Learning at the Library

Today we went downtown to The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning for story time. It is held in the original Lexington Public Library that was built in 1905. In 1795 Lexington had first subscription library established west of the Alleghenies.

A group from the Tates Creek ward met at the center at 10:30 AM and the class was run by a woman from the Blue Grass Ward who works in the children's department. She informed everyone that each time you visit the center every child gets to pick out a book for free to keep. The boys eyes lit up as they searched the shelves for their prize. Trey chose Franny K. Stein Mad Scientist chapter book, Josh selected NBA Super Guards and Matt found an X-men book. I spied a hard cover Miss Spider's ABC and quickly told Kaitlyn and Brynn this was the book they wanted. They smiled at the pictures, but really didn't care which book was brought home.

The children listened to a story about a colorful island and then made a craft with new pizza boxes and felt. They designed a story book about colors using felt di-cuts. The kids munched on color Goldfish crackers as they cut and worked on their scene. She even gave each family a copy of the story she read to the kids.

They also got a card to mark down the books they read so when they reach ten, they can redeem it for free ice cream at Maggie Moo's.

It was a great outing and I am sure we will head back again soon!