Personalized Book Bundle
Jerissa

Personalized Book Bundles

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Personalized Book Bundle

Want some fresh reads to keep your kiddo interested and engaged in reading (and perhaps a few titles for yourself as well)? Let the knowledgeable staff at the library do the browsing for you! We will create a personalized bundle of books and other materials based upon your or your child’s interests. Staff will put up to 10 items on hold for each participating child or teen and up to five items on hold for each participating adult. You may request one new bundle each month for each participating reader. Ready to give it a try? Simply fill out this form: https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/book-bundles/ 

HAPPY READING!

Julia

Eau Claire Reads for Kids

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Eau Claire is truly a community of readers and what better way to enjoy a good story than with a special person in your life. In true spirit, your neighbors, teachers, and fellow community members are joining us this winter to read some of their favorite picture books aloud as part of the Eau Claire Reads for Kids program. Happy reading!

Alisha

Scavenger Hunt- at home!

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Scavenger hunts are one of the most popular and highly requested activities for kids at the library.

For anyone who has been missing our hunts, try out this new scavenger hunt at home!  This hunt has an extra challenge: everything you find must be either black or white.  How many items can you find?!

Jerissa

Books to Get Your Family Moving

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Inspired by YMCA of the Chippewa Valley’s Strong Challenge, Youth Services has compiled a list of picture books that will get your whole family moving. Wiggle, jump, and dance along to these 25 interactive books that will help your child practice gross motor skills while developing language and content knowledge.

Why sit and read when you can MOVE and read?! Access the titles here: Books to Get Your Family Moving

Place a hold on any of the selected titles with your library card and pick them up using the Park and Pickup Service (no appointment necessary) or In-Person Library Appointments. Need help? Contact Youth Services at 715-839-5007 or e-mail ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us

Happy active reading!

Jerissa

Family Literacy Month with CVTC

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Now in its third year, CVTC is hosting a virtual Family Literacy Event that celebrates children’s books and the joy of reading. This event will highlight the works of Mo Willems–beloved author of Elephant and Piggie, Pigeon books, and more. You can participate by heading over to the Facebook event page. Enjoy literacy based activities, storytime, community resources, book giveaways, and more between November 1 and November 15.

We look forward to joining the fun as soon as we finish reading these great books! In the meantime, check out these Willems-inspired booklists, curated by Elephant-and-Piggie-loving Youth Services staff:
Lesser Known Books by Mo Willems–Elephant and Piggie recommend these books by Mo Willems. Pigeon thinks they’re OK. He’d rather drive a bus.
If You Like Mo Willems…These authors have numerous books that are funny, creative, and sure to please adults and children alike.
Elephant and  Piggie Read-Alikes–Enjoy these humorous and clever early readers that appeal to both adults and children.
Happy Family Literacy Month!
Jerissa

November Storytime Kits

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November Storytime Kits are ready for you to check out and enjoy with your little ones. We have two types of kits available: a Baby/Toddler Storytime Kit and a Family Storytime Kit. Each one is designed to enhance your storytime experience and provide continuous opportunities for early literacy fun at home. Here’s what you can find in the November kits:

November Baby/Toddler Storytime Kit

Board book: I Love All of Me

Shape drum and mallet

Scarves (2)

Bubbles (you get to keep)

Songs and rhymes sheet (you get to keep)

Scarf songs and rhymes sheet (you get to keep)

November Family Storytime Kit

Rhythm sticks (2)

Scarves (2)

Songs and rhymes with rhythm sticks sheet (you get to keep)

Scarf songs and rhymes sheet (you get to keep)

Gratefulness cards activity bag (you get to keep)

We’ll use some of these materials during storytime, so be sure to have your kit ready each week in November. Haven’t registered for storytime yet? No worries! We’d love to have your family join us. Follow this link to view our Storytime Online schedule and to register: https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/storytime-online/

If you have an October storytime kit, please return it to the library no later than Wednesday, November 4.

Contact Youth Services at 715-839-5007 or ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us to reserve a November kit and schedule a pick-up.

We look forward to connecting with you and your family at storytime!

Library Staff displaying October Storytime Kits
Jerissa

October Storytime Kits

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Library Staff displaying October Storytime Kits

October Storytime Kits are ready for you to check out and enjoy with your little ones. We have two types of kits available: a Baby/Toddler Storytime Kit and a Family Storytime Kit. Each one is designed to enhance your storytime experience and provide continuous opportunities for early literacy fun at home. Here’s what you can find in the October kits:

October Baby/Toddler Storytime Kit

Board book: I Went Walking

Wrist bells (2)

Bubbles (you get to keep)

Song and rhyme sheets (you get to keep)

Storytime at home sheet (you get to keep)

 

October Family Storytime Kit

Egg shakers (2)

Song and rhyme sheet (you get to keep)

Storytime at home sheet (you get to keep)

Costume accessories activity bag (you get to keep)

 

We’ll use some of these materials during storytime, so be sure to have your kit ready each week in October. A new kit will be available for November in late October. Haven’t registered for storytime yet? No worries! We’d love to have your family join us. Follow this link to view our Storytime Online schedule and to register: https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/storytime-online/

Contact Youth Services at 715-839-5007 or ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us to reserve a kit and schedule a pick-up.

We look forward to connecting with you and your family at storytime!

Jill

New Storytime OnDemand now available

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Join Miss Kelly for this session of Storytime OnDemand! The full storytime includes:

  • Monkey’s Picture
  • Roly Poly
  • Put Your Hands Up High
  • Tiny Tim
  • Going to Kentucky

Watch the videos here. For more information about storytimes, call 715-839-5007 or visit our website www.ecpubliclibrary.info/kids.

Julia

Book Club Votes!

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There are so many GREAT books to read and it was extremely difficult to narrow down November options to just two choices. Book Club members will get to vote for our next book during the September meeting. Read the descriptions and watch the book trailers to learn more.If you haven’t signed up for book club, there is still time. Learn more and register today!

Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega 

“For Lucely Luna, ghosts are more than just the family business. Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd’s witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely’s firefly spirits before it’s too late.”–Jacket flap.

 

Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce

“Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max’s uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act…and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers–the Midknights–Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save Uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former high spirits!”– Provided by publisher.

 

Julia

Coming soon – Storytime OnDemand!

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We are so excited to tell you about a new storytime series coming this fall 2020: Storytime OnDemand!

With Storytime OnDemand, you can enjoy storytime from the comfort of your own couch any time of day. Sing and play along with this exciting collection of songs, fingerplays, stories, and more!

Storytime OnDemand videos will be released bi-weekly this fall 2020. Each release will include a full storytime recording, as well as a video of each individual activity for you to enjoy a la carte!

View Storytime OnDemand!

For even more storytime fun, check out our live Storytime Online series.