Children’s Book Award Committee members needed

The Livingston Lord Library is looking for MSUM students who are interested in serving on our 2013-14 Read Aloud Book Award Committee. Committee work includes evaluating new picture books, attending three committee meetings and ultimately selecting the best read aloud picture books of 2013. To receive an application form for committee membership, or for further information, contact Korella Selzler at […]

Library’s Curriculum Materials Center offers books for children and teens

Research shows that children who participate in summer reading programs improve their reading skills. Whether your children/grandchildren are participating in a formal reading program or reading on their own, students, faculty, and staff are welcome to check out books for children and teens from the Library’s Curriculum Materials Center. The Center holds classics, as well as newly published books, including […]

Carol Sibley helped select 2013 Caldecott Medal Book

Carol H. Sibley, Library, is a member of the 2013 Caldecott Committee, which recently met in Seattle to select the 2013 Caldecott Medal Book and honor books. After studying more than 500 pictures books published in 2012, the committee selected “This is not My Hat” by Jon Klassen as the winner. Five honor books were also named. The Caldecott Award […]

Library children’s book sale Nov. 9-10

On Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 9-10, the Library will be selling children’s picture books appropriate for preschoolers through 6th graders.  All books were published in 2010 and are in excellent condition. The sale will be held in the Library Circulation lobby from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Books will be $6 each or two for $10. Proceeds from the sale […]

Library Children’s Book Sale Nov. 4-5

On Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 5, the Library will be selling children’s picture books appropriate for preschoolers through 6th graders. All books were published in 2008 and are in excellent condition. The sale will be held in the Library Circulation lobby from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Books will be bargained price at $6.00 each or two for $10.00. Proceeds from the sale will help support the Library’s Comstock Reading Aloud Initiative. For further information, contact Korella Selzler (selzler@mnstate.edu).