Kids Korner @ BPL

Earth Day Websites that inform and educate for children

2008-04-22T07:23:00.000-07:00

April 22nd is Earth Day. Copy and paste these links into the web browser and visit this website to learn more about the importance of this day.

For younger surfers:
(1) http://www.cwec.ca/cwec/index.aspx?page=kidscorner
(2) http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/
(3) http://www.education.noaa.gov/books/puffy/puffy.html
(4) http://www.epa.gov/epahome/students.htm
(5) http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Games:
(1) http://scijinks.jpl.nasa.gov/noaa/spuzzled/index.shtml
(2) http://www.pbs.org/kqed/oceanadventures/funandgames/
(3) http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/kwc/interactive/
(4) http://www.qld.waterwatch.org.au/flash/ww_game.swf

For older surfers:
(1) http://www.epa.gov/kids/water.htm
(2) http://www.epa.gov/students/
(3) http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/kwc/programs/danny_the_drip/danny_the_drip.htm

Home Activites (parent-oriented website)
(1) http://www.groundwater.org/kc/kc.html

Let's Celebrate "Earth Day'"

2008-04-17T15:52:00.000-07:00

The annual “Earth Day Celebration” and “Keep Bossier Beautiful” art contest winners are on display in Children’s Services at Bossier Parish Central Library, 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City until May 1, 2008. Participants of the art show were
5th grade students who attend Apollo Elementary and Benton Middle School. The event was spearheaded by Donna Barrera Executive Director of Keep Bossier Beautiful and Derinda Soignier Board Director Member.

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, 2008 Children’s Services at Bossier Central Library has placed on display books that are related to conservation, recycling, endangered species, wetlands, and Earth Day. To learn more about Earth Day, visit your local branch of the Bossier Parish Library.

2008 Children's Bookmark Winners: Central Library

2008-03-31T13:17:00.000-07:00

Bossier Central Winners:
> Sadie, age 9
> Ryne, age 11

Bossier Central Winners:
> Carly, age 7
> Patience, age 7.

Bossier Central Winners:
> Gabriel, age 5
> Ryder, age 5.

2008 Children's Bookmark Winners: Plain Dealing Library

2008-03-31T13:16:00.001-07:00

Plain Dealing Winners:
> Emily, age 7
> Jessica, age 5
> Taylor, age 11.

2008 Children's Bookmark Winners: Haughton Library

2008-03-31T13:14:00.000-07:00

Haughton Winners:
> Emily, age 9
> Phillip, age 5
> Adam, age 11.

2008 Children's Bookmark Winners: East80 Library

2008-03-31T13:09:00.000-07:00

Bossier Winners:
> Jenna, age 5
> Vicky, age 9
> Sydney, age 10

2008 Children's Bookmark Winners: Benton Library

2008-03-31T13:06:00.000-07:00

Benton Winners:
> Elijah, age 10
> Kailyn, age 3
> Amanice, age 8.

2008 Children's Bookmark Winners: Aulds Library

2008-03-31T12:58:00.000-07:00

Aulds Winners:
> Desi, age 11
> Kaila, age 7
> Abby, age 4.

9 Tips for Reading to Your Child

2008-02-25T08:59:00.000-08:00

(1) Find a cozy spot, with soft light and few distractions, for reading.

(2) Read with expression. Use your voice to make the story come alive.

(3) Preschoolers thrive on predictability. Reread favorite books again and again.

(4) Expose your child to a variety of reading materials. Include nonfiction books, wordless picture books, and magazines in your read-aloud repetoire.

(5) If you and your child don't enjoy a book, there is no need to finish it. Set it aside and try something else.

(6) Feel free to adapt a story to suit your needs. Shorten or summarize a passage if your child's attention flags.

(7) Allow time for your child to absorb the words and pictures and to ask questions about the story.

(8) Take turns "reading" with your child. Your child can tell you a story based on the pictures they see.

(9) Make regular visits to the library so your child can check out books.

Spring Break 2008: Bookmark Coloring Contest

2008-02-14T11:14:00.000-08:00

Children Services at Bossier Parish Libraries presents a Bookmark Contest during the library's "Spring Into Technology" Week during Spring Break 2008, which is March 24-28.

Kids must design/draw their bookmark while in the library on Monday (24th), Tuesday (25th), or Wednesday (26th). The age groups are 3-5, 6-9, and 10-12.

On Thursday, the winners will be selected and contacted to have their picture taken. By Friday, the winners will be announced via the "Kids Korner" blog along with a posting of their bookmark (if available).

Each participating library branch will supply a treat to give to all children after they complete their bookmark. Winners will be randomly selected from each age category.

Each *WINNER* will have their pictures taken for the "Library Connections" newsletter, as well as, win a "grand prize" and have their bookmark created into a "real" bookmark that will be made available to all children who visit the Bossier Parish Libraries this summer (while supplies last).

For more details, contact BPL Childrens Services at 318-746-1693.