The 2013 Caldecott & Newbery Medal Winners

The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner is This Is Not My Hat, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen, published by Candlewick Press. Go to ALA's Caldecott webpage for more information about this year's Caldecott Winner and Honor books.

The 2013 Newbery Medal winner is The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, published by HarperCollins Children's Books. Go to ALA's Newbery webpage for more information about this year's Newbery Winner and Honor books.

What is Playaway View®?

Morton Public Library was honored to receive $1,100 toward the purchase of  Playaway View® portable video devices & travel DVDs for preschool and elementary school children from the Morton Community Foundation in 2012. Our collection continues to grow. 

What are they? Education meets entertainment with the first self-playing, pre-loaded, all-in-one video player, exclusive to libraries. Playaway View® is pre-loaded with multiple videos, offering the best in award-winning programs, popular television episodes, animated picture books and curriculum based learning. Kids will love the content and parents will approve. This unique device is not available in the consumer marketplace.

Visit our display in the Children's area or ask a librarian for more information.

 Playaway View® is: 

• Portable
  Includes a head-phone jack and speakers
• Convenient
  Pre-loaded content; no internet or downloads needed
• Durable and Scratch-Resistant
  Made with kids in mind
• Multiple Videos
  Each View holds hours of great content
• Chargeable
  Simply use the included standard AC Adaptor

Some sample titles are:

Caps for Sale and Other Storybook Classics
Dinosaur Train - Ocean Adventures!
Liberty's Kids - Revolutionary Beginnings
New Classics from Annick Press
American History: Things You Should Know
Be a Scientist!
Draw Me A Story: Cinderella and Other Classic Tales. 

Each Playaway View® has multiple stories on each device.

Fun at the Library

There are many things to do at the library...

1. Play Wii at the library. Families are invited to register for a time slot to play Wii at the library. Choose a game from Wii Sports or try Wii Fit for fun. Call and register for a 20-minute time slot.
2. New large puzzles are available from 40-100 pieces in the juvenile area.
3. Children may bring books in good condition and swap them for books from the Children's Swap Box located near the Children's desk.
4. Make a craft at the Craft Table.
5. Checkers and board games are available to play in the juvenile area. Challenge Mrs. Snoke to a game of BLINK!
6. Find a treasure in our Book Sale.

 Bring the whole family and enjoy opportunities for fun at the library!