Thursday, November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!



The library will be closed today, Thursday, November 28th. We will re-open Friday, November 29th at 9:30am.

Have a wonderful holiday!

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Growing Up Online - FREE eBook

Do you have questions about your child's online safety? 

Check out this FREE and informational eBook for parents called Growing Up Online, created by The More You Know public service campaign. Learn about filtering and parental controls, digital citizenship, how to find safe sites and so much more. 

You can click here to read it online or download the eBook.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Create Your Own Crazy Dog Breed!

Click here to visit Animal Planet's 'Mutt Maker' and get creative making your very own dog breed!

Did you know some mutts are actually considered designer dogs. A designer dog is a cross between two pure breed dogs. For example, a Cockapoo is the mixture of a Cocker Spaniel with a Poodle.

Would you like to learn more? Visit the library and ask for our books on designer dogs or, click here to browse our online catalog.

Monday, November 18, 2013

November is National Family Stories Month

This is the time of year to practice your storytelling skills and share stories about your family with your family!

In honor of this celebration, visit the Books page by clicking on the tab above. Here you'll find recommended books about families on our virtual bookshelf.


Create your own virtual bookshelf with the help of an adult at www.shelfari.com.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Hanukkah and Thanksgiving Books On Display!




This year Hanukkah and Thanksgiving overlap! This hasn't happened since 1888 and may not happen again for another 77,798 years! 





In honor of both celebrations, we are currently displaying both of these special holiday collections. These books may be borrowed by Comsewogue Public Library cardholders only. 

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

New Website of the Month! - Twisty Noodle

When it's cold outside, are you looking for something to do inside? At Twisty Noodle, there are thousands of coloring pages, fun sheets to practice handwriting and mini-books to make!

You and your family can choose from categories such as animals, colors, food, holiday, music, nature or sports. Then pick a page, print it out and start the coloring fun.

In November, you can color a 'Gobble Gobble' page or make an 'I See a Turkey! Mini Book.'

Attention Parents: Read our full review on the Parents page.

Monday, November 4, 2013

November is Picture Book Month!!

Stop in and visit the Children's Department to celebrate Picture Book Month this November. Share a picture book with your child and borrow one from our display to share together at home. Children can also take a 'Color Your Own' Bookmark!

Learn more about Picture Book Month at www.picturebookmonth.com

Some picture books are so magical, they define childhood. 
     ~Dianne de Las Casas

Friday, November 1, 2013

'Tis the Season to Donate to Toys for Tots!


You can help fulfill the holiday dreams of our nation's neediest children by donating new, unwrapped toys or books to the Toys for Tots campaign, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. A donation box will be located in the library lobby until the first week of December.


For more information or other ways to donate, visit www.toysfortots.org.