Children's Program

First, second, and third grade students are invited to blast off into the reading atmosphere with some of the best books the library has to offer! Students may read by themselves, read to someone else (including pets or stuffed animals), or listen to someone read to them.

If you finish, you will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon.com gift card.  You must be registered in order to earn any prizes/incentives.

• 1st grade:  24 books before May 9
• 2nd grade: 12 books before May 9
• 3rd grade:  6 books before May 9

Of these books, at least ½ should be from the library’s booklists. While you may choose books from any of the three lists, you should be choosing books written at your reading level.

Please be sure to include your full name and phone number on every review you submit. Reviews may be turned in one at a time, or all at once. Every review will be read by the children's librarian.

The drawing will be held May 12, 2014.

If you have questions, call 920-832-6187 and ask for Ellen (the school age librarian) or email ejepson@apl.org.

A lapsit storytime for babies not yet walking. The program is designed to stimulate baby's senses and promote early literacy techniques. We will bounce baby to rhymes, share stories and sing songs with 15 minutes of social play time after. Participation in the storytime is necessary to take part in play time. Siblings are welcome.

Come join us for a fun and educational experience. Make themed Lego projects with other kids who like Legos!

Lego Lab is intended for all ages.

Ellen Jepson, the school age librarian, invites sixth grade students to explore books featuring a large range of genres, including biographies and informational texts.   We will also discuss novels that have been adapted into movies, single narrator audios, full cast audios or radio dramatizations.  Students will learn advanced techniques for accessing Infosoup, the library’s online catalog.  Expect a tour of the children’s section during this one hour program.   This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31. OEU 1-4 (RL 6.7)

Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired.  This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses.  Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

 All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

 Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

 Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

 Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

Fourth grade students will join Ellen Jepson, the school age librarian, to find popular books that demonstrate 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd person points of view.   Students will also learn skills for using Infosoup, the library’s online catalog, including how to search for items, read a record, and access their account.  A tour of the children’s section is included, and the visit lasts approximately one hour.  This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31. OEU 2 (RL4.4, RL4.6)

Getting library cards and/or checking out books
are not a requirement to
visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students
if desired.  This requires that completed
library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before
the visit, accompanied by a class list
showing the students’ home addresses. 
Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add
30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

Second grade students can earn clues to solve a library riddle by finding items such as books, DVDs, magazines and more in the library.  They will work on learning the differences between fiction and non-fiction, and learn how materials are organized.  This program will last approximately one hour.  This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31. OEU 1 (RL2.5)

Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired.  This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses.  Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

 All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

 Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

 Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

 Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

Pick up your reading list of classic/contemporary literature at the Children's Service Desk or print it from the link above. Review eight books in this 16 week window (January 20, 2014 - May 9, 2014). Four novels must be from the library's list. You may listen to audiobooks. If you finish, you will be entered into a drawing for an amazon.com gift card.  You must be registered in order to earn any prizes/incentives.

If you have participated in the past you may participate again, but you must read and review different books.

Reviews must answer the following three questions, and do not need to be on library supplied paper:

• What was your favorite/least favorite part of this book?
• What was the conflict in the book?
• How was the conflict resolved?

Reviews should be at least eight full length sentences long. Please be sure to include your full name and phone number on every review you submit. Reviews may be turned in one at a time, or all at once. Every review will be read by the children's librarian. All books reviewed must be novels, and must be at the participant's reading level.

The drawing will be held May 12, 2014.

An early literacy experience for new walkers to children age 23 months. The 30 minute program will provide your active toddler with lapsit time as well as more opportunities to work on cognitive development and motor skills. Join us after for 15 mintues of play time. Siblings welcome.

Help your child develop pre-reading skills, social skills and confidence through interactive, play-centered learning. Each week we will explore a different theme through sensory activities, dramatic play, crafts, books, games and fun! Siblings welcome.

A storytime for children on the Autism Spectrum. The program is designed developmentally for 4-8 year olds.

Important Details:

• When you register for the program the library, please mention any high interest areas (so that they might be included in the program). Special accomodations can also be made at this time.
• A parent or therapist must accompany each child.
• Siblings are welcome to attend but must be supervised by an additional adult.
• This program will use visual supports and high interest activities to engage the children. A "break" room will be provided for children having difficulty participating with the group. Fidget sensory toys and seating cushions will also be available.

Pick up your sheets at the Children's Service Desk or print them from our webpage. Redeem each sheet of 100 books at the Children's Service Desk for a small prize. When you redeem the last sheet, for books 900-1,000, you'll receive another prize and a certificate for finishing. We will check registration before handing out the last prize and certificate.

 Join Children's Services Staff for a program for children, families and childcare providers. Come for stories, music and movement, fingerplays, and an occasional short animated story or puppet play. While geared towards childcare providers, families are always welcome to attend.  No registration required.  There is no program on April 2.

Invite Children's Librarian Ellen Jepson to your classroom* for a storytelling program using music.

Important Details:

This 30 minute program may include:

• Rhythmic books
• Books for singing along
• Instruments such as the Autoharp
• Musical fingerplays
• Lots of singing!

This program can also be presented at the Appleton Public Library.

*In-classroom visit available to schools with an Appleton address.

First grade students are invited to get to know their library by completing a “Passport to the Library”.  This passport will show students how to find books, DVDs, music and more, as well as introduce them to library staff.   The program will explain differences between text types and the differences between fiction and non-fiction.  This program lasts approximately one hour.  This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31.  OEU 1 (RL1.5)

 Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired.  This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses.  Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

 All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

 Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

 Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).