The Huron Public Library has a Children’s Librarian on staff who has special experience and training to assist kids. In addition, the library houses a fine collection of carefully chosen material, ranging from picture books to books suitable for young teens.
Special Library Features
- "Story Time" for preschoolers during the school year.
- Free movies during the Summer and at Holiday times.
- Tours, orientation, and instruction in the use of the library for children and/or teachers.
- Special programs and workshops.
- The annual "Summer Reading Program." Books to read and discuss, storytimes, movies, crafts, games, special events, prizes.
- Book Buddies and Pasque Readers book clubs.
- Annual Christmas ornament make-and-take.
2012 Summer Reading Program
June 04 - July 26
- Theme to be announced in May.
- Runns for 8 weeks in the summer
- A free program for all children in Huron and the surrounding areas, 2 years old and up.
- There are weekly activities of crafts, story times, games, movies, bingo, special programs, weekly drawings, and much, much more. The goal is to keep children reading during the summer break from school; to get them in the Library to discover a world of books; and to have lots of fun along the way. Children must be registered to participate. Registration begins after the end of the school year; please call or visit the Huron Public Library to register.
- Mr. Twister will again be back June 7th, 2012 from 2:00-245pm at YWCA..
- Jim Oliver with a puppet show will be here
- Phil Baker
Preschool Story Times
- 2011 – 2012 theme: "Under The Big Top"
- Story times for 3, 4, and 5 year olds
- Tuesdays 10:00 – 10:30 am
- Tuesdays 11:00 – 11:30 am
- Wednesdays 10:00 – 10:30 am
- Wednesdays 11:00-11:30 (if needed)
Reading enrichment for your youngsters, to foster the love of reading. Fun and interesting stories, puppets, songs, fingerplays, weekly crafts, and much more. Children must be registered to attend; please register by calling or visiting the Huron Public Library.
Homework Databases
Use one of these databases to find articles on your topic! Databases help you find quality magazine and encyclopedia articles that you (and your teachers) can trust.
Children’s Websites
National Geographic
There’s lots of cool science stuff at National Geographic. Fun features like volcanoes and gophers. Plus "what in the world" where you can guess what a close-up picture shows.
Fun Brain
Have fun with math, science, history, geography, and play other games too There is even stuff for parents and teachers.
Book Buddies Book Club
- For Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders.
- September through March each year.
- Every other Tuesday, 4:00 – 4:45 pm
There are snacks provided, stories to read and talk about together, and seasonal crafts to make. We will read the nominated books from the Prairie Bud list. Then in March, the children will be voting on their favorite one with the overall, SD winner announced during National Library Week in April.
Pasque Readers Book Club
- For 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
- September through March each year.
- Every other Tuesday, 4:00 – 4:45 pm.
There are snacks provided, stories to read and talk about together, and seasonal crafts to make. We will read the nominated books from the Prairie Pasque list. Then in March, the children will be voting on their favorite one with the overall, SD winner announced during National Library Week in April.
2011 – 2012 Prairie Bud Winning Book is: Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas
- "A Visitor for Bear" by Bonnie Becker
- "Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator" by Sarah Campbell
- "Our Children Can Soar" by Michelle Cook
- "Black Book of Colors" by Menena Cottin
- "Papa and Me" by Arthur Dorros
- "Buster Goes to Cowboy Camp" by Denise Fleming
- "A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever" by Marla Frazee
- "There’s Nothing to Do on Mars" by Chris Gaul
- "Whistling Wings" by Laura Goering
- "Mail Harry to the Moon" by Robie Harris
- "What to Do About Alice" by Barbara Kerley
- "Albert the Fix-It Man" by Janet Lord
- "Smash! Crash!" by Jon Scieszka
- "One Boy" by Laura V. Seeger
- "I’m Really Not Tired" by Lori Sunshine
- "I Will Surprise My Friend" by Mo Willems
2011 – 2012 Prairie Pasque Winning Book is: Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
- "There’s a Wolf at the Door" by Zoe Alley
- "All Stations! Distress!" by Don Brown
- "Bodies from the Ice" by James Deem
- "A Curious Collection of Cats" by Betsy Franco
- "Night of the Spadefoot Toads" by Bill Harley
- "Mysterious Universe" by Ellen Jackson
- "Last Wild Place" by Rosa Jordan
- "Way Up Over Everything" by Alice McGill
- "How Oliver Olson Changed the World" by Claudia Mills
- "Boys of Steel" by Marc Tyler Nobelman
- "Leanin’ Dog" by K. A. Nuzum
- "Keeping Score" by Linda Sue Park
- "When the Wolves Returned" by Dorothy H. Patent
- "Mr. Wellington" by David Rabe
- "Wanda Gag: The Girl Who Loved to Draw" by Deborah Kogan Ray
- "Farmer George Plants a Nation" by Peggy Thomas
The South Dakota, 2010-2011 winners of the Prairie Bud and Prairie Pasque contest will be announced in April during National Library Week.
