Alphabet Books at the Library

Here are just a few of the library's alphabet books:


ABC, I Like Me! by Nancy L. Carlson
A You're Adorable by Martha Alexander, Sidney Lippman
The Alphabet Parade by Seymour Chwast
Alphabatics by Suse MacDonald
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin
Curious George Learns the Alphabet by H. A. Rey
Eating the Alphabet:  Fruits and Vegetables From A to Z by Lois Ehlert
Kipper's A to Z:  An Alphabet Adventure by Mick Inkpen
Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth


Children practice eye/hand coordination and develop fine motor skills as they learn to write the letters in their names.

Here are some tips for starting out:

-Start with capital letters.  These letters use straight lines and circles and are much easier to write than lowercase letters.
-Use unlined paper-children won't be able to stay within the lines when they are first starting out
-Start with only the child's first name
-Write the child's name in large letters and have the child trace  over the letters.  Let the child cover the letters with cereal, m & ms, etc.
-Keep it fun!

Keeping You Informed.....

Just wanted to pass on an important update:

The children's department of the Decatur Public Library will be closed to the public beginning Monday, November 19.  If you want to check out any material from this department, you will need to do so before that date. 

Keep in mind that we are pulling a very limited collection to take to the Decatur Mall.  This small collection will be available at our temporary branch at the mall beginning the first part of December. 

We hope to have that temporary branch opened up on December 3.  The hours will be 10 am to 6 pm Monday thru Saturday.  Again, this will be a very limited selection of books and movies.

December Schedule of Events!

December storytimes will take place at the Decatur Mall.  These will be in the commons area just outside of JC's 5 Star Outlet (formerly JC Penney's).  Please take note of the following calendar for dates and times:

Temporary Closing Information

As you may know, the library is closing soon to have a new heating and air system installed.  Please routinely check the library's website for more information:  Decatur Public Library

Stay tuned for more information about storytimes throughout the month of December!!

Poetry anyone??

Just added to the collection is this gem--a collection of poems by Jack Prelutsky--the same author who brought us the ever popular A Pizza the Size of the Sun.  This is a collection of over 100 of his most popular poems.  A bonus feature to this book is an included CD with 30 performances by the author!

Be Glad Your Nose Is On Your Face by Jack Prelutsky

What To Read Next.....

Here are a few great sites to help you find that next book your child will love to read: 

ReadKiddoRead

GuysRead

BestChildren'sBooks

ScholasticBookWizard

Alexander On the Big Screen??

Rumor has it that the classic Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is headed for the big screen.  This will be a Disney production and it looks like the cast will include Steve Carrell as Alexander's father. 

Pass the popcorn!