It's almost Halloween! Sausalito goes all out for Halloween, and several Library staff members plan their costumes and decorations all year around. The Children's Room is decorated and our Halloween books are flying off the shelves.
We're getting ready for the holiday with a series of programs. We're making magic wands this Wednesday and next Wednesday we're watching Hotel Transylvania (2012, PG, 91 min.).
After a month of research and reading, I have the first of what will be a series of book lists about bodies and sex. I've started with the book list for young children. I ended up writing quite a lot about the book list and have only excerpted it below. If you're interested in more details, please see the longer piece on our website or the annotations on the book list itself.
Molly has a list of current, popular graphic novels.
In the past week I've also been doing a lot of 'reader's advisory.' That's what librarians call it when we make recommendations in response to individual requests. For example, the bodies and sex book list project started as a result of a mother's request.
I am always happy to do reader's advisory, so please don't be afraid to ask. If you have a complicated request, it might be best to send an email, but you can also grab me anytime I'm on the Reference desk.
Best,
Erin
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Magic Wands
Wednesday, October 17, Edgewater Room
Come by anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.
Wizards, witches, and fairies all need magic wands. Come make one of your own. You'll need to provide the spells and magical powers, but we'll provide all the physical materials you need. Perfect for children 4-8, but all children and their caretakers are welcome.
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Afternoon Movie: Hotel Transylvania (2012, PG, 91 min.)
Wednesday, October 24, Edgewater Room
3:00 p.m.
In Hotel Transylvania, a human unwittingly checks in at Dracula's five-star resort, where the guests are all monsters. Hotel Transylvania©Columbia Pictures Industries Inc.
All children and their caretakers are welcome at this free movie. We'll have lots of popcorn to share!
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Halloween!
Wednesday, October 31
Join us at the Halloween festivities: parade, Haunted House, candy, costumes, and the firefighters' BBQ. See you there!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Middle School Book Club: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Monday, November 12, Edgewater Room
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
This month, the Middle School Book Club is reading The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer, Starr Carter's life is complicated when the police and a local drug lord try to intimidate her in an effort to learn what happened the night Kahlil died.
Middle schoolers are invited to join us for discussion, snacks, and a book-related activity. To get a free copy of the book and for more information, email Erin at ewilson@sausalito.gov or just come by the Library!
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STORY TIME with Molly
Mondays, Edgewater Room
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Join us for Molly's special blend of stories, finger plays, and songs. For children of all ages.
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TODDLER STORY TIME
Wednesdays, Edgewater Room
9:40 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.
Join us for stories, finger plays, and songs! For children 3 and under and their caregivers.
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Books about Bodies and Sex for Young Children
Children are curious about their bodies and sex. Some children ask lots of questions and some don't, but access to developmentally appropriate resources will help make sure children get the information they need.
My hope is that this list can help you locate books that feel right for you to read with your child, or to read before speaking to your child to identify topics to discuss and to prepare answers to questions. I hope these books will help you articulate what you want to say in discussions with your child.
The book list is annotated to provide some context and details about the content of the individual books. I have also written a lengthy analysis of three of the titles that I especially recommend: Tell Me About Sex, Grandma by Anastasia Higginbotham, What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg, and Who Are You: A Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity by Brook Pessin-Whedbee. That analysis is too long for the newsletter, but I've posted it on a new book list page. Please take a look at it!
I hope this book list is helpful, whether it fits your family or not. I'm interested in hearing any and all feedback.
-Erin
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Six new graphic novels your kids will want
Here are six exciting new graphic novels in the library’s children’s collection.
The first four - Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, Babysitters Club: Kristy’s Big Day, Hermes: Tales of the Trickster, and Amulet: Supernova - are new installments in longer running series. Each one varies in style and tone, yet all four have proven to have incredible appeal. These guys are the equivalent of hit-em-out-of-the-park sluggers, able to appeal to readers across an awesomely wide range of reading abilities. Basically, I want you to know: They’re here! Jump on the waitlist for each one. The readers in your house will thank you. The other two - Be Prepared and Mr Wolf’s Class - are new stand-alone stories that are exceptionally well done, and hold strong promise for their own home run appeal.
Enjoy!
Molly McCall
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