The Daily News

National Family Week is celebrated this week from Nov. 22-28. This special week is organized by the Alliance for Children and Families. Strong families are at the center of strong communities. Everyone has a role to play in making families successful, including neighborhoods, schools, businesses and even your local library. That is why the Breckenridge Library provides some wonderful family themed titles to help you build and maintain a strong and happy family. Stop in and browse our shelves for these titles and more.

"The Secrets of Happy Families: Eight Keys to Building a Lifetime of Connection and Contentment" by Scott Haltzman, M.D. – “The Secrets of a Happy Family” is a book based on a survey conducted by Haltzman. More than 1,200 men and women participated in the survey. It was based on revealed secrets of families ranging from childcare to family values. With cutting edge research Haltzman constructed an easy to apply strategy that can enhance the joy in any family. Read how sticking together, communicating, leaning on each other, teaching, blending, bouncing and breathing can increase the happiness in your home!

"No More Jellyfish, Chickens or Wimps: Raising Secure, Assertive Kids in a tough World" by Paul Coughlin – This father of three school-aged children and longtime soccer coach offers parents some ideas on bringing up daughters and sons who will “not only know right from wrong, they will also embrace integrity and courage to do what’s right.” Coughlin feels that kids today are more fearful and worried than children of previous generations. Although parents have good intentions, they are raising children with less confidence and decisiveness. Coughlin encourages and guides parents, through his writing, to raise responsible adults who have character and courage too.

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Here are some titles to share with your children during this special week:

"The I Love You Book" by Todd Parr – This cheery story is all about unconditional love. No matter the mood of the young character, he is loved - be it scared or brave, sleeping or sick. Parr also uses opposites to explain the feelings and actions of the character which is a great learning tool. As in other children’s books by Parr, the story is told with bright primary colored illustrations. This is a wonderful book to cuddle up with before bed with your children.

"I’m going to Grandma’s" by Mary Ann Hoberman – The involvement of a loving extended family can be priceless to your child. In this sweet tale a little girl packs up to go and spend her very first over-night with Grandma. Everything is fine until bedtime, when home with mom and dad would feel much better. Leave it to Grandma to share a story and cover her in a cozy quilt to make the little one feel safe and sound.

Thanksgiving is a traditional family time and the Breckenridge Library staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your entire family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Library Happenings

Adult Classic Movie series continues on Monday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. This monthly program will take you on a walk down memory lane while you watch a movie from days gone by on the “big screen.” November’s featured movie is “Bringing up Baby,” which was released in 1938 and stars Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. Popcorn and beverages will be available, so bring a friend and enjoy a pleasant afternoon at the library.

Storytime: There will be no story time this week in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will resume a regular schedule on Thursday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 5 and will feature “Seasons of the Year” with stories, fingerplays, songs and more about fall, winter, spring and summer. Storytime is on Thursday and Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for children age 3 and older. Younger children are welcome if attended by an adult.

Holiday Closing: The Breckenridge Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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