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
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!
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 2009 is "Bring Communities Together for Children - Children Bring Communities Together." On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from 10:30-11:30 am we 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.
2nd 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. We celebrated Dia on Thursday, April 30, from 11:00am-12:00pm. We had a bilingual story time, music, and other activities.
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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, March 14, 2010, from 2:30-4:30pm the library will present "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).
On Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 2:30-4:30pm, the library will present the animated film "Coraline" (PDF) This movie is rated PG.
Families enjoyed refreshments, fun, and prizes, too when the library presented "The Tale of Despereaux" (PDF) on September 13.
The following DVDs were shown at previous Afternoon at the Movies programs and are available for checkout at the library:
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 (PDF)
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.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
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