Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan

Patricia MacLachlan wrote Sarah Plain and Tall.  Now she has a new book called Waiting for the Magic.  This book would be fun to read during the holiday break. The story begins with a mom, dad and two children.  Dad leaves for awhile and mom makes a big decision.  She has always wanted a dog.  So she and the kids go to the animal shelter to adopt a dog.  Mom makes another big decision to adopt four dogs and a cat.  Read this book to see how this family finds magic in togetherness.  Have a Happy Holiday while reading a good book!               
Pam Bennett, Children's Coordinator

Holiday picturebooks are waiting to be checked out!

   Yes, beautiful children's picturebooks are waiting for you at the Laurens County Library System.  During this holiday season, check out five of your favorite holiday picturebooks.  While the kids are out of school, plan on a special time during the evening to read some old favorites and some new stories too.  Boys and girls of all ages love to hear the voice of a parent reading and modeling this wonderful skill.  Reading to children will bring a feeling of comfort and relaxation.  Slow down and experience the joy of reading together.  Your library card is free and so are the books you check out.  Come to the library and experience the warmth of the holidays through books.

Thursday-May19-Family Night

Bring the whole family for a night of fun with Ronald McDonald.  Ronald and his big red shoes will amaze and entertain you.  You'll also be encouraged to get a library card and check out books to read at home.  The latest information about summer reading events and materials will also be available.  Check out this S.M.A.R.T. family event for children of all ages.  Pam Bennett, Children's Coordinator

Playaway..Spring Break

Spring Break has finally begun for School District 55 & 56 students.  The weather is sunny and you want to get outside.  But tonight when you finish eating dinner, you might like to sit and listen to a book.  The library has books to listen to in an all-in-one audiobook called a PLAYAWAY.  I'm not shouting at you.  PLAYAWAY is a brand name for an audio book about the size of a cell phone.  You will need to have your own earbuds to listen to these exciting stories.  Here are some titles from the children's department.  We have Waiting For Normal by Leslie Connor and Swindle by Gordon Korman.  We also have The 39 Clues series read by David Pittu.  In our teen section try The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.  Keep listening!  Pam Bennett, Children's Coordinator.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fans

Hi Kids, If you like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney, I think you'll like other titles written in this diary style. Some picture books to try are Diary of a Fly and Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin. Also try Dear Annie by Judith Caseley. In the chapter book section or juvenile fiction section as we call it here at the public library read the Amelia series by Marissa Moss. Rose's Journal is also written by Marissa Moss. The Laurens County Library System has a new series of biographies called "Who Was?". We have Who Was Mark Twain?, Who was Elvis Presley? and Who Was Albert Einstein? We have over twenty titles. In our Young Adult (YA) or teen section, we have The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Hope to see you soon! Pam Bennett, Children's Coordinator