General Information Regarding Storyhours Your child must have a library card to take books out of the library. If he/she does not have one, please take a moment to fill out an application at the front desk before the start of the program. The first day of Storyhour is quite hectic and it is a great help to desk staff if cards are issued in advance. Your child's library card will be kept at the front desk for the entirety of the program.

Occasionally, storyhour may be cancelled due to severe weather conditions. If the Medina schools are closed, Storyhour is cancelled. If schools are not closed, but Miss Mack feels it is necessary to cancel Storyhour, a call will be made at least one hour before storyhour is scheduled to begin.

Food is sometimes served during storyhour sessions. Please let Miss Mack know in advance if your child suffers from any food allergies.

Fun Links and games to try with your kids at home:

			Do you love to color? Choose from 30 different online pictures to color. Have fun!
Online Sudoku- a Puzzle a Day	Play Walter Wick's DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? Just like in his books... Find everything mentioned in the poem with your magnifying glass.	Create your own bug by clicking and dragging body pieces. (Shockwave 7 or Flash 4 or higher is needed to play.)	How well is your memory? Play concentration and find out.

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Tales for Tots Tales for Tots, a storytime for three-year-olds, is an eight-week program designed with the younger child in mind. Children will read one or two books and participate in activities that relate to the books read. This program lasts roughly ½ hour, from 10:00-10:30, where the last five minutes are dedicated to picking out books to take home. There is no limit on the number of books a child can check out. We leave that up to the parents.

Call now or stop by to register your child for eight weeks of a wonderful journey with books. Registration is required for this free program. [Read general information regarding storyhours.]

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Fairy Tales for Fours Fairy Tales for Fours is an hour-long storyhour for 4-year olds. This program runs from September through May. Children joining the program must turn four by December. During the hour, children will read quality storybooks and then participate in activities, songs and fingerplays. A craft that relates to the theme of the day will also be created. A portion of each storyhour will be devoted to choosing books that can be taken home to enjoy with other family members. Registration is required for this free program. [Read general information regarding storyhours.]

Experts agree, that children who are read to from an early age show increased comprehension, reading and vocabulary words. Storytime at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library is a fun and imaginative way to take a child into the wondrous world of books.

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Pajama Storyhour with Santa This is a very special program for children in Kindergarten or pre-school age. The movie, "What is Christmas?" is first shown to the audience. Following the movie, Santa arrives and reads The Night Before Christmas. He will then visit with all the children attending this program. Santa dust is distributed to everyone upon leaving.

This is a free program and is held on the first Friday and Saturday in December at 7:00. Registration is required as seating is limited.

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Summer Programs 2008 Summer programming has begun. The theme for this summer's reading program is "Catch the Reading Bug".

Join us for the showing of some of the "Bugliest" movies. All movies are rated G for General Audience.

Wednesday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m.

The Bee Movie

All programs are free but registration is required. Call or stop by the library today to sign your child up for a fun-filled, educational summer. You can visit our calendar for more information.


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Fantastic Fridays 2008 This is free entertainment for children of all ages on select Fridays throughout the summer months. All performances start promptly at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required for this programming. Mark your calendars now for the 2008 line-up:

Friday, August 8 @ 11:00 a.m.

Around the world safari with CroZoo

Bruce Weaver & Friends Summer 2008

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Children's Medal Books Both links contain a complete listing of the Caldecott & Newbery Medals

CALDECOTT MEDAL

NEWBERY MEDAL

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Lee-Whedon Memorial Library
620 West Avenue • Medina, NY 14103
Email: info@medinalibrary.org
Phone: (585) 798-3430
Fax: (585) 798-4398