March 25, 2005

It's "Story Time" at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
April Brings Free Weekly Literacy Program to NSU's Main Campus

FORT LAUDERDALE - DAVIE— Nova Southeastern University’s Public Library Services department of the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center hosts a free weekly literacy program during the month of April. The program offers parents and children an opportunity to celebrate their own cultures and simultaneously strengthen reading and English skills.

The program series includes a variety of activities designed to educate and entertain children of all ages. To celebrate National Humor Month, Youth Services Librarian, Rebecca Hickman, has chosen the theme “Something Silly.” Special guest Spanish children's author Sergio Andricaín will host a bilingual story time program on April 12. Participants of all ages are encouraged to come together to enjoy these free activities as well as learn a little Spanish or English. April programs are as follows:

Tuesday, April 5

7:00-7:45 p.m. All ages

Bilingual Family Story time: Stories and Songs in English and Spanish/Cuentos y Canciones en Inglés y Español

Theme: Silly Stories

Celebrate National Humor Month with silly stories and songs. Featured stories will include Jorge y Marta by James Marshall, and No Tengo Sueño y No Quiero Irme a la Cama by Lauren Child. Mexican cookies and tropical soft drinks will be served. For more information, call 954-262-5477.

Wednesday, April 6

10:00-10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5

Story time Fun

Theme: Something Silly, stories in honor of National Humor Month

Celebrate National Humor Month with silly stories and songs. Featured stories will include Pete’s a Pizza by William Steig, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems, and Bark, George by Jules Feiffer.

Wednesday, April 6 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with caregiver

Software Story time

Explore educational websites and software in a relaxed, one-on-one environment.

Wednesday, April 6

11:00-11:10 a.m. Parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 5

Family Literacy University : Enhancing Your Child’s Reading Skills

Research shows that children get ready to read years before they actually start school. Learn techniques to help develop your child’s early literacy skills.

Tuesday, April 12

7:00-7:45 p.m. All ages

Celebrate National Library Week with Children’s Author, Sergio Andricaín

Sergio Andricaín is the author of La Caja de las Coplas,Cuentos de Hadas de Hoy y Mañana, and many other Spanish language books for children. Mexican cookies and tropical soft drinks will be served. For more information, call 954-262-5477.

Wednesday, April 13

10:00-10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5

Story time Fun

Theme: Hooray for Books, stories in honor of National Library Week

Celebrate National Library Month with stories about the joy of reading. Featured books will include I Love My Little Storybook by Anita Jeram, Carlo Likes Reading by Jessica Spanyol, and Leo the Late Bloomer by Story time will be followed by the Family Literacy University graduation ceremony.

Wednesday, April 13 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with caregiver

Software Story time

Explore educational websites and software in a relaxed, one-on-one environment.

Tuesday, April 19

7:00-7:45 p.m. All ages

Bilingual Family Story time: Stories and Songs in English and Spanish/Cuentos y Canciones en Inglés y Español

Theme: Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with stories and songs about nature. Mexican cookies and tropical soft drinks will be served. Featured books will include La Isla by Arthur Dorros with illustrations by Elisa Kleven, and La Mariquita Malhumorada by Eric Carle. For more information, call 954-262-5477.

Wednesday, April 20

10:00-10:30 a.m. All ages

Story time Fun

Theme: Our Beautiful World, stories in honor of Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with stories and songs about nature. Featured books will include Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney, and Sheep Take a Hike by Nancy Shaw with illustrations by Margot Apple.

Wednesday, April 20 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with caregiver

Software Story time

Explore educational websites and software in a relaxed, one-on-one environment.

Tuesday, April 26

7:00-7:45 p.m. All ages

Bilingual Family Story time: Stories and Songs in English and Spanish/Cuentos y Canciones en Inglés y Español

Theme: Poetry

Celebrate National Poetry Month with rhyming stories and songs. Featured books will include Jitomates Risueños y Otros Poemas de Primavera by Francisco X. Alarcón with illustrations by Maya Christina Gonzalez, and Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans. Mexican cookies and tropical soft drinks will be served. For more information, call 954-262-5477.

Wednesday, April 27

10:00-10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5

Story time Fun

Theme: Rhyme Time, stories in honor of National Poetry Month

Celebrate National Poetry Month with rhyming stories and songs. Featured stories will include Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans, and Here Comes Mother Goose edited by Iona Opie with illustrations by Rosemary Wells.

Wednesday, April 27 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 with caregiver

Software Story time

Explore educational websites and software in a relaxed, one-on-one environment.

For additional information, please contact Rebecca Hickman at (954) 262-5477

The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center is a joint-use facility with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. Free card membership allows patrons access to public library collections as well as exclusive university academic resources. The library is located at 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.