I’ve created a new blog for my early literacy programs and videos.  It’s called Miss Michelle @ MPL, and the URL is:  http://missmichelleatmpl.blogspot.com/ I’ll be posting all of my early literacy program activities, reading recommendations, and videos to this new blog, using the Library website’s early literacy blog to post links and videos only.  Good cross-pollination using online social media [...]

Do you think black cats are bad luck? Some people think so. I just think they’re cute! I wonder what Cauli thinks? We talked about cats, leaves, candy, and other sorts of fall things in story time this week. Let’s start with cats: We read Moonlight: The Halloween Cat by Cynthia Rylant this week. Moonlight [...]

Miss Michelle and Sammy the Toucan interviewed the third puppet candidate to replace Sammy as early literacy sidekick.  Meet Cap’n Arrrrrgyle the Pirate.  But be prepared to walk the plank.   Now is the time to cast your vote for your choice as Sammy’s replacement!  Let’s review the candidates on the ballot: Doctor Hooticus (Whoticus?) [...]

What is your favorite part of fall? Do you like the smell of the crisp air? Or maybe the apples, fresh from the orchard? How about the cool weather? Changing leaves? I could go on and on, because I love fall! Autumn is my favorite season, and I have loved the fall stories and craft [...]