Books on My Desk

A small shipment of colorful holiday books has arrived. Ask the librarians at the kids’ desk to show you the plethora of Hanukkah & Christmas books we have in stock.

Olivia Claus

Call #: HOLIDAY E FALCONE

On the night before Christmas, Olivia discovers that her favorite stuffed monkey, Mathilda, is missing, as are other favorite items from around the house.

Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney

Call #: HOLIDAY E DEWDNEY

Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings.

It’s Christmas, David! By David Shannon

Call #: HOLIDAY E SHANNON

Christmas has arrived with so many rules to follow that David fears his mistakes will cause Santa to pass him by.

Moooove over and make room for reading

So you've been to the Fair and you're feelin' blue that it doesn't last year-round (or at least I am). Here's a fun solution: read! OK, sure, that's ALWAYS my solution, but it's a good one so I'm stickin' with it. I thought I'd share some fun picture books that go along with this year's Fair theme 'I herd it through the bovine.' Just like the Fair brings out the kid in you, these treats will be enjoyed by all ages (and species, if you'll note the photo below):

Moo Who? by Margie Palatini - Hilda Mae Heifer has lost her melodic mi-mi-moo. Does she mew, oink, or honk?
The Cow That Laid an Egg, by Andy Cutbill - Marjorie is an insecure cow who wishes she had some special talent. Then one morning something extraordinary happens.
Shamoo: A Whale of a Cow, by Ros Hill - Most cows live their lives in a pasture, but Shamoo years for the sea.
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, by Doreen Cronin - Farmer Brown's cows type all day, and leave him notes.
No Milk!, by Jennifer Ericsson - How a city boy coaxes milk out of the cow.
The Cow Who Clucked, by Denise Fleming - What's a cow to do when she lost her moo? Find it, of course.
Gloria the Cow, by Paul Maar - Gloria wants to be a star, but can she find an audience who will appreciate her voice?


The only thing missing is the smell of tater pigs!

School's out for summer...

Now what to do with the kids?

Missoula Public Library is an excellent place to keep kids of all ages entertained, no matter the weather. Here's a rundown of regularly scheduled weekly events for kids at the library this summer:

Mondays

• Family Storytime 7pm

Tuesdays

• Tiny Tales 10:30am (storytime for ages 0-3)
  
• Summer Activity Program 2pm* (a variety of programs for those who have completed Kindergarten and older)

Thursdays

• Tiny Tales 10:30am (storytime for ages 0-3)
• Afternoon at the Movies 2pm (open to the whole family)
  

Fridays

• Tiny Tales 10:30am (storytime for ages 0-3)
• Preschool Storytime 10:30am (storytime for ages 3-6)
  

Saturdays

• Family Storytime 11am

There are also special programs occurring throughout the summer, so stay tuned!

For more information about any of these programs, please call the Children's Desk at 721-BOOK, or visit http://missoulapubliclibrary.org/kids/family.htm

*Some programs require tickets, available free the day of the program. Call the Children's Desk for more information.