Lemonade Day is Back!

Registration is now open at the library for Lemonade Day!  Children of all ages are eligible to participate in this great free program - just have an adult sign you up and you'll get a backpack with information on how to get started in making your own lemonade stand!  For more information, visit www.lemonadeday.org.  You can register in the Children's Department at the library or you can also register online from their site.  If you do register online, make sure you print out your confirmation page and bring it to the library to pick up your backpack.  Let's see how many Brownsburg kids we can get to participate this year!

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:

(317) 852-3167 ext. 2 or

askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us

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Animal Tales: In a Nutshell

Kids ages 4-10 who are interested in all the living things around them will love Animal Tales! This great program happens on the first Wednesday of each month. November's session meets tomorrow - Wednesday November 2nd at 4:00. No registration required!

Each month a Hendricks County Parks and Recreation Naturalist will read a story about something that lives right here in Indiana. Usually it's an animal, but this month they're changing it up a little and talking about the life cycle of trees. Come hear the story In a Nutshell by Joseph Anthony and learn about how a tiny acorn can grow into a mighty oak tree. There are usually some interesting things to look at and touch and there's always a fun craft at the end!

For more information about the Hendricks County Parks and Recreation Department and to find out what other programs they have to offer those of all ages, check out their website.

Ancient Egypt for Kids

Calling all future archeologists! Are you a kid between the ages of 6 and 10? Do you love learning about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids, and all things related to Ancient Egypt? Then we have the program for you! Be sure to register for 'Exploring History: Ancient Egypt' at BPL. It's Thursday November 3rd from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. We will make some cool crafts and even try a snack from ancient times! Be sure to bring either a doll or an action figure to turn into your very own mummy. In the mean time, check out some of the great books we have about Ancient Egypt for kids!


We have tons of awesome nonfiction (true) books including:


Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs: A Book About Ancient Egypt by Gail Gibbons
Call Number: J 932 GIB
Provides an overview of life in ancient Egypt, describing the people, daily activities, beliefs and customs, and what has been learned from artifacts left behind.
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Food and Cooking in Ancient Egypt by Clive Gifford
Call Number: J 394.12 GIF
Discusses food, farming, trading, drinking, cooking, baking, and feasts in ancient Egypt.
Reserve this book



If I Were a Kid in Ancient Egypt
Call Number: J 932 IF
Describes what life was like for children in ancient Egypt, discussing education, entertainment, medicine, food, and religion.
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The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy by Joyce Filer
Call Number: J 932 FIL
Describes the process the British Museum went through to unearth the mummy Hornedjitef.
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Also part of the nonfiction section, you can check out some biographies (books about famous people) including some about real people who lived in Egypt long ago:



Hatshepsut: The Princess Who Became King by Ellen Galford
Call Number: JB HAT
Chronicles the ancient Egyptian female pharaoh's life, and describes the civilization's social customs and culture during the fifteenth century B.C.
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Or for those interested in just a fun story, check out some of our picture books:


Temple Cat by Andrew Clements
Call Number: JP CLE
A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshipped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where she finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.
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Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble by Judy Schachner
Call Number: JP SCH
Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese kitten who thinks he's a Chihuahua, dreams of traveling to ancient Egypt with his gang of Chihuahua amigos.
Reserve this book

Come in to the library today to find these or many more great books!

Calling all Percy Jackson fans!

In celebration of the release of Son of Neptune, the second book in the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, we are taking part in a nation-wide "Olympian Week" celebration! The children's department will be transformed into our very own Camp Half-Blood and there will be a variety of stations set up to try different games and challenges based on ancient Greek gods and goddesses. And of course there will be tasty food! Come check it out this Thursday, October 6th from 5:00 - 7:00! Be sure to dress your best as your favorite character, god or goddess, or in a toga! No registration required, activities will be best for children in grades 3 and higher.