books and that your family was able to enjoy one or more storytime, Dabble Box Open Lab, Thursday Performance, teen event, etc.

Please help us continue to improve the Summer Library Program by completing this quick survey. Whether or not you participated in our program, your responses will inform what we offer during future summers. We appreciate your feedback!

 

Here’s a link to that feedback survey one more time.

Jerissa

Finding Good Fit Books for Your Child

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Do you need book ideas for your kids this summer? We’ve got you covered! With thousands of book options for kids, it can be challenging to find the right fit for your child, and the Youth Services Staff is here to help:

Book Lists at the Library

Youth Services maintains a “Great Reads” binder that is filled with book suggestions for popular topics like dinosaurs, princesses, humorous stories, and many more. Paper book lists are also available and offer book suggestions for toddlers, beginning readers, children reading above grade level, and many more topics and reading levels. Find both of these resources near the Youth Services Desk, or find them online.

Bibliocommons Lists

All of our book lists can be accessed directly through the MORE catalog. Neat! Find all of our lists here.

Youth Services Staff

The Youth Services team is passionate about finding good fit books for your child. Stop by the Youth Services desk whenever you need help connecting your child with great books.

Jerissa

Elephant and Piggie PARTY!

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Calling all Elephant and Piggie fans for an Elephant and Piggie PARTY!!

FUN FACT: The last Elephant and Piggie book (The Thank You Book) was published more than seven years ago. Still, the 25 titles in this series are consistently among the most popular and loved books at the library.

Join us as we celebrate these favorite characters during our Elephant and Piggie Party on Friday, July 28, from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Riverview Room on the library’s third floor. We’ll enjoy storytime at 10 a.m., followed by self-paced games, crafts, and snacks. Get your cameras ready, as Elephant and Piggie will be making an appearance live and in-person!

Have you read all the books in the series? Find them here!

Have you read them all 10 times and need something different? Check out these playful and just-as-loveable Elephant and Piggie read-alikes.

While Elephant and Piggie and Pigeon may be his most popular characters, Mo Willems has other books that your child is sure to enjoy. Check them out!

Happy reading, and see you on the 28th!

Andria

Summer Reading Is in Full Swing

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The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s annual Summer Library Program is going strong!

Nurture your child’s interest in reading by signing them up for the Summer Library Program. Reading during the summer months helps prevent summer slide, a decline in reading ability and academic skills. Research shows that participation in summer reading programs can increase reading skills, motivation, confidence, and enjoyment. Find out how to get started below!

Summer Reading Program

Youth ages 0 to 18 can earn a free book this summer by participating in the Summer Library Program.

  • Sign up anytime, June 1–August 15.
  • Set a reading goal and start reading. Track your progress on the reading record.
  • Complete 5 activities from the activity list on the reading record.
  • Claim your free book (!) by bringing your reading record to the Youth Services desk by August 15.

How to Start…

Want to know more? Check out our Summer Library Program page to sign-up, download our event flyer, and so much more.

Questions? Call 715-839-5007 or email ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us

Alisha

Bippity-Boppity…BookBike!

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Books.  Bikes.  Activities.  Libraries.  A beautiful day.  Put them together and what’ve you got?  Bippity-Boppity…BookBike!  The library’s BookBike, a mini library on wheels, brings the library out into the community.  It makes weekly visits to the Downtown Farmers Market in Phoenix Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays.  Keep your eye out, though, because we pop up at all kinds of events around the community!  The BookBike collection includes a variety of new and popular titles that often have a lot of holds.  Check out a handful of books, chat with staff, sign up for a new library card, try out our activities or a Dabble Box kit, or find a spot in the grass to enjoy a new story.  Take a look at the BookBike calendar to see where we’ll be next!

Sadie

Bundles of Fun!

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Have you ever wished someone would help you pick books to bring home for your family? You can always ask the Youth Services Staff for personalized recommendations, and you can also check out our selection of pre-made Book Bundles!

Bundles provide families a stack of about 6 books on a popular topic without the work of looking up items in the catalog and finding them on the shelves. There are set topics like dogs, cats, grandparents, shapes, books that rhyme, unicorns, bedtime, and many more. Staff also have fill-in tags which I like best! I love to get creative and make bundles about rainbows, mermaids, kindness, and even pizza. All Youth Services staff help put bundles together and we strive to have a good range of new, classic, and diverse books.

You can find Book Bundles on the first range of picture books, A-B/B-D. On your next library visit stop and see if there is a topic you would like to read with your family! Take the bundle, leave the tag and band in the basket on the range, and check out all the books at self-check. We hope you enjoy the surprise and ease of these pre-made bundles!