Where the Wild Things Are

Dig Into Reading This Summer

Posted by Ann on May 15, 2013
Join us for summer reading fun as we Dig Into Reading! Sign up begins May 28, and the program will run June 10-August 2. Earn prizes when you read and enjoy great entertainment for the whole family. See you soon!

Meet the Sloths

Posted by Ann on Apr 23, 2013
Baby sloth hugging a stuffed bunny

They've been called lazy, but are they really just "chill?" Kids will find out a lot about these unusual creatures in the new book, A Little Book of Sloth by Lucy Cooke. Lucy founded the Sloth Appreciation Society, and her book captures slothful activities at a sanctuary in Costa Rica for orphaned and injured sloths. Written in a conversational tone, this book features interesting information about sloth behavior (did you know they are the best huggers?) and many great pictures that will make you go "awwww!" Whether you are feeling slothful or not, be sure to check out this super fun book that all ages will enjoy. This may be my favorite non-fiction title of the year!

Kimberly Children's Loft Becomes a Nook

Posted by Ann on Mar 22, 2013
Kimberly Reading Nook

If you're a parent or caregiver of younger children, you may have loved or loathed the reading loft in the Kimberly Library's children's area. To address concerns and complaints of safety and noise, the loft has been transformed into a reading nook. The base has been taken off to remove the steps and slide, and the nook is now a safer place for younger kids to play and look at books. 

In the future, we hope to add some pillows and perhaps develop the nook into a little house or train for imaginative play and reading. The train table retains its beloved place in the children's picture book area.

If you are handy or know of any service groups that would like to help transform the nook, please contact Ms. Ann at 920-788-7515.

Stop in soon to either the Kimberly or Little Chute Library to discover great books to read together as a family!

Book Donations for Summer

Posted by Ann on Mar 19, 2013

Do you have children's or teen books that are no longer used at your house? The library would appreciate your donation of books that are in like new condition for our summer reading program, be it picture books, beginning readers, or chapter books. We strive to give out a book prize every other week to our participants, so your donation would go into the hands of an eager summer reader. Books may be dropped off at either location.

Watch for information coming in May about our exciting summer reading program for children, teens, and adults!

Funny New Detective Book

Posted by Ann on Mar 04, 2013
Timmy Failure

Steven Pastis, creator of the Pearls Before Swine comic strip, has just published a funny new chapter book for kids called Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.

Check out the trailer and reserve your copy on InfoSoup today! It looks like it will be perfect for Diary of a Wimpy Kid book fans or anyone who likes a good laugh!

2013 Newbery Award

Posted by Ann on Feb 26, 2013
book jacket of One and Only Ivan

The 2013 Newbery Medal was awarded to The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Inspired by a true story, this wonderful work of fiction celebrates friendship and hope and resonates with animal lovers everywhere. Click here to view a book trailer and to learn more about the real Ivan.

The Newbery Medal is awarded each year by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Check out The One and Only Ivan and let us know what you think of the book. You can also read and post reviews about what children's books you are reading on the Books to Hoot About book blog.

It's a great day for a good read! Our shelves are packed with delightful new chapter books, so stop by soon and check some out!