Read Across America Day!

Today, every child in every community is invited to celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday and the joy of reading!  Take some time today to pick up a good book. And don't forget to stop by the library tomorrow (Saturday, March 3rd) for our great big Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration. This program is for students in grades K-5. Sessions start at either 11am, 12pm, 1pm, or 2pm.  Each session is 30 minutes long.  You must show your CPL card at the door. 

Enjoy this short clip of some Seuss-styled rhyming by the cast of the new movie, The Lorax.



Hooray for Bookflix!

Have you checked out Bookflix by Scholastic?  This is a wonderful literary resource that encourages children to build a love of reading and learning online.  Bookflix links fact and fiction by pairing great animated storybooks with related nonfiction ebooks.  Click here to check out Bookflix today!  Have your library card handy.  You will need to enter your card number first.

The Lorax - Movie Release Date 3/2/12

In celebration of his birthday, theatres are releasing Dr. Seuss' The Lorax on Friday, March 2nd.  This is just in time to kick off our month long celebration of Dr. Seuss in the Children's Department at the Comsewogue Public Library. 

In this movie, a young boy discovers the story of the Lorax, a grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.  See it in theatres and reserve a copy of the book today by clicking here.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration - Saturday, March 3rd

In just a couple of weeks, Comsewogue Public Library cardholders in grades K-5 are invited to come to the library for a day of Seuss-filled fun!  Drop in for a 30 minute storytime at either 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm or 3pm.  In each program, a librarian will share a favorite Dr. Seuss story and lead students in some silly Seussian activities! 

Don't forget to show your library card at the door. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Would you like to learn how to make paper flowers or beautiful pop-up cards?  Click here for a list of Valentine's Day craft books. 

Or maybe you just down-right enjoy making crafts for any season.  If that's you, stop by the Children's Department at C.P.L.  We have a large collection of craft books to choose from.  Or, click here to browse and reserve craft books online.

Fun Science Project Ideas!

Attention Parents & Children!!

Are you looking for great science project ideas?  Check out the Lawrence Hall of Science website for Kids: 24/7 Science. 

This is also the Website of the Month listed on the Parents Page.

6 More Weeks of Winter?!!

Yup! You guessed it!  Punxsutawney Phil did in fact see his shadow!  Looks like 6 more weeks of winter for us after all!!  Since your bound to be inside for much of that time, why not curl up with a fun Groundhog's Day book.  Click here to reserve one today!