Programs & Events for Kids
Library staff design a full schedule of engaging, entertaining, and educational programs and events for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Various events – including options for early literacy, STEAM, gaming, and crafts – are offered year-round.
1KB4K: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1KB4K is a library initiative that promotes reading 1,000 books to preschoolers before they begin Kindergarten. It’s easy to do, and the child gets a free book every time they read and report 100 books. Register and track their reading progress online with Beanstack, or visit the Youth Services Department for additional information or to register in person. You can also view the 1KB4K brochure here.
100 Club
The 100 Club is a fun way for kids to build their reading habits year-round – while earning prizes! Kids in kindergarten through 8th grade can join the club and track their progress on Beanstack. There’s no time limit for completing the challenge, but the goal is to read 100 books! The structure is simple: log books in any category and earn a prize for each 10 books read. Each month, a prize winner will be drawn from active readers, and readers who finish all 10 badges will earn a 100 Club completion prize and get to pick a free book to keep. Learn more about signing up in Beanstack at fondulaclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 or ask a librarian for help and get your young readers involved in this awesome reading challenge!
Anytime Activities, Toys, & Games
Even when there’s not a program scheduled, there’s always something fun to do at the library! Stop by the desk in the Youth Services Department to learn more about the library’s current Anytime Activities – crafts, games, or projects kids can do whenever they visit the library. Additionally, the library offers a wide selection of board games and card games, as well as a train table, Lego table, puzzles, and a puppet theater to play with during your visit.
Election Day for Kids
Election Day is coming up! Are you excited to vote? The library has a bunch of books to get the whole family motivated to get out to the polls and have your voice heard. Take a look at some of these books about the importance of elections and voting, and how our elections work. Looking for sample ballots or voter guides? Library staff have a variety of resources at their fingertips to help you out.
Picture books
- Vote For Me by Ben Clanton
- Vote for Our Future by Margaret McNamera
- I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference
by Mark Shulman - Your Voice, Your Vote by Leah Henderson
- The Walk by Winsome Bingham
- Vote by Eileen Christelow
- I Can Be – President by Christy Webster
- If I Ran for President by Catherine Stier
Chapter books
- Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote
by Andrea Beaty - Pizza and Taco: Who’s The Best
by Stephen Shaskan - Eva for President by Rebecca Elliott
- Mayor Hubble is in Trouble by Dan Gutman
- Heidi Heckelbeck for Class President
by Wanda Coven - The Case of the Crooked Campaign
by Lewis B. Montgomery - Jayson Goes for It by Brayden Harrington
- Gabriela Speaks Out by Teresa Harris
- Twins by Varian Johnson
Nonfiction
- Why Voting Matters by Kip Almasy
- Equality’s Call: The History of Voting Rights in Amerca by Deborah Diesen
- Because They Marched: The People’s Campaign for Voting Rights that Changed America
by Russell Freedman - Give Us the Vote: Over 200 Years of Fighting for the Ballot by Susan Goldman Rubin
- Political Elections by Davis Miller
- Understanding U.S. Elections and the Electoral College by Grace Houser
- Our Country’s Presidents: A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency
by Ann Bausum - Power to the People: How We Elect the President and Other Officials
by Kevin Cunningham
FDL Reads: Yummy: A History of Desserts
Yummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace Elliot
Reviewed by: Chelsea Bunton, Library volunteer
Genre: Graphic novel, nonfiction
Suggested Age: (9-12)
What is the book about? Yummy is a nonfiction graphic novel explaining the delicious history of some of the most popular desserts of all time. This book is organized almost like a talk show, hosted by some fun and witty sprites (fairies). Each chapter covers a different dessert, telling of its deepest origins and its development over time into our modern day versions. The sprites include historical figures, legends and lore, and scientific explanations as they dive into the sweetest histories known to humankind. If you think ice cream has only existed since the invention of the refrigerator- you may want to read this book.
My Review: I always enjoy absorbing information in interesting ways. Textbooks or documentaries are fine but they lose my interest quickly. Learning in the form of a comic book? Sign me up! This book was so amusing! The “host” sprites were delightful as they spun the story of delectable treats from history. I genuinely learned so much from this book, including how ancient peoples were able to keep ice in the summer and the origins of the necessity of baking powder for cakes. Each chapter ended with a recipe, and though I am no chef, I actually think I could successfully make some of these goodies (if comic book fairies can do it, why can’t I?) Whether you have a sweet tooth, or just a craving for some sweet learning- this book is certain to satiate your hunger.
Three Words That Describe This Book: Delicious, sweet, intriguing
Give This a Try if You Like…Baking competition shows, light-hearted manga or anime, non-fiction graphic novels, cookbooks
Rating: 5/5
