Library Programs for Children and Parents
Electronic Resources for Kids
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Start Squad! 
Welcome to the Start Squad! Check out a portal to the very best stuff on the Internet for kids! Brought to you by North Carolina's libraries. Discover the very best stuff on the Internet and in your library. I’m Lee the Librarian and I’ll be your guide. Let’s go!
Tumblebooks FUN
Check out what's new at the Southern Pines Public Library: TumbleBooks!
Designed for everyone from infants to teenagers, this new form of “entertainment-education” helps kids discover the joy of reading by introducing books in a format they love - electronic story books. Tumblebooks combines the tradition of a good storyline with animation, sound, music, and narration in different formats: story books, online audio books, interactive games, puzzles, and quizzes. Age-appropriate selections range from easy readers to chapter books, young adult selections, non-fiction titles, Spanish and French language learners, and 60 foreign language titles in Spanish, French, Russian, and Chinese. Just click on the link above to get started!
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Special Events
Week of the Young Child (PDF)
This week celebrates and honors young children and thanks teachers and all those who make a differnce in young children's lives. The theme for WOYC 2010 was "Early Years Are Learning Years." On Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 3:30-4:30 pm the library celebrated WOYC with a Take 5 Event. Activities that take 5 minutes to do such as, Make It, Take It and Creation Station were available for parents to spend priceless quality time with their child.
3rd Annual Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros Celebration (PDF)
Dia is an annual and national celebration that promotes literacy and the importance of linking children to books, languages, and cultures. The library will celebrate Dia on Friday, April 30, from 11:00am-12:00pm. Come for a multicultural story time, music, and crafts.
Children ages toddler to third grade and their parents were invited to the library's annual Holiday Program (PDF) on Dec. 8, 2009 at 7:00pm. Children made their own ornaments and enjoyed the magic of special guest Jingle the Holiday Elf!
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Sunday Afternoon at the Movie for Families (Grades 3-5)
Children in grades 3-5 and their parents are invited to enjoy a Sunday afternoon movie. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pillow) if you want to get comfy, and we'll provide the popcorn! Movies are presented on selected Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30pm.
On Sunday, July 25, 2010 the library will present "Surf's Up" (PDF). Join us for this animated behind the scenes look at the high-octane world of competitive penguin surfing.
On Sunday, May 9, 2010 the library presented "The Princess and the Frog" (PDF).
On Sunday, March 14, 2010 the library presented "Hotel for Dogs" (PDF). No stray gets turned away! This movie is rated PG.
On Sunday, January 10, 2010, from 2:30-4:30pm, the library presented "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" (PDF).
The following DVDs were shown at previous Afternoon at the Movies programs and are available for checkout at the library:
Coraline
The Tale of Despereaux
Wall-E
Kung Fu Panda
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Water Horse
Nancy Drew
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Especially For Parents and Caregivers:
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library
Developed by the Public Library Association in conjunction with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Every Child Ready to Read is designed to give parents and caregivers tools they can use to help their children learn important pre-reading skills that will make it easier for them when they start school. Check back for the next training date.
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