Adel Public Library» Kids http://adelpl.org Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:17:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Card Catalog Now Available Online http://adelpl.org/2009/10/card-catalog-now-available-online/ http://adelpl.org/2009/10/card-catalog-now-available-online/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:58:25 +0000 admin http://adelpl.org/?p=544 Search the Adel Public Library collection for books, movies and audio books from anywhere with an internet connection.

Access the Online Catalog or click the link in the right sidebar.

If you would like to renew your materials, or place a hold on an item, click on “login” in the upper right corner of the online catalog page.

If this is your first time accessing your account, please click on “Create an Account” in the upper right corner of the page. On the following pages you will be asked to enter your last name and barcode (found on the front of your library card). You will also be asked to create a user name and password to access your account.

Once you are logged on, click on the tab near the top of the page that says “My Info.” Here you will be able to manage the materials on your account.

If you need assistance accessing your account, please call the library at 993-3512.

]]> http://adelpl.org/2009/10/card-catalog-now-available-online/feed/ 0 Pockets Full of Fun Puppet Show http://adelpl.org/2009/05/pockets-full-of-fun-puppet-show/ http://adelpl.org/2009/05/pockets-full-of-fun-puppet-show/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 17:07:04 +0000 Laura http://adelpl.org/?p=468 Help us kick off the summer reading program on Wednesday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. with a free puppet show by Pockets Full of Fun!  Everyone is welcome.  Don’t forget, sign-up for both the kids and teens summer programs starts June 1st!

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  • Tin mint containers (like those from Altoid Mints)
  • Metal jar lids (any metal jar lid will work including: juice, pickles, spaghetti sauce, etc.)
  • CD’s for crafts
  • Toilet paper tubes
  • Kleenex boxes
  • Cereal Boxes
  • Bells
  • Scrap mosaic tiles
  • Cardboard boxes


]]> http://adelpl.org/2009/05/summer-craft-supplies/feed/ 0 Dora the Explorer Family Movie Night http://adelpl.org/2009/04/dora-the-explorer-family-movie-night/ http://adelpl.org/2009/04/dora-the-explorer-family-movie-night/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:00:08 +0000 Laura http://adelpl.org/?p=410 Bring the whole family for a night of Dora Fun!

  • Watch Dora the Explorer: Pirate Adventure
  • Go on a treasure hunt
  • Have a snack!

Friday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Adel Public Library!

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  • Teens:  March 17th @ 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to make easy, yummy and quick snacks including cheese quesadillas, smoothies and cakes in the mug. Plus you get to eat everything you make! Only 10 spots are available so sign-up soon.

  • Grades K-6: March 18 @ 2:00 p.m.

Stop by and play Wii and board games.  Play a variety of games with your friends at this free play event.

]]> http://adelpl.org/2009/03/spring-break-activities/feed/ 0 Family Reading Program Finale! http://adelpl.org/2009/02/family-reading-program-finale/ http://adelpl.org/2009/02/family-reading-program-finale/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:30:38 +0000 Laura http://adelpl.org/?p=255 Go BananasFriday night is the finale for the Family Reading Program!  The finale will be at 6:30 p.m. on February 27th.  Prizes will be awarded to the families that turn in the most pages read (pages must be turned in by noon on Friday the 27th). We will also play Jungle Jeopardy, read a story, enjoy snacks, and have a stuffed animal parade.  Remember to dress in your jungle gear and to bring your favorite stuffed jungle animal!

]]> http://adelpl.org/2009/02/family-reading-program-finale/feed/ 0 Additional Preschool Storytime! http://adelpl.org/2009/02/additional-preschool-storytime/ http://adelpl.org/2009/02/additional-preschool-storytime/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:48:43 +0000 Laura http://adelpl.org/?p=239 We are happy to announce that we will be adding an additional day for Preschool Storytime!  Preschool storytimes will now be on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.  Both days will be the same program.  Pick the day that works best for you and your preschooler. The storytime theme for the week of February 23rd is Big and Little! Please contact the library with any questions.

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  • Thursday, February 19th – Get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a craft.  The craft will start at 2:00 p.m. and there will also be a St. Patrick’s Day game to play. 
  • Wednesday, February 25th – Watch Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.  The movie will start at 1:30 p.m. and will last till about 3:00 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

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  • Preschool Storytime: Monday, February 9 @ 10:30 am
  • Toddler Time: Tuesday, February 10 @ 10:30 am
  • Family Story time:  Tuesday, February 10 @ 6:30 pm

*The family storytime will be different from the morning storytimes so please feel free to come to both!

]]> http://adelpl.org/2009/02/valentines-storytimes/feed/ 0 Mr. Luther King Jr. Celebration http://adelpl.org/2009/01/mr-luther-king-jr-celebration/ http://adelpl.org/2009/01/mr-luther-king-jr-celebration/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:48:33 +0000 Laura http://adelpl.org/?p=193 Martin Luther King Jr.Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a celebration!  After school on Monday, January 19th there will be a special presentation for school age kids on Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.  The presentation will include a talk from Jan Price, games, prizes and a snack.  Make sure you’re there!

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