Last Saturday, Girl Scout Troop #62015 performed a trio of entertaining and creative puppet plays for children at Campbell Library. The girls made the puppets and the stage themselves! What talent! They did a wonderful job performing, singing, leading crafts and more. The shows were all based on children's books such as Amy Krouse Rosenthal's Little Pea And the Troop very kindly donated the puppet . . . more »

Campbell Library presents a special book club for kids in Kindergarten & 1st grade to read great books and then meet to talk about these fun stories. Sign-ups are required. Stop by Children's Desk to join in the fun. The club will feature: The Horse in Harry's Room Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa Happy Reading! . . . more »

Vroom, vroom...this week's story times feature trucks and things that go. My favorite song is The Truck Song by wonderful singer Kathy Reid-Naiman The Truck Song They're building a building in the middle of the town, And I can see the trucks moving all around, Each one has a job to do Cause they're all part of the building crew. . . . more »

The sun is shining and this week promises warm spring weather, but on Wednesday, April 24th, it is going to snow at Campbell Library. Yes, it's true! Kids in grades 3rd-6th grade can come to the library and create beautiful paper spring-themed snowflakes. This program is based on the wonderful book crafting book: Snowflakes for All Seasons Please call the Children's Desk at Campbell Library . . . more »

The Early Literacy tip for the week is on: Phonological awareness: The ability to hear and play with the smaller sounds in words. Did you know that singing is not just fun but actually quite important for children? People claim that they can’t sing on key, but don’t let that stop you. Singing slows down language and there is often a different note for each . . . more »

This week at story time we discussed the importance of growing children's vocabulary by using better and more descriptive words. Kitten's First Full Moon By using specific names for things like kitten vs. cat or puppy vs. dog when talking to your children, you help children learn new words and help them understand differences between similar things. This small step will help increase children's vocabulary . . . more »

Yummy Tummy Farms kicked off the three part family series on Gardening Together today at Campbell Library. Farmer Donald discussed the various types of fruits and vegetables that can grow in our Mediterranean climate. Boy, are we lucky--98% of all things can grow right here in Silicon Valley! Today was a planning session, but you can still join in for the next class to get . . . more »

Just as we are winding down from the busy holiday season, another quirky one comes along...Groundhog Day is February 2nd! Will winter last 6 more weeks or is spring on its way? Besides chasing your shadow, share a few of these fun picture books with your favorite child and take bets on whether or not the furry critter will go back to bed! Go to . . . more »

There is a chill in the air and my favorite holiday is just around the corner...what's not to love about good food, family time and--in our neck of the woods at least--beautiful fall weather? The Thanksgiving books have been out on the library shelves for a few weeks already, but I did want to point put a few of my favorites that really reflect the . . . more »

Last Tuesday was the first time we incorporated digital versions and devices into a family story time here at Campbell Library. Now, what's that all about you wonder? It is taking the best of both...combining wonderful children's books and fun music in different versions. For instance, the classic children's book Caps for sale comes in an ebook version, so that was played on a screen. . . . more »

I am NOT suggesting that you read a great novel AND cook at the same moment, though I have been known to stir a pot while finishing the last chapter or listening to a book on CD while making berry jam. But being an avid reader, I love making some of the great food inspired by greater stories. There are numerous cookbooks inspired by children’s . . . more »

The Library has a wonderful new resource to make reading even better. Reading is more fun when kids read together! With the Children's Book Club Kits, kids of all ages have the chance to read a great book and then share the experience. Each kit contains 12 copies of the selected book plus a guide filled with discussion questions, activities and ideas. Each child reads . . . more »