Preschool Playgroup:  

The Preschool Playgroup is geared towards preschool age children and consists of story time and a related craft. The group is held on Wednesdays, from 10-11 am in the Chaplin Library Meeting room. The Preschool Playgroup follows the Chaplin Elementary School calendar and meets when school is in session.

News from the Chaplin Public Library

The Chaplin Library has had a few technology updates over the last few months. Thanks to Chaplin resident Alex Hill, we have a new wireless color laser printer for patrons, an updated AV cart for the meeting room, and a new children's literacy station!

Children's Literacy Station

The literacy station contains many fun early learning programs your child can enjoy, including Reader Rabbit and "Living Books" such as Dr. Seuss, Arthur, Thomas the Tank Engine, and many more. The station also includes the Advantage curriculum for both elementary and middle school children.  This computer is not connected to the internet and is dedicated solely to educating children. Please drop in and try it out!

Parenting Resource Books*

The Chaplin Public Library now has an enhanced parent collection. Look for the blue dots on books with the call number 649, or ask a librarian to help you find them.  Below are just some of the titles that have been added to the collection:

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Dr. Laura Markham

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber

If I Have to Tell You One More Time...: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling by Amy McCreedy

Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber

Boys Should Be Boys by Meg Meeker

Leveled Reader Books*

Thanks to the Chaplin C.R.E.W. (Children's Readiness, Education and Wellness), many new beginning reader books have been added to the children's collection. A few titles include the following:

A Green, Green Garden, by Mercer Mayer

Pete the Cat Play Ball, by James Dean

Our Sand Castle, by Julie Haydon

Little Horse and Big Horse, by Jay Sanders

Family Reading Bags for young children*

Does your child finish his or her weekly school library book quickly? Do you wish you had simple colorful books to read to your Pre-k or kindergarten student but can’t make it to the public library?

Chaplin Elementary School has Family Reading bags for your child to borrow. Each colorful bag contains several books to engage your child. Bags are appropriate for pre-k-2, easy to find, and easy to return in the drawstring bag. You may check out bags on any school day (before 3:45 please). If you cannot make it to the school, your child can sign a bag out at the school. Just send in a note or email LRossi@chaplinschool.org

*Family resources were made possible from grant funding by the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.

Knitting Books

Thanks to a recent donation, the Chaplin Library now has a wonderful collection of new knitting books! If you are a knitter or you have always wanted to learn, please come check out the collection at call number 746, or ask a librarian for help. Here are a sample of the new titles:

The Yarn Girl's Guide to Knits for All Seasons, by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs

Knit Noro Accessories, by Sixth&Spring Books

Finishing School, by Deborah Newton

Chaplin Garden Group

Do you enjoy gardening? If your answer is yes and you are interested in putting together a Chaplin Garden Group, please sign up at the library or contact Helen Weingart at 860-428-0441. Spring is just around the corner and this is a great time to share your passion for growing flowers and/or vegetables!