Category Archives: Kids

In this video, Miss Amy gives a tour of the children’s room at Evans, and explains the rules for summer reading 2012. Enjoy, and we hope to see you at the library soon! Click here for the video.

Print Awareness is another of the six early literacy skills necessary for your child to have in order to be ready to learn to read. Print Awareness is noticing print everywhere, knowing how to handle a book and knowing how to follow the words on a page. Before children can learn to read, they must […]

Make sure to put these fun events on your calendar!  We would love for you to join us! Drumming with Topher Pauline Evans 5/7 @ 11:15am (during our regularly scheduled BabyTime) Ages 0-23 months with caregiver No registration required Join Topher of Luvaboos as he shows us ways to explore rhythm with your baby.

On April 13th, 2012, RW Magic put on an amazing show at the Pauline Evans branch. Here are some photos from the show (you can view the full set of pictures ):

Looking for something to do during spring break?  There are lots of fun options at both branches of IPL!  Here is what’s going on during the week of 4/9-4/13:

Practicing rhymes and songs at home is a great way to build a foundation for literacy. Here are our storytime programs from the Spring 2012 session at Evans: Toddler Storytime

Last time we talked about the importance of reading aloud to your child. Making sure that reading time is fun and enjoyable supports Print Motivation, one of the six early literacy skills identified as necessary for a child to have in order to be a successful reader. Print Motivation is defined as a child’s interest […]

Don’t stay inside during the break – come to the library to participate in one of our fun activities!  Here is what is going on at Helen McGraw and Pauline Evans 2/21 – 2/24 (both branches are closed on Monday 2/20 for staff training): Martial Arts Demonstration Pauline Evans Tuesday 2/21 @ 2pm Ages 6 […]

Mrs. Otto is sick again, so there will be no Storytime at the McGraw Branch on Tuesday, February 14. This includes the Talkers Storytime at 10:30, the Pre-Readers Storytime at 11:30, and the Evening Family Storytime at 7:00. Get better soon Mrs. Otto!