Windsor Locks Public Library

Nia gets a pet turtle for her sixth birthday and names him Alfie.  She's very excited at first, but loses interest when he doesn't do much.  Then one day he disappears.  We switch to Alfie's perspective as he breaks out of his cage and searches for the perfect present for Nia's seventh birthday.  But will he make it on time?

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The two different perspectives in this book are what make it so special.  When we see it from Nia's perspective, we see a pet that isn't very interesting.  But when we see it from Alfie's perspective, the readers sees how much he loves Nia and how important her attention is to him.  There is also a surprise ending that you'll only notice if you look at the pictures closely.

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Best for ages 5-7.

Come to the library to read stories, sing songs, and play with toys!  For children ages 0-2.  In the story time room.  No registration required.  Siblings welcome.

Drop by the library to make a fun popsicle stick kite!  Best for ages 4-8.  No registration required.

Make a cute bunny craft!  Best for ages 4-8.  No registration required.

Come to the library to make your own hatching chick craft!  Best for ages 3-8.  No registration required.

Children in grades K-5 are welcome to join us for some brick building fun.  Each month we will focus on a different challenge that will be displayed in the children's room the following week.  Sponsored through donations and the Lego Group.

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This month's challenge is: Build your own playground

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Register on our online calendar or call the library.  Limited seating.  Registration begins 2 weeks prior to event.

$1.00 each!  All proceeds go directly to the library.  Available at the circulation desk.

Complete all the challenges for the month and win a book!  Forms are available in the children's room during open hours.  We'll have a new challenge form every month.

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For ages 4-12

When you've completed all the challenges and checked them off, bring your sheet to the children's room to get your free book.

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If you need help finding books for each challenge, just call us or ask the children's librarian.

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The challenges for December are:

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A book set during winter

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A book by one of your favorite authors, that you haven't read yet.

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A book with polar bears or penguins in it

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A book that was made into a movie

Pictures of all of the puzzles available for checkout will be in our puzzle binder in the children's room.  When you pick which puzzle you want, someone at the front desk will get it for you.

Looking for children's books, but not sure what to get?  You can now request a book bundle and pick it up at the library.  Each bundle has five picture books selected by our children's librarian based on theme.  You can call us with a request.

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Fantasy * Mysteries * Sports * Pirates * Monsters * Tall Tales * Humor * Western * History * Science Fiction * Bears * Dinosaurs * Camping * Food * and more!