Library Programs for Children and Parents
Electronic Resources for Kids
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Start Squad! 
Welcome to the Start Squad! Check out a portal to the very best stuff on the Internet for kids! Brought to you by North Carolina's libraries. Join us as we discover the very best stuff on the Internet and in your library. I’m Lee the Librarian and I’ll be your guide. Let’s go!
Tumblebooks FUN
Check out what's new at the Southern Pines Public Library: TumbleBooks!
Designed for everyone from infants to teenagers, this new form of “entertainment-education” helps kids discover the joy of reading by introducing books in a format they love - electronic story books. Tumblebooks combines the tradition of a good storyline with animation, sound, music, and narration in different formats:story books, online audio books, interactive games, puzzles, and quizzes. Age-appropriate selections range from easy readers to chapter books, young adult selections, non-fiction titles, Spanish and French language learners, and 60 foreign language titles in Spanish, French, Russian, and Chinese. Just click on the link above to get started!
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Special Events
Read for the Record
Let's try to break the world record for reading together! You and your family are invited to participate in this national event on Thursday, October 2, 2008. After the story, "Corduroy," (PDF) we will make a craft and enjoy a spaghetti supper. Reservations are required. Please call the library at 692-8235, Extension 234, to make a reservation.
Week of the Young Child - April 13-19, 2008
The Southern Pines Public Library held a Children's Book Festival in celebration of Week of the Young Child (PDF). After the book swap on April 16, we enjoyed a story. The goal of this event was to increase literacey experiences for young children and to follow this year's slogan: "Bring Communities Together for Chidren - Children Bring Communities Together."
Dia - Children's Day
On April 30 the library presented Dia (PDF), an annual celebration promoting literacy and the importantce of linking children to books, languages, and cutlures.
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On Saturday, October 11, 2008, Saturday Afternoon at the Movies will present "The Water Horse" (PDF). BYOP (Bring Your Own Pillow) and we'll provide the popcorn!
The mystery was solved! Saturday Afternoon at the Movies presented "Nancy Drew" (PDF) on Saturday, May 3rd from 2-4 pm.
There was laughter and much cheering for the little guys at the presentation of "Hoot"(PDF) on January 12, 2008.
On Saturday, October 13, 2007, outer space was in when the library presented the movie "Zathura"(PDF).
Popcorn helped to make "Night at the Museum"(PDF), starring Ben Stiller and Dick Van Dyke on Saturday, May 19, 2007, from 2-4 in the library, less scary and definitely more fun.
The popcorn was much preferred to fried worms for "How to Eat Fried Worms"(PDF) on Saturday, March 17, 2007, from 3 to 4:45 pm.
Children in grades 3-5 warmed up at the library on Saturday, January 20, 2007 when the library presented the movie "Eight Below"(PDF) from 2-4 pm in the multi-purpose room.
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Developed by the Public Library Association in conjunction with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Every Child Ready to Read is designed to give parents and caregivers tools they can use to help their children learn important pre-reading skills that will make it easier for them when they start school.
This program is now offered by the Southern Pines Public Library. Parents and caregivers, come join us for a helpful program! Check back to see when the next program will be offered.
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