Children's Happenings!

Father's Day Fun!

Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 15. While Father’s Day has been celebrated in the United States for 100 years, it didn’t officially become a holiday until 1972! Stop by the Paul A. Biane Library for Father’s Day fun this Saturday, June 14, at 2 and 3 p.m., and check out some of these fun books you can read to learn more about Father’s Day.


The Best Father’s Day Present Ever by Christine Loomis: Langley the snail arrives at the store too late to buy the perfect Father’s Day present for his dad, but on the return trip, he finds that the very best gifts are from the heart.



Father’s Day by Ann Heinrichs: Happy Father’s Day! -- The first Father’s Day card -- How did Father’s Day begin? -- How do we celebrate? -- Fathers of all kinds – Father’s Day around the world -- The poets' corner -- Our grandfathers and uncles -- Showing our love on Father’s Day.



Father’s Day Crafts by Fay Robinson: Fun holiday crafts kids can do! Make Dad the perfect gift that he'll be sure to love for years to come!



Biscuit Loves Father’s Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli: Father’s Day is a great time to show Dad how much we love him. Unfold the big flaps and join Bisuit for fun times with Dad--exploring, playing, and sharing.



It’s Father’s Day, Charlie Brown! by Judy Katchske: Charlie Brown is trying to find the perfect present for his father on Father’s Day.



A Perfect Father’s Day by Eve Bunting: When four-year-old Susie treats her father to a series of special activities for Father’s Day, they just happen to be all of her own favorite things.



Froggy’s Day with Dad by Jonathan London: Froggy and his dad celebrate Father's Day with a game of miniature golf, among other things.



Father Bear’s Special Day by Else Holmelund Minarik: It’s Father’s Day and Little Bear wants to have a special day with Father Bear, but when all of Little Bear’s friends tag along on their fishing trip, he doesn't know what to do!



Arthur and the 1,001 Dads by Marc Brown: Arthur and his friends try to find a substitute to attend the Father's Day picnic with Buster, whose father is not around much since his parents' divorce.