LBCC Family Fun Day

The 35th annual Family Fun Day 

at Linn-Benton Community College will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the LBCCActivities Center gym, Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd., Albany. 

Children ages one to six will enjoy activities such as play dough, an obstacle course, crafts, bounce house, face painting, pirate maze and much more. There will also be a used toy and book sale. 

Everyone is invited to attend this inexpensive, fun-filled event. Costs include a suggested donation of 5.00 per family and 25 cents activity tickets. All proceeds from this event go to support parenting programs and to provide tuition grants for some of the nearly 2,000 parents in Linn and Benton Counties who are involved in LBCC Parenting Education each year. 

For more information, contact LBCC Family Resources and Education at 541-917-4897.

Pick of the Week: All Kinds of Kisses by Nancy Tafuri

All Kinds of Kisses by Nancy Tafuri (Little, Brown, c2012)

I shared this book at Toddler Storytime this morning and I just loved it! Nancy Tafuri's illustrations are perfect for group readings and individual settings with toddlers and preschoolers. The simple text illustrates the variety of kisses found on the farm - saving the very best kiss for last!

ALA's Youth Media Awards Announced!

The winners of the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards have been announced. You can read the official press release (and the full list of winners and honorees) online at: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/news/ala/american-library-association-announces-2012-youth-media-award-winners

Winner of the 2011 Randolph Caldecott  Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:

A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka (Schwartz & Wade Books, c2011)

  A wordless picture book about all the fun a dog can have with her ball.

Winner of the 2011 John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:

Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos (Farrar Straus Giroux, c2011)

 In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:

Heart and Soul: the Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson (Balzer + Bray, c2011)

 

 

Discusses the history of African Americans, from colonial days through the civil rights movement.

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award:

Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom by Shane W. Evans (Roaring Brook Press, c2011)

 "A stellar introduction to the Underground Railroad, narrated by a group of slaves. Readers experience the fugitives' escape, their long nighttime journey punctuated by meetings with friends and enemies, and their final glorious arrival in a place of freedom."--Amazon.com.

Mother Goose Asks Why? Investigating Solids & Liquids @ Storytime

Mother Goose Asks Why?: Investigating Solids & Liquids
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Youth Activity RoomThe Mother Goose Asks Why? program links reading to science and math using picture books and family projects that make science learning fun! Program designed for ages 3-6.

Local Parenting Program on Autism

Practical Solutions for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A 6 week program for Linn & Benton County parents of children with ASD, ages 2-10.

• Practical solutions for daily challenges.
• Create a nurturing home environment for all family members.
• End the meal wars.
• Learn how to use visual supports to communicate with your child.
• Discuss strategies for working with your child's school. 

Taught by Kristi Sakai, national speaker and author.

DATE: Thursdays, January 26 - March 1, 2012

TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

PLACE: Family Tree Relief Nursery, Fairmont Elementary, 1005 Springhill Drive NW, Albany

INFO: $45 tuition, scholarships available. No child care.

For more info, call Linn-Benton Community College Parenting Education, 541-917-4897.


This community program is not sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.

Zero to Three Podcast Series: Little Kids, Big Questions

Little Kids, Big Questions: A ZERO TO THREE Podcast Series on Early Childhood Development

"ZERO TO THREE’s podcast series, Little Kids, Big Questions, addresses some of the most common (and challenging) issues facing parents of babies and toddlers, such as: helping a baby learn to sleep through the night; dealing with a picky eater; and learning to set limits on children’s behavior"....Read more here.