Artwork by Ted Esselstyn

  

		The Simsbury Public Library Children's Room welcomes you and your family. The Library offers a broad collection of children's literature and materials for infants through middle school. Knowledgeable staff will gladly help you meet your information needs. For current activities and events check out our children's room blog. Summer Activity Calendar       Make a Splash READ! (Grades 1 & 2) - Sign up here. Make a Splash READ! (Grades 3 & 4) - Sign up here. Make a Splash READ! (Grades 5 & 6) - Sign up here. Splish-Splash READ! Aloud Program for ages 3-K. Sign up here. Make a Splash READ! - a web page for kids. Other Local Summer Reading Programs Connecticut Reads - Governor's Reading Challenge Recommended Summer Reads Borders '10 Summer Reading Double Dog Dare Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program   Download eBooks & Games for Kids (and Parents too!)
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		Minors and the Use of the Internet Parents and guardians of children under 18 years are responsible for their children's use of the Internet. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to supervise their children's Internet sessions. The Library does not censor any patron's access to materials or protect minors from information which may be considered offensive, controversial, or sexually explicit. Parents and guardians are encouraged to read Child Safety on the Information Highway, jointly produced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Interactive Services Association. A copy of the brochure is available at the Circulation Desk in the Children's Department.       Recommended Links for Games and Learning
		The Children's Room offers: Grandparent Kits for visiting grandchildren from Birth to Second Grade Museum passes
		Children's Collection Board books for the youngest child. Picture Books. Easy Readers for grades 1 - 2. Intermediate Fiction for grades 3 - 4. J Fiction for grades 5 - 8. Non-fiction for preschoolers through middle school. Audiobooks. Music on tape and compact disk. Foreign language books, tapes and videos. Magazines of interest to children. DVDs - popular animated and live-action children's films. Children's books and games on CD. Toys, puppets and games. Books on parenting.
		Clubs Chess Club For children in grades 2 - 6, meets during school year. Discoverers Club For children in grades 5 - 8 to act as group leaders to oversee craft programs during the summer.
		Ongoing Programs Bouncing Babies - children aged birth to 23 months and their caregivers share songs, stories and movement. 2 Year-olds Storytime Small groups of 2's and their caregivers share stories, fingerplays, songs and movement. Drop-In Storytime Ages 3 - Kindergarten. Includes stories, music and movement, and fingerplays. Registration is required for some storytimes. Please contact the library for more information or if you need any special requirements to attend.

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