Making a Joyful Noise

Check out these photos from our Making Musical Instruments program on February 16th, funded by an LSTA Grant "All the Seasons of Green," where children made all kinds of noise-makers using everyday household items, like beads, beans, dry macaroni, empty water bottles and milk cartons, old film cases, and paper plates.

Books we read:

Be Quiet, Mike! by Leslie Patricelli (Mike the musically-inclined monkey makes his own drum set.)



Sing, Sophie! by Dayle Ann Dodds (Although no one else in her family likes her loud voice, Sophie's singing soothes her baby brother during a thunderstorm.)



We wrapped up the musical morning with a parade around the room, so the kids could show off their environmentally-friendly cacophany of creativity.

This Week at the Library...

School-age kids have a lot of fun events coming up! Find all the details right here!

Brain Wash Game Show

Saturday, February 25 @ 2 PM

For grades 1-5

Suggested Donation: $2

In the Brain Wash Game Show, real contestant podiums with flashing lights, digital scoring, and a lightning fast "Lockout System" keep the action going. With all of the questions projected onto screens, everyone including the audience is part of the game. Check out the game at http://www.dashermagic.com/GameShow.aspx.  

Paint with the Masters

Wednesday, February 29 @ 2-4 PM

For grades K-5

Materials Cost: $15/child

Parents, enjoy the afternoon off as Color Me Mine joins us for an afternoon of painting pottery at the library. This session will focus on Claude Monet and the Impressionist style of painting. Please register in-person at the library.





Making Music!

Learn how to make musical instruments using everyday objects on Thursday, February 16th at 10:30 AM. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Funded by the All the Seasons of Green LSTA grant. Registration is not required, so feel free to stop in! Call 610-687-1124, ext. 41, for more info.

Police Patches on Display

Next time you're in the library, check out what's new in our display case-- a collection of police patches from all over the United States and a few from other countries, as well! These items are on loan from a local high school student who has over 150 police patches, ranging from local township police to state highway patrol patches.

In the display, see if you can find the patch from the police department that's closest to Radnor. And see if you can find the names of all the other countries represented in the collection. 

In addition to the patches, you'll find a modern-day Italian Carabinieri officer's hat!

Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo

No need to head to the zoo this weekend... because on Saturday, February 11 at 2:00pm, the Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo is coming to the Radnor Library! Bring the whole family to see Eyes of the Wild and their amazing, comical, educational live animal show. Suggested donation: $2/person. Call 610-687-1124, ext 41, for more information.

Magic in a Winter Wonderland

This past Saturday was pretty mild, with only a few small scattered corners of snow in the shadows around the Radnor Library... But inside, Magician Steve Woyce inspired imaginations to step into a winter wonderland adventure.

 Every hand in the audience (parents and grandparents were outstanding sports!) formed a snowball and tossed it up front into a magical pan. And then, with one quick movement, the previously empty pan revealed a fully-formed snowman. The giggles took over the room when Steve couldn't find the right magic wand and when he gave his volunteers all kinds of silly tasks and silly props and silly hats. The grand finale was the most delightful surprise... After some entertaining antics, we watched a real rabbit suddenly appear, twitching nose and all!

Newbery and Caldecott Winners Announced!

Check out the best of the best in children's literature published in 2011!

Newbery Medal winner: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos  (J GAN)

Caldecott Medal winner: A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka  (J PICTURE RAS)

These titles are available at the library, so make sure you don't miss them. Find the winners of all the book and media awards here.

Winter Wonderland Magic with Steve Woyce

Saturday, January 28 @ 2:00 pm

Join magician Steve Woyce at Radnor Library and journey to Winter Wonderland.  Play Hide & Seek with a penguin, visit a magic candy store, and watch snowmen appear right in front of your eyes!  No registration required!  A $2 donation per person is requested.



A Kindermusik Morning

January 13th started out as a typically quiet Friday morning at the Radnor Library... until about 10:30 when the Winsor Room swarmed with an enthusiastic crowd of toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers for an hour of musical fun with local Kindermusik instructor Becky Douglas. The jackets and mittens came off and the smiles came on when Miss Becky handed out an assortment of musical instruments perfect for little ones, like wooden sticks and egg shakers.

Even basic household objects became sources of music and movement--Plastic spoons held a beat, scarves created colorful motion, and paper plates became ice skates as the children glided across the carpeted floor.

Miss Becky led action rhymes and dances and kept the energy up with her musical reading of Cows in the Kitchen by June Crebbin.

We had a lot of fun and are always thankful for Becky sharing her time and expertise with us so generously! Find out more about Becky Douglas' Kindermusik classes at www.musikFUNdamentals.com.

Kindermusik with Becky Douglas

Friday, January 13 @ 10:30 am

Bond with your child as you play, sing (no talent required!), and dance together.
This free program is for children ages 2-4 years. No registration required.

Winter Storytimes Start Soon!

Our Winter Storytime Schedule begins on Monday! Please feel free to drop in, since registration is not required.

Mother Goose on the Loose Ages birth - 15 months
Wednesdays: 9:30 am & 10:30 am (Jan 18 - Feb 29, except 1/25)

Little Steps Ages 15 months - 2 ½ years

Mondays: 9:30 am & 10:30 am (Jan 9 - Feb 13)

Big Steps Ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ years

Fridays: 10:30 am (Jan 20 - Feb 24)

Preschool Storytime Ages 3 ½ - 5 ½ years

Tuesdays: 10:30 am (Jan 17 - Apr 17, except 4/3)

Wednesdays: 2:00 pm (Jan 18 - Apr 18, except 4/4)

New Children's Librarian

Hi! My name is Carrie and I'm the new Children's Librarian at Radnor Library. I just started at the end of December and will be working with Miss Carlson at the Children's Desk. I will also be leading the Big Steps and Preschool Storytimes.

Some of my favorite books are A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett and The Sound of Colors: A Journey of the Imagination by Jimmy Liao.

I look forward to meeting some Radnor families at storytime, upcoming events, and around the library. Please stop by and introduce yourself any time!

Bye From Abbe

A picture of my favorite book.

Today is my last day at Radnor Memorial Library. I'm so thankful that Dorothy Carlson hired me five years ago while I was still a library student. She guided me and was a tremendous mentor.

I have come to love all my wonderful, hardworking colleagues. And I especially love those who have come into the library seeking help with a title, enjoyed storytimes, and participated in our programs.

Change is never easy. I'm not one for long speeches. So I'll just say thanks so much to each of you who have touched my life. I hope I've helped a few wee ones love books just a bit more and brought some joy into your life. I know what I've gained is so much more!

Please welcome the new librarian (yet to be hired) with welcome arms and a big smile.

I'm going to Lansdowne Public Library, so if you find yourself in the area, stop in and say hi!

Monkeys in the House - The Radnor Library House

John Hadfield had a few tricks up his sleeve when he brought a barrel of monkey laughs to Radnor Memorial Library on Oct. 15th. More than 100 children and adults were treated to his singing, dancing, jokes, juggling and magic act. Thanks John!

Monkey's in the House on Saturday, Oct 12

Music, Comedy, Magic and Juggling from a Radnor Library favorite. No registration required; suggested donation: $2 per person

This Saturday, October 12 @ 2 p.m.

Storytimes begin TODAY!!!

Our Fall Storytime Schedule begins today!

Schedule as follows:

Mondays 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (Oct . 10 - Nov. 14)
Little Steps Ages 15 months - 2 1/2 years

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. (Oct 11 - Dec. 13 - exc. 11/8)
Preschool Storytime ages 31/2 to 5 1/2

Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (Oct 12 - Nov. 16)
Mother Goose on the Loose ages birth to 15 months

Preschool Storytime 2 p.m. Oct 12 - Dec. 14 (ext 11/23) ages 31/2 to 5 1/2

Fridays 10:30 a.m. (Oct 7 - Nov 11)
Big Steps Ages 2/12 - 3 1/2

Music and Movement Part II

See and hear The Ugly Stick, See Miss Chris sneeze. Yes, it all happened at the second Music and Movement Class. Miss Chris knows how to rock the crowd of nearly 80 participants!

All the Seasons of Green

What's the Big Deal About Reycyling?

Find at @ Radnor Library this Saturday, October 1 @ 2 p.m.
Learn tips to reduce trash through Reader's Theater, relay races, hands on experiments and recycled crafts!

Registration required.

For 1st through 5th grade students

This program is funded by a Library Services and Technology Act Grant from Commonwelath Libraries

For more information or to register call: 610-687-1124 ext. 41

The The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories

This is a story about a Dentist and how his obsession led to the discovery and eventually publishing of the New Dr. Suess Book.

Miss Chris Rockin' It @ Radnor Library

Miss Chris came to Radnor Library for the first of three sessions for Preschool Music and Movement and we couldn't believe that nearly 100 people filled the Winsor Room! We love Miss Chris' enthusiasm, her love of children's librarianship and her vast talent. Two more sessions at the library with Miss Chris.