The Delray Beach Public Library located at 100 West Atlantic Avenue is pleased to announce
that it has added Dial-A-Story to its’ many programs for children. This new feature is safe,
free, educational and an entertaining activity for your children if you can’t make it to one
of the many Story times and children’s activities at the Library. This is something you can do
easily from the comfort of your own home and all you need is a telephone.Have you ever been in a store, a doctor’s office or at home with a sick child? With Dial-A-Story in your speed dial, you can entertain your child or grandchild with a fairytale or fable whenever you want it. Isn't this a great way to entertain children or grandchildren for a few moments during their time at home?
Any day of the year, any time of the day, you, your child or grandchild can call the Library’s Dial-A-Story at 561-243-2601 and listen to a recorded folk tale, short story, fairytale or myth. Each story is approximately three - five minutes in length and the stories will be updated weekly so new stories can be listened to often.
Dial-a-Stories for September - December, 2010 are:
9/6/10 - Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September this day dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.
9/13/10 - The Coyote and the Blackbirds, the silly coyote returns in this tale and is tricked by very clever blackbirds.
9/20/10 - Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack's dubious proceeds from the sale of his cow turn out worth more than their weight in gold!
9/27/10 - The Donkey in the Lion's Skin, wearing a lion's skin does not a lion make, the donkey finds out.
10/4/10 - George Washington and the Cherry Tree, the story of George as a boy, a hatchet, a cherry tree, an angry father and the importance of telling the truth.
10/11/10 - Columbus Day, Columbus Day honors the day Christopher Columbus discovered America. Learn his and much more information about this holiday.
10/18/10 - The Legend of the Dipper, a kind little girl brings water to her dry country and the big dipper in the sky.
10/25/10 - Halloween, have you ever wondered about the background.
11/1/10 - Election Day, learn the history of this important day.
11/8/10 - Veteran's Day, Veterans Day commemorates the courage and patriotism of all the men and women who have served in the United States military.
11/15/10 - The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, a plain mouse learns that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
11/22/10 - Old Man Rabbit's Thanksgiving Dinner, old man rabbit unknowingly serves a Thanksgiving Dinner.
11/27/10 - Chanuka, discover the origin and meaning behind this Jewish celebration.
12/6/10 -Billy Goats Gruff, an ugly troll is all that stands between three billy goats and a grassy hillside.
12/13/10 - The Hole in the Closet, in this tale, mother mouse tells of the trials and tribulations of having a hole in the closet.
12/20/10 - The Elves and the Shoemaker, elves help an old shoemaker through the busy Christmas season and are rewarded with a special surprise.
12/27/10 - New Year, ever wonder about the traditions of New Year? This story tells the history of several of these traditions.