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Six Early Literacy Skills
by Jen E on February 13th, 2012There is nothing like a good book—no matter what your age. Studies have shown that language development and literacy skills begin at birth. As your children begin taking interest in books, there are so many ways that you can help them build those skills. Listed below are the six basic skills that will help promote reading as your child grows. It simply means that you should talk, sing, read, write, and play with your child. In the weeks ahead, look for a more detailed breakdown of each area.
Your library is a fantastic resource to find materials that will help you and your children enjoy books. Check out our board books, picture books, and Playaway Views for a wonderful starting point to build a love for reading.
Six Early Literacy Skills
Print Motivation
Thinking books and reading are fun
Vocabulary
Knowing the names of things
Print Awareness
Recognizing print and understanding how books work
Letter Knowledge
Understanding that each letter has its own name and sounds
Narrative Skills
Being able to tell stories and describe things
Phonological Awareness
Being able to recognize and play with the smaller sounds that make up words
~Sandy Anderson, Youth Services Assistant
Teaching Old Books New Tricks
by friends on February 6th, 2012
While there are many books on the shelves to purchase daily at the book sale, none of them look quite like the dazzling selection of hand-picked books, packaged and ready to be placed in the hands of someone that is in need of a gift. These books are proudly displayed showing their best side and standing out among the rest of the group. With the help of some Friends, Carol Siano, Susan Weinrebe and Gretchen Dust, they made fast and fun work out of task of breathing new life into some old favorites. Their result; resurrecting an old idea and bringing a unique gift giving experience to the public.
Now you have yet another reason to visit our fine library, as if you need one. Step into the library to find our new addition by the front self check out, you’d be hard pressed to miss us. If you were not amazed enough at the perfectly cute wrappings and decorations, you will be by the price. These are books in great to nearly new conditions and featured for only $5 dollars a bundle. I can give you a minute to go back and reread that last bit, yes, they are only $5 dollars. They contain anywhere from 3 to 5 books with some commonality to tie them into a great gift giving idea. Most include an upcycled bookmark handmade with a paint chip to save your pages from a life of dog ears.
Come on by to support the Friends of the Frankfort Library so we can have more continued success in our efforts to provide additional funding to keep moving forward with more titles and more technology. Did you know the library features a new scanner and by the way, it’s free of charge. Have you been wondering who is included in your family tree, the library features sites that can help you track down the past.
If you haven’t been to the Frankfort Public Library lately, you should. When you’re there, sign up to become a Friend and maybe even pick up a gift or two for Valentine’s Day or any day for that matter. Learning new tricks shouldn’t just be for dogs and books, we can all learn something new this new year!
Celebrating African Americans
by Jen E on January 30th, 2012
During the month of February, we take time to honor past presidents, current sweethearts, and a fuzzy little guy named Puxatawny Phil. More than all of these, however, February is a time to reflect on the history and celebrate the culture and contributions of African Americans. Don't forget to make Frankfort Public Library one of your first stops for the study of notable African Americans, past and present.
After you’ve made your library visit, be sure to try some of these excellent web sites for even more African American history and culture for kids:
Reading Rockets Black History Month
Culture & Change: Black History in America
Celebrate African American Heritage
African American World for Kids
~ Jennifer Erbach, Youth Services Librarian
2012 Youth Book Award Winners!
by Jen E on January 23rd, 2012
Winners of the 2012 Youth Media Awards were announced this morning at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference. These awards are among the most prestigious honors that a youth or young adult book can receive. And the winners are...
2012 John Newbery Medal
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka
2012 Michael L. Printz Award
Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley
2012 Coretta Scott King (Author) Award
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson
2012 Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award
Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom by Shane W. Evans
2012 Mildred L. Batchelder Award
Soldier Bear by Bibi Duman Tak, translated by Laura Watkinson
2012 Pura Belpre (Author) Award
Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall
2012 Pura Belpre (Illustrator) Award
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours by Duncan Tonatiuh
2012 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet
2012 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Tales for Very Picky Eaters by Josh Schneider
For a complete list of awards, award descriptions, award winners, honor books, and more, please visit www.ala.org/yma
Kids' Book Bag: Frankfort Library Youth Services Blog
by Jen E on January 16th, 2012
BookFLIX and Other Boredom Busters for Little Ones
As the cold winds blow and the snow falls, it is sometimes hard to bundle your toddler or preschooler for frequent trips to the library. Here are a few websites that you might want to check out that will help pass the time on those blustery winter days. These sites include educational and fun games that will help your child with areas like fine motor skills, problem solving, or learning letters, numbers, and colors. When the time is right, there are also some sites that will help your child learn to read.
One other site that many of you have enjoyed in the past is BookFLIX. You will need to log on with your Frankfort library card. Once the site opens, you will have another great rescource for building a love for reading and linking fiction and non-fiction literature.
~ Sandy Anderson, Youth Services Assistant
- BookFLIX
- Fisher-Price Online Games
- Mr. Roger's Neighborhood Games
- PBS Sprout
- Preschool Games at Funschool
- Starfall
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