Thanksgiving will be here before you know it!
We currently have a collection of Thanksgiving books ready to be checked out it the children’s room- and people are gobbling them up faster than we can display them! Come in early and often for the best selection or visit our website and place a hold on the book you are looking for.
We will be offering a Thanksgiving themed story time on Tuesday, November 15 @ 10 AM. This program is recommended for ages 1.5-5 and there is no registration.
Finally, our Grab and Go craft this month feature a cute Turkey decoration you can create. The craft will be available starting on Saturday, November 12, while supplies last.
Here are some of the newer publications of Thanksgiving books in our collection. You can place a hold by clicking on the title. You will be redirected to the SAILS website. To place a hold, enter your 14 digit barcode- no spaces- and your pin number (normally the last 4 digits of your phone number).
Peyton picks the perfect pie : a Thanksgiving celebration by Jack Bishop
Peyton knows her parents wish she were less particular about what she eats, so she decides to try pie when family and friends gather for Thanksgiving dinner--but which one? Includes a recipe for Classic apple pie.
Keepunumuk : Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving story by Danielle Greendeer
Wampanoag children listen as their grandmother tells them the story about how Weeâchumun (the wise Corn) asked local Native Americans to show the newcomers how to grow food to yield a good harvest--Keepunumuk--in 1621.
Twas the night before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey
School children on a field trip to Mack Nugget's farm save the lives of eight turkeys in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas."
We give thanks by Cynthia Rylant
A rabbit and a frog zip around town talking to their friends about all the things they love, before cooking up a way to show everyone their gratitude.
Cold Turkey by Corey Rosen Schwartz
A bundled-up turkey gives away pieces of its own winter clothing to chilly animal friends.
Share in the joy with Elmo and friends in this special story that proves no matter what you celebrate, there's no place like home for the holidays!
Dino-Thanksgiving by Lisa Wheeler
The dinosaurs enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving Day activities, including preparing favorite recipes, playing touch football, telling stories, and eating together.
Harvest Days (World of Celebrations) by Kate Depalma
Explore harvest festivals from around the globe! Lyrical, rhyming text and lush, detailed artwork from Italian artist Martina Peluso immerse young readers in some of the most ancient traditions in the world. Nine pages of rich, educational endnotes dive deep with more information about the 12 cultures explored in the book and invite young readers to ask questions about food and the labor that produces it.
Every November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day. But what actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And when did it happen? Discover the facts and find out the fiction surrounding one of America's favorite holidays
Plymouth Rock has long stood as a symbol of the Pilgrims' journey to and settlement in America. But how much of the story surrounding it is true? What did the Pilgrims' arrival mean to the Wampanoag people who were already living there? What were the long-lasting effects of the interactions between the two groups? How did a seaside rock come to be associated with the Pilgrims' landing, and was it really part of their story at all? Readers will find out the answers to these questions and discover more of what Plymouth Rock can tell us about American history.
