NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2009

The New York Times Book Review has just released their annual list of the top 10 illustrated children's books.  The list includes:

• Only a Witch Can Fly by Alison McGhee.  Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
• Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca
• The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett
• A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis
• The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
• The Snow Day by Komako Sakai
• Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan
• Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales by Lucy Cousins
• White Noise by David A. Carter
• All the World by Garton Scanlon.  Illustrated by Marla Frazee

Click here for the full NYT article!  You can check our library catalog to reserve any of these books that you might be interested in reading.

The wild birds are coming!

The Born To Be Wild Nature Center will be bringing native owls and hawks to the library on Saturday, December 5th at 11 am. The 45- minute program will focus on the habits and habitats of these magnificent birds of prey.  Children will get the chance to ask questions and see the wildlife up close. 

To reserve free tickets and for more information, call the library at 846-1573. The program is recommended for ages 4 -12 years old. 

Thanksgiving Storytime

Join us for Thanksgiving Storytime! Children will hear stories about apples, autumn and the fall harvest. Each child will make an edible "turkey" centerpiece to take home. Apple cider and munchkins will be served!

When: Tuesday, November 24th at 3:45 pm
Where: Middletown Public Library Meeting Room
Who: Children in grades K-3

Attendance is limited to 15 children. Call 846-1573 to register for this special program!