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Wii Play @ the Central Library

Join us in Central Library's Discovery Theatre for Wii Play for kids ages 5-12. We play educational video games geared to a younger audience such as Dora Saves the Snow Princess and Build-a-Bear Workshop, which encourage problem solving and literacy skills. Saturday and Sunday: 3-4 p.m. Family Wii play Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. For more information, call 817-871-7745.

Tail-Waggin’ Tutors
A dog is a READER’S best friend

Is your child nervous about reading? Tail-Waggin' Tutors may the perfect answer. These dogs are specially trained by Therapy Dogs, International to listen patiently while a child practices reading and gains more confidence. Sessions will be held the first Saturday of each month in the Reading Pavilion of the Central Library Youth Center. For more information, call 817-871-7745.

Staff Picks

Baby Rattlesnake, by Te Ata. Adapted by Lynn Moroney. (Ages:Grade PreK-2 )

Baby Rattlesnake wants his rattle, but Mother and Father tell him he is too young. He must wait until he is older. But Baby Rattlesnake wants his rattle now! Is Baby Rattlesnake really ready? Find out in this wonderful picture book based on a Pawnee Indian folktale.

Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey, by Herman Parish. Illustrated by Lynn Sweat.(Ages: Grade 2-4)

When Amelia Bedelia is asked to direct the school Thanksgiving play, things get a little crazy. Amelia Bedelia thinks that roles are bread and the dressing room is where you stuff the turkey! Can this production be saved in time?

The Hoboken Chicken Emergency, by Daniel Pinkwater. Illustrated by Tony Auth. (Ages:Grade 3-5)

Arthur is sent to pick up the family’s Thanksgiving turkey, but the butcher has lost their order. It looks like Thanksgiving may be ruined until Arthur meets a scientist with a 266 pound live chicken. Arthur decides to keep the chicken as a pet and names her Henrietta. But when Henrietta gets loose...

Football Genius, by Tim Green. (Ages:Grade 6-8)

Twelve year old Troy has a special talent-he can predict football plays before they happen. Troy wishes he could use his talent to help his favorite team, the Atlanta Falcons, end their losing streak. When Troy’s mom gets a job working for the team, will Troy finally get his chance?

Updated 17 November 2009