Why does the Library host story time? Children love having stories read to them. Reading is also a great way for parents and children to spend some time together. Studies have shown that there are many important benefits to story time. Reading aloud to children helps promote language development and love of reading, which better prepares them for school. Not only do children increase language skills, but children also gain a greater understanding of social skills and the world around them. For more information on young children, language and reading, check out the following web sites:

www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage

www.zerotothree.org

www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/ecrr/ecrrhomepage.cfm.

Visit the Children's Department to find out what programs and resources are available for our youngest patrons. The Library is the place for story times and wonderful books to read-aloud!

Upcoming Programs

On Veteran's Day, Abel's Island, a movie for the whole family, will be shown on Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00a.m. No registration is necessary. In addition, the Children's Room has several book discussions scheduled during November.

Third graders are invited to join Find a New Friend in a Book for a lively discussion of Gooney Bird and the Room Mother by Lois Lowry on Wednesday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m. There will be games, snacks, and a craft. The next fourth grade book discussion Go Fourth will be discussing Soup by Robert Newton Peck, on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00-4:45 p.m. All fifth graders are invited to dinner and a discussion with The Page Turners. The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements will be discussed on Monday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. Bring dinner, and dessert and a beverage will be provided. Sign up for all book discussions and pick up a copy of the books in the Children's Room.

Please check the library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events, registration dates, and information. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.