Exciting news!

Grant approved! 

Award-winning author, Elizabeth Rusch, will visit Enatai on Friday, May 1, to interactively model her approach to nonfiction writing/research and to inspire K-5 students to make connections between science, reading, and writing.

Thank you to Bellevue Schools Foundation and Enatai's PTSA for co-funding this exciting opportunity. 

For more information about Liz Rusch and for a complete list of her books, please visit...  http://www.elizabethrusch.com/ 

Stay tuned... more details to come as we get closer to May.

King County Library System! (KCLS)

We are very lucky to live in a region with excellent public libraries. Are you taking advantage of all their great offerings? 

Storytimes and Kids' Programs at Bellevue Library

Click the link for a complete schedule of events.

Study Zone: Need Homework Help?

Students in grades K-12 can get FREE help at the library from volunteer tutors. Schedules vary by location. Click the link for more details.

Lego Club

Wednesdays 1:30-2:30

Family program, all ages welcome. 
Build, create, and share with other Lego lovers.

Ready for a new school year!

A huge welcome to all new and returning Enatai families! 

This blog is designed for parents to stay up-to-date with all that happens in the library. 

1) To get to know our library policies, please view this quick overview-- Parent's Guide to Enatai Elementary  Library.

2) To be notified when new information is added to the blog, you can subscribe by entering your email address in the bottom left corner. 

3) To read this blog in other languages, click the Translate button in the bottom left corner to select a language. 

And most importantly...

Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home. Find out how you can help your child become a successful reader by viewing:

Reading Tip Sheets for Parents

These tips sheets are available for parents of toddlers through 3rd graders. They are accessible in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Korean, Navajo, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. 

What are your kids reading this summer?

My wish for you this summer is to never hear the words, "I'm bored!" When the initial excitement of summer vacation settles and kids start looking for things to do, try some of these fun ideas from one mom's Summer Break Survival Guide. 

#5 is my personal favorite (of course!). 

Check out these local Summer Reading Programs. 
(kudos to K teacher, Lisa Long, for this list!)

And here are some book suggestions to get kids started.

1st and 2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th and 5th Grade 

Happy Reading!

Kazu Kibuishi at Bellevue Library!

Very exciting news for Amulet fans!!! 

Get there early, as I'm sure this event will fill up fast!

Kids can read graphic novels online!

Does your child love reading comics? 

Does your child need something to read during the break?

Check out The Toon Book Reader!

Choose from 11 graphic novels. 
Read to yourself or have it read to you!  
Perfect for kids in K-2. 
Also available in Spanish, French, Russian, and Chinese. 

Pre-Order Candace Fleming's books!

Award-winning author, Candace Fleming is coming to Enatai on March 3^rd!

Candace Fleming is the author of over 20 picture books, chapter books, non-fiction, and biographies. She will host presentations for every grade level to bring understanding, interest, and enthusiasm to the process of writing. Her interactive demonstrations will inspire the youngest writers to think creatively and critically and the older writers to research thoughtfully and passionately.

Students may PRE-ORDER her books and have them autographed on the day of her visit. Look for an order form in your child's backpack, 

or  CLICK HERE TO PRINT AN ORDER FORM.

Order forms are due Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Books are available to preview at Enatai Library.

Additional detail about her books can be found on

www.candacefleming.com   or   www.amazon.com

Thank you to Bellevue Schools Foundation and

Enatai PTSA for funding this exciting author visit!