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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

For children up to five years old!

 

Introducing a new free early literacy program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she begins kindergarten!

The program entails reading any book to your newborn, infant and/or toddler before they start kindergarten.  It may sound hard to do, but it really is not! If you read just one book a night together, you will have read 365 books in a year!  That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years!  There are no restrictions as to which book you read or how many times you read it!  It can include books read to your child by a teacher, a sibling, or during Story Time.
Each experience counts as a book read!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any child from birth until he or she enters kindergarten, usually around the age of five.
More than one young family member in this age range may participate at the same time!

HOW TO GET STARTED!

1. Beginning Tuesday, February 1st, register yourself and your child/children online (or at the Reference Desk).
To Register, click HERE.

2. Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian, will contact you to arrange a time to come to the library and pick up your official packet.  The contents of the packet will include a book log, booklists which suggest favorite books, and information about "1000 Books Before Kindergarten."

3. Keep track on the book log of each book read together. The program is self-paced and is not a contest or race!

4. When you reach the first 100 total, come back to the library with the list and receive your first Brag Tag and decorative cord.  You will also receive your next book log to list your next 100 books!  You must bring in your official book log to receive a Brag Tag each time.

5. When you have finished 1,000 books, you will receive a certificate and the opportunity to choose a book in the TDL collection to have a name plate inserted which celebrates your accomplishment!

6. Please contact Mrs. Reasoner at mbreasoner@tecumsehlibrary.org or 423-2238 if you have any questions!

 


PAGE TURNERS

Tecumseh District Library offers children an opportunity to read aloud
to a friendly Staff Member for 30 minutes in or near the Children's Area.
Their parent will remain in the building during this time.

Books read are chosen ahead of time by the child.

Reading skills are practiced.

Gentle assistance may be given for decoding words and reading with inflection.

New library friendships are made!

Appointments for your child can be made by calling the library at (517) 423-2238.


Bookmark Contest

Information



2023 All-County Bookmark Contest
Begins March 1, 2023!


Theme to illustrate:
All Together Now

Tecumseh District Library (TDL) is participating in the 52nd All-County Bookmark Contest sponsored by the Lenawee District Library. The Bookmark Contest is a long-standing tradition at Lenawee District Library and its branches and expanded in 2007 to include independent libraries from throughout the county.

The winning entries from TDL will be entered in the "Best of Lenawee” Bookmark Contest, along with winning entries from other participating libraries in the county from Addison, Adrian, Blissfield, Britton, Clayton, Clinton, Deerfield, Hudson, Morenci, and Onsted, as well as the Lenawee District Library.

 

Entry Information 
  • Open to students living or attending school in Lenawee County

  • Official entry forms are available at the Circulation Desk and in the Children's, Tween, and Teen areas or may be downloaded by clicking HERE.

  • The design must be either a hand drawn original or a
    digital original. Please do not trace or or copy images.

  • All entries must be drawn in BLACK & WHITE and submitted on the official entry form - PLEASE NOTE:
    COLOR DESIGNS WILL NOT BE JUDGED!

  • Participant's name, personal address, personal phone number, school and grade MUST be complete and readable.
    Incomplete and/or illegible entries will NOT be judged.

  • This year's theme is:
    "All Together Now".

  • The winning entries will be judged on the basis of
    • originality
    • neatness
    • how well the design illustrates the theme
       
  • Entries can be turned in at the front Circulation Desk through Friday, March 31st at 5 p.m.

  • Another option: Scanned entries may be emailed to Lenaweebookmark@gmail.com
    Be sure your entry is dark enough to be scanned.
    This is so important! Lightly drawn scanned entries are hard to view.


    Please indicate your home library when submitting scanned images by Friday, March 31st at 5 p.m.

Quick Tips  
  • Practice your design first on other sheets of paper.
  • Completely erase all unwanted pencil marks!
  • You must use the stated theme. 
  • The words in your design must be easily read. (Not too tiny!)
  • Use your best penmanship!
Selection of Winners
  • Two winners will be chosen by library staff members from each of the following four grade categories:
    • Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 2nd Grade
    • 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
    • 5th Grade & 6th Grade
    • 7th Grade through 12th Grade

       
  • Individual library winners will be notified by mail. Prizes include a certificate and 4 of their bookmarks printed on cardstock.
     
  • The winning entries will be entered into the "Best of Lenawee” Bookmark Contest for a chance to win a $100.00 VISA gift card.  
Recognition
  • In lieu of an in-person Award Ceremony, each library's eight winners will be announced on the Lenawee District Library's Facebook Page and website on Friday, May 5th. 
     
  • A highlight of the Awards Ceremony will be the announcement of the "Best of Lenawee” Bookmarks.
     
  • TDL's eight winners will announced on the Tecumseh District Library's Facebook Page and website on Friday, May 5th. 
     
  • They will receive these items via the mail:
    • an award certificate
    • printed copies of their bookmark on cardstock

     

For More Information

Contact Jody Helme-Day, Teen Librarian or Mary Beth Reasoner, Children's Services Librarian,
at 423‑2238

or e-mail jhelme-day@tecumsehlibrary or mbreasoner@tecumsehlibrary.org


CRAFTY CREW

After School Crafts for 3rd and 4th Graders

 

CRAFTY CREW:
Make-it & Take-it Crafts Programs
for Third Graders & Fourth Graders

 

Join the Crafty Crew and enjoy making crafts
once a month after school for two hours with Mrs. Reasoner, Children's Librarian!

While Mrs. Reasoner is recovering from knee surgery during March and April,
her colleague, Mrs. Gina Walmsley, 
will fill in for her.
Gina loves our library kids and she loves crafting, so she is looking forward to these programs!

The Crew will meet on the second Thursday of every month
from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Imagination Station!


Registration is required and is limited to ten participants.


Click HERE to register.

         

SESSION DATES
 
September 8, 2022 - Fall Crafts
October 13, 2022 - Halloween Crafts
November 10, 2022 - Thanksgiving Crafts
December 8, 2022 - Christmas Crafts
January 12, 2023 - Winter Crafts
February 9, 2023 - Valentine Crafts
March 9, 2023 - St. Patrick's Day Crafts and Easter Crafts
April 13, 2023 - Spring Crafts
May 11, 2023 - Mother's Day and Father's Day Crafts

               


                      

IN-HOUSE STORY TIME

Pot O' Gold: A St. Patrick's Day Story Time

 

 

POT O' GOLD: A St. Patrick's Day Story Time

While Mrs. Reasoner is recovering from knee surgery, her colleague, Mrs. Wendy Van Guisen, will fill in for her!
Mrs. Van Geison is a retired teacher, principal, and superintendent who loves children and children's books!
She is delighted to share several of her favorite books, songs, and poems with our Story Timers!

She'll be wearing her favorite shades of green and gold!  How about you?


NOTICE THE NEW DAY OF THE WEEK FOR THIS MONTH!


Thursday, March 9, 2023
from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


In-person Story Time is designed for 3-year-olds through 2nd graders.

Registration is required due to space limitations.

Click HERE to Register

 

 


IN-HOUSE STORY TIME

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: A Spring Story Time

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: A Spring Story Time

Features stories about Easter Eggs, the Easter Bunny, and Springtime!

While Mrs. Reasoner is recovering from knee surgery, her colleague, Mrs. Wendy Van Guisen, will fill in for her!
Mrs. Van Geison is a retired teacher, principal, and superintendent who loves children and children's books!
She is delighted to share several of her favorite books, songs, and poems with our Story Timers!

 

NOTICE THE NEW DAY OF THE WEEK FOR THIS MONTH!


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


In-person Story Time is designed for 3-year-olds through 2nd graders.

 

Wear your favorite shades of pastel and if you have a stuffed bunny doll, hold it in your lap!

Registration is required due to space limitations.

Click HERE to Register​​

 


Overnight at the Library - 2018

On the evening of July 17, 2018, following Pajamboree Story Time, there was an "Overnight at the Library" with special guests of the Story Timers! Click on the link below to see pictures of their adventures!

Pajamboree 2018 Photographs


Overnight at the Library - 2017

On the evening of July 18, 2017, following Pajamboree Story Time, there was an "Overnight at the Library" with special guests of the Story Timers! Click on the link below to see pictures of their adventures!

Pajamboree 2017 Photographs


Overnight at the Library - 2016

On the evening of July 12, 2016, following Pajamboree Story Time, there was an "Overnight at the Library" with special  guests of the Story Timers! Click on the link below to see a slideshow of their escapades!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_N4EIDAU7ocemZoV2ZEclNqd0U