Celebrate the Year of the snake with stories that bring the magic of Chinese New Year to life! From festive traditions to legendary tales, our book suggestions are perfect for young readers. Click on the photo to explore our full list and welcome the new year with a great book! 📖
Unplug and join the Go Screen-Free challenge today! Discover our FREE Bingo printable game filled with exciting activities for the whole family and you can also check out our book recommendations that celebrate the joy of disconnecting and reconnecting with those around us. Click on the photos below to access the free resources.
📖👨👨👧👦 This month, in celebration of Family Literacy Day we’re thrilled to feature Our Table by the beloved author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. Violet longs for the time when her family was connected: before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. This heartwarming story reminds us of the importance of connection—coming together to rediscover the gift of time shared together. We invite families to embrace our Go Screen-Free challenge for Family Literacy Day on January 27, 2025! Click on the photo to access our free activity plan. Let’s take the opportunity to reconnect with one another whether through shared meals or storytime. 🫂🫶
Nous sommes très heureux d’annoncer notre bénévole du mois de décembre 2024- Amy Otchet , une animatrice extraordinaire de l’heure du conte depuis 2022. Amy adore faire rire les enfants lors de ses lectures, et s’est même déguisée en clown ! Voici ce qu’elle a à dire sur son expérience 
Après avoir passé 25 ans aux Nations unies à défendre l’éducation des femmes et des filles, j’ai découvert minibiblioPLUS et j’ai commencé à raconter des histoires dans une garderie extraordinaire à Snowdon. C’est incroyable de voir comment l’éducation et l’alphabétisation des jeunes enfants transforment des vies. La joie des enfants lorsqu’ils découvrent la magie des histoires n’a vraiment pas de prix. Je m’amuse autant qu’eux !
We are delighted to announce our volunteer of the month for December 2024- Amy Otchet, an extraordinary storytime animator since 2022. Amy loves to clown around at her readings. It’s no wonder the children adore her! Here is what she has to say about her experience
“After 25 years with the UN advocating for women’s and girls’ education, I found minibiblioPLUS and began storytelling at the most amazing daycare in Snowdon. It’s been incredible to witness how early childhood education and early literacy transforms lives. The kids’ joy as they discover the magic of stories is truly priceless. I’m having just as much fun as them! “
❄️⛄️Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner is a whimsical winter tale that imagines what snowmen do after dark. Through witty, imaginative verse, the story reveals the secret adventures of snowmen, brought to life with Mark Buehner’s charming and personality-filled illustrations. Click on the photo to access our complimentary activity plan which includes a science activity. ⛄️📖
Announcing our newest volunteer of the month for November, Anita! Congratulations and thank you for volunteering in our library. Here is what she has to say about her experience:
Volunteering with minibiblioPLUS has been an incredibly rewarding experience. While my role is behind the scenes in the library, I enjoy knowing that the work I do contributes to children having access to stories that can inspire and educate them. Over time, I’ve realized just how important it is to nurture a love of reading at an early age. While today’s world is so centered on screens, minibiblioPLUS reminds children of the beauty and joy of physical books. Being part of this program has shown me how important small contributions can be in supporting a larger mission. I’m proud to be part of an organization that is dedicated to fostering literacy and making a positive impact in the community.
🎨✨ Did you know that November 9th is Go to an Art Museum Day ? Celebrate the magic of art with our book of the month, Yasmin the Painter by Saadia Faruqi ! 🖌️ Yasmin doesn’t know what to paint, she doesn’t think she’s any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what she needs for inspiration! Perfect for little artists and museum explorers! Who knows? You might just be inspired to create your own masterpiece! Click on the photo for our activity plan and free printable memory game matching famous masterpieces together.😄🌈
👏🤩 Congratulations to our latest volunteer of the month for October, Chloe Ackad. Chloe is such a happy and enthusiastic storytime animation volunteer who brings the children much happiness with her readings. Here is what she has to say about her experience:
Volunteering at minibiblioPLUS is truly a magical experience. Going to read books to those amazing children is one of the highlights of my week, and I always leave the daycare with a big smile on my face. Over the last few months, I have been going to the same place on a weekly basis to do story time animations and I have gotten to know very well both the children who attend this daycare, as well as its staff of wonderful women. I have grown very fond of all these grown and little people, as they have all made me feel so welcome. I am proud to have become a member of their little community. I enjoy every moment I spend with the children and the staff alike, laughing together about a wonderfully silly book. In those moments I feel like a child again, enjoying the simple joy of a book with beautiful illustrations.
As I know that all the young minds I read to will be growing up around screens, it is important to me to show these children how magical a paper book can be. Encouraging early childhood literacy is crucial, and that is what we are doing here at minibiblioPLUS . Books have the power to bring so much joy, and I hope to spread that joy every week when I turn the first page of a new book.
🎃 👻 We present to you our book of the month for October, Pete the Cat’s Trick or Pete by James Dean. Follow Pete as he goes trick-or-treating from house to house and discover what is waiting behind each door. Pumpkins, candy, and costumes! With flaps that reveal fun Halloween surprises, this Pete the Cat holiday story is sure to be a sweet treat for your little trick-or-treaters. Click on the photo to access our activity plan and free Halloween game cards. Happy reading and Happy Halloween to all! 🍭🍫
