Are pineapples from Hawaii?
Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2012 by Cupertino_Library
Are pineapples really from Hawaii? Read this book to find out! http://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/887584016_yes,_we_have_bananas If you want to read books about Hawaii, try these: http://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1505566016_the_shark_king Here is the legend of the Shark King, a popular Hawaiian folktale transformed into a comic book! This book is recommended for grades 1-3. .http://sccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1494661016_georgia_in_hawaii Georgia O'Keefe is a famous American painter known for painting flowers. She stayed in Hawaii, and was . . . more »
Countless children have grown up singing and chanting Mother Goose rhymes in school, at the library during story-time, and at home. What is the meaning behind some of these rhymes? For the curious parent, one can read about the story behind the rhyme. See the following Rutgers University link: http://eclipse.rutgers.edu/goose/rhymes. You may never look at Mother Goose the same way again, but the rhymes endure, . . . 
Nicole Kwan, co-author of The Dragon and the Crown: Hong Kong Memoirs, will discuss the book she co-wrote with her uncle, the late Stanley Kwan, creator of the Hang Seng Stock Index. The memoir recounts the heart wrenching experiences of Mr. Kwan and his family during the upheavals of war and Communist revolution in Hong Kong and mainland China, as well as the story of . . . 
Each year, on the first Monday in September, we celebrate Labor Day in the United States. This is a day to honor working people everywhere, and a great opportunity to introduce the concept of work to children. Use these books to help talk with children about the jobs people do and how important work is to everyone. Labor Day Work Harvesting Hope Richard Scarry's What . . . 
Did you miss The Hunger Games movie in the theatres? Well, now is your chance to get in on the film that has taken the world by storm. Based on Susan Collins’ young adult trilogy of the same name, The Hunger Games movie brings all the action, drama, and suspense to life right before your eyes. Join sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen as she is thrust into . . . 
Our fall storytime schedule will begin on Monday, August 27! All storytimes are held in the Cupertino Library Story Room. Storytime is a great way to introduce your child to books and reading in a fun environment. Age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and stretches help young children learn the skills necessary to become successful readers later on. We encourage parents to participate with their children during . . . 
Parents, kids and teens often ask if the Library offers a tutoring service. Yes, we do, but not the kind you might think. Brainfuse, available on the Library’s website, offers live tutoring, homework help and skills building online daily from 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Students from kindergarten to college can submit a question and receive live, one-on-one assistance from a Brainfuse tutor. Subjects include: . . . 
Cupertino Cinema Club will be on Thursday, September 13 at 4pm in the Story Room. School-aged children are invited. Patrons may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. . . . 
Did you know that the Cupertino Knitters meet every Tuesday at 4pm in the Story Room? If you're 10 and older, bring your needles and yarn, and drop-in! . . . 
Get ready for school with these Children's Librarian recommended picture books! . . . 
Cupertino Library recently received a new book display. It is on the second floor across from the Reference Desk. This month the display is entitled, "Never Judge a Book by Its Movie," which highlights books that have been made into movies. Keep an eye out for our Banned Books display, coming in September. . . .