Congratulations Savannah pediatricians Dr. Keith Seibert and Dr. Ben Spitalnick on their new book “Baby Care Anywhere” – a quick guide to parenting on the go. The book comes out July 7.

This portable pocket covers 150 of new parents’ most frequent questions and concerns including jaundice, diaper rash, earaches, immunizations, sleep, reflux, fever, and picking a pediatrician.  It’s available for pre-order on Amazon here.

Dr. Spitalnick will be live on SiriusXM Wed. July 1 11AM-Noon on Ch 81 talking about the book.

The book launches July 7 @ Amazon, Target, Walmart, Nook, Kindle, Kroger & more.

Learn about their upcoming book signings by following these two beloved Savannah physicians by liking their Facebook page here  & following them on Twitter here. 

Not surprisingly, Dr. Seibert & Dr. Spitalnick are on the SouthernMamas.com list of  best Savannah pediatricians here – a helpful list for those of you who are new to the area or who are new parents.

Visit any Live Oak Public Libraries branch and pick up your Every Hero Has a Story reading log or download one from the Live Oak Public Library website, www.liveoakpl.org.

Don’t forget to register online in the Hero Hangout area of our website so you qualify for all the great prizes.

In the Hero Hangout, you can also share reviews of your favorite books, see what others are reading this summer, make a wish list, and keep track of what you’ve read!

Read anything – comics, graphic novels, newspapers, e-books and, of course, library books.

You can also participate by listening to stories read aloud or by listening to audiobooks.

Yes, attending a library storytime or program counts, too! For the complete schedule of Summer 2015 programs, performances and storytimes at Live Oak Public Libraries, click here.

Read or be read to for a total of 10 hours. Complete and record your 10 hours from June 1 through July 31.

Keep track of the hours you’ve read by putting X’s through the books on your Every Hero Has A Story reading log.

Keep track of the book titles you’ve read on our Hero Hangout webpage online. You’ll need these to get your free book from Barnes & Noble (while supplies last).

LEVEL 1: Completed 10 hours? Starting June 9th, you can bring in your reading log and pick up your Level 1 Rewards Sheet, an entry for the grand prize drawing, and a coupon for a free book from Barnes & Noble (while supplies last). Note: Reading logs will not be accepted for rewards until June 9th.
LEVEL 2: When you finish another 10 hours (20 hours total), go to the library to pick up your Level 2 Rewards Sheet and another entry form for the grand prize drawing.
LEVEL 3: When you finish another 10 hours (30 hours total), you can pick up your Level 3 Rewards Sheet and another entry for the grand prize drawing.
LEVEL 4: When you finish another 10 hours (40 hours total), you can pick up grand prize drawing entry forms plus a special VIP Reader’s backpack and a Golden Ticket. You’ll also be recognized as a Summer Reading VIP in a special newspaper insert and at the Savannah Children’s Book Festival (Nov. 14th in Forsyth Park). Show your Golden Ticket at the VIP Reader’s booth at the festival and you’ll be given a VIP Reader’s badge to wear at the event and a copy of the newspaper insert.

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING on AUG. 10: The Grand Prize drawing will be held at the Bull Street Library on Aug. 10. Entry forms must be submitted by July 31 to qualify.

For details on Summer Reading prizes & Grand Prize, visit www.liveoakpl.org

For the complete schedule of Summer 2015 programs, performances and storytimes at Live Oak Public Libraries, click here.

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FREE showings of “Big Hero 6” @ various Live Oak Public Library branches during June 2015

Mars Theatre, Springfield
Sat., June 6, 10:30 a.m.

Southwest Chatham Library
Sat., June 13, 10 a.m.

Garden City Library
Sat., June 20, 2 p.m.

Bull Street Library
Sun., June 21, 3 p.m.

Liberty Co. Performing Arts Ctr.
Sat., June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Islands Library
Tue., June 30, 6 p.m

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH-AREA KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

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For the complete schedule of Summer 2015 programs, performances and storytimes at Live Oak Public Libraries, click here.

Free kids’ events @ Islands Library
50 Johnny Mercer Blvd.
Savannah, GA 21410
912-897-6233

Every Wednesday morning at 10:30 am @ Islands Library: Music & Movement: A fun and exciting program full of songs, stories, instruments, dancing and exercise! For ages 0-4.

Every Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm @ Islands Library: Dog Days: Practice your reading skills with the most patient and loving listeners: therapy dogs. For readers of all ages.

Every Thursday morning at 10:30 am @ Islands Library: Storytime: For ages 0-5.

Monday, April 20 at 3:30 pm  @ Islands Library: STEAM: Have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. This month’s program is Color Chemistry. Ages 5 and older.

Friday, April 24 at 3:30 pm @ Islands Library: Poetry Picnic: Get a taste of different types of poetry, then try your hand at creating some of your own. Sorry, there won’t be any food at this picnic, but the poetry will be yummy. Ages 5 and older.

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Kids events @ other Live Oak Public Library branches

Homeschool Math Club
Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 and their families are invited to this specially designed math program.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Tuesday, April 21, 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28, 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 30, 1 p.m.

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Tee Off With TWIGS!
Saturday, May 30 at Bull Street Library
The Bull Street Library will be transformed into an 18-hole miniature golf course with a SUPERHEROES theme
Tee off in your favorite superhero costume, any time between:
10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Tickets available online NOW
Players must be age 4 and older. All foursomes must include at least one adult.
Cost is $10 per player. You may purchase your tickets online (see link) or simply register online and pay at the door.
Proceeds benefit Live Oak Public Libraries.

FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF SPRING 2015 EVENTS @ LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY, CLICK HERE. 

Leopold’s Ice Cream and Live Oak Public Libraries present the 5th Annual Creative Writing Challenge. The 2015 theme is “Rivers.”

Entry Deadline: April 2, 2015

Competition Categories: Grades K – 2, 3 – 5, 6 – 8, and high school.

There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each category.

For contest details download the official flyer.

Here’s what our kids should be reading – the children’s books that won this year’s Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal and more!

Randolph Caldecott Medal The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat Beekle is tired of waiting to be imagined, so he sets out on a journey to find the perfect friend.

John Newbery Medal Coretta Scott King Author Honor The Crossover by Kwame Alexander This fast-and-furious middle grade novel in verse explores the bonds of teammates, family, and brotherhood.

Randolph Caldecott Honor Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, illus. by John Klassen Up? Down? Right? Left? These confused characters don’t know which way to turn—but crosscut illustrations show readers the way.

Randolph Caldecott Honor Pura Belpré Award for Illustration Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales She was fearless, exciting, and super-creative! Learn more about the life—and remarkable art—of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo with this bilingual tribute.

Randolph Caldecott Honor Michael L. Printz Honor This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki, illus. by Jillian Tamaki This teen graphic novel is a gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of childhood—a story of renewal and revelation.

John Newbery Honor El Deafo by Cece Bell Going to school and making new friends can be tough, but doing it with a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest requires superpowers!

John Newbery Honor Coretta Scott King Author Award Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson This poetic autobiography tells the moving story of the author’s experiences as an African American girl growing up in the 1960s and ’70s.

Michael L. Printz Award Stonewall Book Honor I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson Michael L. Printz Honor Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds Caldecott Honor The Right Word: Roget and his Thesaurus by Jen Bryant Nana in the City by Lauren Castillo The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art by Barb Rosenstock, illus. by Mary GrandPré Theodor Seuss Geisel Award You Are (Not) Small by Anna Kang, illus. by Christopher Weyant Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Elephant & Piggie: Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor The Family Romanov by Candace Fleming YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Winner Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalists The Family Romanov by Candace Fleming The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights by Steve Sheinkin Schneider Family Book Award Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin Odyssey Award for best audiobook for children & young adults H.O.R.S.E.: A Game of Basketball and Imagination by Christopher Myers and narrated by Dion Graham Honor audiobooks: Five, Six, Seven, Nate narrated and written by Tim Federle The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry, narrated by Jayne Entwistle A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd, narrated by Cassandra Morris

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. in Savannah is seeking home-based learners, ages 14-19, to participate in a student-led planning committee to host an event with Author Ernest J. Gaines.

Ernest J. Gaines is the author of the following:
A Lesson Before Dying
A Gathering of Old Men
In My Father’s House
A Long Day in November
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Bloodline
Of Love & Dust
Catherine Carmier

Application Forms are due Friday, December 5, 2014. For more information and to submit application form email
academics@iln-ga.org or call 912-355-7557

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebookhere. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Winter Reading Program
Dec. 1 to 31
All Live Oak Public Libraries branches
Ages 0 to 18
Children and teens are invited to participate in this year’s Winter Reading Program at Live Oak Public Libraries.

To get started reading for prizes this winter break, stop by any Live Oak Public Libraries branch to sign up and pick up your Winter Reading Record.

Each time you read a total of three hours, return your reading record to the library for prize (while supplies last) plus an entry form to win one of the Grand Prizes, a 7” tablet. All entry forms for the Grand Prize must be submitted by Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, to qualify. Grand Prize drawings will be held the first week of January.

Learn more here.

Tyneise Seaborough, Autism Specialist & Pediatric Occupational Therapist, releases new e-book, “Hope for Autism: 10 Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges”, as an answer to the many questions posed daily by parents desperately seeking ways to simplify the lives and daily tasks of their children living with autism.

This book addresses topics such as making eye contact, sleeping, trying new foods, homework, play skills, tantrums, communication, waiting, toileting, and transitions.

Incorporating a multi-disciplinary approach, Hope for Autism: 10 Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges, allows the reader to:
*Discover the appropriate way to develop social stories, a visual guide that presents information in a story format to help children with ASD learn daily routines, expectations, procedures, and behavioral standards.
*Gain access to the M-CHAT-R (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), a scientifically validated screening tool used to assess the risk of ASD in children 16 to 30 months of age.
*Obtain insight from a host of specialists in designated fields such as feeding, vision, dental, clinical psychology, applied behavior, and speech therapy, just to name a few.
*Get connected to social networks, support groups, and local/online resources.
*Be empowered from practical solutions and the insightful interviews from a variety of specialists.

Download your copy today on Amazon for only $3.99.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to request Tyneise to speak at your next event, please contact TYNEISE SEABOROUGH at (912)401-4105 or Seaborough.events@live.com.

Connect with Tyneise  on Facebook here. 

Subscribe to the Hope for Autism webpage today at www.hopeforautism.info

Autism Specialist & Pediatric Occupational Therapist Tyneise Seaborough, author of new e-book,  “Hope for Autism: 10 Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges”, www.hopeforautism.info, (912)401-4105, email Seaborough.events@live.com On Facebook here.  Tyneise Seaborough is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

One of our favorite annual children’s events – 2014 Savannah Children’s Book Festival is Sat. Nov. 15 in Forsyth Park. 

So many amazing children’s book authors will be here in our very own Savannah for this fun and educational annual event including – James and Kimberly Dean, the creators of the “Pete the Cat” book series; Lois Lowry (“The Giver”); Tedd Arnold (“Fly Guy”), Rosemary Wells (“Max and Ruby”), David Ezra Stein (“Interrupting Chicken”),

Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs present the 11th annual Savannah Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Forsyth Park.

The festival celebrates the joy of reading, the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling with award-winning children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country.

Authors and Illustrators 

Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs are proud to announce a stellar lineup for this year’s book festival.

Festival 2014 Guests Include

Lois Lowry

Tedd Arnold

Rosemary Wells

Bob Staake

David Ezra Stein

Bruce Degen

Bob Shea

Kevin O’Malley

James and Kimberly Dean

Ted Dunagan

Meaghan Fisher

Kelly Starling Lyons

2014 Coastal Authors and Illustrators.

This free day-long event in Forsyth Park in Savannah brings families together to meet their favorite authors and illustrators and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities throughout the day.

The festival will also include more than 50 authors and illustrators from throughout the Lowcountry and Southeast region, arts and crafts, an International Tent, costumed characters, a graphic/comics area, and a variety of food and entertainment. In addition, a book walk will be staged among the trees so families may enjoy a story together reading from one page to the next throughout the park.

Rain location for the event is the Savannah Civic Center. For more information, call (912)652-3600. For updates, keep checking www.liveoakpl.org and follow Live Oak Public Libraries on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Meet Maya Van Wagenen, Teen Author of “Popular”

Before starting eighth grade, Maya Van Wagenen decided to spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide written by former teen model Betty Cornell to see the effect it would have on her social standing.

The real‐life results were painful, funny, and profound. In her New York Times bestselling young adult novel, Maya explores the true meaning of popularity and how to survive middle school.

Maya Van Wagenen:

http://www.today.com/books/popular-1960s-style-approach-becoming-cool-modern-world-2D79513955

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/11/books/review/maya-van-wagenens-popular.html?_r=0
Hinesville Library
Wed., Oct. 15, 6 p.m.

Southwest Chatham Library
Thurs., Oct 16, 6 p.m.

Download the flyer.

A TEEN READ WEEK EVENT!

“Popular: A Memoir” will be available for purchase.

FOR MORE FREE KIDS’ EVENTS IN SAVANNAH, VISIT OUR FREE EVENTS PAGE HERE.

Expect a whole different storytime experience at the Islands & Garden City Live Oak Public libraries.

That’s because the Islands & Garden City each will have brand new, $5 million libraries this month!

Two new Live Oak Public libraries opened Tues. Oct. 14

Garden City Library: 104 Sunshine Avenue, Garden City, GA 31405
(Dean Forrest & Sunshine Avenue)

Islands Library: 50 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Savannah, GA 31410
(Whitemarsh Island Rd. & Johnny Mercer Blvd.)

Each library is 16,000 square feet. Features include:

More than 40 computers for adults and children
More than 30,000 items (books, CDs, DVDs) added to the overall collection
Extended hours of operation
—Mondays & Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
—Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Large meeting room that can accommodate 50 lecture‐style, 30 with seminar seating
Three meeting/study rooms – one for up to 10, two for up to 6
Large dedicated children’s area
—Transportation theme (trains, planes, boats, trucks) for Garden City Library
—Ocean theme for Islands Library
—Storytime room with seating space for more than 100 children on risers for optimum viewing
—Dedicated arts & crafts and activity space to foster active learning
Exterior book drop
Self‐check in & out
“Behind the Scenes” window for a glimpse into library operations
Silver LEED Designation
—Unique, energy‐saving lighting options ‐ sleek LED blade lights
—Ceilings in the central reading room are more than 20 feet high with abundant natural light
—Fully landscaped with native plantings for ease of maintenance
Covered entrance
Hands‐free restrooms

WHEN STORYTIMES & OTHER FREE KIDS EVENTS START AT THESE NEW FACILITIES, WE’LL INCLUDE THEM ON OUR EVENTS CALENDAR HERE & ON OUR FREEBIES PAGE HERE. 

Live Oak Public Libraries storytimesare a wonderful FREE way to expose your child to storybooks read aloud by a librarian as well as songs and fingerplays.

Plus, attending storytimes regularly helps your child to become accustomed to visiting the library regularly.

Free storytimes are offered for different age groups at the local branches – including Wilmington Island, Bull Street, Pooler, Thunderbolt, Oglethorpe Mall branch & Tybee Is. – at various times on weekday mornings. You can find a storytime happening at at least one branch Mondays through Thursdays.

There’s even a new afternoon, after-school storytime now that’s offered for ages 5 to 11 at 4 PM Tuesdays at the Oglethorpe Mall branch library.

Each library branch storytime brings something a little different – Bull Street library storytime unfolds inside a cottage playhouse that looks like it’s right out of a Golden Book while storytime at Southwest Library next to Savannah Mall is in a new, sunlit auditorium.

Enjoy energetic choruses of “Hurry Up, Hurry Up, Drive that Fire Truck,” “Little Red Wagon” and standards like “Wheels on the Bus” plus fun stories, crafts and more.

Click here for the breakdown of regular storytimes at Live Oak Public Libraries.

PLEASE NOTE: STORYTIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DURING SUMMER & HOLIDAYS. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM STORYTIMES. MORE INFO HERE. 

2014 Savannah Children’s Book Festival

Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs present the 11th annual Savannah Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Forsyth Park.

The festival celebrates the joy of reading, the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling with award-winning children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country.

Authors and Illustrators 

Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs are proud to announce a stellar lineup for this year’s book festival.

The 2014 lineup of renowned and award-winning children’s book authors and illustrators includes Lois Lowry (“The Giver”), Tedd Arnold (“Fly Guy”), Rosemary Wells (“Max and Ruby”), Bob Staake (“The First Pup: The Real Story of How Bo Got to the White House”), David Ezra Stein (“Interrupting Chicken”), Bruce Degen (“Magic School Bus”), Bob Shea (“Dinosaur vs. Bedtime), Kevin O’Malley (“Captain Raptor and the Space Pirates”), Carin Berger (“A Perfect Day”), Ted Dunagan (“A Yellow Watermelon”), Meaghan Fisher (“I Love Ladybugs”), and Kelly Starling Lyons (“Tea Cakes for Tosh”).

This free day-long event in Forsyth Park in Savannah brings families together to meet their favorite authors and illustrators and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities throughout the day.

The festival will also include more than 50 authors and illustrators from throughout the Lowcountry and Southeast region, arts and crafts, an International Tent, costumed characters, a graphic/comics area, and a variety of food and entertainment. In addition, a book walk will be staged among the trees so families may enjoy a story together reading from one page to the next throughout the park.

Rain location for the event is the Savannah Civic Center. For more information, call (912)652-3600. For updates, keep checking www.liveoakpl.org and follow Live Oak Public Libraries on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

J. Masters is a retired USAF Sgt. SERE Instructor. He spent over 20 years within the strict discipline of the military and he was good at it what he did, more than good really. He was an exceptional member of the United States Air Force. He thrived.

Then came retirement.

J. Masters tried out several professions after retiring from the military, but he never found anything that fit his personality so well as the SERE field. Then his wife, several years his junior, graduated and Masters decided that it was his turn to tackle homemaking and child-rearing full time while she became the bread-winner.

And tackle motherhood he did.

The results of his applying military principles to household life were at times ridiculous, at times fruitless, and, most times, comedic. Day after day, Masters discovered that there was something infinitely more challenging than performing pre-jump checklists and surviving enemy interrogation (no enemy interrogator is quite as effective as a child asking all the whys of the known universe)- housewifery (as he so aptly coined) was the most challenging role he’d ever played.

One day, Masters sat down at his computer- the house finally quiet with the older kids at school and the younger kids napping- and started typing (rambling really). Every day, he penned the hilarity and chaos of household maintenance.

From Macho2Mom, in all its randomness, will have you laughing, crying and truly appreciating the greatness of mothers all over the planet.

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON here.

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Dog days

Got a shy beginner reader?

In this popular library program, children are encouraged to practice their reading skills with the most patient of listeners: therapy dogs. For readers ages 5 and up. (Note: Some of the dogs at this special library program are “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” from Therapy Dogs International.)

Rincon Library, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m., 826-2222
Southwest Chatham Library, Saturday, Oct. 11, 12 p.m., 925-8305
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Saturday, Oct. 18, 12 p.m., 925-5432
Pooler Library, Monday, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m., 748-0471
Southwest Chatham Library, Saturday, Oct. 25, 12 p.m., 925-8305
Bull Street Library, Monday, Oct. 27, 4:30 p.m., 652-3630

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, CLICK HERE.

Keep those brains stimulated during summer break with the help of Summer Bridge Activities at Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah.

Store Hours:
M-F 9:00am – 7:00pm
Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sun Closed during April, May and June

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, emailbarneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Take part in Live Oak Public Libraries Summer Reading Program June 1-Aug. 16. For ages 0-18.

Visit any Live Oak Public Libraries Branch and pick up your “Fizz Boom Read!” reading log or download one from www.liveoakpl.org. To qualify for all the great prizes, you’ll need to register online on the library’s “Discovery Lab” web page.

At the library’s Discovery Lab site, kids can also share reviews of your favorite books, see what others are reading for the summer, make a wish list, and keep track of what you’ve read. For reading, you earn coupons for various local treats and activities; a coupon good for a free book at Barnes & Noble; and chances to win this year’s grand prize is a $500 spending spree at Savannah Mall.

Details here.

FREE PERFORMANCES, PROGRAMS

The summer reading program includes oodles of free performances & programs for kids at various library branches throughout the summer. Programs include free Huck Finn performances by Savannah Stage Company; free Mad Science Experiment; free Fiddlin’ Dan shows; free Circus King shows; free Legend of King Arthur performances; free The Magic Man shows & Chad Crews Magic shows; free Cartooning & Drawing with “The Library Dragon” illustrator Michael P. White. Details on those shows & many more here.

EXCITING NEWS: National author and former Parent’s Magazine lifestyle director Amanda Kingloff will visit Scribble Art Studio in Savannah for a book signing/art show May 30th, 5-7pm as she releases her new book “Project Kid: 100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun”.

View the Scribble Art Show “Mouse Portraits” and create a masterpiece with Amanda Kingloff! This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

EXCITING NEWS: National author and former Parent’s Magazine lifestyle director Amanda Kingloff will visit Scribble Art Studio in Savannah for a book signing/art show May 30th, 5-7pm as she releases her new book “Project Kid: 100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun”.

View the Scribble Art Show “Mouse Portraits” and create a masterpiece with Amanda Kingloff! This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

It’s hard to just have one, but Barnett Educational Supplies staff in Savannah narrowed down their list of must-haves to share with you! Stop in they’ll show you why these products are number one on their list.

Test Prep Math Word Problem flash cards, $2.99

Test Practice books available in grades 1-8, $15.99

Test Prep flash cards available in grades 2-6, $12.99

Shop Local, Shop Barnett!

Store Hours:
M-F 9:00am – 7:00pm
Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sun Closed during April, May and June

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Dog days

Got a shy beginner reader?

In this popular library program, children are encouraged to practice their reading skills with the most patient of listeners: therapy dogs. For readers ages 5 and up. (Note: Some of the dogs at this special library program are “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” from Therapy Dogs International.)

Rincon Library, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m., 826-2222
Southwest Chatham Library, Saturday, Oct. 11, 12 p.m., 925-8305
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Saturday, Oct. 18, 12 p.m., 925-5432
Pooler Library, Monday, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m., 748-0471
Southwest Chatham Library, Saturday, Oct. 25, 12 p.m., 925-8305
Bull Street Library, Monday, Oct. 27, 4:30 p.m., 652-3630

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, CLICK HERE.

SeussFest is coming to Savannah!

On March 1st and 2nd, Savannah Children’s Museum will celebrate the 110th birthday of Dr. Seuss. Even Savannah History Museum and WhistleStop Café are getting in on the fun this year. You don’t want to miss it.

This year, Savannah Children Museum is expanding SeussFest to include both the WhistleStop Cafe and Savannah History Museum!

Join SCM for tons of Seuss-themed activities like Story Time, art activities, science, recycling and fitness. Plan on getting messy with Oobleck!

The WhistleStop will be serving Green Eggs and Ham($4.99). At noon, there will a special story Time featuring Green Eggs and Ham on the WhistleStop Patio.

Savannah History Museum will be joining in the fun from noon-2pm with our “Hats Off” exhibit, a story Time featuring The Cat in the Hat and a special craft.

SeussFest is one of Savannah Children’s Museum’s enhanced programming offerings, meaning everything will take place during normal operating hours both March 1st (10-4) & March 2nd (11-4). All activities will be included in admission/membership.

Go to www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org or call 912-651-4292 for details.

Saturday 3/1/14, 10am-4pm
Sunday 3/2/14, 11am-4pm
Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31401

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Clueless about the sport that’s about to overtake your house this Super Bowl Sunday? We here at SouthernMamas.com have been watching football for longer than we care to admit without really understand all the intricacies and rules of the pigskin pastime.  Which is why we’re thrilled about the new hardcover book for kids “Let’s Play Football” by Jon Richter.

Written by a real-world father and son team, the book explains football in a fun way & has gorgeous illustrations. In the story, the “Lions vs. the Bears” (real lions, real bears) take readers from training camp through the AFL (Animal Football League) Championship game. Perfect for ages 2-7 years old.

There’s even a glossary at the back to help kids remember football terminology and a FREE Let’s Play Football book-app available in the iTunes app store. The app is narrated by ESPN Monday Night Football Analyst Ron Jaworski with help from Philadelphia Eagles Merrill Reese.

Thanks to this lively read, while watching the Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos this Sunday, your kids (and you) will have much more of clue.

Available direct from www.letsplay-football.com or through Amazon here. For more info, click here or email info@letsplay-football.com

Stay connected by liking Let’s Play Football on Facebook here.

WATCH THE VIDEO TRAILER (featuring the voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese) by clicking here.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE BOOK-APP (featuring NFL Analyst Ron Jaworski) from the iTunes store by clicking here.
BUY THE HARDCOVER BOOK from either Amazon or from the book site HERE.

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