Books...



These are most of the "traditional" books the library was able to purchase with the grant money.  These books will circulate and most will be available for check-out at the Legos @ your library Debut!

These are some of the non-fiction books





Some picture books and beginning readers

Preparations

Toady I opened all the Lego we purchased and dumped them into these six "tubs".  I got these tubs from Lego Education when I bought the Legos.  I purchased four and two sets came in the other two tubs.  These are great containers to store Legos in because the lid snaps on tight and they stack very nicely.  As you can see from the other picture they are only about half way full...which will hopefully be beneficial in finding the pieces you need!  I think we have a great variety of Lego pieces (sizes, colors, etc)!  The wheel set will be added next month when our theme is "Cars and Trucks" and the windows and door set will be added to the bins in June when we begin our "Architecture of the World".

I found these instructions from Family Fun for building some cute Lego creations (for those kids who want/need a little more direction).  I printed out some of  them (two per page), laminated them, then put sets together with a ring.  Kids will be able to use them during club time.

Legos @ your library Rules

These are the rules that will be posted as patrons come into the meeting room.

• Children must be at least 4 years old to participate in Legos @ your library.
• Parents are welcome to stay and build with their child(ren).  
• Legos are for building – abuse of the bricks, such as throwing, chewing on, or breaking is not allowed.
• Legos must be shared with one another.
• All Legos must remain in the large meeting room.
• Respect one another’s work – do not destroy anyone else’s creation.
• Your creation must be taken apart and the Legos put back into the storage bins before you leave.
• Patrons who do not follow the Legos @ your library rules may beasked to leave the program.

I have the age limit due to the choking hazard.  I worry about Legos (especially the minifigures) "walking away".  I will encourage kids to "check their pockets" as they leave...just in case something happened to fall into them.  :-)

Lego Display

Here is the Lego display a Jr. Friend set up at the library in our glass display table.  It seems to have attracted a lot of enthusiasm for "Legos @ your library"!

Legos @ your library Debut

The first meeting of Legos @ your library will be

Saturday, April 16
1:00 - 2:30

The theme for the day is "The Wonderful World of Legos!"

Mark your calendars to attend this event!

Each month Legos® @ your library® will explore a thematic topic through books and other library materials, then thousands of Legos® will be available for imaginative play.

Due to choking hazard children must be at least 4 years old to participate.

Parents are welcome to stay and build with their child(ren).

Please do not bring your own Legos!

Display Legos

A Lego city was assembled by a great Jr. Friend!  These will be put in the display case next week!  Be sure to stop by the library and take a look!

Two of the buildings for the Lego City--City Hall and a house.

Legos have arrived!!

Today the shipment of Legos came to the library!! We received everything except the window/door set, which is on back order. But there is certainly enough Legos to make some great creations! Target date to start is still April 2011.