Check out our brand-new Youth Services’ Our Picks! list for July 2008– in honor of Independence Day, it features our Youth Services Staff’s favorite books about states, presidents, and all things American. You can view the full list here. Also, take a look at our flower-box book holders, which are full of these books and … Read more
Perrot has recently established a section dedicated to Italian language books for children! As a result of a book drive conducted by local parents and members of the Italian Conversation Club, we now have over seventy books for toddlers, children and young adults. Of these, the Rizzoli Store in New York City donated close to … Read more
Salt Water Taffy Volume 1: The Legend of Old Salty by Matthew Loux A mythical giant lobster… a taffy shop robbery… a scurvy sea captain… wiley seagulls…. In this first book in a new series by Matthew Loux, brothers Jack and Benny get more than they bargained for when they are taken to the coastal … Read more
OOOOOOOOOOOKEY-DOKEY! You’ve decided that this is the summer you’re going to read the ENTIRE C.S. Lewis Narnia series . . . but perhaps you’re unsure of the order in which you should read the Narnia books (or the Charlie Bone books, or the Shadow Children books, or the Warrior books). We can help! Think you’ve … Read more
(School) Summer Reading Lists are here. . . and we just know that all you eager readers will soon be storming the Youth Services Desk looking for just the right thing to read. 🙂 We thought we’d give you a hand with the task of asking the staff to help you find the author of … Read more
In addition to our Connecticut State Parks and Forests Day Pass, we now have available for checkout. . . A free admission pass for 4 to Earthplace in Westport A discounted admission pass for 4 to Mystic Aquarium in Mystic The passes are available at the Youth Services Desk and may be borrowed for one … Read more
Today was the last Sing With Me sing-a-long program with Mr. Kantor. Here’s a picture of today’s happy attendees!: [click on the image to see a larger version]
Well, guys, this is it — the first of the last games ever to be played at the REAL Yankee Stadium (and at Shea, for that matter), have been played. This is the last season that you’ll be able to watch the boys play in the House that Ruth Built. This is the last season … Read more
Tuesday’s Greenwich Time ran a feature entitled “Ha, Ha, Ha! Laughter is the Best Medicine.” Did you know that some of the healthful consequences of a good giggle are reduced stress, increased oxygen intake, a boost in immune function, and the release of endorphins, the body’s feel-good hormones? Did you? Check out a cheerful, chuckle-full … Read more
April is National Poetry Month, and Thursday, April 17th is the first-ever Poem in Your Pocket Day. On the 17th, write down a poem you love, then fold it up and put it in your pocket! Pull that piece of paper out throughout the day to share your favorite poem with friends and family. Check … Read more
. . .what do they all have in common? Each of them is a subject of a Perrot Youth Services Book Brochure! We have a bunch to choose from, and we just can’t seem to stop making more! Hard copies of our thematic book recommendation brochures are available at the Youth Services Desk, but you … Read more
Young magician Jonathan Jacques is an award-winning teenage magician who has amazed audiences of all ages with his delightful stage presence and incredible natural ability. Jonathan is a bright rising star in the magic community and has been performing since the age of six. Shows are always fun and exciting with a variety of new … Read more
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