There is a new snowman book display in our children's area! What books with a snowman character do you like to read again and again? Come to the library. We have a fun selection for you to choose from.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Snowman at the Library
Brrr... It's chilly out there. Have you made a snowman this winter?
There is a new snowman book display in our children's area! What books with a snowman character do you like to read again and again? Come to the library. We have a fun selection for you to choose from.
There is a new snowman book display in our children's area! What books with a snowman character do you like to read again and again? Come to the library. We have a fun selection for you to choose from.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Teen Winner This Summer
Eleanor is the Westport Branch's winner this year for participating in the Teen Summer Reading Program. She is pretty excited about winning a Connect tablet from the KC Library. Eleanor gave us a phone interview and talked about her favorite books this past summer.
Westport staff: How do you feel about winning the final prize?
Eleanor: I'm happy to get the tablet.
WS: What do you plan to do with the tablet?
Eleanor: I like to listen to music from Pandora, surf internet, and play games. We are downloading games on the tablet right now.
WS: That sounds great! You like reading books so much. When did you first start coming to the library?
Eleanor: Since I was five. I visit the library at least once a week.
WS: What are your favorite books this summer?
Eleanor: I love Harry Potter series, the Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan and this fun book called "How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun."
WS: Why do you like them?
Eleanor: They are very detailed. I like the interconnectedness in them. Nothing is there in the books for no reason. In a good series, one piece of evidence shows up in another book in the series.
WS: What books would you like to suggest to teens who might not like to read so much? Like teens who like to play games and use Facebook.
Eleanor: Harry Potter, and start with the first book. Magazines are good too because they are not too long and there are many interesting subjects to choose from.
WS: What kind of job do you want to have in the future?
Eleanor: Hmm... I would like to have a job that is food or art related. I also like dancing.
WS: Thanks for talking to us. It's been fun! Congratulations on winning!
Eleanor: Thanks for interviewing me.
Westport staff: How do you feel about winning the final prize?
Eleanor: I'm happy to get the tablet.
WS: What do you plan to do with the tablet?
Eleanor: I like to listen to music from Pandora, surf internet, and play games. We are downloading games on the tablet right now.
WS: That sounds great! You like reading books so much. When did you first start coming to the library?
Eleanor: Since I was five. I visit the library at least once a week.
WS: What are your favorite books this summer?
Eleanor: I love Harry Potter series, the Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan and this fun book called "How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun."
WS: Why do you like them?
Eleanor: They are very detailed. I like the interconnectedness in them. Nothing is there in the books for no reason. In a good series, one piece of evidence shows up in another book in the series.
WS: What books would you like to suggest to teens who might not like to read so much? Like teens who like to play games and use Facebook.
Eleanor: Harry Potter, and start with the first book. Magazines are good too because they are not too long and there are many interesting subjects to choose from.
WS: What kind of job do you want to have in the future?
Eleanor: Hmm... I would like to have a job that is food or art related. I also like dancing.
WS: Thanks for talking to us. It's been fun! Congratulations on winning!
Eleanor: Thanks for interviewing me.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Paul Mesner Puppets: Little Red Riding Hood
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Stars Shine Brightly at the Library
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
What can be more fun as a summer activity for a child than stargazing? Out in the indigo sky, through the bedroom window, countless stars shine brightly. Stars look just like little speckles of sparkling diamonds. They are smiling at us, and you can almost reach out to touch them. If you can see the soft, pale moon too, you are in for a nighttime treat. It is fun to observe the stars and try to learn their names and their location. Do you know that groups of stars in a shape of animals and objects are called constellations, and the fast-moving Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun?
This summer at Westport Library children's story time, Amy Morris led a group of toddlers and preschoolers sing our favorite bedtime song, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star." But she had another lesser-known version of the song to share too! I hope you enjoy singing the new words to this song.
Westport Library Story Time for Twos program starts at 9:30 a.m. and Preschool Story Time starts at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Come join us and learn fun stories, songs, and activities.
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
What can be more fun as a summer activity for a child than stargazing? Out in the indigo sky, through the bedroom window, countless stars shine brightly. Stars look just like little speckles of sparkling diamonds. They are smiling at us, and you can almost reach out to touch them. If you can see the soft, pale moon too, you are in for a nighttime treat. It is fun to observe the stars and try to learn their names and their location. Do you know that groups of stars in a shape of animals and objects are called constellations, and the fast-moving Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun?
This summer at Westport Library children's story time, Amy Morris led a group of toddlers and preschoolers sing our favorite bedtime song, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star." But she had another lesser-known version of the song to share too! I hope you enjoy singing the new words to this song.
Westport Library Story Time for Twos program starts at 9:30 a.m. and Preschool Story Time starts at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Come join us and learn fun stories, songs, and activities.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
2012 Summer Reading Program for Children and Teens
If you are a child (12 & under) or the parent of a child, register online at the Children's Summer Reading website (Registration begins June 1) or at your local library! For every three hours you read, you can win a prize. Read for 12 hours to complete the program and earn a book plus other prizes.
If you are a teen (ages 13-18) or the parent of a teen, please visit the Teen Summer Reading page to find out how to participate in the teen program, “Own the Night.”
Children's Summer Reading Program
- Sign up for the Summer Reading program at your library and receive a reading log (or register and track your reading online). Registration begins June 1.
- Use your reading log to track the time you spend reading.
- Visit your library to get a prize for every 3 hours that you read.
- Read for 12 hours to complete the program and earn a book and Royals tickets (while supplies last)!
- Keep reading and earn Library Bucks all summer long!
Programs and activities
The Kansas City Public Library is full of many stories that will inspire you to dream big. AND we have terrific events (PDF) going on all summer!Read more: http://www.kclibrary.org/summerreading
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Cinco De Mayo at Westport | Kansas City Public Library
Cinco De Mayo at Westport | Kansas City Public Library
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
4:00pm @ Westport Branch
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Westport Library!
This colorful fiesta will be held at Westport Library on Wednesday, May 2nd at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Mexico's independence and heritage. Learn all about Cinco De Mayo. Make fun crafts such as paper flowers, maracas, Mexican flags, and small rings. Children will listen to stories in English and Spanish. There will be a donkey pinata to beat and lots of candies!
Guests will listen to the upbeat De Colores and La Raspa. Salsa and tortilla chips with refreshments will be served. This is a family-friendly event. All are welcome.
4:00pm @ Westport Branch
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Westport Library!
This colorful fiesta will be held at Westport Library on Wednesday, May 2nd at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Mexico's independence and heritage. Learn all about Cinco De Mayo. Make fun crafts such as paper flowers, maracas, Mexican flags, and small rings. Children will listen to stories in English and Spanish. There will be a donkey pinata to beat and lots of candies!
Guests will listen to the upbeat De Colores and La Raspa. Salsa and tortilla chips with refreshments will be served. This is a family-friendly event. All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Great websites for kids
There are several fun web sites for you to choose from. Click on this link:
http://gws.ala.org/popular
Who ever thought learning math could be so much fun? Test your math skills with these fun and interesting games. Includes some teacher and parenting resources.
http://gws.ala.org/popular
Who ever thought learning math could be so much fun? Test your math skills with these fun and interesting games. Includes some teacher and parenting resources.
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