Santa’s visit to Storytime in pictures

Did you miss our special Storytimes featuring that man in the red suit, Santa Claus? Or maybe you came, but want to relive some of the fun?

Then take a look at our pictures from Storytime during the week of December 6-8. We sang the Reindeer Pokey (to the tune of the “Hokey Pokey”) and shook our antlers, we experienced “The Nutcracker” with puppets and a Russian storyteller (in just five minutes!), and then we sang “Must Be Santa” – and Santa arrived!

See pictures from a variety of library events on our Flickr page:
www.flickr.com/photos/wvlibrary/.

For more information about Youth Services programs, contact Steven Engelfried at 503-570-1592 or engelfried@wilsonvillelibrary.org.

Looking for a good book?

Then take a look at our “Staff Picks” page:

www.wilsonvillelibrary.org/staffpicks

Selections include titles ranging in genre from fiction to non-fiction, and in age range from children through adult.

Still stumped? Then try these resources:

• Novelist – A reader’s advisory service that provides information and resources on over 200,000 titles, 75,000 full-text reviews, and more than 36,000 subject headings to help locate the best in fiction. Coverage has recently been expanded to include more than 60,000 non-fiction titles in the following genres: Adventure, Arts & Entertainment, Biography & Memoir, True Crime, Business & Money, Current Events & Politics, and Sports & Competition.
• Novelist K-8 – A reader’s advisory service that specifically targets children and young adults. It contains materials for all K-8 grade levels and includes picture books, children’s “chapter” books and young adult titles.  This database includes both fiction and non-fiction titles.
• Library2Go – Download audiobooks, e-books, and videos from this statewise consortium. Just browsing through the titles may inspire you to find that title in regular print at the Library.
• Reference Desk – You can always ask a librarian at the Reference Desk. If you are looking for children’s or teen titles, check with staff at the Children’s Reference Desk. Call 503-682-2744 for more information.

Questions? Then you know who to call: Reference at 503-682-2744 or reference@wilsonvillelibrary.org.

Staff Pick of the Week: “Queen of the Falls”

"Queen of the Falls" by Chris Van Allsburg

Title: Queen of the Falls
Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Illustrator: same
Year: 2011
Age Range: 8 – 11 year olds
Call Number: J921 TAYLOR

Over 100 years ago, a very brave person went over Niagara Falls in a barrel. It wasn’t a young man. It wasn’t a man at all. It was Annie Edson Taylor, a 62 year old retired teacher who wanted to make some money and get famous. The true story of her daring deed and what happened after is told by Chris Van Allsburg, who also draws the dramatic illustrations of Annie, her barrel, and the treacherous waterfalls.

Recommended by: Steven

See current Youth Services staff picks, as well as the archives on the Staff Picks page.

For more information or recommendations, contact the Youth Services Dept. at 503-570-1592 or engelfried@wilsonvillelibrary.org.