We love storytime at the West Branch. We love the books, the friends, moving and dancing and singing, and we really love the song “Roly Poly”!!! Some of our friends have recently moved and are missing Storytime at West, others want to share this song with grownups who can’t make it to storytime, and some…
Monday was a big day in the children’s literature world — the American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards were announced! The annual awards include not only the big two — Caldecott and Newbery — but a number of other awards recognizing a broad spectrum of children's and young adult literature. The Randolph Caldecott Medal,…
Looking for some new toys? Check something out from the Library! We’ve got you covered with fun games like… Feed the Monkey: work on that pincer grip and feel like you’re accomplishing something. Easy-Twist Animal Builders: fine motor skills, matching, and crazy animals. And a personal favorite, Don’t Let the Bugs Fall: it’s like Jenga…
The Children’s Room at the West Branch in Davis Square is beloved by children and caregivers alike. The home of Babygarten, storytime, and the summer reading club, it’s where children discover the joys of reading and serves as a valuable resource for parents and teachers as well. In the past three years circulation of children’s…
