Fall!

Get Ready for Fall with 
Spook-tacular Books!!

by Pascale Bruns, Teen Librarian

Who is ready for Fall?! I know I am! I don't know about you, but I like to read spooky books and watch spooky movies in the Fall! There is just something about the chill in the air, leaves falling, Halloween candy in the stores, Fall scented candles, hot beverages, and Fall decorations that always puts me in the best spooky mood! Does anyone else watch the movie Hocus Pocus on a loop starting at the end of August? Or is that just me? 

The Library has a LOT of spooky books and movies for you to pick from for all ages!! Some thrillers, some just for fun Fall reads. Take your pick!

Children's Books

Goodnight Goon by Michael Rex

A young monster says goodnight to all of the other monsters in his bedroom.

Jeepers Creepers: a monsterous ABC by Laura Leuck

Twenty-six monsters go to school and learn their letters as each one's name starts with another letter of the alphabet

The Teeny Tiny Ghost and the Monster by Kay Winters

All the ghosts in the teeny tiny class are excited about the Make a Monster contest -- all the ghosts, that is, except one. The teeny tiny ghost isn't excited at all; he's scared.

A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGhee

One Halloween, a witch decides she'd like to see what trick-or-treating is all about. When she makes a friend, trick-or-treating doesn't seem too bad after all. 

We're Off to Find the Witch's House by Richard Kries

On Halloween night, four children set off on a rhyming read-aloud romp through their neighborhood to find a witch's house and on the way encounter a host of silly, spooky characters.

Ladybug Girl and the Dress-Up Dilemma by David Soman

Lulu must decide on a costume. Should she be Ladybug Girl or something new? She tries many different costumes, but nothing seems right. 

Scaredy-cat, Splat! by Rob Scotton

It's Halloween, and Splat is determined to be the scariest cat in the class. Unfortunately, his costume is more silly than frightening, and when Splat gets spooked by a jack-o'-lantern, he looks like the scaredy-est cat in the whole school. But then a mysterious creature appears in Mrs. Wimpydimple's classroom, and Splat surprises everyone-especially himself-with his fur-raising abilities!

Apples and Pumpkins by Anne F. Rockwell

A little girl visits a farm and picks the reddest apples from the trees and finds the best pumpkin in the patch in this classic picture book.

It's Raining Bats & Frogs by Rebecca Colby

A little witch named Delia has been looking forward all year to flying in the annual Witch Parade. When the rumors of rain come true and the other witches start complaining, Delia takes action. Using her best magic, Delia changes the rain to cats and dogs. At first this goes over quite well, but she quickly realizes the animals cause a few issues.

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon.

Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone

Autumn is awesome Leaves change color. Animals fly south or get ready to hibernate. People harvest crops and dress up as scary creatures for Halloween. And then there are pickup football games to play, Thanksgiving foods to eat, leaf piles to jump in--all the amazing things that happen as the air turns crisp and cool.

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak

Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with every flower and creature and gust of wind, she says good-bye to summer and welcomes autumn.

Mouse's First Fall by Lauren Thompson

One cool day Mouse and Minka venture out to play. From leaves of all colors -- red, yellow, orange, and brown -- to leaves of all shapes and sizes -- from pointy to round -- Mouse learns that fall is a season full of fun And before the day is done he just might take the biggest "leap" of all.

Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert

A man made of leaves blows away, traveling wherever the wind may take him.

Fall is for Friends by Suzy Spafford

Suzy Ducken and her friend, Emily Marmot, love autumn because they like to jump into piles of dry leaves. But the leaves aren't falling from the trees, so the two girls try everything they can think of to encourage the leaves to fall.

 

Children's Movies

• Casper's Halloween Special
• It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
• Paw Patrol Halloween Heroes
• Curious George A Halloween Boo Fest
• The Cat in the Hat Knows a lot About Halloween
• Peppa Pig Pumpkin Party
• Coco

The Library in the time of COVID-19

The Library is here for YOU!!

Welcome to the Kendall Young Library Blog!

So many changes are happening in this world lately, with COVID-19 closing businesses, cancelling vacations, keeping you apart from your friends and family, making going back to school stressful, and just down right making life difficult. But we just want you to know that the Library is still here and we are still catering to your needs the best we can! You don't have to stay at home with nothing to read or watch, we got you covered! We have resources that you can access from home, and there are still ways for you to come inside the Library to get materials. We even have Virtual programming planned and Take & Make Craft Bags for all ages! Here's what you need to know: 

Current Library Guidelines:

• The Library is open to 15 people at a time for specific 30 minute time slot appointments.
• We are still doing curbside appointments for those of you who would rather not come inside. 
• We have a limited number of computers open upstairs and downstairs. Computer appointment are also 30 minutes - please state that you would like a computer when you call to make your appointment.
• Children 11 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during an appointment time. 
• Face masks are required when entering the building - children under the age of 2 do not need to wear a face mask.
• Hand sanitizing is required when entering the building - there is a hand sanitizing station by the front doors as you come in the building. 

Current Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00am-5:30pm

Tuesdays: 10:00am-7:00pm

Digital Resources!:

Did you know that we have a ton of great Digital Resources that you can access for free with your Library Card from home? These resources are for all ages. You can check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, AND magazines for FREE on the following web pages and applications:

• Bridges eLibrary through Libby
• Bridges eLibrary through OverDrive
• Hoopla
• RBdigital
• TumbleBooks eBooks for kids

All you need is a Library Card!

If you need help getting started, give the Library a call 

at 515-835-9100 to talk with a Reference Librarian. 

Learn more about our Digital Resources on our website at http://youseemore.com/kendallyoung/contentpages.asp?loc=37 

No Face-to-Face programming this Fall:

We are sad to announce that we are not doing face-to-face programming this Fall when school starts. We missed you all at our Summer Reading Programs this year, but we are working on planning more fun Virtual programs and Take & Make Crafts for all ages! Make sure to keep checking our Facebook page, our Website, the radio, and newspapers for information on programming and any changes in the Library Guidelines that may occur! 

Sidewalk Fun!

Need to get out of the house? Stop by and check out our Sidewalk Obstacle Course that runs the length of the ENTIRE sidewalk to the South of the Library! Follow all the steps, hop, spin, sidestep, and run all the way to the end! Make sure to look to your left while you are doing it to Guess the Silhouette of the Book Characters in the lower Library windows! Thank you to Teri Cornett for being so creative and making this happen!

Contact us:

Phone: 515-832-9100

Email: info@kylib.org

Address: 1201 Willson Ave Webster City, IA 50595