How to Place a "Hold" on a Theme Kit

By phone:
Call your local KCLS Community Library or the Answer Line 425-462-9600 or 800-462-9600, and ask the librarian to place a "hold" on a Books To Grow On theme kit.

At the library:
Stop in at your local Community Library and place a "hold" on the Books To Grow On theme kit you want. Theme kits are listed in The Catalog by doing a "Title Search" and typing in "Books To Grow On" or "Books To Grow On for Toddlers." When looking for a specific theme, use the following format: "Books To Grow On Apples" or "Books To Grow On for Toddlers Animals."

Remember:
When placing your "hold," indicate the Community Library where you'd like to pick up the theme kit. You will then be notified when it is available. Theme kits check out for three weeks, and can be renewed if there are no holds on the item.

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More Information on Books to Grow On

What if a theme kit is not available when I need it?
Branch libraries have copies of the Books To Grow On curriculum sheets listing theme kit contents, fingerplays and other activities. Ask the children's librarian for a copy of a theme kit curriculum sheet. Check to see if your branch has some of the titles listed. If not, then place "holds" on the individual titles.

The Books to Grow On curriculum sheets are also available at Books To Grow On Theme Menu. You can view the fingerplays and other activities online, print copies for yourself, and then place "holds" on individual titles.

Also, try choosing a related theme (for example, instead of "Families," choose "Grandparents," "Aunts and Uncles," "Mothers," or "Fathers.").

Books To Grow On Services for Adults Working with Children
The Books To Grow On Librarian can provide STARS approved workshops and talks for your group on how to make reading a significant part of your curriculum or home routine. Topics include storytelling and read-aloud tips, how to access resources at the King County Library System or a discussion of great books to share with kids.

Groups that might be interested in this service include:

For more information about Workshops or BTGO Theme Kits, call the Books To Grow On office at 425-369-3323 or toll free 1-877-905-2009 ext. 3323.

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